Dog Grooming Level 2 Practice Test 2026 – Complete Prep Guide

Stripping primarily affects skin health by removing dead undercoat and oily debris, which helps air circulate to the skin and reduces moisture buildup. For West Highland White Terriers, this breed is prone to skin issues like atopic dermatitis and yeast infections, and keeping the coat properly stripped helps maintain a drier, less irritated skin environment. That’s why stripping can help prevent these skin-related conditions and related allergies. It doesn’t directly prevent ear mites, flea allergies, or ringworm, which are caused by parasites or fungi and require other preventive measures and treatments.