I had this special request from a customer to do a hair re-bonding for his dog. Curious, I asked around and found out that this practice is only done in a few salons in Singapore. Besides hair coloring, hair re-bonding could be the start of a new trend for our canine friends. Here’s the question. How would a groomer straighten the fur of dog breeds like Poodles, Schnauzers and Malteses’? My suggestion is to brush the coat, sector by sector, in one direction and with the aid of a hair dryer, this will make the dog’s fur straighter and fluffier, the two main points needed before you can actually trim the coat of these dogs. Unfortunately, this is only a temporary solution, as there is no chemical or straightening iron out there that can be used for dogs. Personally, I feel that this practice of re-bonding does not benefit our furry friends as it may cause long term damage to its coat and the underlying skin. Something as simple as regular brushing of your canine best friend’s coat will be good for it and it will also keep its coat more manageable, neat and matt free.
Hair loss for dogs is common, especially in hot climates, like what you find in Singapore. Dogs shed their coat to renew their inner coat. Breeds like the Siberian Husky, Jack Russell and the Golden Retriever, all possess an inner coat that helps them to keep warm in cold climates. It’s part of their body’s renewal system that allows their body to shed their inner coat. So the next time you start vacuuming your hose, don’t be surprised to see tufts of fur lying around. Dogs that shed a lot, must be groomed every 1-1.5 months.
There are also other reasons why dogs shed a lot. Factors like dietary changes, stress, hormone changes or imbalances, skin and health disorders (kidney problems, ringworms, ticks and fleas) contribute to this as well. Some owners rely on dietary supplements to facilitate a healthy coat for their canine best friend. Consult your vet on what supplements are suitable for your dog.
There are also other reasons why dogs shed a lot. Factors like dietary changes, stress, hormone changes or imbalances, skin and health disorders (kidney problems, ringworms, ticks and fleas) contribute to this as well. Some owners rely on dietary supplements to facilitate a healthy coat for their canine best friend. Consult your vet on what supplements are suitable for your dog.
