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Keeping your pup cool in the summer can be a challenge, but keeping a few important factors in mind, grooming your pet can be done easily without sacrificing the health of their skin and coat.

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Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming
June 20, 2022 1:20 a.m.

Time for a summer cut? Tips for warm weather dog grooming

While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals. Dr. Ashley Navarrette, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discusses summer grooming and other techniques for helping pets beat the heat...