How to Remove Snowballs from Your Dog’s Fur
Lower temperatures call for snowy weather! If your furry friend loves to roll around in the elements, you know they’ll return to the backdoor with snowballs matted into their fur. These can be tricky to remove from their hair, especially for long-hair dog breeds, but we’ve collected our best tips to prevent those melted ice puddles all over the house! Snow is falling, and Fido is ready to play!
Dog Brush
You can remove the clumps by brushing Fido when they return from a potty break. Ensure to gently brush with the direction of hair growth, as the ice can hold tight to the hair. A wide-tooth comb would be just as effective if you don’t have a dog brush.
Whisk
Keep your whisk on hand! Whisks are already a great multi-tool; however, did you know they work wonderfully to get the snow off your dog? Using the whisk, gently roll it over their coat to break down the clumps and it will effectively whisk away the ice off your pet’s back. This is also a great alternative if you don’t have a dog brush on hand!
Hair Dryer
A super effective way to remove the snow is using a low-heat hairdryer to melt the ice clumps! Warning, most pets hate the hairdryer as it’s a cousin to the dreaded vacuum! This practice could be difficult for some owners as it requires Fido to sit still while you use the appliance on them; ensure to keep the hairdryer not too close and frequently moving so that it won’t cause a heat burn on their fur.
Warm Bath
Our favorite, and the easiest, is to plop Fido directly into a warm bath once they come inside. While this can be tedious for an everyday solution, it’s the easiest and most well-known method for removing snow, ice, or dirt from their outdoor adventures.