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Q: Why do dogs shake their heads after being groomed?
A: Could be many reasons, one of which, is some dogs need there ear hair plucked so that the hair inside the ear does not become matted and infected.
Q: When should your puppy have its first clip?
A: It is always up to the owner when you want to have your dog groomed, however, getting your new pet exposed to the grooming experience as young as possible is the best to acclimate them to the sounds and touches of the groomers is going to be the best idea. Sud-Z-Paws has a self service area and you can use the clippers to acclimate your pet to the experiences without trimming the hair.
Q: Do dogs itch after being groomed? And, Why?
A: Yes, they can be itchy after being groomed. There are many possible reasons they could be itchy, one of which is that your pet could have had matting that irritated the skin. There are also other reasons like skin allergies to cologne's and perfume’s, you can ask your groomer not to apply these if you suspect an allergy. However, some of the grooming are creating a new sensation to the pets coat; going from long haired coat to a smoothed groom lets the air and sun hit the skin. Your pet may roll around and rub these areas because of the new sensation accompanied by this.
Q: Does matting on a dog's do harm?
A: Yes, any matting does harm to your pet. The matting pulls the hair from the skin and in extreme cases it can pull the flesh off the body of the pet. Matting on the dogs "back side" can leave redness and soars that can irritate the skin for months.
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