How to Help a Dog Shed

Shedding can cause a dog to feel itchy and uncomfortable, so helping him is the best thing that you can do to keep him happy during this time. Helping a dog get rid of excess hair is not a difficult task--it takes about as much time as it does to take him on the daily walk.

Things You'll Need

• Dog brush
• Dog shampoo
• Dog food fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids

Instructions

1. Brush your dog often. Brushing helps to loosen hair and remove hair that has already shed. Dog hair doesn't come loose all at once, so brushing every day or every other day can help remove the hair when it does become loose.

2. Bathe your dog about once or twice a month. This helps to remove excess hair from your dog's body.

3. Brush your dog once he has dried off after the bath. This will help remove more excess hair that was loosened during the bath.

4. Feed your dog food that is fortified in Omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help to keep your dog's coat and skin healthy.

5. Pet your dog. This helps loosen hair that hasn't yet shed.