09/09/2026
Poor Haimish has been struggling with his breathing and anxiety a lot more lately. This has caused him to struggle more with grooming.
Drying and brushing that floof takes a long time, and he started hyperventilating during his last couple of grooms and having trouble cooling down after walks.
So after some consultation with some of my favourite groomers, I took the plunge and clipped him into a lion trim hoping it would help him cool down easier. (I can't bring myself to trim his mane and antenna's just yet)
Well, success, the little man is already showing signs of feeling better, his breathing has improved and he recovered from his walk today in a couple of minutes not 10+ it usually takes.
As groomers we are taught not to clip double coats, especially Pomeranians as it can effect their coat and alter the way they regulate their temperature, but if the dog is struggling medically or cannot tolerate the grooming process of removing dead undercoat, then sometimes clipping is actually the best thing for them.
I will always do what is best for the dog, and whilst I am sad clipping his fur, I am so overjoyed to see how much happier he is without full coat.