A healthy and balanced diet provides your dog
with all the necessary vitamins and nutrients
that it needs to grow healthy hair and fur and
also to prevent it from breakage
blade with a serrated border or a brush with
closely-spaced tines that help in removing
the undercoat. It is recommended that
you use shedding tools only on dog breeds
that shed. Do consult your veterinarian if
you are unsure whether your dog has an
undercoat or not.
PROVIDE A HEALTHY DIET
A healthy and balanced diet provides your
dog with all the necessary vitamins and
nutrients that it needs to grow healthy hair
and fur and also to prevent it from breakage.
Feed your dogs with supplements that are
enriched with omega-3 fatty acids which
not only promote healthy hair growth but
also boost immunity and keep the joints
and heart healthy. You should speak with
your veterinarian before starting your dog
on supplements, to determine if it would
benefit your dog.
HYDRATION IS ESSENTIAL
Your dog needs to be hydrated so that
they can maintain healthy skin because
dehydrated skin is one of the biggest causes
of hair loss in your pet. Keep a keen eye
on the water intake of your dog to prevent
dehydration. A dog should ideally drink an
ounce (around 30 millilitre) of water per
pound of body weight every day.
DESHEDDING TREATMENTS
AND BATHS
Bathing not only provides your dog with
a clean coat but also helps to discard the
dead hair. Use good quality deShedding
shampoos and conditioners while bathing
your dog to tackle the shedding menace.
These shampoos and conditioners contain
moisturisers and omega fatty acids which
help to hydrate your dog’s skin and fur
and create healthier and stronger follicles.
Bathing your dog frequently and using the
right brushes or a deShedding tool to groom
him can considerably combat shedding.
CONSULT A VETERINARIAN
Certain medical conditions such as fungal
infections, parasites, stress or sunburn also
cause excess shedding. Hormonal issues as
a result of a thyroid imbalance cause skin
inflammations and make the hair brittle
which leads to excessive hair loss. If your
dog suffers from skin allergies then it may
lead to chronic skin inflammation which
causes itchiness of your dog’s skin. When
your dog scratches it causes even more hair
fall. If your dog shows signs of unusual hair
loss or patchy skin then you need to take it
to a veterinarian for a full check-up.
Now that you are equipped with the
knowledge about your dog’s shedding, you
can implement these and keep your dog’s
shedding in control.
* Creative Content Writer,
ABK Imports Pvt. Ltd