| If your dog is shedding and you want to control the | | | | 5 grooming essentials |
| shedding even to a lesser amount there are a few | | | | - A slicker brush-These are commonly used on fine |
| things you need to consider. | | | | hair dogs and will also help to remove mats behind |
| Look at what you are feeding your dog. Is the food | | | | their ears and legs. |
| good and nutritious? Does it have a lot of fillers? Is | | | | - A rake-These are great for long and thick fur. These |
| there a good amount of fat content in the food? Your | | | | remove a lot of hair and are usually recommended to |
| dog's food should not have a lot of fillers like corn or | | | | do outside where clean up is easy. |
| wheat as a primary ingredient. Also if you read "meal" | | | | - Shedding blade-These are commonly seen at horse |
| as one of the main ingredients you may also be | | | | stables and are great for the short hair dogs in |
| wondering how full of actual good items the food | | | | removing loose excess hair. |
| actually is. Your dog should also have fat in the food. | | | | - Flea comb-This is a finer tooth comb which will help |
| Contrary to what we consume, dogs need fat in their | | | | to remove some fleas in the comb as you brush |
| diet to maintain a healthy coat of hair and keep their | | | | - A rubber glove type of shedding diffuser-These are |
| glands producing oils their coat needs. | | | | fun as the dog gets petted with a rubbery finger type |
| Does your dog stay inside mostly and go outside only | | | | of brush. It helps to cling to the hair and pull it out as |
| for potty breaks or is he outside a lot? The more he is | | | | well as massage the dog at the same time. Due to the |
| in and out in an artificial climate will keep your dog | | | | rubber consistency it usually does not pull the dogs hair. |
| guessing whether the temperature is getting colder or | | | | Grooming can be a bonding time with your dog and |
| warmer. | | | | should be done at least once a week. The more often |
| Let us face it, all dogs shed to some degree and | | | | your dog does it the less excess hair you will see in |
| many are known to shed very heavy. If you have one | | | | your house and your dog will look better as well. |
| of those types of dogs and your friends are horrified | | | | Try to allow 15 minutes to thoroughly groom your dog |
| to come to your house do not worry you can use | | | | but you can do a quick groom in as little as 60 |
| products on the market also to reduce the amount of | | | | seconds a day. |
| hair Fido is losing. | | | | |