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In reply to the discussion: Bo Obama has a new Little sister! [View all]maddiemom
(5,106 posts)35. Ok, I gave up arguing years ago what most veterinarians and other dog experts advise.
Dogs perspire through their mouths and tongues, NOT through their skin as we do. Their coats provide insulation and protection from the sun and non parasitic insects. Shaving them does not make them more comfortable, but more vulnerable. That said, trimming a long-haired dog down to a closer coat often make him more comfortable overall. Shaving down to the skin, not so much. The average pet owner never seems to believe this, even coming from their vet.
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I've always been amazed over the years by my friends who never had pets growing
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#34
When our long time family dog was hit by a car, the driver kindly stopped and took him to our
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#50
That's what I was wondering, I know one of Teddy's dogs was named Sunny. I thought maybe that's why
Raine
Aug 2013
#13
so sorry to hear that. know how hard it is, knowing what we have to do. just lost my 18-year old
niyad
Aug 2013
#24
do you seriously mean to imply that the family and staff do not know how to take care of those dogs?
niyad
Aug 2013
#25
Ok, I gave up arguing years ago what most veterinarians and other dog experts advise.
maddiemom
Aug 2013
#35
Australian Cattle Dogs have short hair and large ears, Australian Shepherds short ears, long fur
happyslug
Aug 2013
#49