After a haircut, the dog’s skin may become irritated. Yes, you need to cut the animal regularly, because this is the basis of its neat appearance and health. But sometimes four-legged owners notice that after a visit to the groomer, their pet begins to itch. And often the culprit of the appearance of skin problems is the groomer. Is it fair? In our article, we will deal with this issue.
Signs of dog skin irritation
You can understand that your pet has skin problems based on the following signs – both individually and collectively:
- Licking the inflamed area;
- Irritability, aggression;
- Solitude or vice versa – increased activity;
- Increased temperature;
- Reluctance to go for a walk;
- Anorexia.
The dog’s inflamed skin turns red, ulcers, papules, and peeling may appear. When trying to touch the area, the irritated animal squeals, pulls away and avoids stroking. If you find a problem spot on the skin, do not comb it under any circumstances.
Causes of itching
Irritation on the dog’s skin can appear for a number of reasons:
- Inappropriate skin care products;
- Stress;
- Physiological abnormalities;
- A reaction to cutting tools – for example, an allergy to certain blade alloys;
- Insufficiently frequent visits to the groomer.
Also, a common cause of the appearance of itching is sloughing, which occurs if the animal is rarely combed. This is especially relevant for long-haired breeds.
What to do in case of irritation
Your actions are as follows:
- Contact the groomer who performed the procedures;
- Explain what exactly is happening, how the animal behaves and what signs you found;
- In case of severe inflammation, give the dog sedatives;
- The itchy area can be treated with an antiseptic.
If the situation does not improve within a few days, you should consult a veterinarian.
Where to cut a dog without the risk of skin inflammation
To avoid such troubles – itching, inflammation – it is enough to follow simple recommendations:
- Sometimes visit grooming salons so that the procedures do not stress the animal;
- If possible, contact the same master so that your dog gets used to a person;
- Follow the recommendations of the care professional;
- Choose the right cosmetics.
In V.O.G DOG grooming salons, you can entrust your pet to our masters without fear. Haircuts and other procedures are carried out with special tools for animals, for each breed there are selected care products – balms, shampoos, etc. You can also get professional advice from us on which cosmetics are suitable for your pet and how to use them correctly. You can sign up for professional grooming in Kyiv online on our website by leaving a request.
