Does your dog’s coat need protection?

Summer can be hard on your dog’s coat. With all that extra outdoor time, sun, weeds and wind can wreak havoc on that beautiful fur you’ve worked so hard to maintain.

What are the effects of summer on your dog's fur?

Warmer temperatures and longer days mean more time outside with your dog.  However, along with that extra outdoor time come issues that can affect you both if you don't take some steps to minimize them.

Summertime means more sun.  While that means outside time is extended, that extra sun can cause some issues.  Your dog's fur can become faded and dry. Besides, light-colored or thin-coated dogs can burn. Fur becomes less attractive, but even worse, sunburn causes pain for your dog.

A dog slinkie like this one can help smooth your dog’s topline as well as protect fur from sun and weed damage.

Ways to protect your dog's coat from summer

A dog suit can help block some of the sun's rays to decrease or eliminate these types of problems. Depending on the needs of your dog, you can find various designs to meet your needs. While the fabric needs to block the sun's rays, dog clothing made of lightweight fabric that can breathe is best for hot weather. Spandex or spandex blend fabrics work well for this. Plus, you can spritz your dog with water to help them cool off.

-  Full body suits can protect the topline, much of the underneath, legs, and neck

-  A slinkie or dog swimsuit can protect the topline and neck

-  A jumper can protect the topline and back legs.  

A custom jumper such as this one can protect areas that your dog has the most trouble with while remaining light enough that your dog can wear it comfortably.

Summer can be more fun AND less work.

You can take steps to protect your dog's fur and skin.  They'll end up more comfortable, and you'll have less grooming to do when you prevent problems from happening.   Then you can both move on to the fun part!

If you're looking for a product to protect your dog, take a look at Made by De.  I make each item custom, according to your wishes and the needs of your dog.