Cat Care Clinic

Posted on: 27 July 2016

If you're the owner of a long hair dachshund, you may be curious about what you can do to prevent their coat from matting. Matted hair left alone can lead to being uncomfortable for your dog, along with it leading to it being difficult to brush and even being painful for your dog. In order for you to avoid your dachshund's coat from matting, you'll want to look into what kind of grooming can be done. With the tips below, you can make sure that your dog's coat stays beautiful and that you don't make any mistakes regarding their grooming.

Make Brushing Part of Your Daily Routine

The very best way to prevent your dog's coat from matting is simply including brushing as part of their daily routine. Many people make the mistake of brushing their dog only on occasion, leading to their coat getting matted simply due to the passage of time. By setting aside a few minutes every day to brush your dachshund, you can prevent matts from occurring before they even happen.

The small size of the dachshund  means you don't need to worry about brushing your dog taking a long time, making it a task that you should easily be able to fit into your daily schedule.

Stick with Pet-Safe Shampoo Ideal for Detangling

Bathing your dachshund from time to time is essential since it will help keep their coat shiny and ensure that your dog smells good. When choosing pet-safe shampoo for your dog, make sure to stick with shampoos that are designed for detangling. Since dachshund coats can get quite long, detangling shampoos will help ensure that their coat will not get matted as easily and that other shampoo will do its best to ensure that you can run a brush their coat without any trouble.

Bring Your Dachshund to Groomers for Trims

While you can handle a lot of grooming on your own to keep your dachshund's coat looking its best, visiting a professional groomer might be a necessity from time to time. The reason for this is that you may not be comfortable with trimming your dog's coat. Luckily, a groomer can make sure that their coat is carefully trimmed so that it is short enough to easily manage when the weather is warmer and still look great.

If you're unsure of what's involved in grooming your long-haired dachshund, you'll need to look into what you can do to make sure their coat stays looking its best and that matting will not become an issue. Contact a groomer, such as at Kenhaven Animal Hospital, for more.