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Shedding Report
How To Reduce Your Dog’s Shedding In 3 To 5 Days By Patti Nash How To Reduce Your Dog’s Shedding In 3 To 5 Days 8 Steps Towards Reduced Shedding Pet
shedding is a normal, natural process. All animals shed, even humans. It is important
to understand that shedding cannot and should not be completely eliminated. Our goal is to reduce and control
the shedding. The owner should be able to do most of the information in this report. The first step requires the owner to rule out any physical problems. Sometimes excessive
shedding can be directly linked to some underlying health problem. Thyroid imbalance can cause excessive shedding. If
you think your dog sheds more than the average dog I would first check with your vet and make sure the dog has a clean bill
of health. Brushing
your dog is a pretty obvious step, but brushing a few times a week can help reduce stray hairs and keep the shedding in check.
Here are some tips on brushing your dog’s
coat. 1. Always start at the dog’s head and work your way towards the tail.
Pay close attention to the high shed areas like the outer thighs and neck. 2. Short strokes work best in those areas. Once you have gone over
the dog with the brush, spend a few minutes going against the grain (against the direction of the hair growth) with the brush.
This will remove any dead hair that you may have missed. 3. Regular brushing will release and distribute natural oils from the skin, producing a healthy, shiny coat. 4. Invest in a Zoom Groom by Kong. It works wonders on short coated
dogs. I even use it on my show dogs. You will be amazed at what it will take out. Buy one here. STEP THREE: USE A LINT ROLLER One simple easy thing you can do is to buy and
use a lint roller. The ones you find at your dry cleaners or in the cleaning supplies section at the supermarket
work well. Whenever
we get hair on our clothes we use these rollers to take the hair off. Next time, use it to take the hair
off of your dog. Start by going against the grain. Then go in the direction of the grain.
Use a few sheets to do the job.
This is a fast, easy, inexpensive way to control shedding. It only takes a few minutes and most
dogs love it. STEP FOUR: FREQUENCY
It is important to establish a regular grooming
schedule. Bathing your dog in luke warm water will help loosen and remove dead hairs. There
are two ways to do this. You can do it on your own or you can have a professional groomer do it for you. If you
decide to do it on your own here are a few tips. Don’t over bathe your dog. Depending
on the breed the most you should bathe your dog is every 4 to 6 weeks. Bathing more than that can and will strip your dog’s coat of its
natural oils. When giving a bath make sure that you use a gentle, pet appropriate shampoo.
After the shampoo, it is a good idea to apply a conditioner. You can get most of these products
at any pet store. The old adage “you are what you eat”
also applies to dogs. If you feed your dog a really poor diet it will show on their skin and coat.
It is important to not only view shedding
problems externally. We also have to look at the problem internally. Not all dog foods
are made the same. If I can convince you of one point in this report, it is to make sure you are feeding your dog a high quality,
premium dog food. If your dog is eating a bad diet it will show in his skin and coat. The best thing to do right now is to look at the ingredients on the label of the food
bag. Your dog’s diet should consist of chicken, lamb, or fish meal - not chicken or lamb by-products.
It should also be preserved naturally with
vitamin E and tocopherols - not BHA, BHT or dyes. These preservatives have an effect on your dog’s
behavior and on their skin and coat. It
is sometimes a good idea to supplement your dog’s diet. Doctors often tell us that even the best
diet in the world is deficient in some ways and needs to be supplemented. I recommend supplementing the dog’s diet with different oils and
vitamins. You can get vitamin supplementation for your dog at pet stores and at health food stores.
Most dog foods are cooked at 325 to 350 degrees. Water-soluble vitamins are sensitive to heat over
110 degrees. Without sufficient supplementation your
dog could become deficient in some vitamins and minerals. I also recommend supplementing dog food with
either cod liver, linatone or safflower oil. These oils can greatly improve the quality of your dog’s
skin and coat. I saw great
improvements in my dog’s skin and coat after I started to give her safflower oil. |