What is a sanitary shave?

Sanitary trim (or “the Sanies”): A shave of the belly and around a dog's rear end to keep this area more sanitary.

How do you give a dog a sanitary cut?

With clippers, trim the belly fur around your dog's potty area. Using the clippers, move down and away from the potty area, keeping the clippers off the skin but trimming the hair short. With scissors parallel to your dog's skin, trim the tip of the fur that will always get wet after going potty.

What is sanitary grooming?

A sanitary trim (or sanitary clip) refers to trimming or shaving the coat so it's shorter in the areas where urine or feces may otherwise stain or get stuck in the coat. Areas such as around the anus, genitals and abdomen.

What is the sanitary area on a dog?

You are referring to what we in the grooming field call a “sanitary trim.” This refers to the genital area of both male and female dogs as well as the area around the anus.

What is a pad shave?

What is a Pad Shaving? The removal of dirt, mud and various types of debris caught in the interdigital hair between the pads of a pets toes. This is done with professional tools that are designed to remove irritants without harming the sensitive pads.

Sanitary Grooming Tips

Why do groomers shave paw pads?

Cleanliness. Clean, well-trimmed paw pads don't track as much dirt and mud into your home. So, trimming the hair between your dog's pads will go a long way in helping your pup not track so much of the unwanted outside elements into your home.

Should you cut the fur between dogs paws?

Trim the Hair

Hair that bunches between the pads is uncomfortable and hair that folds under the pads can cause the dog to slip and slide. If your dog has hair that grows between his pads, trim it when it gets long and folds under his pads or when it bunches up between his toes.

Can you trim dog's pee pee hair?

You don't have to trim your dog's hair. However, the experts say cutting the fur around your dog's genitals is important for health reasons. That's because this area accumulates the most dirt, including urine, leaving your dog at risk of infection.

How often do dogs need a sanitary trim?

Any grooming should mostly be light trims around the face, ears, paws, and sanitary areas every 4-6 weeks. Typically, wire-haired dogs should not be shaved down as their coat may grow back softer and a different color.

Can vets do a sanitary trims?

If I were you, I would let a vet tech trim her fur. It's much safer, and the vet's office has the proper tools. You may have to take her in every so often, but it will be easier on both of you. Beyond that, having her groomed regularly is an option.

Why do dog groomers shave the belly?

Assisting in brushing out the loose hair will help to keep your pet cool. Shaving your dog's belly may also help keep him cool when the mercury rises. This needs to be done by a professional groomer, and you should certainly ask for a groomer that you trust if a belly shave is going to be beneficial for your pet.

How do groomers keep dogs still?

Use of Grooming Restraints Such As a Noose

In such cases, groomers have learned to use restraints such as a noose. A noose is a restraining aid joined to an upside-down L-shaped metal bar. It helps restrain a dog around the neck and centers the pet on the grooming table.

Why does my dog lick between her legs?

What causes these signs associated with licking? There are several medical reasons that prompt a dog to persistently lick the genital or anal regions. Here are some of the more common problems: Urinary Tract Infection or Bladder Stones/Crystals.

Do short-haired dogs need to go to the groomers?

The bad news: yes, they do need grooming to remove dead hair and skin and to distribute body oils. So, you are not out of the woods when it comes to grooming your short-haired canine companion.

What dog breeds have hair between their toes?

Interestingly, they are considered standard for the Tibetan terrier. These dogs are known for having broad, roughly-textured flat feet with hair between the toes.

Can I put Vaseline on my dog's paw?

Paw balm or petroleum jelly-based products keep your dog's paws safe and moisturized. If boots don't feel right for your best friend, try Vaseline or a paw balm such as Musher's Secret.

Why do dogs have hair in between their paws?

Dogs grow hair in between their paw pads as a form of protection. However, for dogs with longer hair the hair between their paws will grow longer than their footpads and drag on the floor. This excess hair gets easily matted and traps dirt, snow, and ice.

Do dogs paws need to be shaved?

Dogs that lick their feet can actually cause yeast and bacterial infections to continue and sometimes, not shaving the pads out, will stop this behavior. YES some dogs need to have their pads shaved out but not every dog does. It DOES NOT make you any less professional to skim or scissor pads!

Why do dogs have hair on the bottom of their feet?

Re: Fur on bottom of Paws

Some dogs have it and some dont, usually those who are breeds from snowy/icey countries have it.. it provides more grip than pad does alone.

Do dogs get drugged at groomers?

No groomer should administer sedatives to your dog unless a vet prescribed the drug for that particular animal.

Why do dogs act weird after being groomed?

This airy feeling can be unsettling for the simple reason that your pup isn't used to feeling airy. This feeling can be somewhat relatable. If you've ever had long hair and you decide to get it cut to a short length, you might just feel pretty strange and unsettled for at least a few days after the haircut.

What do dog groomers give dogs to calm them down?

Trazodone. Trazodone can both sedate a dog and relieve anxiety. This is a good dog sedative for grooming, veterinary visits, thunderstorms/fireworks, and other short-term stressful events.