How to solve the

problem
To SOLVE that once and for all, you need to
understand WHY it happens.
Like humans, a dog's hair grows all the time.
As the hair stops growing at the end of its
natural life cycle, it breaks off. This natural life
cycle can be shorter on some dogs causing the
shedding problem.
So, why is the hair’s life cycle different among
the dogs?
Because different dog breeds have different
coat types.
Trapping air between secondary hairs (or
undercoat) conserves heat. The cold-weather
coat of many dogs is longer and finer to
facilitate heat conservation.
The hair coat can also help cool the skin. The
warm-weather coat has shorter, thicker hairs
and fewer secondary hairs. This anatomic
change allows air to move easily through the
coat, which facilitates cooling.
In resume, what affects your dog’s skin, or
body temperature, can change the hair’s life
cycle and contribute for the shedding.
VISIT A PROFESSIONAL GROOMER
There are many techniques and specific
products the groomer can use to control the
shedding, for example:
 Skin boosters to add on the bathing
time;
 Special shampoos and conditioners to
help controlling the shed;
 Capillary schedule to repair damaged
hair and fur;
 Treatments based on Vitamin E and
Aloe.

That understood how to fix the problem?

TALK TO YOUR VET

Checking your dog’s health can decrease the

The size, shape, and length of hair will
determine how each breed will perform in
keeping or shedding the coat. Same is true for
hormones, disease, drugs, nutrition, and
environment conditions. They will affect the
skin and therefore, the hair.
Dogs normally shed hair in the early spring
and early fall, because the hair coat protects
the skin from ultraviolet light damage and
helps regulate body temperature, in
preparation for the other seasons.
amount of shedding your dog is going through.
Metabolic disorders, poor nutrition with
vitamins deficiencies, endocrine disorders,
congenital problems, stress and allergies will
affect directly your dog’s skin and, by
consequence, increase the hair’s breakdown.
MAKE A HOME GROOMING SCHEDULE
Regular brushing schedules (3x a week) with Talk to one of our groomers
the right equipment and technique (check it
with your groomer) can drop dramatically the and find out how to fix this
problems with fur all over the place. A rake or problem. We will be glad to
a slicker brush can help you to get rid of the
dead hair, ready to fall off your dog.
help.