Shedding dog

How do you make a dog shed less cause I brush her she has a heavy coat and we have a really good brush but she wont stop sheding…

Answer #1

Things You’ll Need:

Premium dog food High protein dog food supplements Grooming tools Dog shampoo with oatmeal or tea tree oil Step by Step: Step 1 Feed your dog foods high in protein and fatty acids. Using a high quality dog food will nourish your dog from the inside out, making hair follicles stay in place longer. Giving your dog premium dog foods will nourish his skin and coat. Step 2 Brush your dog on a routine basis. Take your dog outside, and brush his entire coat. Use a de-matting or slicker brush if he has thick fur, or a comb if he has a smooth coat. By brushing your dog on a weekly schedule, you will eliminate a build up of loose hair, and your dog will shed less. Step 3 Bathe your dog on a routine basis. Take your dog to a grooming salon, or use your own bathtub. Scrub your dog’s coat to remove any loose fur, so he will shed less. Bathe your dog once every few months. Do not bathe your dog too often, or you will strip out the essential oils in his coat, that helps keep his fur healthy. Step 4 Use dog shampoo when bathing your pet. Choose a pet shampoo that helps with shedding and moisturizing. Pick an oatmeal shampoo for its moisturizing abilities, or a shampoo that contains tea tree oil. Dog shampoo is designed to not strip all the oils out of his fur, unlike a human shampoo. Step 5 Add supplements to your dog’s food. Top your dog’s food with special high protein additives from your local pet store. The extra oil in his diet will nourish his skin, which makes his skin more elastic to hold onto the hair follicles. Step 6 Avoid stressful situations with your dog. Keep a calm environment for your dog, and he will shed less. Dogs often shed when they are frightened, have high amounts of anxiety or are feeling stressed.

I got it from ehow.com

Answer #2

Fish oil caps in their food will also help soften coats, and therefore shed less. This time of year they shed more than the dead of winter. You can get them at Walmart’s vitamin section, and they are very cheap. One cap a day.

Premium food is also a factor in shedding. Feed good food with the first two ingredients listed are meat sources.

phrannie

Answer #3

its summer so they have to get rid of their winter coat to keep cool. it will gradually stop in the next couple months

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