Does your dog shed
Dog
shedding is part of everyday life for
dog owners. While you there is no cure for
dog shedding, there are some simple steps you can take to minimize
shedding.
How to Control Shedding
Grooming is the often key to controlling
dog hair. The hair is going to fall out, it is better to brush your
dog's coat daily or more and remove the hair yourself, rather than having
dog hair all over your floor, furniture and clothes.
Some
dogs only
shed seasonally, such as in the spring when they are
shedding winter coats that are no longer needed, and may even require twice daily brushings during those periods. In general,
dogs with smooth coats will only need brushing once or twice a week, while
dogs with silky coats might need brushing three to four times a week. Long haired
dogs normally require daily brushing to keep their coats looking their best.
Feeding your
dog a high quality food with plenty of Omega 3 fatty acids will keep him healthy and his coat nice and shiny. Vacuum frequently to keep your house
dog hair free(or as close as possible). Some owners report
dogs who don't mind being vacuumed themselves!
If you allow your
dog on the furniture (I know I do), try to designate one chair or area he is allowed and install a furniture cover over it. This will make it so you can simply toss the cover in the washer once a week rather than having to clean
dog hair off all your furniture. The same can be done for your car. Dog hair is very difficult to get out of car upholstery and carpet. It just seems to stick. A car seat cover can help a lot, and you can use a mat on top of the regular car mat to help keep
dog hair off the car floor boards.
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