10/25/2025
🐾❄️ Winter Grooming for Dogs: Why It Matters! ❄️🐾
Winter isn’t just about cozy cuddles and snowy walks — it’s also the perfect time to stay on top of your pup’s grooming routine! 🛁✂️
Grooming your dog in winter is just as important—if not more—than during warmer months:
🔹 Matting = Less Warmth
-In winter, many dogs grow a thicker coat to stay warm. While this is natural and protective, it’s also more prone to mats and tangles, especially if it gets wet or snow-covered.
-Mats trap moisture and block insulating air pockets, actually making your dog colder! It also increases the risk of skin infections, irritation, and even hot spots.
🐩🐾While it’s tempting to let your dog’s coat grow out in the winter, skipping regular grooming can lead to matting, discomfort, and even skin issues. A well-maintained coat is better insulation than a matted one🐾🐩
🔹 Snow, Salt & Ice
-Salt, sand, and de-icing chemicals used on sidewalks can burn and dry out paw pads.
-Ice can get stuck between your dog’s toes, forming painful clumps and even causing small cuts or frostbite.
-Trimming the fur between paw pads, checking for cracks, and applying paw balm or dog-safe moisturizer can prevent painful winter injuries. 🧊🐾
🔹 Skin Health
-Cold weather + indoor heating = dry air, which can make your dog’s skin flaky, itchy, and irritated.
-Regular baths with moisturizing, dog-safe shampoos help remove dirt and debris while keeping skin hydrated.
-Brushing stimulates oil production and helps distribute natural oils evenly through the coat, keeping skin healthy.
🔹Check for Hidden Issues
Snow can hide burrs, ticks/lice (yes, still a thing!), and small injuries. Routine grooming is the best way to spot problems early.
🔹Nail Maintenance
-Dogs tend to walk less on hard outdoor surfaces in winter, which means their nails don’t naturally wear down as much.
-Long nails can cause discomfort or lead to altered posture and joint problems.
-Regular nail trims are essential year-round, but especially during the low-activity winter months.
Our books are open for winter grooming. Please call now to schedule your dog with us before we book up for the Holiday Season! 🐶💙
