2006-06-08 19:08:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Brush the dog more to help remove the dead hair. It's normal for them to shed a lot this time of year.
2006-06-08 22:27:49 · answer #1 · answered by Boober Fraggle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't stop a dog from shedding; it's part of the natural cycle of hair growth. Some breeds like Poodles don't shed, but they need to be clipped at the groomers every six to eight weeks.
A long-haired dog may shed its undercoat continuously if it's an indoor dog, and more in the Spring. Brush the dog daily with a good slicker brush.
Short-haired dogs like labs will shed a lot all year round. Get a shedding blade from the pet store - it's a mini version of the kind they use on horses. That will take out a lot of the loose hair.
To minimize shedding, make sure you are feeding a good quality food that is "nutritionally complete". I like Nutro - it has no "by products" and is reasonably priced. Have your vet check for intestinal worms - they can cause excessive shedding.
Don't bathe your dog too often - no more than once every three months unless he's rolled in something. When you do, use cool water. Warm or hot water baths make them shed more.
Other than that, get a Dyson vacuum!
2006-06-09 19:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a farm and garden store or a store like Wal-Mart and go to the pets section. They make a pill called Brewer's Yeast. This is the best thing for a shedding dog. Better than the other medicines on the market for shedding hair. It also helps repel fleas, ticks and gives them a beautiful coat.
2006-06-09 04:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by angiedj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a special dog brush for shedding. It removes the undercoat so it does not fall out everywhere the dog goes. A good brushing once a week works great. You'll notice that you get less hair each time.
2006-06-09 02:14:14 · answer #4 · answered by getagrip 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a product you can get to help cut down on shedding. But the best thing is to brush your dog daily while they are shedding heavily and at least 3 or more times a week regularly. This will help cut down on the shedding
2006-06-09 02:12:19 · answer #5 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vacuum whatever is on the carpet and furniture, and sweep/dust anything off harder surfaces. If it's on small areas of clothing, you can get it off with a lint brush or a piece of duct tape.
Shedding, especially in large amounts, may also be a sign of malnutrition. Talk to your vet and see if you need to change dog foods.
2006-06-09 02:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jewel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean the house and then take the dog to a groomer.
2006-06-09 02:17:05 · answer #7 · answered by shatterbrat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is still shedding season, brush you dog.
Collect the hair before it drops.
I got dogs, think of my mess!
2006-06-09 02:15:11 · answer #8 · answered by cashflow_2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont freak out - just stick the dog out side and clean up the mess before mom and dad get home - you'll be fine
2006-06-09 02:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vacuum your dog.
Oh, not literally rolling it over him.
Pull off the attachment and use the long hose to suck the hair off.
2006-06-09 02:13:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋