In the Spring, all dogs and cats (except hairless breeds like a Sphinx or an American Hairless Terrier) lose their winter coats and begin to shed. Unfortunately, shedding hair is one of the biggest annoyances to pet owners. So how can you rid your home and your clothing of unwanted hair?
While you can’t stop pets from shedding, you can create an effective strategy to deal with the loose hair. Use these fur fighting tips to alleviate shedding throughout your home:
1. Read the labels before bathing
Not all pet shampoos are the same and like food, you need to read the labels. Use a natural Olive shampoo rich in Vitamin E and other antioxidants to moisturize brittle and dry hair, returning its strength, luster and beauty.
2. Keeping your pet bed fur-free.
Schedule the cleaning of your pet’s bed in conjunction with monthly grooming appointments or in-home grooming sessions. To remove pet hair, use a static cling preventative product to loosen pet hair and a vacuum pet bed. New odor free, antimicrobial and stain resistant pet beds make it much easier to remove dead hair and dander.
3. Clean surfaces thoroughly.
Vacuum carpets, furniture and car upholstery, using pet vacuums with HEPA filters and motorized brushes for allergen removal and for pet hair pick-up. If necessary, cover furniture and car seats. For those hard to reach places use brooms and sweepers.
4. Supplement your dog’s diet.
You are what you eat and your pet’s appearance reflects what he eats too! Feed your pet a high quality diet and supplement his diet with Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids to keep his coat healthy and shiny.
5. Develop a grooming routine.
Depending on the coat type brushing regularly with a slicker, pin or bristle brush can keep your home clean from shedding pet hair, dander and dirt. Also, utilize shedding tools such as shedding blades and grooming gloves. Groom pets outside or in a utility room to contain fly away fur.
6. Shut the closet door.
Keep dogs and cats out of clothing closets. Prior to leaving home, do not pet or allow your pet to rub against you. Carry a lint brush to make sure your clothes are fur- free and to not aggravate the pet allergies of co-workers, friends or acquaintances.
7. Schedule seasonal medical check-ups.
An allergic reaction, mange or another health problem may cause hair loss. If you pet is losing an excessive amount of hair, take your dog or cat to your veterinarian for a check-up.
Posted by Charlotte Reed
on May 13, 2012. Filed under COLUMNS,Tyler’s Pet Corner.
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