I have two working cocker spaniels (they have less fur than the show type spaniels they dont need combing as much) I brush them daily but my carpets always have loads of their white fur, they dont have bald patches but they are always moulting, is there can I do anything to stop the amount of fur they lose?
2007-01-08 01:02:02 · 13 answers · asked by fran 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
dobiegang..What is a doge? do you mean dogs if so it is spelt 'DOGS'
2007-01-08 02:32:13 · update #1
Chickens moult, dogs shed.
It is normal for a dog to "blow" their coat in the spring. The way to deal with this is to speed up the process by giving the dog a warm bath 3-4 days in a row.
Dogs will also shed to a lesser degree all year long, and the way to deal with it is to brush the dog a minimum of once a week.
2007-01-08 01:10:27 · answer #1 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a dog that's quite a shedder as well. The only thing you can really do is to bathe at least twice a month (depending on the skin type of your dog), and brush with either a soft, horse hair-type brush, or a wire brush.
There are also liquid vitamin supplements for dogs' fur and skin. Look it up on amazon.com. I am in the middle of a move and don't have a bottle handy, but I know it contains amino acids and is usually flavored with carob (doggy chocolate) so they like it.
Good luck!
2007-01-08 09:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, sorry. I have a King Charles and he molts all the time too. It is a natural occurence, just like humans molt all the time as old hair is replaced by new.
Because you have 2 of them = twice as much hair!!! I have a cat as well so have a similar problem.
Vacuum cleaning is the only answer, or get some white shaggy carpets and no one will notice the hair!
2007-01-08 09:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by Kitty Kat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are supposed to moult due to them needing to grow new fur. It is natural for them to moult so don't worry & just brush them more so it doesn't look so obvious on the carpet, also maybe you could bathe them more often to try & get all the excess hair off them in one go?
2007-01-08 09:12:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Moulting? Birds moult. Doge shed.
2007-01-08 10:25:53 · answer #5 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont think so it's probably because they are kept in door's all year?you see kept outside thay would moult just once a year
2007-01-08 14:31:59 · answer #6 · answered by robbie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I think you are useing the wrong brush try a slikker brush it has very fine wire teeth or make an appointment at your dog groomers ,not all groomers shave hair off ? give the experts a try.
2007-01-08 15:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by Fan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aparently its to do with central heating. I had a dog that was maulting permanently and I asked the vet as it was getting unbearable. He said as we now regulate our heat with central heating this causes them to mault.. Apart from regularly grooming them there isnt an awful lot you can do. You could try and keep them to one room so at least it is contained. I changed to wood flooring sweeping is better than hoovering.
2007-01-08 09:12:48 · answer #8 · answered by entertainer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the world of pet ownership.
If you think the problem could be medical, you could consult your vet. Maybe adding a supplement in their food would help (Omega 3 fatty acids).
2007-01-08 09:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope! The more you brush the less hair will be on your carpet, but besides that you are out of luck.
2007-01-08 09:04:40 · answer #10 · answered by bpbjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋