Fury Friend
Brown Hair Westie
Hair
Hair 2
Saliva
Contact Allergy
Food Allergy
Trauma Injury
Excessive Moisture
Sebum Production
Seborrhoea
Endocrine Deficiency
Parasitic infections
Pyoderma
Fungal
Malassezia


 

Look after the hair

Hair also protects some dogs feet, ears and eyes from injury especially in cold climates that are iced over regular. The skin and colour pigmentation come from cells in the skin that produce melanin, the Westie has a single colour gene, while the Dalmatian has two colour genes (Black & White).

The condition of the hair mirrors the general state of health, dietary, fats, nutrition, thyroid problems, hormone imbalances, pore infections, hot spots all contribute to the hairs growth.

Its important to brush your Westie all year round, trim away excess hair from his ears, inside and outside. Keep hair between the pads as short has possible, you can use an electric nose trimmer designed for humans, use one to remove the hair around pads.

A good hair shampoo is tea-tree-oil which can be purchased in any supermarkets, its not going to hurt to wash your Westie once a week, depending on how dirty he has become.

Above all, inspect the hair regular, keep an eye on the skin too, spot any problems early.

Furry Friend Hair Saliva Contact Allergy Food Allergy Trauma Injury Excessive Moisture Sebum Production
Seborrhoea Endocrine Deficiency Parasitic infections Pyoderma Fungal Malassezia