Don't take it for granted, the suggested grooming intervals can really help you keep your sanity when it comes to shedding. You should brush all dogs at least once a week, some dogs require much more frequent brushings.
On double-coated breeds, the undercoat rake can help a get rid of that thick undercoat, while slicker brushes can help with short- to medium-haired breed. Whatever you do, don't shave a pooch with a double-coat. Shaving will lead to alopecia and a denser, thicker undercoat that could affect his ability to stay cool or warm. If your pooch seems to be shedding too much or excessively, take him to his veterinarian to make sure he isn't suffering from health issues or allergies.
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Kelly's background also includes childcare, and animal rescue and care. Dog Grooming. By Jasey Kelly. As for your clothes, an old-fashioned lint roller does the job. For preventative measures, covering your furniture and car seats with some nice throws can be a good investment for keeping your home smelling and looking fresh. If you or someone in your family has an allergy to dogs , the best way to control their symptoms and still be able to have a dog in your home is to make sure the dog sheds as little as possible.
Allergies are a triggered immune response in the body, with symptoms including swollen or puffy eyes, sneezing, coughing and a runny nose. As well as choosing a dog that is less likely to shed, minimising dog to human contact , discouraging your dog from licking you, keeping your dog off the couch, having your dog spend time outside, and dusting and cleaning often are great ways to control allergies for sufferers. Rosemary studied veterinary science at the University of Sydney after establishing her career as a clinical psychologist.
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If Rex spends most of his time outdoors, the period during which he sheds his fur will be affected by the changing light of the seasons. The amount of light he's exposed to is the biggest factor affecting when he'll be shedding. Shorter days indicate to Rex that winter is coming. He'll begin bulking up in the late summer, around late August or September.
During the cold months of December through February, he'll likely experience a resting period whereby his coat is full and warm. During April or May at the end of spring, he'll shed that thick winter coat to prepare for the muggy summer months. If Rex enjoys the luxury of spending most of his days indoors, bothering with the great outdoors only when nature calls, he'll adjust. Since he won't experience the shorter daylight hours of winter or long summer days, they won't serve as a trigger for shedding or growth.
He'll likely shed the same amount year-round and won't experience periods of not shedding. It's a good idea to brush your pal weekly if he stays indoors to help keep loose fur from blanketing your home.
A dog will shed more if he has a double coat -- a downy, insulating undercoat of fur with a coarse, weatherproof top coat -- than if he has only a single coat. If he has a single coat, he'll have only the outer coat without the insulating undercoat.
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