Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

I have a dachshund and the hair between his toes is really long. I was wondering if I cut the hair will it help keep him cooler?

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

You are correct that that is where they sweat (foot pads) but I doubt that trimming the hair would help.

I trim it between the toes of my dogs, as that hair catches burrs that would make sore spots.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

You could do that, trim it.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

I'm not quite sure on that. I'd advise you to go a dog groomers who should know what to do to help your dog stay cool in the summer x

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

I don't think it will effect his temperature at all, but I have a dog that's half pit, half st. bernard and she gets the little "toe-hawks" and I trim them up for her because they get really long.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

I would get a groomer to do it, if you accidentally nip the skin, wouldnt you feel terrible? Wouldn't your dog?

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

i wouldnt-you could trim it but it protects his feet and daschounds shouldnt be left outside all day in the heat anyways they will overheat and die.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Cut His Hair: Even if the hair protects him from the rigor of the weather, the hair on its paws accumulate humidity and prevents the circulation of air. If you cut the hair that grows in between the toes. Its paws will be more dry and healthy, overall if they are of a long hair breed. Hold first one paw in one hand and separate the toes. With a rounded tip scissors on the other hand, cut the hair following the symmetry of the toes.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Yes it will, dogs sweat from their pads, it will also help him keep cleaner and stop things getting trapped and irritating him (thorns, seeds etc) Just be really careful not to nick him as its a terrible area to get infected.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Its perfectly ok to trim your dogs toe hair. I actually use small electric trimmers on my dog's feet, the same thing a professional groomer would do. It also helps your dog walk on slippery surfaces b/c their pads can grip the floor and not slip on the extra hair. It also makes nail trimming easier, b/c all that hair is out of the way. If the hair bothers you go ahead and trim it.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

I doubt it will really keep him cooler, but it will prevent problems if you trim it.

The hair can get matted, get dirt stuck in it. Its awful trying to cut that hair once its a matted mess. In the wintertime ice balls form on those long hairs.. the dog also has less traction with long toe hair.

When its matted or has ice/mud stuck in there, its like walking around with a pebble stuck between your toes.

Yes, you'd be doing him a favor keeping it trimmed.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Don't worry about it unless it seems to be bothering him. Dogs have things like that for protection.

The best way to keep him cool is to keep him inside with water on hand at all times. My pup likes ice in his. It helps cool him off from the inside on hot days. Doxies (or any dog for that matter) should not be left outside in the heat of summer. They can go potty or play for short periods of time, but that is all I would recommend.

If you really want to trim the hair have a groomer do it and show you the proper method.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

well instead of that u can put ice in his water every day or keep him fresh by wetting him when hes outside

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

You should cut the hair between your dog's toes. I don't think it will affect his body temperature, but it is part of the grooming process. It will also be easier for you to check for ticks and dirt that gets trap there.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

no don't do that it might hurt your dog and it wont make

him that cold they have tons of fer so don't cut his hair between his toes.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Dogs sweat from their feet and mouth. Cutting the hair will probably make him feel more comfortable. You can also keep a kiddie pool outside for him to jump in to cool off while outside, if he likes water.

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

get a groomer to do it

Should I cut the hair between my dog's toes?

Cutting the hair between your doxies toes is not that big of a deal, unless your dog is not used to having his feet handled. If he fine with you handling his feet there is no reason that you coud not do this yourself.

Well it help? Well dogs lose heat through the pads in thier feet, so it would stand to reason if more air could get to his feet and not have to go through hair they would cooler. How much cooler I don't know.

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