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What will happen if your dog’s beard is cut?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Matthew Thompson
A dog's beard being trimmed may affect its ability to perceive the environment, making it look clumsy in daily life. Secondly, because some dogs are more sensitive, cutting their beards may have a serious impact on their psychology, leading to depression. In addition, if the dog’s beard is shaved from the root, it may cause folliculitis. Therefore, it is recommended that owners do not cut off their dogs’ beards at will, otherwise it will affect the dogs’ normal life and even their mental health.

1. Affects the dog’s ability to perceive the environment

The dog’s whiskers can sense the weakest vibrations, including changes in airflow in the air and changes in water flow, which is very important for dogs. very important. If the beard is cut, the dog's perception will be weakened, and it will appear clumsy when eating and drinking, and it is easy to knock over the food bowl or water bowl.

2. Causes depression in dogs

Because some dogs are more sensitive, they will not get used to it when their beards are cut, and they will lose confidence, lose appetite, and become listless. etc. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to calming the dog's mood at this time, and spend more time with and care about the dog to avoid depression.

3. Cause folliculitis

If the dog’s beard is cut too short, it may also cause folliculitis, with symptoms such as local redness, swelling, and a large number of black spots on the skin. . Therefore, it is recommended that owners do not cut off their dogs’ beards easily.

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