Is it safe to shave my dog's coat for summer cooling in hot weather?

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Have a soft coat Weaten terrior. I have been told that cutting her coat very close to skin will help cool her in summer. Is this true? Live in SC with 90 degree weather

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Trimming the hair in the summer time will definitely help to keep her cooler. However, if it is shaved very close to the skin, she will run risk of a sunburn. Just as in humans, if the skin has not received mucuh sun exposure in the past, it will burn easily. I hope this information helps!

Is it safe to shave my dog's coat for summer cooling in hot weather?

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