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TACKLING YOUR DOG’S SHEDDING IS EASIER THAN YOU THOUGHT
By: Suzan Palamittam*
S
hedding is one of the natural
processes where the dog sheds the old
or dead hair. Some dog breeds tend
to shed more hair as compared to other
dogs. Although shedding depends upon
various factors such as the season or on the
dog’s health, Dog owners can control the
shedding up to a certain extent. Let us look
at how you can control shedding:
USE THE CORRECT BRUSH
Your dog’s coat type determines how often
you have to brush them. Dogs with thicker
and longer fur need frequent brushing while
those with a shorter coat need to be brushed
just once a month. There are different types
of brushes available for you to use, so make
sure that you use the right brush for the
right coat.
• Bristle Brush – The bristle brush can be
used on all dog types but is most suitable
for dogs with short hair and smooth
coats. This brush helps to remove the
dead hair and gives a good shine on the
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coat. Some bristle brushes also come
with a pin brush on the other side which
can be used for removing knots and mats
in the fur.
• Pin Brush – The pin brush is good for
dogs who have woolly or curly coats
which are medium to long. It is used
for removing dead hair and mats in
your dog’s fur. This brush has plastic
coated bristles that prevent scratches
on your dog’s skin and also has wide
The bristle brush can
be used on all dog types
but is most suitable for
dogs with short hair and
smooth coats. This brush
helps to remove the dead
hair and gives a good
shine on the coat
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gaps between the bristles which allows
smooth brushing of your dog’s coat.
• Slicker Brush – The slicker brush has
fine wire bristles that help to tackle mats
and tangles. This brush can be used on
all dogs. However, long-haired dogs tend
to develop mats more often as compared
to other dogs.
• Rakes – Rakes are used for removing
loose or dead hair from your dog’s
undercoat. They also prevent your dog’s
coat from getting matted and tangled.
Rakes are best used on thick haired or
double-coated dogs.
SELECT THE RIGHT SHEDDING TOOL
Shedding tools are specially designed to
remove dead hair from your dog’s coat.
So regardless of whether your dog sheds
seasonally or all year-round, selecting the
right shedding tool can help reduce the
shedding of your dog’s fur. These tools
come in many forms such as a shedding