How often should I brush my Goldendoodle to reduce shedding?

It is normal for dogs, even short haired breeds to shed. If you think that something is going on with Bogo, for example, if he has lower energy levels, a change in appetite, or is scratching, she should be seen by a vet to determine if there is an underlying cause to blame. You can try brushing Bogo regularly, or bathing him with dog shampoo and using a dog conditioner - there are several different products available that will allow the hair that would normally be shed on your furniture to come out in the bath. There are also certain supplements available for dogs that may help the issue such as omega-3's. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Adding Fish oil to his food daily (Welactin fish oil in a pump in one easily administered product) will help with the shedding as well as with dry skin if he has that as well. Additionally giving VetriScience Derma Strength chews daily (available on chewy.com) and switching to a higher quality food may help as well (Royal Canin and Hills are two examples of frequently recommended dog food brands). Lastly, purchasing and using a furminator brush to remove as much of the shedding hairs and undercoat at once will likely help as well. Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Leo. His diet can be affecting his coat. A different diet may work better for him. Another option is to start a fatty acid supplement as this can improve coat quality and reduce shedding as well. I hope this information helps!

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! I'd bath him monthly and continue the brushing. I would also add in an Omega 3 fish oil. Below are links to the brands I like. It isn't a common complaint I receive about Chihuahua's so it could be whatever the other breed he is mixed with. http://pet-supplies.drsfostersmith.com/search?view=grid&w=nordic%20naturals&visitorID=&cartcount=0&wishcount=0&division=dogs https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24403 https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/omegadog/ I hope this helps!

Here is a link about shedding: https://www.petcoach.co/article/help-my-dog-is-shedding-what-should-i-do/ If using a regular brush, then once a day brushing is fine. If using a furminater, brush once to twice a week. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

I would advise trying a supplement long term and also a healthy coat dog food. The supplement I recommend is fish oil tablets formulated for dogs. These can be purchased form your vet, in pet stores or online. This may some counterintuitive, but less frequency bathing is also recommended. Natural oils produced by dogs are washed away with baths.

Hello, dogs are expected to shed their fur in excess at least 2 times per year. Other causes for excessive shedding include stress, inadequate diet, or diseases affecting the skin coat or hair growth. You may limit the amount of hair shed onto your environment by brushing Leo daily and ensuring his diet has is adequate (i.e he eats a balanced diet approved by AFFCO). Additionally, you can inquire about feeding Leo a diet with added essential fatty acids to promote skin health. If you feel that Leo is shedding excessively due to being stressed, anxious, or nervous you may talk to your veterinarian about medications to control his anxiety in addition to behavior modification training. Best of luck and hope this helps.