Everything You Need To Know About The Controversy of The Dinosaur Cat Trend
By now, you've probably seen photos all over the Internet of adorable cats with dinosaur patterns shaved into their fur. There's pretty much no denying or attempting to argue that these cats look seriously adorable with their fancy haircuts. However, as the trend continues to grow in popularity, some people have begun to ask important questions, raising a previously undiscussed controversy surrounding the seemingly fun hairstyle.
It's important to ask yourself before you seek to shave your cat in any capacity if the dinosaur cut (or any cut) is right for your cat, and we are here to help break it down for you!
Breaking Down the Pros and Cons of the Dinosaur Kitty Cut:
For most cats, the only real 'pro' to giving your kitty a Dino-themed shave is that they will look absolutely adorable. If you post the photo on your favorite social media platform, you might gain some attention and notoriety for your adorable photo.
For a few breeds of cats, a professional shave by a skilled cat groomer can feel really good for the cat, relieving them of matting and helping them cool off more easily. However, this is not the case for most cats, and if you haven't consulted your veterinarian about whether or not a stylish haircut is right for your cat, then it's important to learn all about the potential consequences of shaving your cat.
The reality is that for most cats, shaving themāeven in adorable dinosaur-shaped patternsācan lead to several health risks.
The first thing every cat owner needs to recognize is that cat fur serves several important purposes.
A cat's fur helps them regulate their body temperature, keeping them warm when it's cold and cool when it's warm. Their fur also protects them from the sun and helps prevent sunburns. These are reasons why 'hairless' cats sometimes need to wear clothes and be protected from the sun (hairless cats are hairless due to genetic defects, making them higher maintenance than the average cat). Your cat needs their fur!
But that's not the only reason your kitty needs their fur.
Continuing on to discuss the importance of your cat's fur...
If you shave your kitty and expose their skin, it leaves them vulnerable to tears in their skin much more easily. Now, we're pretty sure that doesn't sound pleasant to you at all, so trust us when we say your cat won't find it pleasant either. Tears in their skin can lead to injuries for cats because their skin is surprisingly sensitive. Not having their fur can also cause their delicate skin to become dry with patches of irritation, and even worse: it's going to itch when it grows back. Your cat will try to deal with their itches themselves by scratching and licking relentlessly, and since their skin is sensitive, this can also lead to injuries. Excessive licking can even result in fur not growing back at all for some cats, and that's definitely not a good thing! All that licking and itching can also lead to abrasions and wounds on your cat's skin.
Does any of this sound worth an adorable haircut yet? We don't think so.
So basically, giving your cat this seemingly adorable Dino-Cut is not going to benefit your cat in any way; it stands a better chance of hurting them more than anything and can lead to long-term consequences, causing your cat emotional and physical distress. So, unless your cat's veterinarian advises you that a haircut is in your cat's best interests, it's best to leave this controversial trend in the dust.
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