Siberian Huskies are double-coat breeds whose undercoat is heavy enough to cause heat stress when accumulated in Florida's climate. Koda's undercoat had reached the compaction stage — the guard coat above appeared normal, but beneath it, shed undercoat had compressed into a mat-like layer. We began with a 20-minute high-velocity blow-out session, which broke up the compaction before any tool touched the coat. An undercoat rake removed the bulk of the loose material. A de-shedding bath and final blow-dry extracted the last layer. We do not shave double-coated breeds like Huskies — the guard coat protects from heat and UV. Regular de-shedding keeps Huskies safe and comfortable in Central Florida.
Before
Koda arrived heavily shedding — the dense double coat releasing in clumps across the back and sides, undercoat visible as a thick gray mat beneath the guard coat.
After
Koda left after a thorough de-shedding treatment — coat dramatically reduced in volume, guard hairs laying flat, skin visible and breathing. Shedding at home will be 70% reduced.
150 minServices: De Shedding, Bath & Brush, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning
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Husky haunch matting during heavy shedding is distinct from typical mat formation — it's shed undercoat that has compressed against the skin from the weight of more shed hair above it. Luna's haunches had developed rolling mats: loose sections that moved when touched but were denser near the skin. We used the high-velocity dryer to lift and separate the hair first, then worked with an undercoat rake from the outside in. No cutting required — the mats dissolved under the forced-air treatment. After clearing, the full de-shedding bath and blow-out. Huskies in Florida should be de-shed professionally every six weeks year-round — there is no off-season for Husky shedding in a subtropical climate.
Before
Luna came in at peak shedding — releasing massive quantities of undercoat, rolling mats forming along the haunches where shed hair had compressed against the skin.
After
Haunch mats cleared with undercoat rake and dryer. Full de-shedding treatment applied. Luna's coat light and separated.
135 minServices: De Shedding, De Matting, Bath & Brush
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Husky maintenance de-shedding appointments every six weeks are the most effective way to manage coat health and home cleanliness for this breed in Florida. Zeus at six weeks showed early-cycle accumulation — not yet compacted, still loose enough for efficient removal. A moderate de-shedding session (60 minutes versus the 90-120 minutes required at peak compaction) cleared the accumulating undercoat. Bath with de-shedding shampoo, thorough blow-dry, and nail trim. The six-week interval keeps Zeus comfortable in Orlando's heat and reduces household shedding to a manageable level. Owners who extend to eight or ten weeks face significantly more intensive sessions at higher cost.
Before
Zeus was six weeks out from his last de-shed — undercoat beginning to accumulate again, some loose hair releasing visibly, coat losing its flat, clean appearance.
After
Moderate de-shed to clear accumulating undercoat. Bath, blow-dry. Zeus's coat back to its flat, well-managed state.
110 minServices: De Shedding, Bath & Brush, Nail Trimming
