10/12/2023
Why is it so important to get your dog deshedded?
A dog’s hair grows in cycles, and shedding is a normal part of the life cycle for each hair. While all dogs shed to some degree, some breeds are more prone to shedding than others, such as Husky, Chow, Bernese Mountain, and German Shepherd. Dogs have two main types of coats: topcoat (sometimes called guard hairs) and undercoat (sometimes referred to as down hair). The undercoat keeps your dog warm in the winter and cools in the summer. Not all dogs have both a top coat and an undercoat. Poodles, doodles, terries, and Maltese are also considered single-coat dogs. While dogs shed year-round, seasonal shedding happens twice a year. Once when the weather becomes warmer and the undercoat falls out, and again when the weather cools and the topcoat falls out. De-shedding is the removal of the dog’s loose undercoat hair. The de-shedding process helps the dog get rid of hair that will eventually end up on furniture and clothes. It also makes your dog more comfortable. The cost and time it takes to get your dog de-shed depends on the breed.
Routine grooming is essential for all dogs. At home, brushing or combing your dog regularly can help remove dead hairs. While this is beneficial to your pet, it is not the same as de-shedding.
