How to care for long haired dogs and cats

Long-haired dogs and cats need more care than their short-haired counterparts.

Here are the rules that all furry owners should follow.

• Combing every day

With a short-haired pet, you can not grab a comb and furminator every day, which cannot be said about dogs and cats with a rich coat. It is worth missing just a couple of days and not bringing beauty to the four-legged, as the wool is already beginning to tangle into tangles. And if your ward loves to play and run, then the process of tangling will be even faster.

Owners of fluffy cats and dogs should make it a rule to brush them at least 3 times a week, preferably every day. Not only will this prevent tangles from forming, but it will also:

1. relieve the quadruped of excess hair and allow the skin to breathe;

2. less wool will enter the pet’s digestive tract after licking;

3. dead hairs will not accumulate and form tangles;

4. your apartment will not drown in fluff.

Accustom a cat or a dog to combing from childhood, so that at an older age the pet does not perceive the procedure as hard labor and does not break out.

• Only wet hair can be combed out

First, apply a special combing spray to your pet (for example, Bio-Groom Coat Polish anti-tangle gloss) and only then start combing.

• Watch your movements during combing: they should not be rough and sharp. Buy high-quality and durable tools that will last you a long time and will not harm the skin and fur of the four-legged. Which tool is right for your pet depends on its coat type. Consult with a groomer – he will help you choose the perfect set of tools for grooming.

Give preference to trusted brands. From inappropriate tools, pets fur is very fluffy and electrified.

The shedding of a long-haired pet can be hell for the owner. But if you properly prepare for it, everything is not as scary as it seems. The main thing is to feed the dog or cat in a balanced way, unravel tangles in a timely manner and stock up on the original Furminator for long hair (FURminator). It reduces shedding by 90%, which is beyond the power of any other tool. The secret is in the safe blade. It captures the hairs from the deep undercoat and removes in advance the wool that would inevitably fall out tomorrow and decorate your trousers.

The cycle of renewal of epidermal cells is approximately 21 days. It is better to bathe the dog once during this period. At least once a month or when soiled.

The skin of dogs and cats is delicate, the pH level of pets differs from that of humans. Therefore, with your shampoo, even if it is the best and makes your hair flawless, you cannot wash your pet. It will have a different (usually the opposite) effect on his coat and skin.

For dogs and cats, you need to purchase a professional shampoo that effectively cleanses and does not provoke irritation and dryness. Choose a line specifically for long hair. Such products moisturize, soften and facilitate combing (for example, Italian professional cosmetics Iv San Bernard, Traditional Line Green Apple shampoo and conditioner).

Using the right shampoo for long-haired dogs and cats will make life easier for the owner, saving him the effort and money for the treatment of skin diseases of the pet.

Be sure to apply conditioner after shampoo. For a long-haired friend, this is as important a purchase as a special shampoo. After deep cleansing with shampoo, the conditioner seals the hair scales and makes it smooth. Smooth hair after conditioning is much more convenient to comb, it saves the owner’s time and does not cause discomfort to the dog or cat. With the Iv San Bernard Traditional Line Green Apple Conditioner for long coats, you can achieve an amazing effect – your pet will look like after a grooming salon.

The fight against mats must be comprehensive. It is not enough to buy a mat cutter and use it for every occasion – so your pet’s coat will quickly lose its appearance. You need to cut off only “hopeless” tangles. The rest you need to try to unravel. To do this, you will need a special tool and a tangle remover (for example, Iv San Bernard Traditional Line Pek). This tool makes the hairs more slippery so that it is easier to untangle them. For owners of long-haired pets, this is a real must-have!

Tangles cannot be ignored. Under them, the skin swells, which provokes irritation and itching. After a while, a skin disease will occur (eczema, prickly heat, baldness, etc.), which will have to be treated together with a veterinarian. A cat or dog will try to get rid of the annoying lump, but in the end they will scratch their skin or pull out a whole bunch.

Regular combing and washing with special products will save your purr or mosquito from the formation of tangles. But it’s still important to have a good chipper ready. It works gently and does not leave sharp edges like scissors. But if you don’t have this device, it’s better to use ordinary scissors than to start the situation.

Can’t, don’t know how or are you afraid to remove tangles yourself? Then the grooming salon will help you.

In the salon, your ward will be given a marathon and, if necessary, a haircut will be made that will emphasize the breed attractiveness of a dog or cat.

But do not cut your pet short and do not shave your head with the advent of summer heat: in this way you do not help the four-legged, but only make it worse. Wool is a barrier that protects not only from the cold, but also from the heat and the scorching sun. If you save a dog or purr from natural protection, you can provoke skin problems and a general deterioration in well-being.

As it grows, the wool will grow unevenly and will lose a lot of quality. The appearance of the pet will become much worse, and no combs, conditioners, balms, etc. it can’t be fixed anymore.

Your furry will not be hot, really, really. In his luxurious attire, he is quite comfortable at any time of the year.

Even the most beautiful dog or cat will turn into one big tangle if a person does not follow the pet. But the lack of care deprives the four-legged not only of attractiveness, but also of health. Therefore, owners of long-haired pets, take into account all the recommendations and take care of your beauties!