2006-09-21 23:27:53 · 11 answers · asked by sassygirl2473 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The first step would be take the dog to a vet to see if there is a problem. Then look at what you feed the dog. Our pets need quality pet food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient. California Natural, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm
2006-09-21 23:39:12 · answer #1 · answered by Stick to Pet Rocks 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Right now he is losing his winter coat and will shed but there are ways to reduce the shedding process. Diet is a factor, and any dog living mostly indoors will tend to shed somewhat constantly. Some dog foods that contain Omega oils might help. Vacuuming the dog between baths can pick up a lot of loose hair before it gets on furniture and carpet. But the biggest help is to get all the dead hair out when you bathe, and to do so often. A warm bath, and a blow-dry with a high-velocity dryer will get a lot of it, but after that and between grooms a shedding blade is probably your best bet for a lab. These are available in pet stores. A shedding blade is a flexible metal strip with "saw-like-tooth" edges (it is not sharp). To use hold the handles together so the blade forms a loop, then whisk the loop lightly over the coat in the direction the coat lays. This will pull out the dead coat. Keep going over each area until no more hair comes out, and you should be good for another 2-4 weeks.
2016-03-27 02:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All dogs shed out their 'summer' coats so that they can grow in their thicker, warmer winter coats. Guess what? Winter's coming. Unless your dog is balding or showing other signs of physical distress (like chewing on a particular area or uncontrollable scratching) there is no reason to rush him to the vet.
2006-09-22 02:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Greyt-mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The weather? My chihuahua used to shed a lot when seasons changed, even though you wouldn't expect shedding as weather gets cold... but it was like that every year!
2006-09-22 00:06:37 · answer #4 · answered by ontario ashley 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probally just a seasonal shedding but it would be a good idea to take him to a vet just to have it checked out.
2006-09-22 00:07:38 · answer #5 · answered by Dalmatian Rescue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be allergies, I have a dog who has allergies and is now shedding terribly even after I shaved her long hair down.
2006-09-22 02:52:42 · answer #6 · answered by trixie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be alot of reasons all dogs shed but if you see spots of hair loss it could be mange, or allergy to fleas or if has sores red sores it could be hot spots some dogs are senative to certain flea shampoo,s it could be dry skin bath with a conditioning shampoo, i use my own shampoo with condioner, they smell nice and it works for dry flaky skin
2006-09-21 23:40:17 · answer #7 · answered by cindysmr_summers 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be alot of things, my dog did this because of allergies. Only your vet can tell you for sure.
2006-09-22 02:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by Hillary1034 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAVE HE BE TO THE VET? NEED TO BE CHECK OUT SOMETHING SERIOUS COULD BE WRONG WITH HIM.
2006-09-21 23:35:56 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should take her out back. Know what I mean?
2006-09-22 00:04:03 · answer #10 · answered by Redeemer 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋