Hi! How often do dogs shed fur and for how long?

Question

My Dobe has been shedding an unusual amount of fur for the past two weeks and I'm wondering if something is wrong. I give her 2 Stresstabs daily and feed her on Pedigree / Rice.

Answer 1

She is probably shedding her winter coat and getting ready for summer. Although they shed some year round, they tend to shed most heavily when the weather starts becoming too warm for a heavy coat.

Answer 2

Dogs will shed constantly! It may not be as noticeable certain time of the year but they always shed a little. It is probably a bit worse right now, especially if you live in the Ohio/Indiana region because of the unusual weather.

I agree with the people before saying brush out the dog a couple of days a week and this will help cut back on what gets plastered on your furniture and clothes. If you have the means, take them to the groomer they will bathe them, trim them up and brush them out real good!

Answer 3

They shed a lot of fur twice a year as they get a summer and winter coat. They shed a small amount of fur continuously. If you are very concerned that there is more fur than normal see a vet.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

WOW different strokes for different folks... same with a dog and its shedding... Usually with a proper diet a dobe seldom sheds like you discribe.

She could also be coming into season ???

Go to one of the dobe yahoo groups and join so you can ask your question over there ... some good advice comes out of some of the groups.... not hit or miss like yahoo questions.. THEY all have dobes too.

GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

I have two border collies and they have been shedding more than usual this winter. In fact one started getting his winter coat, realised it wasn't getting any colder, started shedding his coat and stopped when it turned a bit chilly. At the moment he looks a bit scruffy, but when he loses the remains of his winter coat he should start to look more like his old self (with masses of grooming that is!).

So I wouldn't worry too much. Like the rest of us the unusually mild weather has disturbed its body clock, and is taking steps to redress the balance and keep itself comfortable.

Answer 7

Just like we shed skin all the time...So dogs shed their fur too.

Answer 8

Its normal for em to shed in Springtime more than usual .....what kind of stresstabs do you give a dog???

Answer 9

I have pretty very long hair, I like them but We think I would have them cut short in about some two years

Answer 10

He may be blowing his winter coat. If you brush him more often his shedding may not be that noticeable