My 8 months old lab sheds lot of hair. Is it normal? Is there any remedy for it?

Answer 1

My lab shed EVERYWHERE. Its normal for the breed unless the dog starts balding. I dont think there was a day that went by that I didnt have her hair on my clothes somewhere. Sadly she passed earlier this year a few days after her 15th birthday. She was absolutely the sweetest dog, you got a great breed and a friend for life, labs are the best.

Answer 2

Labs shed yet he's probably laying off his domestic dog coat and getting his person coat. i think of that's around this time. Brush him 3-4 circumstances a week and you will no longer have practically the subject. additionally determine you're feeding him a reliable high quality foodstuff by using fact which could have a lot to do with coat high quality besides. Edit: Blade say Bamma fool. Ya that's appropriate!!! Labs are the main suitable, purebreds rule, and Bamma desires he wasn't a mutt.

Answer 3

Labs shed but he is probably shedding his puppy coat and getting his adult coat. I think that's around this time. Brush him 3-4 times a week and you won't have nearly the problem. Also make certain you are feeding him a good quality food because that can have lots to do with coat quality as well.
Edit: Blade say Bamma idiot. Ya that's right!!! Labs are the best, purebreds rule, and Bamma wishes he wasn't a mutt.

Answer 4

Labs shed. Always. Twice a year, they also moult, or blow coat, which means big puffs of soft light fur will fall out. All you can do is brush frequently. Try the Furminator brush, you can find them at Petsmart. Professional grooming during heavy shedding periods can also be helpful, groomers use special dryers and brushes and can pull out a lot of the loose hair to cut down on shedding.

Answer 5

I have a yellow lab and she sheds a bunch. I think the breed is that way. Poodles are the only dogs I know of that don't shed and now there is a breed called Labradoodle. I think that would be a good breed to have because Poodles are very smart and don't shed and Labs have the kindest personalities. My best advice to you regarding the shedding problem,.......brush your dog often and buy a good vacuum cleaner.........

Answer 6

Labs are not shed-free dogs. They shed all year long and profusely in the spring and fall.

As long as there aren't any bald patches or excessive scratching going on, your dog should be fine.

To control the shedding, brush your dog frequently outside with a pin brush (wooden handle with rounded teeth in a cushion). The dogs coat is constantly renewing itself and must be removed - either on your couch or outside by the brush.

Something you may wish to try is fish oil. I don't know the size of your dog (check with your vet) but this can reduce the amount of hair falling off your dog. It's relatively inexpensive and comes in capsules (which you pierce and squeeze onto dog food) or in liquid form in a bottle.

Answer 7

It's totally normal. I find that they shed more when they are younger! Especially when they loose their winter coat. There are several coat shampoos for shedding, and we bought many. I really don't think they worked at all though. Just recently though, my family decided to go to wal*mart and buy a electric dog shaver for @ $30. I shave her and it seems to cut down on the shedding. (or elese makes the hairs that she sheds smaller!) That's what I suggest! But one small thing you need to know if you do trim your dog....go with the flow of the hair! Don't go against the grain, or elese your dog will look horrible!

Answer 8

I wouldn't worry unless the dog was going bald. Good dog food and a brushing at least every few days should help alot! I bought a wired brush used for getting alot of the under coat out and I dont have to vacuum every day like I used to. I can usually wait about 3-4 days now before it gets too bad.

Answer 9

In my little research with my English lab Milo, they were bred for the ice cold waters and retrieving birds, with this they have 3 different layers of fur that helps them in their insulation. With these different layers of furn, you will get a lot of shedding and all the time, but well worth the clean up with how great a dog they are.

Answer 10

The lab's loyalty and great disposition is well worth the shedding. Make sure to not bathe your lab too often, as it drys out their skin...which gives you hair and flakes.
For each Christmas present I gave this year, I made sure to let each person know that their gift was from both, me and Trouper. (there was at least one of his hairs on the wrapping or tape of each gift) - I've learned to deal w/it. Frustrating? Yes...but they are well worth a hair here and there.