Get Advice from a Vet

ASK A VET

Veterinarian, DVM, MBA

Get free advice on diet, health, fitness, and wellness questions within 3 business days via email.

Same-Day Online Vet Appointments

Enjoy a 30-minute veterinary consultation from the comfort of home, starting at $55.

Reducing Your Dog's Shedding

Ask the Vet

Lindsay Butzer, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Back to results

Enter Your Information All fields are required

While efforts are made to answer all questions as quickly as possible, if an immediate answer is required or if your pet is in need of urgent or emergency care, contact your pet's veterinarian immediately.

Name *

Email *

Category *

Pet Type *

Topic *

Question *

*Please note: Questions submitted and the answers will appear on our website as a benefit to all pet owners. Please make sure not to include any personal information in the box where you enter your question.

Ask the Vet

Lindsay Butzer, DVM
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Got questions? Ask Dr. Lindsay & our Vet Team:

Do these answer your question?

Showing of | See All

Have another question, or can’t find your answer?

Submit your question

We're Sorry!

There is no answer related to your question

Can’t find your answer?

Submit your question

Shedding in dogs is most commonly attributed to:

Length of hair/coat (short, medium, or long)
Coat texture (straight, wavy, or curly)
Type of dog coat (undercoat present or hairless)

Additional factors related to increased shedding are:

Exposure to sunlight and temperature, when outdoors
General health, including nutrition, allergies, and hormones

To help reduce your dog's shedding, try the following steps:

Groom your dog regularly
Groom your dog often to remove dead hair. To help with shedding, you should also bathe your dog regularly.

Feed a healthy diet
Healthy nutrition plays a large role in maintaining your dog's skin and coat health. That's why we recommend feeding your dog a healthy pet food rich in essential vitamins and nutrients. In addition, a daily supplement of Omega 3 can also improve your pet's skin health and restore a soft, shiny coat.

Tip

Bathe your dog with our Oatmeal & Aloe Vera Shampoo to help moisturize your dog's skin and coat. It also does not wash away your dog's flea medications.

Swipe