My dog is in the middle of a fall molt what should I do?

Typically, dogs shed the most during spring and fall, though all dogs shed all the time in reality. Shedding is a natural way for a dog to get rid of old, dead hair and replace it with new growth, rather than an abnormal behavior. Excessive shedding outside of the season may be due to simple climate change or maybe a sign of an underlying medical condition. Pay close attention and look for any signs that it may be due to a more serious condition if you notice an increase in dog shedding in winter. During pregnancy, female dogs also tend to shed more, so if your un-spayed woman starts shedding more often, there may be a chance of her being pregnant.

 

Decrease Your Dog's Shedding Over Nutrition

A healthy diet is the first step towards reducing excessive dog shedding in winter. Most cheap dog food brands are made with fillers that can't be properly digested by dogs, with grains and maize being the most popular ones. Reduce the number of fillers in your dog's feed, and your dog's shedding can be reduced. Also, shedding can be connected to the food allergies of your dog.
Always look for a dog food that lists meat as the primary ingredient with the highest percentage of protein from animal sources. While better quality dog foods usually cost more upfront, in the long term, they will typically save you cash as they will require less veterinary care and grooming care costs. Meat-rich dog foods are easier to digest and absorb by canines, helping to control dry skin and shedding, as well as avoiding other potential health issues. Good nutrition will decrease shedding, but it will not eliminate it.

 

Brush Your Dog Daily

One of the best ways to reduce dog shedding in winter is to achieve proper and consistent dog grooming. Brushing your dog's coat removes excess fur regularly and helps redistribute the skin oils of your dog into its fur. It helps the fur stay in place, and decreases excessive shedding. Ideally, brush your dog's fur daily, or even twice a day if your dog has a shedding problem. For your dog's hair, it is necessary to use the right brush type, and there are two types of their subcategories of dog shedding brushes. Special de-shedding tools for dogs exist that also extract up to 90% of shed fur.

Dog Brushes: Bristle brushes can be used for short-haired, smooth-coated dog breeds. Bristle brushes look similar to bristle brushes for human hair. For dogs with medium length or curly hair, stickler brushes are best. Stickle brushes have tiny short wire pins that are tightly-packed. Rakes should be used by dog breeds that have long hair or thick undercoats. Rakes have pins almost the same length as the hair on your puppy, which fits best to thin out dead undercoats.

Bath Your Dog

Dog shedding in winter can be improved by frequent baths because they encourage the loose fur to spill out in the pool instead of all over your house. The most recommended shampoo for washing dogs is always Petsochic dog shampoo. Your dog can dry their skin out over washing, though, and make the shedding worse, which is particularly true in winter weather. You can only take a bath once a week, once every two weeks, or once a month, depending on the
breed. Study the breed of your dog and hear more about their recommended bathing routine or inquire for advice from your veterinarian. Using a pet-friendly blow dryer, long-coated dogs may be blow-dried after a bath, but only at the lowest heat setting or cold air setting. When you use a hairdryer, dry the dog first with a towel.