Fog, Damp Coats and Matting: Tips for Daly City Dogs

Daly City is well known for its fog. It rolls in off the ocean and settles over Westlake and Serramonte for days at a time. For dogs with curly or long coats, that constant damp air can quietly cause one of the most common grooming problems: matting.

Why Damp Coats Mat

Moisture makes hair swell and cling together. Add friction from a collar, a harness or lying down, and loose hair twists into knots that tighten as they dry. In a foggy neighborhood, a coat can stay slightly damp much of the day without looking wet.

Simple Habits That Help

• Towel your dog after foggy walks, not just rainy ones.
• Brush once the coat is fully dry, working from the skin out.
• Check friction spots often: behind the ears, under the collar or harness, and the armpits.
• Take the harness off at home so the coat underneath can breathe.
• Keep the coat a little shorter through the foggiest months, so it dries faster.

Watch for Damp Skin

Skin that stays damp under a thick coat can become irritated or develop hot spots. If you notice a red, moist or smelly patch, or your dog keeps licking one spot, check with your vet.

Regular Grooms Keep Mats Away

For curly breeds and doodles, a full groom every four to six weeks keeps the coat at a length you can manage, and a thorough blow-dry in the van means your dog goes back inside completely dry.

Mobile Grooming in Daly City

Sky Pet Grooming's van comes to homes in Daly City, with a full bathtub, a grooming table and professional dryers on board, so your pet is groomed right outside your door. We offer full dog grooming, cat grooming, de-shedding, detangling, nail trimming and anal gland expression. Book online any time, or call (415) 754-0813.