Thursday, September 13, 2007

Dog shedding











Dog Shedding is Normal.

Excessive Shedding is not.



Years ago I believed there were two types of dog breeds: dogs that don't shed, like poodles, and dogs that do shed, like shepherds and short haired dogs.



For shadding Depending on where they live, shedding breeds will normally shed their thick winter coat in the spring. Groomers call it, “blowing their coat.” If your dog sheds constantly, though, or if his hair is stiff and brittle, that’s an abnormal condition that may be caused by poor nutrition.


Is your dog shedding fall like Do you get a handful of hair every time you pet him? It does not have to be like this. A healthy coat has good structure, strong roots and does not constantly shed.


Healthy coats, like that one, don't fall out easily.With proper nutrition, your dog's constantly shedding coat can turn into a tight, shiny coat that won't fill your hand with messy hair every time you pet him.