If I were to let him roam the house, I would need to vacuum twice a day to get rid of the hair all over the floor, he has a good thick coat. Any ideas how to stop this? He has always been like this, he is nearly eight years old.
2007-11-06 10:46:15 · 10 answers · asked by murphys2 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
No real way to stop it.
Good diet can slow it down. A rubber type curry brushing once a day can help and I've heard good things about the Furminator...
I actually think that short coated dogs shed more than my longer double coated dogs who merely shed seasonally.
2007-11-06 10:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by animal_artwork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no way to stop it you can take him to a groomer once a month and have them bathe and do a total "blowout"
But then you need to brush him everyday ( a curry brush is best for teh boxer and a lot of short hair breeds) The color doesn't matter my sister has a fawn, a white and abrindle and they all shed.
Dogs shed.
Those known not to shed do but they need constant grooming more than just brushing like the boxer.
2007-11-06 18:54:41 · answer #2 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Boxer and he does the same exact thing.
I bought one of those rubber brushes.
I brush him with a regular bristle brush and then I go back over him with the rubber brush. It helps pick up the hair.
There are omega 3 suppliments that you can get at the vet that are supposed to help with shedding.
Good luck...I wish I knew more b.c I am in the same boat as you.
My vet reccomended I try this product
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2750607&cp=2767032.2767075&view=all&fbx=0&fbn=Type+1%7CBrushes&f=Taxonomy%2FPET%2F2767075&f=PAD%2FType+1%2FBrushes&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1
It is by Kong its called Zoom Groom. He used it on my pup when we went to the vet and it worked amazing.
2007-11-06 18:57:15 · answer #3 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the Furminator on him once or twice a week. You might need to do it for a couple of days in a row to start just to get all the dead hair.
2007-11-06 19:53:58 · answer #4 · answered by BostonJeffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep they shed all year round. I use a rubber 'brush' which helps. Mine loves being brushed. I just slide it over my hand and use it just like when I pet him. Its funny, when he gets a bath its like having two dogs in the tub! LOL Im surprised he isnt bald yet. But no there really isnt too much you can do about it.
2007-11-06 19:02:15 · answer #5 · answered by Sandbaby327 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a boxer with the same problem, I learnt to love it!
I ripped up my carpet and put down vinyl, I put a mat in the lounge room for him to sit on to keep him of my lounge. There are ways around everything!
2007-11-06 18:58:24 · answer #6 · answered by <^^Em^^> 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to stop it.
Brush the dog more often, feed a high quality food, get a Dyson and don't wear a lot of black.
2007-11-06 18:54:59 · answer #7 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boxers shed, the only thing you can do is brush every day to help make shedding less.
2007-11-06 19:12:44 · answer #8 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try having him profesionally groomed It wont stop it but should help . Boxers shed alot and white boxers more than most normal colored boxers
2007-11-06 19:06:55 · answer #9 · answered by sherri 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get one of those de-shedding grooming tools and you can try one of those de-shedding treats. they stop your dog from shedding. you can get those at petsmart.
2007-11-06 18:50:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋