my mom and dad have a pug and he sheds alot ,how can we stop this?
2006-06-19 03:15:30 · 16 answers · asked by sampinkcat 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Brush out your dog once a day outside - most of the time it is the undercoat shedding. If you brush it out this should reduce the amount of little pug hairs in your house. By the way Pugs are so cute!!
2006-06-19 03:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by totalstressor 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The first cause of excessive shedding is most often corn in his kibble. Pugs don't tolerate corn well, as it makes them too hot..and they already have enough trouble dealing with overheating.
I'm betting that if they switch to a premium kibble, such as Canidae, Innova, Solid Gold, Wellness, or Wysong, the shedding would be much reduced. Of course, all dogs shed in the Spring, but excessive shedding is non-stop heavy shedding.
We used to have a wonderful pug. I was ignorant of proper pug diet then, and my pug shed alot. I met someone who raised pugs for show, and mentioned the shedding problem, and she enlightened me...sigh...but too late for my little guy. However, I have switched to Canidae, and have far less shedding with my other dogs.
2006-06-19 10:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep brushing him or her with a good shedding brush that gets the undercoat. every day maintenance will help. i don't think there is anything else you can do. there is a new product out that is suppose to help stop shedding, but i would consult your vet before using any drugs. nature must take it's course. males shed once a year, females every 6 months. how about sticky rollers in every room for your clothes and furniture. i know it's hard. i have pet hair flying everywhere. long hair animals don't leave as much hair on furniture. dogs like labs will lay down and get up leaving their outline in hair. good luck, julie
2006-06-19 10:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by J L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most dogs shed their undercoat, try using a brush made for pulling out the undercoat. Check out the MiracleCorp Slicker Brush by Miracle Coat, we bought ours at Petsmart.
2006-06-19 10:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by slim122077 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is medication for that check with your vet they usually have it your dog is lacking in certain vitamins shed stop will help along with brushing and good dog shampoo
2006-06-19 10:32:52 · answer #5 · answered by hotgrandma582000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change the type of food to one with less fillers. Meat should be the first ingredient on the list. Brush it more.
2006-06-19 10:33:54 · answer #6 · answered by Tina T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed it a better food if you are feeding any from grocery store or Wal Mart - that is part of the problem.
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more brushing will improve skin condition so will lessen shedding
2006-06-19 10:28:22 · answer #7 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
brush it so the furr comes off or buy one of those deep it the furr and gets all the shedding out and it dosn't hert the dog
2006-06-19 10:23:55 · answer #8 · answered by mar48iah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Vet...there are shampoos that help, changing the diet may be necassary, brushing regularly helps also.
2006-06-19 10:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brush him regularly, and check on his diet with your vet. He may have a vitamin deficiency or skin condition.
2006-06-19 10:18:42 · answer #10 · answered by MOM KNOWS EVERYTHING 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋