Dogs have several traits that make them so adorable, including their fur. Though, fur also serves a functional purpose beyond looks. It helps dogs regulate their body temperature so they can maintain a comfortable warmth during the winter and a cool temperature during the summer. Their fur coats also safeguard them from the sun and the many other elements that can negatively impact your dog. To understand why your dog sheds so much hair, it can serve you to know how their fur grows.

Shedding cycles depend on your dog. Shedding is commonly said to happen seasonally or all-year-long. For seasonal shedders you will notice most fur falling during autumn to prepare for the colder winter months and spring to lessen the fur load for summer. 

Animals with fur or hair have hair shafts with their cycles of shedding and growing. Some dogs have faster growth cycles, and some have fur that comes in slower because their hair shafts have lengthier lifespans. This is noticeable in Poodles and Yorkshire Terriers. On the other hand, dogs with shorter fur or hair life cycles have extremely dense and thick undercoats. This will cause your dog for molt their hair very often. Two notorious examples are Labs and Huskies. 

Hair or fur growth cycles are also impacted by health, age, hormones, and the environment. 

Dogs usually have three fur types:

Primary Fur: This is your dog’s exterior coat. This is typically lengthier and rougher in texture than fur found below this layer. This coat grows at a sluggish rate compared to the fur below. 

Secondary Fur: The next coat, is also the most well-known, the undercoat. The undercoat is right under the primary fur. It grows faster than primary fur and is softer and shinier than primary fur. Secondary fur usually molts twice a year.

Tactile Fur: Tactile hair is the third fur type. This is hair that dogs utilize for information. The perfect example is whiskers as they can use them to feel around a space.

Dogs molt and shed. This is normal and functional. It can be seasonal as the dog prepares for temperature changes or does so yearly no matter the weather. 

The Top Reasons Your Dog Sheds?

  • Breed
  • Seasonal shedding
  • Skin issues
  • Allergens
  • Stress
  • Pregnancy
  • Nutritional deficiencies

 How Can the SHED-LESS Treatment Can Help Pet Owners?

Using high-quality shampoos, conditioners, and the right tools for your dog’s fur we can help control the challenge of shedding with a SHED-LESS Treatment. We have various brushes that are the right match for dogs with all fur types. Our shampoos and conditioners for the SHED-LESS Treatment use a blend of nutrients that are beneficial to your dog’s fur and skin. Please never shave off fur to help prevent shedding. You are only taking away a natural defence and temperature controlling system for your dog.

Coming every 4-6 weeks or as recommended by your groomer for a FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment will ensure your dog is being groomed properly. Proper grooming for your dog means having a system in place to make sure they are as comfortable as possible while leaving as little fur as possible around your home. 

What are The Benefits of the FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment for Dogs and Pet Owners? 

  • With regular visits, you can control allergies. Dog fur doesn’t cause allergies, but it does hoard an array of particles from dead skin cells to dander which can cause human allergies. 
  • Your home will be fur-free, well as much as possible. By removing loose fur before it falls on your floors or onto your clothes, a FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment can help you worry about one less chore. 
  • Your dog will be happier, healthier and comfier. By coming in for a FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment you can facilitate shedding and get rid of a heavy coat that is chocked full of irritants. Also, this gives you chance to regularly check for bumps, matting, hot spots, or other things that can make your dog uncomfortable. 

Shedding is normal, but with regular visits for a FURminator SHED-LESS Treatment, you can effectively manage your dog’s shedding cycle. This will keep less fur in your home, and keep your dog’s coat looking healthier. It’s not too difficult to manage dog fur when you have a regular groomer that can conveniently and efficiently offer a spa and grooming treatment that is right for your dog. 

Talk to your groomer about what is right for your dog. They will have suggestions for the best shedding treatment routine for the dog’s coat type. This is a much easier route than having to buy an array of gadgets to manage dog shedding. 

Regardless, if your dog is an all-year-round shedder or a seasonal shedder, the FURminator SHED-LESS effectively gets you your desired results safely and as comfortably possible for you and your dog.