How to shave your dog’s hair: Hot topics and practical guides on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the topic of pet care has continued to heat up on social media, especially "how to properly shave dogs" has become a hot topic of discussion among pet owners. This article will combine the hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a structured guide to shaving, with relevant data reference.
1. Why should you shave your dog?

According to the analysis of social platform data in the past 10 days, the main reasons for shaving are as follows:
| reason | Proportion | Popular discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| summer cooling | 42% | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| Dermatology treatment | 28% | Pet forum, Zhihu |
| beauty styling | 20% | Weibo, Bilibili |
| Tangled hair | 10% | WeChat community |
2. Preparation before shaving
1.Tool selection: E-commerce platform data in the past week shows that the top three pet shaver sales brands are:
| brand | price range | Popular models |
|---|---|---|
| Codex | 150-300 yuan | CP-8000 |
| Beautiful | 200-400 yuan | MR3100 |
| Philips | 300-600 yuan | HC9450 |
2.Environmental preparation: It is recommended to choose a bright and quiet space and prepare styptic powder (the popular topic on Douyin #pet emergency supplies has been played 12 million times).
3. Step-by-step guide to shaving
1.Comb hair: First use a needle comb to deal with the knotted area (the average number of views of the relevant tutorial videos on Station B is 150,000+).
2.Partition operations: Operation is divided into 6 areas according to body parts, refer to the live broadcast data of pet beauticians:
| parts | Recommended hair length | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| back | 3-5mm | Follow the direction of hair growth |
| abdomen | 2-3mm | avoid nipple area |
| limbs | Keep original length | Just trim the hair on the soles of your feet |
3.Sensitive area treatment: It is recommended to use scissors to trim the face carefully (the top 3 likes on Xiaohongshu related notes all exceed 5,000).
4. Things to note (high-frequency discussion points across the entire network)
1.Avoid shaving completely: The Weibo topic #dogsunprotection# has been read 8 million times. It is recommended to keep more than 2cm of hair to prevent sunburn.
2.stress management: A popular answer on Zhihu recommends conducting desensitization training 3 days in advance (12,000 collections).
3.Postoperative care: Douyin data shows that searches for pet-specific moisturizer after shaving increased by 65% week-on-week.
5. Shaving recommendations for different dog breeds
| Dog breed | Shaving frequency | special request |
|---|---|---|
| poodle | 1 time per month | Ball tail needs to be retained |
| Samoyed | 2 times a year | Do not shave the underlying hair |
| Bichon Frize | Once in 6 weeks | Focus on trimming round face shapes |
6. Frequently Asked Questions (from Zhihu Hot List)
1. Q: What should I do if my dog is depressed after shaving?
A: It is recommended to reward snacks and increase companionship (this answer is certified by professional veterinarians).
2. Q: Is it necessary to shave in winter?
A: Not recommended except for medical needs (the joint statement by pet doctors has been forwarded more than 20,000 times).
Through the integration of recent popular content on the Internet, it can be seen that scientific shaving requires comprehensive consideration of dog breed characteristics, seasonal factors and individual health conditions. It is recommended that first-time operators refer to Bilibili’s teaching collection with a cumulative playback volume of over 500,000, or choose professional pet grooming services (Meituan data shows that the number of appointments has increased by 40% recently).
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