Sentences with phrase «dead hair roots»

This latter can result in itchy skin and excessive licking but can be resolved with clipping his coat regularly and hand stripping his fur to remove dead hair roots.

Not exact matches

The dead hair remains loosely rooted in the follicle until it is mechanically removed.

Clipping the coat cuts the dead hair leaving the roots behind which can lead to skin irritation, whereas stripping removes the roots from the skin stimulating growth and also preventing the dog from shedding.