white coat care

If you have a white-colored cat or dog, knowledge about care needs to be expanded.

Snow-white pets are more prone to allergic reactions and dermatitis, more sensitive to changes in diet, and any, even the most minor contamination on their coat is immediately noticeable.

According to many, the white color is the most spectacular. It always attracts attention and gets rave reviews. However, it is also the most difficult to care for. But do not rush to get upset! The main thing is to learn a few rules, and then everything will be fine with your pet’s hair! Here they are.

• Remove dirt from wool in a timely manner

If dust can be overlooked on a dark pet, then any pollution on a snow-white pet is like a signal light. It is enough for a cat to climb under the sofa, and for a dog to take a walk in slushy weather – and there will be no trace of virgin whiteness!

It is better to remove any dirt from the wool as quickly as possible: a white fur coat quickly loses its appearance. How to do this depends on the degree of contamination. Sometimes it is enough to brush off the dust with a damp brush, and sometimes a full bath is required.

How to wash a white dog and cat?

Remember that snow-white pets are more prone to allergies than their counterparts? And now another news! Inappropriate bathing products can not only lead to skin problems, but also worsen the color: make it faded and cause shades. Therefore, you need to choose shampoos and conditioners very carefully.

Give preference to professional products without aggressive components in the composition, designed specifically for white dogs and cats.

Examples include ISB Traditional Line Dianonds whitening and clarifying shampoos, Bio-Groom Super White Shampoo, 1 All Systems Whitening Shampoo, 1 All Systems Lightening Shampoo, ISB Traditional Line Cristal Clean de-yellowing shampoos and conditioners.

• Perform grooming procedures in a timely manner

Grooming is a guarantee of health and a well-groomed appearance of a pet, especially a snow-white one! Regularly comb your pet, do not skip haircuts and trimming. Renewing the coat is an important step in maintaining a snow-white color.

• Maintain the right diet

Why does a white dog’s coat turn pink? Why does a white cat’s fur turn yellow? In many cases, the cause is an unbalanced diet.

If the acid balance in the body is disturbed, shades may appear on the coat. But don’t worry: as soon as you start feeding your pet properly, the coat will become solid again.

What to feed a white dog and cat?

Experts recommend choosing balanced super premium class dry food: they have the perfect composition. The pet will receive everything he needs daily. There is only one “but”. Even the best food will be powerless if the owner ignores the feeding rate and, along with the finished diet, treats the pet with delicacies from the table.

Be careful to stick to one line of food, and if you want to treat your pet with something appetizing, choose balanced treats specifically for dogs and cats.

• Check your pet’s health regularly

A change in coat color may indicate internal diseases. To protect your pet and yourself from unpleasant surprises, keep his health under control. Contact your veterinarian not only when there is a problem, but also for prevention purposes. And, of course, do not skip routine vaccinations and treatments for parasites.

• Be consistent

Healthy snow-white wool is the result of regular comprehensive care. You can’t give your pet “good” food today, and “bad” food tomorrow, wash it with one or another means.

Get the right care products, the right food as soon as possible and do not change them unless absolutely necessary. Work out a care plan and follow it. Not only the quality of the color, but also the quality of life of your pet as a whole depends on this.

Usually such a question torments the owners on the eve of the breed exhibition. Dull coat and various shades of color is a common reason for low marks in the ring, and in some cases disqualification.

Preparations for the exhibition should begin a few weeks in advance. Wash your pet with a professional bleaching or clarifying shampoo and apply conditioner to enhance the color. There is another way – right at the show, apply a special powder to the coat to brighten the white color (such as Show Tech).

After the exhibition, be sure to bathe the pet to remove all cosmetics from it.

Remember, the snow-white coat was and remains the result of regular proper feeding and care of the pet. Any problems with wool are a bell that something is wrong with the body. Once the cause is ruled out, the coat will turn white again. Don’t delay it: fix the problem, not the symptoms.

Love your pets and let their color be flawless!