{"id":6141,"date":"2022-05-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hartz-v2.local7\/caring-for-your-dogs-coat\/"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:19:38","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T15:19:38","slug":"caring-for-your-dogs-coat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/en-ca\/caring-for-your-dogs-coat\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring for Your Dog\u2019s Coat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_34479\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34479\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dogs-coat-and-skin-1.jpg\" alt=\"Woman checking dog's coat and skin\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regularly inspect your dog's coat and skin after they've been outdoors.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There are many factors that contribute to the health of your dog's skin and coat. Because specific needs tend to be breed-dependent, researching your pet's coat-care needs will pay off.<\/p>\n<p>For example, some dogs have a \"double coat\": an outer or guard coat plus an undercoat. An uninformed pet parent may unknowingly neglect the undercoat, resulting in a painful mats condition that could require professional attention. Minimize potential coat problems by getting to know your dog's needs and following these basic guidelines:<\/p>\n<h3>Inspect<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>After your dog has been outdoors and especially if he's been in heavy brush, inspect his coat. <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/flea-tick-control\/\">Fleas, ticks<\/a>, and other parasites are more common in warmer weather.<\/li>\n<li>Also, check for skin irritations or dandruff \u2014 which closely resembles human dandruff. Dog dander can be caused by parasites and skin infections that require veterinary care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Brush<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Brushing your dog's coat removes dead hair. Hair shed but not removed can easily form mats which can be painful and in severe instances, affect his heart.<\/li>\n<li>De-matting is uncomfortable for dogs. Leave this job to a professional groomer that knows how to minimize the impact on your pet.<\/li>\n<li>Brushing also helps to stimulate the skin and distribute natural oils throughout the coat.<\/li>\n<li>Using the <a href=\"\/choosing-the-right-brush-for-your-dog\/\">right brushes<\/a> and combs for your dog's hair type is critical. Brushes and combs for short-haired dogs can be much different than those for medium and long coats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n    <!-- Two columns block -->\n    <div class=\"two-columns\">\n\t\t    <!-- Left column block -->\n    <div class=\"left-column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shortcode product-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"picture\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5072\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3270083801_hartz-groomers-best-combo-brush-for-dogs-front-1300x1300-1-100x160.jpg\" class=\"attachment-product-shortcode size-product-shortcode wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hartz\u00ae GROOMER&#039;S BEST\u00ae Combo Brush for Dogs\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\tHartz\u00ae GROOMER'S BEST\u00ae Combo Brush for Dogs\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5072\">View Product<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- Right column block -->\n    <div class=\"right-column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"shortcode product-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"picture\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4616\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/3270095068-hartz-groomers-best_conditioning-shampoo-for-dogs-front-1300x1300-1-100x160.jpg\" class=\"attachment-product-shortcode size-product-shortcode wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hartz\u00ae GROOMER&#039;S BEST\u00ae Conditioning Shampoo for Dogs\" \/>\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\tHartz\u00ae GROOMER'S BEST\u00ae Conditioning Shampoo for Dogs\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hartz.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4616\">View Product<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\t    <\/div>\n\t\n<h3>Bathe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Your dog's skin is very sensitive and requires specific skincare products. His hair oils are protective, so gently lather in <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/grooming\/shampoos-conditioners\/\">dog shampoo<\/a> to avoid stripping all oils from their coat<span style=\"color: #4a4a4a;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A proper shampoo will help to stave off many health problems and make your dog more pleasant to be around.<\/li>\n<li>Brushing prior to bathing removes loose hair and mats that can trap shampoo against the skin and cause irritation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_34479\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-34479\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/dogs-coat-and-skin-3.jpg\" alt=\"A woman feeding a dentatreat stick to an australian shepherd puppy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-34479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Diet can affect a dog's coat and skin. Be sure to feed them the essentials.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Nourish<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Building a healthy coat and skin begins from the inside out. Feeding your dog a diet complete with protein, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids is essential.<\/li>\n<li>Supplements and <a href=\"\/products\/dogs\/treats-chews\/\">treats<\/a> formulated with skin-nourishing supplements are a great way to reward your dog and care for his coat at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your dog's appearance is not the only benefit of a proper grooming schedule. Your regular grooming care will play an active role in your dog's overall health and well-being.<\/p>\n<script language='javascript' type='text\/javascript'>function getWR360PopupSkin(){return 'light_clean';}<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many factors that contribute to the health of your dog's skin and coat. Because specific needs tend to be breed-dependent, researching your pet's coat-care needs will pay off. 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