Almost all dogs shed. Even breeds considered “shed-free” such as Poodles, will still occasionally lose some hair. Other breeds such as Labradors or Shepards can shed heavily all year long or seasonally during Spring and Fall. While there is no way to completely eliminate shedding, it is possible to greatly reduce the amount of shedding and how much hair ends up all over your home!

Here are 5 tips to reduce shedding:

1). Brush your dog at least 3 times per week especially during shedding seasons of spring and fall. Brushing regularly will remove the loose hair. Regular brushing helps to remove excess fur and also helps to distribute coat oils for a shiny, healthy coat. Slicker brushes work great for most breeds. These are the brush and combs we use and recommend.

2). Deshedding tools can greatly reduce shedding. Deshedding treatments can reduce shedding by up to 60%.You can add a deshedding treatment during your pets mobile grooming appointment. Also, you can also purchase deshedding tools and do it at home during mobile grooming appointments. Ricky the Groomer from WoW Grooming Mobile uses the FURminator which removes loose hair without damaging the coat or cutting the skin. It has a stainless steel deShedding edge which goes through topcoat to safely and easily remove loose hair and undercoat. Then, the FURejector button releases hair with ease. It has an ergonomic handle for comfort and easy use. This FURminator is a great deshedding tool for large (51-90 lbs) dogs with long hair.

3). Regular bathing can reduce shedding by encouraging loose hair to fall out. WoW Grooming’s Mobile van blow dryer helps to blow out the loose hairs and gets deep, down to the skin unlike regular home hair dryers made for humans. Regular grooming and keeping a schedule of every 4-6 weeks is recommended, depending on your dog’s coat type.

4). Skin and coat supplements made for dogs that contain omega 3 fatty acids will give your dog a healthier skin and coat. A stronger, healthier coat sheds less. We highly recommend ShedX and have seen great improvement in our clients coat when used consistently. Shed-X is a comprehensive daily nutritional supplement for dogs that can eliminate excessive shedding in 3 to 6 weeks. Shed-X provides your dog with advanced nutrients & the finest sources of essential fatty acids, like anchovy & sardine oils, flaxseed oil, wheat germ oil, Zinc & Biotin, to significantly reduce excessive seasonal/non-seasonal shedding. Shed-X liquid supplement for dogs contains the exact ratios of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals required to treat, enhance and maintain the optimum condition of your dog’s coat and skin. Blue is bottle is 8 oz and the green bottle is 32 oz.

5). Nutritious food that contains meat protein as the first ingredient not only keeps your dog healthy but also contributes to a healthier coat which will shed less. Cheaper foods without meat proteins as the main ingredient quite often contain fillers that lack in nutrients and can lead to poor coat health and overall health. Remember to always look at the ingredients in your dogs food.

Brushing, deshedding treatments, regular grooming, taking skin and coat supplements, and eating nutritious foods are 5 five ways to reduce shedding. If your dog is suddenly shedding excessively or has bald spots, that can be a possible sign of a health issue and your dog should be taken to a vet to rule out a more serious problem.

Dog deshedding mobile grooming — Deshedding

Ricky the Groomer giving Luna a deshedding treatment.

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Five Ways To Greatly Reduce Shedding