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Question
26 Jan 2004
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Clipping a young puppies coat in summer
I have a 9 week old Bouvier puppy with a heavy coat. Is it wise to have her coat clipped? Is she too young? Will she be traumatised? When is the right age? How can i help her achieve relief from the heat.
CyberVet
The coat can certainly be clipped, if done carefully by a professional groomer to avoid damage and injury to the skin. Nine weeks is very young, and it might be a good idea to wait a bit longer until the puppy is a bit stronger. Speak to a reliable groomer in your area, to see at what age they normally start clipping his puppies. As an adult, there is not a problem and they actually like it if the coat is clipped short every summer.
Dr Malan van Zyl
Veterinary Specialist Physician
Cape Town
Dr Malan van Zyl
Veterinary Specialist Physician
Cape Town
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