If you live with pet dogs, odds are you are quite familiar with shedding. Shedding happens when your pet loses the damaged dead fur so that healthy new fur can grow. How much your dog sheds will greatly vary depending on what breed your pet is, if she is pregnant or not, and their general health status. Some dogs constantly shed throughout the year. There are those that only shed during the summer months. Then some seem to not shed at all. However, you must understand that every dog will go through a shedding cycle normally and it cannot be stopped.
Shedding too much, to a point where your dog’s skin appears abnormal or irritated in some way could indicate an underlying health issue that needs veterinary intervention.
If you always want to keep a clean and spotless home, then it might be better to select a pet dog that does not shed as much. But if you have your eyes set on that dog, but he sheds a lot more, or you do not mind some pet fur on your home furniture, then you have to learn to manage your dog’s excessive shedding.
Excessive hair loss or other skin and hair coat issues should be brought to the attention of your veterinarian Middletown, DE.
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