To Shave or Not to Shave

I recently read an article in an industry publication that was trying to justify shaving down double coated breeds; those breeds that generate two or more undercoats like the Collie or Lab. This would also apply to cats.

So it seems that after years of consideration this Nationally Certified Groomer decided to go with the flow and just cave in to the demands of her clients. Personally I think there is an ethics problem here but I am no lawyer.

Well I'm here to let all of you know that it simply is not in the best interest of your pet to shave all the hair off. It's like a surgeon removing an organ that should be treated instead.


This drastic action may cause health problems in the future and takes away all of the protection that the coat offers the animal. So, if you don't want you pet to be in the vet's office being treated for follicular problems or post traumatic allopecia try proper grooming or choose a breed that is easy to maintain or learn to groom the animal yourself.