Dogs lose hair on a daily basis but only twice a year will they shed their full coat. This amount of hair can make it seem like your housework is never done and that the clothes are never quite clean. There are a few things you can do to help your dog shed their coat and as a result there will not be quite as much hair flying around the house.
Brushing
Brush your dog regularly when he sheds his summer coat and his winter coat. This should be done at least once a day during peak shedding time. To keep the hair outside of the home you should do this outdoors.
Shampooing
Shampooing your dog with a moisturizing shampoo will cut down on both dander and shedding.
Since shampooing takes place in a bathtub or shower, all the hair that is being shed at the time will just go straight down the drain. Use lukewarm water when bathing your dog. This is only recommended up to twice a month as excessive shampooing can dry the skin out anyways. Use the cool-air setting if you choose to use a blow dryer.
Food Supplements
Adding just a teaspoon of olive oil to your dogs food will promote a soft coat and skin moisture, resulting in less unnecessary shedding. You can also give your dog oil capsules.
Vacuum
You can get a pet hair attachment for your vacuum. Be careful though not to snag the dogs fur. Introduce this to your dog slowly as some animals are terrified of vacuums, you do not want to cause them any unneeded stress.
**IF THE SHEDDING IS RESULTING IN BALDING YOU NEED TO SEE YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY**
By Staff Writer Trish Harding
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