How to Stop Dogs From Shedding
Like humans, dogs naturally shed hair. It is a biological process that occurs at least once a year and there is no way to stop dogs from shedding hair. What you can do is minimize your dog’s hair loss through general pet care.
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Clip your dog’s hair. Do it according to the specifications of his breed. If are unclear what they are, go to your local library and check out a book. You can also take your dog to a groomer for a haircut.
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Bathe your dog regularly. Be sure to use shampoo designed to fight fleas and skin disease. Start by lathering on the soap from the neck down and then return to the top. This technique is the best way to avoid getting fleas in your dog’s ears. Dogs that don’t have skin diseases brought on by parasites tend to shed hair less.
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Take your dog to see a vet. Cancer and other internal diseases can cause unusual hair loss. Make sure your dog is healthy and get a full physical once or twice a year.
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Brush your dog’s coat daily or every other day. The more hair you remove manually, the less that will fall naturally from your dog’s body.
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Feed your dog a healthy diet. Read labels and pick foods that are high in protein, low in starch and include vegetables. A healthy diet will help your dog fight off illnesses that lead to hair loss.
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Hydrate your dog with lots of water. You should always keep his bowl full of clean, fresh water. Water is good for the skin and cleans the body of toxins. It will help your dog’s body function properly and avoid skin disease, which can lead to excessive hair loss.
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Clean your dog’s blankets. They tend to collect fleas and any other parasites that he brings in from the outdoors. Wash bedding weekly to stave away any skin disease or parasitic activity.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't wait to take your dog to the vet if you see him developing bald spots. It's a sign of some type of illness.
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