How thick is the skin of a cat compared to the skin of a dog?
There have been some differing opinions about the thickness of the skin of cats and dogs lately on this site.
I do think the thickness of the skin of cats is about the same as it is in humans, and that this means one needs to be very careful when cutting or shaving a cat's fur.
I do believe that the skin of a dog is at least twice the thickness of what is in cats and humans, and that it is less likely to get damaged by cutting or shaving the fur.
So the question is: do cats have very thin skin compared to dogs?
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Here is a PDF link about dog and cat skin thickness. It states that dogs have a thickness of 2.6-5.2mm , while a cat has 0.4-3.6mm skin thickness. One should also take into consideration cats skin is more flexible and hangs off of the muscle, so that injuries are more superficial.
Skin and Coat
Jill Cline, Ph.D.
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