4 Tips to reduce the effect of your pet’s shedding

Dogs go through a process called molting, during which they shed old hair and gain new one. This usually happens twice a year, once in the spring and once in the fall. For most dogs shedding is a relatively easy process, but for some dogs it can be very difficult. In this blog post, we’re going to talk about shedding in dogs and show you 4 tips to help your dog through the process.

#1 Tip – Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s yeast is a natural product that can help reduce:

• Hair loss
• Nervousness, stress
• Dermatosis
• Overwork
• Skin diseases
• Anguish
• Digestive and intestinal disorders

Brewer’s yeast helps with all the problems listed above. Brewer’s yeast can usually be found in pharmacies, pet stores or your veterinarian. It is usually consumed in powder or capsule form. This natural product will help reduce hair loss in your dog during shedding.

#2e Tip – Shampoo against shedding for dogs

Second, a good shampoo can also help you reduce shedding during shedding. Regarding shampoos, be sure to choose a specialized shampoo for shedding. This type of shampoo greatly helps to reduce shedding and hair loss in your pet. However, shedding shampoo will not completely stop hair loss. On the other hand, it will remove the majority of dead hair on the animal. To increase its effectiveness, leave the shampoo on the dog for a few minutes and use it regularly. Here is an example of shampoo for shedding.

#3e Tip – Shedding treatment for dogs

To continue, shedding treatment is very similar to shedding shampoo in its use. Certainly, they look alike, but they do not offer the same result. So the treatment is used like a shampoo. A product that is used when bathing. However, unlike shampoo, the treatment does not clean the animal, but only treats the moult. Its only purpose is to treat shedding, so it is advisable to use it on a previously washed dog. The moulting treatment will contribute to the effect of removing the dead hair already present on the animal. Thus helping to reduce hair loss for 1 or 2 weeks after applying the treatment. For best results, it is advisable to apply the treatment, let it rest, then brush for 2 to 5 minutes and rinse.

#4e Tip – The different tools for shedding dogs

1) Undercoat brushes

Undercoat brushes are smaller sized brushes and help with shedding, some also help with undercoat cleaning. These brushes have a row of several small teeth to dislodge the dead hair present on your animal. Take as an example, the FURminator. FURminator brushes offer a variety of models adapted to the size of your animal as well as the length of their hair.

2)The rakes

The rakes will become your faithful friends during the moulting period. Several types of rakes exist depending on your animal. First, saw type rakes are perfect for moulting. They are ideal for removing dead hair already present on the animal. However, saw rakes will not remove your pet’s undercoat, i.e. they will be more effective on the surface. Smaller rakes are perfect for smaller to medium-sized dogs, and others are specially designed for larger dogs.

Then, the undercoat rakes come into play. An undercoat rake is more suitable for cleaning the undercoat. It is therefore very effective for dogs with a long and dense hair like a Bernese mountain dog. Rakes of this type have several teeth with small blades. These small blades will allow the rake to pass through the undercoat without any problem. They cut the undercoat when it is too dense to pass normally. By using this rake, he will dislodge the dead hair present at the bottom of the coat at the same time as removing the moult. Here are some examples.

2)Combs

Combs are very versatile tools. Several types of combs exist, but some are suitable for hair loss. In general, undercoat combs are designed with two different lengths of teeth to remove the most dead hair, even in the undercoat. However, the comb does not have a blade, so it is not recommended for dogs with too dense undercoat like the Bernese Mountain Dog. It is more suitable for dogs with a lighter coat like the golden retriever. Here is a comb for shedding.

In conclusion, dog shedding is a natural process for dogs, it can be problematic at times. However, with the right guidance, it can be an easy process. Use these 4 tips to make this task easier, especially during fall and spring. Visit PetsOnline Magazine for more articles on grooming your pooch.