Dog at the beach: how to protect their coat, skin, and paws

Dog at the Beach: How to Protect Fur, Skin, and Paws Taking your dog to the beach is wonderful: running on the sand, swimming in the water, cute photos, and them enjoying the day as if they’ve booked a five-star resort. But then there's the less romantic part: saltiness, sand, sun, wind, and dry fur.And no, "they just swam in the sea" doesn't count as washing. Quite the opposite.Seawater leaves salt on the coat and skin. If not removed correctly, it can dry out the fur, promote irritation, and worsen matting, especially in dogs with long, curly, or easily tangled coats. As a groomer, every summer I see the same mistakes. The good news? With a simple routine, you can avoid many disasters. Should you wash your dog after the beach? Yes. After every day at the beach, your dog should be washed with a specific dog shampoo.Simply rinsing with fresh water can remove some salt and sand, but it's not enough to properly clean the skin and coat. Salt water can:dry out the fur; irritate the skin; make the coat dull and rough; promote knots and matting; worsen itching and discomfort in more sensitive dogs. For this reason, after the beach, bathing is not an exaggerated owner's whim: it's maintenance. How to wash your dog after a day at the beach After the beach, the ideal routine is simple: Rinse your dog well with fresh water to remove sand and salt. Use a specific dog shampoo, suitable for their coat type and skin. Rinse thoroughly, leaving no product residue. Completely dry the coat, especially if the dog has long or thick fur. Apply a moisturizing or detangling product if the fur tends to dry out or get tangled. There’s no need to turn every evening bath into an apocalyptic scene with towels everywhere and an offended dog on the rug.But it needs to be done well. 👉 Discover the right shampoos for your dog Long-haired dog? Beware of tangles If your dog has long, curly, or easily tangled fur, like a Poodle, Maltese, Shih Tzu, Bolognese, or similar breeds, the beach requires even more attention. If the fur already has some tangles and then gets wet with salt water, sand, and humidity, those tangles can tighten and become matted. Translation: what once seemed "just a small tangle" can turn into a compact mess that won't come out with a couple of brush strokes and a lot of hope. Before going to the beach, check carefully: behind the ears; armpits; chest; inner thighs; collar or harness area; tail. After bathing and drying, the coat should be brushed again with suitable tools. 👉 Brushes, combs, and detangling products Fur hydration: essential in summer Sea, sun, and wind tend to dry out the coat. Dry fur becomes more fragile, duller, and harder to brush. And when the fur doesn't glide well under the brush, tangles appear with embarrassing punctuality.For this reason, during the summer, it can be helpful to use a specific moisturizing product, especially on dogs with long, curly, or delicate coats. A moisturizing/detangling oil can help keep the fur softer, nourished, and more manageable between baths. 👉 5-in-1 moisturizing oil Protect nose and paws from heat At the beach, you shouldn't only think about the fur. Sand, rocks, sidewalks, and asphalt can get very hot. Paw pads and the nose are delicate and often forgotten areas. And no, paws are not anti-heat technical sandals.If the ground is hot for you, it can be hot for them too. A protective balm for the nose and paws can help keep the skin softer and protected during the summer. 👉 Nose and paw balm Quick routine after the beach After every day at the beach: ✅ rinse your dog well;✅ wash them with a specific dog shampoo;✅ rinse carefully;✅ completely dry the coat;✅ brush the fur, especially if it's long or curly;✅ moisturize the coat with a suitable product;✅ check nose, paws, and skin. FAQ: frequently asked questions about dogs at the beach Do I have to wash my dog every time they go to the beach? Yes. After every day at the beach, it's advisable to wash your dog with a specific dog shampoo, as saltwater can dry out the fur and irritate the skin. Is it enough to rinse the dog with fresh water? No. Rinsing helps remove some salt and sand, but it doesn't replace washing with shampoo. Does the sea ruin a dog's fur? The sea does not ruin the fur if it is managed correctly. The problem arises when salt, sand, and tangles are left on the coat without a proper washing, drying, and brushing routine. Can Poodles go to the beach? Yes, but a Poodle's coat requires a lot of attention. Before and after the beach, it needs to be checked, washed, dried, and brushed well to avoid tangles and matting. What products are needed for dogs at the beach? For a good summer routine, you may need: specific dog shampoo moisturizing or detangling product suitable brush or comb protective balm for nose and paws. Conclusion The sea is not the enemy of your dog's fur.The enemies are the salt left on the coat, ignored tangles, poor drying, and the wrong products.With a few steps and suitable products, you can enjoy the summer without ending up with dry fur, irritated skin, or tangles that have become a heritage site. 👉 Discover our selection of products for washing, care, and summer protection for your dog.

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Dog at the beach: how to protect their coat, skin, and paws

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