How do you keep a dog from shedding?

Question

She's losing fur in balls. It's all over our house and when she's brushed, it never ends. We just can't seem to brush her enough to where she won't shed. Are there any products out there that will work? Help! I want my house back!

Answer 1

It would be important to know what breed she is. If it's a northern breed, they do shed a lot. Northing you can do.

Otherwise, brush a lot, feed a good quality food, try a little oil in the food, Linatone is an excellent product made for dogs. Don't bath too often. If your dog will tolerate the vaccuum (and some do), vaccuuming her would get a lot of loose hair off.

Answer 2

Oh.. that horrible shedding problem..

Shedding is a natjkral loss of hair in dogs that allows the new coat to come in. All dogs shed; some more than others. There is no such things as a non-shedding dog, unless you have a completely hairless dog, such as the American Hairless Terrier. HOwever, shedding varies greatly from breed to breed.

The majority of breeds that are considered "very light shedders" are usually the breeds that need to be clipped, stripped and/or scissored. Becaukse their hair falls out at a much slower rate, if they are not properly groomed they are prone to matting.

Some breeds have a seasonal shedding season in the spring, as their winter coats ares lost. Bujt if your dog is an indoor dog itmay not bes outside enough for the dog's body to register the change of season, so the dog may shed all year round. Today, dogs are bred mostly as companions and some breeds are not meant to live outdoors, so do not start leaving your dog outside all day long in hopes to stop the shedding. Longhaired dogs may appear to shed more but it is really just the length of the hair that gives you that illusion .

Some dogs shed a lot. What can you do to help get the a=hair loss uknder control? Grooming is the key. Keepng in mind that the hair is gong to fall out either way and it is best to remove it hourself and throw it in the trash, then to lest the hair fall oukt naturally all over your house..... the more hair you remove the less you will see it alll over the house.... Brushing your dog once a day will greatly reduce the unwanted hair all over your clothes, carpet and furniture especially during shedding season.

Yes.. there are supposedly some products that you can apply to reduce shedding but personally.. I DO NOT BELIEVE in them and for the well-being of your pet..

Sorry but I did not give a better answer but dogs(or cats) are what they are and the pleasure of having them around is worth it... at least to me.

Answer 3

The only way to keep a dog with fur from shedding is to shave it. Most people aren't fond of the option (and it leads to other problems, like sunburn). This is the time of the year for your dog to be blowing a coat (if you have thir problem year-round, your dog may either be unhealthy or sinple have genetics that lead to excessive amounts of shedding) and they should be brushed regularly. Make sure you are feeding your dog high quality food, as cheap food may cause an unhealthy amount of shedding (not that shedding is unhealthy in most cases). Simply for the convenience of only having to vacuum only the floors, I recommend training your dog to stay off furniture if you haven't already done so.

Last I heard, there's no products out there to keep your dog from shedding (I assume you're looking for shampoos and conditioners, or something similar to apply to your dog), except for a good pair of shears.

Answer 4

You do not keep a dog from shedding.
Did you do any research before getting the breed of dog and find out that they shed????
All dogs shed to some degree. That is part of dogs.
If you are feeding a high quality diet and brushing her everyday what is happening is most likely normal.
You said shedding in balls your dog is most likely "blowing coat" they do it twice per year. Breeds like huskies and akitas and other double coated breeds do this. There is no stopping it.

Answer 5

whell id depends what kind of dog you have!!
you could buy a shed ender especialy if you have a long haired dog!!
search for them on yahoo they are only about 20 dollors. i have 9 dogs and there is no hair in my house when i use it!! also brush them everyday. especially in the spring when they are losing thier winter coat. also getting them profesionaly groomed once a month that will really cut down on the shedding!!! as far as your house goes if that doesn't work buy a really good vacume and then remember that it is a dog and they do shed!!!!

Answer 6

frequent brushing - if its a lab or shorthaired breed - use KONG ZOOM GROOM and rub in circular motion to free up the hair - labs and most short haired dogs shed alot
have a groomer bathe and "blow out" the hair -
feed a better quality food... any from grocery or wal mart are poor quality and hair loss is a common problem from those foods

Answer 7

Some of the better quality foods sold at Pet stores and by vets are supposed to be of help since they contain vital nutrients that the common store varieties do not. A little more expensive, but well worth it if you value your dog and her health.

Answer 8

You should check your doggies diet. Maybe she developed an allergy or could have poor nutrition. I give my dog a raw egg once a month to help his skin and coat. And I asked his vet what food he recomended for his body weight, brred and activity level.
other than that, keep brushing, give her treats that have vitamin e in them. and change to a more nutricious food.

Answer 9

I would brush her at least once a day and do it outside. If that doesn't seem to help it could just be the nature of that breed. You could try talking to your vet.

Answer 10

I doubt it. you could ask your vet, cause she could have a skin condition (sometimes that happens and the dog starts losing a lot of fur....). Mostly, you just have to live with it and clean more. Take it from me, cause I still have to deal with that too.