JustinFried Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I have a groomer who regularly grooms my husky. They just shaved him down to the skin. I am literally crying because I am so sad. I don't know what to do. What can I do? Will his hair ever grow back or is his hair going to be forever destroyed. I am so depressed. Any recommendations? I'm so scared his hair won't grow back correctly. It's 120 degrees out here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinFried Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 should i apply sun lotion to him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 well it should grow back slowly, but it might never be the same again......do hope that you are holding the groomer responsible... not sure about sun lotion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I would try and keep him out of the sun as much as possible , walk him when it's cooler out make sure he's got plenty of shade and water too , not sure about suncream tho , hope u gave the groomer what for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpup Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Why did they shave him - was he badly matted? The only excuse (for me) would be that he was so badly matted that the skin was tearing. As others have said keep him out of direct sun - and even possibly make him a lightweight (cotton) 'coat' to shade/cover him when he is out in the sun. Many people put sunscreen on their dogs noses. http://www.epi-pet.com/sunscreen.aspx I would consider suing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I am shocked that the groomer did such a thing to a double coated dog! It will take a long time to grow back and possibly may not be the same as before, they should have known better! He will be more prone to heatstroke now, so like the others have said avoid direct sunlight as much as possible. I too am not 100% about sunscreen. Sent via the power of rubbish tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulG Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I would check the Qualifications of the groomer a Real groomer would not do it in fact they would even try to talk some one who wanted a husky clipped out of doing it. Phone Vet ask them if they can recommend a sun screen that is non harmful to dogs or you could see if som one with a sewing machine could make you a light cloth blanket with a collar that comes up the neck, using tie straps or better Velcro I would also as said seek legal addvice, as if you show your dog etc this could damage his coat for a long time and you can sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudlucky Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 1 hour ago, PaulG said: I would check the Qualifications of the groomer a Real groomer would not do it in fact they would even try to talk some one who wanted a husky clipped out of doing it. Phone Vet ask them if they can recommend a sun screen that is non harmful to dogs or you could see if som one with a sewing machine could make you a light cloth blanket with a collar that comes up the neck, using tie straps or better Velcro I would also as said seek legal addvice, as if you show your dog etc this could damage his coat for a long time and you can sue All local groomers here shave Huskies and even recommend it... They would shave anything to make money, but I'm sure some sort of 'permission' must be given by the owner if he only wants the dog groomed and they want to shave it all off??? I mean it's like going to the hairdresser to have a trim and they shave you bold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinFried Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Thanks yall. I'm really upset to see it won't grow back the same. That's just awful. He had such beautiful hair. It was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 · Hidden Hidden There are a lot of "Expert" groomers who I've discovered pride themselves on their willingness to shave anything that walks in their door. Link to comment
JustinFried Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 Is there any food I can help to promote the growth of his fur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 · Hidden Hidden I would look into some coat supplements, like salmon oils. I would expect it to grow back okay. Its going to take a lot of time for the guard coat to grow back. Its shaving repeatedly that I see the issues with. 1 Link to comment
PaulG Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 First growth may look funky but after he sheds a time or two should get back to normalish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinFried Posted June 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 I bought some food today that contains alot of salmon and safflower oil. I'm hoping that helps. I also bought him baked salmon treats to help encourage the growth. He is scratching like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamK Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Don't worry the hair will grow just fine. But I hope they gave you a refund or you should sue them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I would be so mad if a groomer did that to one of my dogs! Was it a chain store or a local groomer? Either way, I would complain to the owner/manager and write a review on yelp! or something like that. At least they should refund your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinFried Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 They are a mobile grooming service. My dog is aggressive so I can't find many people who can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awolf401 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 On 6/19/2016 at 11:45 AM, jmscott said: There are a lot of "Expert" groomers who I've discovered pride themselves on their willingness to shave anything that walks in their door. Gets really awkward when they try to shave me. As others have said you should be really careful about outside time until the coat comes back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmscott Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 · Hidden Hidden I buy my husband lunch when he sits pretty for the nice groomer ladies. 2 Link to comment
Ted Bear Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 I just had a very similar experience. we took our Husky to a chain store groomer. He was in pretty bad shape. They worked on him two different times, When they weren’t able to finish him on the second trip, we decided to try a different grooming service. My wife explained to them he was needing a lot more work around his rear and back area of his legs and tail. They called her and told her they would need to shave an area that he was too matted. She agreed. When she went to pick him up they had shaved his entire body!3/4 of him was beautiful from his Pryor two grooming. Upon confronting the shop owner, she claimed it was necessary. Ugh. She ended up giving my wife a refund, but that’s little comfort. I would pay 10 times the amount to reverse the damage. Unfortunately that’s not possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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