Dog Hair!!!?

My german shepherd is shedding everywhere!!! We brush her every day and she still sheds hair like no one's business..is this normal? And how do I stop it?

Dog Hair!!!?

Introduction

If you have pets, your going to have hair here and there. However, you don't have to live in fear of breaking world record hair balls on a daily basis. You do have some control over how much your pet sheds.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need

Hairy Dog

Dog Shampoo

Quality Brush

Dog Dryer

Steps

1Step OneFirst, the obvious is that you need to brush your dog. The trick is to have the proper tools to do it. I prefer the Furminator comb. A mars rake does a nice job as well as does the Shed Ease. Don't just brush your dog when matts begin to appear but make it a daily or at least every other day activity. It won't take as long and the effect will be better.

2Step TwoShampoo. Yes, shampooing your dog can help them ease up on the shedding. But not just any shampoo. Do NOT use human shampoo. Human shampoo is not PH balanced properly for a dog and you will dry up their hair and end up with dandruff and MORE shedding hair! Furthermore, there are many shedding specific dog shampoos on the market to choose from.

When you wash your dog, do not use hot water. Don't wash your dog in icy cold water, either. That's just not nice. But do use a tepid temperature water

3Step ThreeWhen you dry your dog, do not use heat. Dry your dog with a air temperature air flow. Heat causes shedding. And if you can, blow the coat in the opposite direction of hair growth from time to time to help blow out the loose coat.

4Step FourConsider giving your dog supplements such as virgin olive oil or even better, wild salmon fish capsules with Omega 3 fatty acids. This will help condition the skin properly thereby creating a healthy, shiny coat which will shed less.

5Step FiveMany dogs commonly shed in the spring, during an adolescent coat drop (adult coat coming in, age depends on breed) and when either in season (for females) or during whelping/shortly after whelping. Be sure to pay extra attention to your furminator during those times.

6Step SixIf these steps are not making an immediate impact on your dog's shedding issue, you will need to look more closely at the quality of the dog food you are feeding. Even if it's a 'good food', it may not be agreeing with your dog. Source(s) Introduction

Dog hair always looks better on a dog than on a sofa, but, unfortunately, it often ends up there, especially during the hot summer months. Shedding is a natural part of a dog閳ユ獨 life, but as he loses his hair and your furniture and carpet find it, you may be wishing there were some techniques for minimizing the mess. There are.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

1Step OneChoose the right brush for your dog. A smooth coated Beagle needs a different brush than a furry Alsatian does. Read the label to get the right one or ask the salesperson at the pet store.

2Step TwoBrush your dog閳ユ獨 coat deeply, allowing the bristles to rub against his skin underneath. Dog fur loosens at the hair follicle and you will remove hairs that are getting ready to fall out by brushing deeply. If your dog is uncomfortable, however, lighten up. Once you reach the skin level there is no need to press harder, it won閳ユ獩 accomplish anything more.

3Step ThreeWatch out for static electricity. Brushing a dog閳ユ獨 coat in dry weather can cause static to develop, shocking you both. Try using a little anti-static spray, found in the laundry area of a superstore, on the brush to prevent this unwanted shocker.

4Step FourReverse direction when brushing your dog. Start in one area and gently work backwards unless this bothers him. By bending the hair shaft in the opposite direction of its natural growth, hairs ready to shed slip out and gather on your brush.

5Step FiveTry a rubber grooming mitten to attract the fine hairs left behind after brushing. Not only will your dog love the massaging end to his grooming session, the specially designed rubber nubs will catch and hold the extra fur.

6Step SixBathe your pooch with a gentle non-drying canine shampoo on a regular basis. Sensitive skin shampoos are good because they moisturize the skin, discouraging over-shedding. Use a good dog conditioner afterwards.

Tips %26amp; Warnings

Don閳ユ獩 use human shampoo on a dog, not even baby shampoo. A dog閳ユ獨 skin and coat require special formulations. Ask your vet to recommend a good one if you have any questions.

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Dog Hair!!!?

They shed a LOT!!!!!!!!!! You can't stop them from shedding!!!

Dog Hair!!!?

It does happen a lot with dogs with that kind of fur. My mother has a golden lab who is also a shedder.

Try feeding her a high-quality food: Sometimes that cuts down on the shedding. That's what my mother had to do with her beagle who had some very nasty allergies, and he started shedding less too.

Good luck!

Dog Hair!!!?

get the furmanator. it really helps and reduces shedding

Dog Hair!!!?

You will never stop it. Yep that's the way it is. Using a high quality food can help a little as will daily grooming as you are doing and daily vacuuming, but dogs shed. Being a big dog it's going to shed more than a toy dog.

Welcome to the world of dog ownership.

Dog Hair!!!?

Yesturday i found the PERFECT solution to shedding GERMAN SHEPHERD hair!

i found this reveloutionary brush called the "Shedding blade"

heres a picture of it:

http://www.petsmart.com/graphics/product...

i used it for the first time this morning (you have to spend about 20 mins on your dog with the comb) and havent seen a single hair in the house.

PS: i live in the UK so i got it from Pets at Home but if your in the US you can get it from Petsmart

Dog Hair!!!?

Get a decent hoover and maybe cover the sofa he lies on with a blanket so at least the hair is in one place!

Dog Hair!!!?

they do shed naturally they are just like golden retrievers

shepherds do it the most out of every dog i think or if so in

the top 10 there is no way to stop them from shedding just keep on brushing and also since they shed a lot, give her a bath once every week after you brush her so you can get all the loose hair off of her or just hose her down dont forget to walk her and play with her and take her to your local park and jog with her so the hair flies off and take her to the dog park to run around with the other dogs here is a website to help or stop your dog from shedding and just vacume the hair with a hoover like he said they are small and easy to use they pick up fast you should try it. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... oh yeah i forgot get the shedding blade it gets all the loose fur off!

Many dogs shed! My dog does and yours does. Japanese Chins German Shepherds i guess they have something in common .

Dog Facts

. they shed A LOT

. dogs are so cute

. they rule

Dog Hair!!!?

I have a husky that sheds like crazy too. Keep up with brushing her everyday. You'll need a couple of different brushes, including one that really gets into her undercoat to release loose hair. You can also buy a shedding blade and a shampoo that is specifically made to reduce shedding. Other than that, there is no way to stop it. It is a natural thing that they do.