text:  Yeah, so it sounds like that would make sense, but it actually doesn't help. Their fur does help protect them and also protects them from sunburn. They can get sunburned just like we can, so shaving them puts them more at risk. Oh, this reminds me of something. When I am in an extremely hot environment, I mean, I go out sometimes. I'm reporting in, like, desert or arid areas. I will tend to wear long sleeves and long pants. I don't want to have exposed skin. It's the same with a pet is what you're saying.