Thistle Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hi guys, I was wondering if I should take Mollie to the doggy salon to get a nice wash and her hair cut as the fur on her feet is very tatty and needs a trim. I remember reading on here that you should never ever shave them as it damages the fur but I can't seem to find the thread again and wasn't sure if a trim to tidy her coat is the same. I might just be being over cautious buy thought it was better safe then sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Trimming the paw fur is fine but I wouldn't trim them elsewhere Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm not too sure about trimming the actual coat to be honest, although if it is not matted then they probably don't need it. but I have heard people talking about trimming overgrown fur thats growing on to the paw pads. There is a reason why but I can't remember what it is (fat lot of help that is! Lol). Hopefully someone else will know more about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I'm not too sure about trimming the actual coat to be honest' date=' although if it is not matted then they probably don't need it. but I have heard people talking about trimming overgrown fur thats growing on to the paw pads. There is a reason why but I can't remember what it is (fat lot of help that is! Lol). Hopefully someone else will know more about that![/quote'] Skyla slips more then blaze on the laminate because she has furrier paws so I think it's to help with grip/traction Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Skyla slips more then blaze on the laminate because she has furrier paws so I think it's to help with grip/traction Sent from my ST18i using Forum Runner Thanks Nix, that does ring a bell somewhere in my brain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuNDeZZZ Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 Jack has fuzzy feet, but I think its adorable. The only way I would trim them is if the paw fur got really nasty, or for traction like blaze stated. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted November 17, 2012 Report Share Posted November 17, 2012 I was told trimming the fur on the paws helps with keeping them cool as the paws are one of the few places heat can escape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 we trim them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa n Skye Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 i only trim the fur around and between the pads on the paws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 The only fur I trim is between Suka's paw pads. It helps with traction, and his paws are easier to clean because less fur gets muddy in between the pads... Suka goes to the 'doggy salon' every 8 or so weeks to get washed, and to get brushed for like 4 hours. LOL, he hates it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devildust76 Posted November 18, 2012 Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Our vet advised us to only ever trim the fur between the pads. Luckily not had to do it yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistle Posted November 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2012 Wicked. Thanks for the advice guys, I think I will just trim her paws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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