Shedding

[toyfoxterrierowner]

My dog is shedding a lot! Does anyone have any suggestions on how to reduce some of the shedding?

[GreyhoundGirl]

Brushing. Preferable outside. There are multiple products on the market, I've tried many of them, but none have worked for Jenny.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

A good diet, regular bathing (for some dogs - works for Tango), and definitely regular brushing helps to control shedding. I don't use any of the fancy products such as the furminator and such on my dogs. On my smooth coated dogs I use a hound glove, which works pretty good and on my short and long coated dogs I use a metal comb, a pin brush, a ZoomGroom, and a shedding blade. All of those work for us. The amount of shedding has also decreased in my house since we switched their food (they were eating Nutro, they're now eating California Natural). They still shed of course, but not very much.

[Suki Wingy]

If they're smooth furred, rub them with a damp rag daily, and get a lint roller because you'll never stop a dog from shedding!

[borzoimom]

What food do you feed? And do you add any supplements now?

[buttercup132]

Take your dog to the groomer to get bathed and they will dry him with a propr dog dryer and it will blow the coat and reduce the shedding, and they will brushe him.