What can you put on a dog to keep it from shedding?

Question

My dog has been sheddding I don't know what to do for it.

Answer 1

How to Control Shedding

You can't stop shedding completely, but you can help to control it before it ends up all over your house. The key to controlling shedding is daily brushing and combing, which not only helps to remove dead hair, but keeps your dog's coat and skin in top condition.

Shedding is a very normal occurrence for your dog. Some dogs shed more than others. Shorthaired dogs such as Labradors and Doberman Pinschers shed year-round and should be groomed once or twice a week. Longhaired dogs don't shed any more than shorthaired dogs but with hair that can be 10 times as long as a shorthair's, the shedding piles up quickly. Longhairs also require more grooming -- daily -- in order to keep their coats smooth and tangle free. If your dog is an outdoor pet, you may find that he sheds his 'winter' coat in the spring, rather than shed all year round like indoor dogs. If you would like a dog that sheds less and requires less grooming, consider a Poodle, Bichon Frise, or Old English Sheepdog.

Smooth Coats (Boxer):
Frequency: 1-2 times per week.
Start with a rubber brush to loosen the dead hair and surface dirt. Follow with a bristle brush to remove the dead hair. Use a conditioner to keep the hair soft.

Silky Coats (Terrier):
Frequency: 3-4 times per week.
Start with a slicker brush to remove tangles. Follow with a bristle brush to distribute the natural oils and give your pet's coat a healthy shine. If you need to trim your dog's hair, first use a comb to comb the hair straight down.

Long Coats (Sheepdogs):
Frequency: Daily.
Start with a slicker brush to remove tangles and mats. Follow with a pin brush to ensure that there are no large tangles left. And complete with a wide toothed comb to remove all small tangles.

If you still find the shedding around your house excessive, you may need to take more reactionary measures. Washable dog blankets on chairs and couches are very popular. You might also consider stocking up on anti-dust spray for your hardwood floors and counters. And of course, you can always purchase Pet Hair Pick-Ups.

Note: If your dog sheds to the point where bald patches begin to show through the fur, you should consult a veterinarian.

Answer 2

It has to do with diet. So it's what u put in your dog,not what you put on your dog. I have had good succes with a oil for shedding put over the food. It has all the good oils in it to help reduce shedding. There are many different brands out there. Go to Petsmart or Petco and investigate them. It does take a few weeks for results and you have to be faithful every day!!! Good luck. Brush him alot too, then the hair will be in the brush instead of your house.

Answer 3

You cannot prevent a dog from shedding.....even humans 'shed'. You can brush the dog daily, to remove loose fur in order to lessen the amount you find lyin' around the house, but you cannot turn a shedding dog into a non-shedder.

Answer 4

Grooming is the key. Keeping in mind that the hair is going to fall out either way and it is best to remove it yourself and throw it in the trash, then to let the hair fall out naturally all over your house. The more hair YOU remove the less you will see it all over your house. Brushing your dog once a day will greatly reduce the unwanted hair all over your clothes, carpet and furniture, especially during shedding season. .

Answer 5

Nothing stops shedding; one has to manage it. Daily brushing and if it is a breed that blows undercoat, raking (a metal loop with little teeth) while this is happening.

Answer 6

Comb your dog with a shedding rake

Answer 7

Clippers!

Answer 8

A brush!

Answer 9

Nothing.