It’s not “shocking” that your pets may be experiencing static cling in the winter. Static is caused by the buildup of electrons on an object. When an object comes into contact with another object of a different charge, electrons are transferred from one material and relocated to the other. The moving of the electron causes the static shock you experience. The hair follicles on your pet’s coat repel each other when positive charges build up; low humidity environments, such as a home heated in the winter, creates an ideal environment for static electricity on your pets’ fur. Here are a few tips to keep your pets’ coat shock free this winter:
- Use a humidifier. Heating during the winter can dry out the air in your home and strip the air of the moisture needed to prevent static electricity. Using a humidifier or placing a pot with water on your radiator will help to balance out the moisture level in the air of your home, fighting dry skin as well as static.
- Brush your pets’ fur using a coat conditioner. You can also mist your pet’s coat with a little bit of water before brushing. This will add moisture to their coat, reducing friction as well as static shocks.
- Wipe your pets’ coat with dryer sheets. They work to reduce static on your clothes, and they also help to reduce static on your pet’s coat.
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