A burr is stuck in my puppy’s chin fur; he won’t let me cut it with scissors, but it doesn’t affect his eating. Should I remove it, and how?

A burr stuck in your dog’s fur should be removed to prevent it from affecting the dog’s daily life later on. If your dog is relatively gentle and lets people approach, it is best to have two people work together: one approaches slowly from behind and gently strokes the dog, ideally letting it lie down comfortably, while the other removes the burr by hand.

If the burr is difficult to remove by hand, you can use a fine-toothed comb to comb it out. If the dog tends to bite or becomes aggressive, the owner should not act rashly; it is best to leave the task to professional veterinary hospital or clinic staff.