Speaking with NPR, Sandra Faeh, DVM, comments about the practice of shaving pets during hot summer days. Shaving their fur does not help. Their fur makes them comfortable and protects them from sunburn.
Brushing dogs removes the hair that they would have shed so that they have their normal coat which makes them so much more comfortable.”
Source: NPR, July 10, 2024. Link.
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