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Why do dogs tremble after shaving?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Miller
The shivering of dogs after shaving may be caused by the body being afraid of the cold or fear, which is a normal phenomenon. The owner does not need to worry too much, just take measures to keep the dog warm and provide appropriate comfort. However, if in addition to shivering, the dog also has other abnormal symptoms, such as listlessness, loss of appetite, fever, cough, etc., it may be a cold or other substantial disease. At this time, the dog needs to be taken to the pet hospital as soon as possible. Hospital examination and treatment.

1. The body is afraid of the cold

If the dog trembles after shaving in winter, it may be because the dog feels cold and the body is afraid of the cold. Because the hair on the dog's body has the function of keeping warm in winter, after shaving the dog, the dog's skin suddenly does not have this outer hair barrier and cannot adjust to the environmental temperature in time, which will cause the dog to be unable to adapt. The outside temperature causes shivering.

In this regard, it is recommended that owners put clothes on their dogs to keep out the cold. If they do not take measures to keep their dogs warm, they will easily catch a cold. Of course, if it is not necessary in the future, it is recommended not to shave your dog.

2. Fear

If your dog trembles after shaving in the summer, it may not be because of the cold, but because the dog is afraid. If the dog is very timid, it may cause urinary incontinence due to fear. In addition, dogs will feel very shy or inferior after shaving. If they lose face in front of other dogs, they will like to find a place to hide away from people.

This is a normal phenomenon. The owner can soothe the dog appropriately. Generally, after shaving a few times, the dog will no longer tremble out of fear after getting used to it. Owners should also be careful not to shave all the dog's hair when shaving, otherwise it may increase the dog's chance of suffering from skin diseases.

3. Sick

If the dog has other discomforts besides shivering after shaving, such as listlessness, loss of appetite, fever, cough, etc., it may be that he has a cold or something. Other substantial diseases. Once an abnormality is discovered, the dog needs to be taken to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid worsening of the condition.

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