Some pet owners might be looking for methods to prevent shedding but will probably be disappointed. In fact, you can not stop shedding in any dog unless you get a non-shedding dog in the first place. However, once you rule out any health problems, a few ways may help you control excessive shedding. For instance, switching to a well-balanced and healthy diet will help control shedding at an acceptable level.

  • Does Bathing Help with Shedding?
Bathe your dog regularly is a good way to eliminate excessive shedding. This will significantly reduce the amount of hair that is left floating around your home by rinsing off much of the dead and damaged hair that would eventually come off during shedding.
  • How Often Should I Bathe My Dog?
A once-per-month bath is sufficient for most dogs. If needed, it can be increased to twice per month during the warmer spring and summer months when natural shedding may rise.
  • Dog Bathing Tips
a. Don’t take too long Don't make this a day-long event. For most dogs, taking a bath takes about five minutes. This process will take a little bit longer for dogs with lengthy hair. After taking a bath, you can dry your dogs with PETKIT AIRSALON MAX. Compared to traditional hair dryers, PETKIT AIRSALON MAX provides a more breathable, efficient, effective, safer and cozier drying experience for your pets.
b. Dilute the shampoo The suggested shampoo-to-water ratio is 16 to 1. Not only will this save you budget, but it will also make it much easier to rinse your dog. Your dog's skin will be itchy after taking a bath if you don't rinse away all the soapy water that contains sodium.
 c. Soothe dogs that hate water Even though some dog breeds love the water, many dogs get nervous when it's time for a bath. Make sure to reward your dogs for good behavior during bath time to help them feel more at ease. Additional goodies can assist reassure your dog and help him remember the next time he sees you getting ready for a bath for him.

  • Does Brushing Help with Shedding?
Absolutely! Brushing your dog on a regular basis will not only help with the shedding but also stimulate blood circulation and remove flakes of dandruff. However, brushing frequency and brushing tools may vary for different fur types. For example, for dogs with double-coat like Bernese Mountain Dogs or Siberian Husky, a slicker brush or grooming brush will be the ideal tool for you to reach down the outer coat and pull out the dead hair from the thick undercoat. However, Brushing a heavy-shedding dog might be a big challenge for people allergic to pet fur. That is why grooming and vacuum tools like PETKIT AIRCLIPPER are highly recommended to this group.
  • How Often Should I Brush My Dog?
The answer to “how often should I brush my dog to prevent shedding” might not be universal. Brushing frequency and types of brushing tools vary from coat type. Choosing a proper brushing tool has a long-term positive impact on dogs’ overall health. Usually, if you have a double-coated dog like Shiba Inu, a daily brush with a slicker brush and a weekly brush with a de-shedding brush can greatly help with the shedding.

  • Tips to Brush a Dog Properly
a. Choose a correct brushing tool Determining which brush is the right one for your dogs should depend on their fur type, for example, short smooth coat dogs should use the rubber brush which is more gentle on them. Slicker brush is applicable for most of the coat types like curly coat, medium and long double-coat dogs. Deshedding brush is particularly useful for double-coat dogs especially during the shedding seasons. Both slicker and deshedding brushes are included in PETKIT AIRCLIPPER.
b. Check for burrs or matted spots Please check for any matted spots before brushing if you have left your dog ungroomed for a while. Dogs like Poodles tend to form mats and tangles without regular brushing. Once matted areas are developed, do not try to brush them out because you can not solve tangles and mats with brushes alone. Instead, pay a visit to a vet or a professional groomer who will carefully shave the matted spots for your dog.
 c. Check for wounds or irritated area Check your dog‘s skin condition carefully, especially if you have a double-coated dog. It could worsen the irritated areas or hot spots with brushing, especially if they have extremely sensitive skin. Treat the irritated sore area first before you conduct a thorough brushing.