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SHEDDING DOG

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The odds are that unless you own a hypoallergenic dog (this is a dog with hair instead of fur), the chances are that your dog will shed in varying degrees.
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This is part and parcel of owning a dog, however there are a few simple steps that you can take which will reduce the amount of fur around the home and on your clothes and  these are:-
  • Daily brushing – if you just spend a few minutes a day this really is the best way to reduce the amount of hair and much better than having a weekly brush. This helps even if you take your dog to a professional groomer on a regular basis.
  • Brush outside to avoid hairs inside. If this is not possible, have the vacuum close by and vacuum around the area where you brushed your dog.
  • Use the brush that best suits your dogs coat. If you are not sure, do ask your vet or a good quality pet shop and based on your dogs breed they will tell you which option is the best for your dog – this can really make a difference especially in the heavy shedding dogs.
  • Give your dog a bath on a regular basis and if possible allow your dog to dry and give a good brush when dry outside. Remember to use a product that is suited to dogs – not human or cat products.

If your dogs shedding becomes excessive for what is normal for your dog, do check with your vet as this could be a sign of stress, illness or your dogs food is not giving it all it needs. Some indications of health problems would be:-
  • Bald spots or thinning of the coat – can be thinning only in certain areas
  • Excessive scratching
  • Redness, bumps, lumps etc
  • Any open sores
  • Coat texture may have changed
  • Dog is licking itself more than usual, especially in the same places
  • Excessive shedding compared to normal

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