my beagle 5yrs old,...shed her hair noticeably than before, why is that? and is it okey to brush her though she shed a lot? will she be bald if i stroke her continuously till i satified my combing?please advise
About dog shedding?
Sounds like she's just shedding some of her coat because summer is coming.
About dog shedding?
i doubt it. it probaly is just loosing fur because its hot. if not maybe you should consider take her to the vet
About dog shedding?
"Shedding is a natural loss of hair in dogs that allows the new coat to come in. All dogs shed; some more then others. There is no such thing as a non-shedding dog, unless you have a completely hairless dog, such as the American Hairless Terrier, however shedding varies greatly from breed to breed.
The majority of breeds that are considered "very light shedders" are usually the breeds that need to be clipped, stripped and/or scissored. Because their hair falls out at a much slower rate, if they are not properly groomed they are prone to matting.
Some breeds have a seasonal shedding season in the spring, as their winter coats are lost. But if your dog is an indoor dog it may not be outside enough for the dog's body to register the change of season, so he may shed all year round.
Today dogs are bred mostly as companions and some breeds are not meant to live outdoors, so do not start leaving your dog outside all day long in hopes to stop the shedding. Longhaired dogs may appear to shed more, but it is really just the length of their hair that gives that illusion.
What can you do to reduce shedding?
Some dogs shed a lot. What can you do to help get the hair loss under control? Grooming is the key. Keeping in mind that the hair is going to fall out either way and it is best to remove it yourself and throw it in the trash, then to let the hair fall out naturally all over your house.
The more hair YOU remove the less you will see it all over your house. Brushing your dog once a day will greatly reduce the unwanted hair all over your clothes, carpet and furniture, especially during shedding season.
There are products that can help you remove all the dead hair in a few grooming sessions, leaving less hair to fall out inside your house. During the shedding season, if you do not remove the shedding winter coat, you will most likely see it falling all out all over your house for about a period of a month or so.
There are physical problems that can cause large, abnormal amounts of shedding such as ringworm, skin infections, stress, mange and cancer. It is not normal for your dogs coat to thin as the dog gets older. If your dog's hair loss is abnormal you will see bald spots. If you see bald spots or you think your dog is shedding abnormally, take your dog to the vet. " http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/shedding.htm
About dog shedding?
yes its fine to brush here that gets more hair from her coat. they are getting rid of there winter coat. my one cat sheds to and she looks good when i brush her,
About dog shedding?
If your dog is healthy, and not losing her hair because of a health problem, you can safely brush until your heart's content! Brushing a lot can actually minimize shedding. Beagles are known to shed quite a bit, but you did mention that she's shedding now more than normal. Dogs do tend to shed a lot as the weather gets warmer; they're getting rid of their thicker winter coats. However, an abnormal or non-gradual increase in shedding can point to many different problems, ranging from a simply diet issue, to more difficult things, such as a thyroid problem, or digestive complications. If her shedding has increased more so than it has in previous spring/summer seasons, I would get her into the vet just to be sure. Once she's been given a clean bill of health, you can be sure that her shedding is simply nature, rather than a health issue. Good luck!
It also may be good to know that most groomers (and some vets) have anti-shed treatments for dogs. Look into these, and after making sure that the treatment does not involve chemicals (which can be harmful for your pet) I would look into making an appointment for your dog. If kept up properly, most of these anti-shed deals actually work.
About dog shedding?
make sure to feed good quality food like iams or eukanuba. have her thyroid checked. use a shed rake it looks like a saw blade bent in half. with a handle. give the dog a good bath and brush with bristle brush while soapy. brush dog several times after you bathe her,while she's wet. give dog "dermacaps" vitamen e supplement. rake hair backwards then forwards. be patient shedding season will take a while. hope i helped, debi
About dog shedding?
She might be shedding more because she is losing her winter coat as summer is warmer, and she doesn't need all that extra hair.
It could also be a sign of a medical condition, but I wouldn't worry too much unless her skin seems irritated, or if she develops bald spots.
It is definitely okay to brush her even though she sheds a lot. If you brush her a lot outside, or in the bathroom or something, then you won't have to deal with all her hair all over everything.
No, she won't be bald if you continue combing her, only the hair that is supposed to come out will come out when you brush her.
Another suggestion I have is to buy a new brush for her. If you go to your local pet store, you'll find some special combs made just for dogs that shed a lot.
Good luck with your shedding beagle! :D
About dog shedding?
Uhm.. No, i dont think so.. Because your dog is already shedding.. Just keep an eye on her..=)
About dog shedding?
yes, you need to comb her very often until she has completed this stage. I have a pug, which sheds horrible, shes actually still shedding a winter coat, I am continuously combing her everyday...
About dog shedding?
You need to have a scraping done for mites.
Shedding is common, but unusual profuse shedding is usually caused by a parasite either fleas (scratching) or mites.
