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can somebody help me with my dog2007-11-25 3:00:08

i have 2 dogs. a cocker spaniel, and a pointer, dalmation mix. the problem with the pointer/dalmation mix is that she sheds like crazy! there is hair everywhere in the house where she has been. and she is only 7 months old. somebody give me some ideas to help her stop shedding!

Answers:

Ask any Dalmation owner and they will tell you that Dalmations are heavy shedders (all year round).

Brush with a fine tooth brush called a slicker brush. Be careful not to brush too hard or on the face or legs with this type of brush as it's bristles are like needles. Brush at least twice a day until you see some improvement. Then brush daily.

If your dog has an undercoat (hair under the top hair that appears somewhat different in texture) a good metal comb works well if you lay it flat against the hair/skin and comb in the direction of growth. This actually works quite well on short haired shedders.

A bi-monthly bath will loosen up the hair. Brush or comb the dog well BEFORE & After the bath. Work the loose hair off frequently as the dogs hair dries.

Lots of brushing, combing, and good nutrition should get a handle on it.. but there'll always be plenty of shedding anyway.

I suggest you invest in a good vacuum! LOL!

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Daily brushing is about all I know of.

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it's the time of year that dogs shed. I use a shampoo that helps with shedding, also giving her table scraps can make a dog shed worse. they dont get the nutrition that they need from our food.

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brush brush brush

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Have you've takin her to the vet and dogs jsut shed all the time anyway.