Owner towel-drying and checking a dog's wet coat
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Wet Dog Coat Check After Swimming, Rain, or Bath Time

A wet dog coat can hide more than water. Rain, swimming, bath time, and damp grass can trap debris and irritation close to the skin.

Quick Answer

After swimming, rain, or bath time, check paws, belly, armpits, ears, tail base, collar line, and any thick coat areas that stay damp. Dry hidden spots and watch for odor, redness, licking, or scratching.

What to check

  • Paws, pads, nails, and between toes.
  • Ears, belly, armpits, and tail base.
  • Collar and harness contact points.
  • Odor, redness, damp pockets, tenderness, or debris.
K9 rule: drying the top coat is not the same as checking the skin.

Where K9 by Draw It Out® fits

After the dog is dry and checked, K9 by Draw It Out® can fit normal dog-care routines.

Dry Under the Coat

The skin matters more than whether the dog looks dry.

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