Dog shedding?

i have a black lab that sheds alot. any ideas on making this less of a problem? her hair gets everywhere.

Dog shedding?

All dogs shed to some degree, some more than others. With a short haired dog like a lab you'll get hair that is really hard to pick up - those short hairs work themselves into the weave of rugs and upholstery and can be hard to get up. Long haired dogs tend to lose their hair in longer pieces and clumps which makes it somewhat easier. At any rate, there are two things to try:

1) Make sure she gets a good diet. Feed her only high quality dog food like Canidae, Royal Canin, or Nutro Natural Choice. Often this helps.

2) Brush her daily. Just take at least ten minutes a day to run a brush over her. This way most of the loose hairs will end up in the brush instead of on you and your clothes!

Dog shedding?

If there's a solution I'd be interested also. I have a Lab mix and I have to sweep and/or vacuum at least 2x a day...

Dog shedding?

Brushing, brushing and more brushing. Your lab's probably shedding right now making it worse. The only thing you can do is keep brushing. If she doesn't mind the vacuum, that works well to get out loose, dead hair. If you can get a metal comb like a curry comb, they work really well, too.

Add 1 tablespoon of veg. oil to her food or give her a salmon oil capsule daily - that will also improve condition of coat and skin.

Dog shedding?

That is what dogs do. If you are feeding a quality food and brush your dog on a regular basis then that is all you can do

Dog shedding?

Labs shed ALOT. Just brush him/her daily.

Dog shedding?

Well, shedding has to do with a lot of things.

The #1 thing is the food you feed. If it is a cheap food, the dog will probably have skin problems and shed a lot. You want a food like Wellness that is all natural. Anything with a lot of by products and corn will cause this.

Another thing that could cause this is if the dog is constantly stressed out. Do you have children that irritate the dog? This could be the cause of the shedding.

A lot of labs shed no matter what, but these suggestions may cut down on the amount the dog sheds.

Dog shedding?

I used to have something I got from the pet supply store for my cat, which is like a mitten you put on, but has rubber in the palm of it and spikes in it. The idea is that the hair sticks to the mitten brush and the spikes help pull up the loose hair. And it's just like "petting" your animal. Ours worked very well.

Dog shedding?

1. Brushing.

2. Premium food like Natural Choice. Be patient, as it can take two months for the new healthy hair to come in and the shedding to slow.

Dog shedding?

My dog sheds more than any 3 dogs!! During shed season I can brush for hours and it still keeps coming. I do a few things that work. 1) I wash my dog, and scrub him good!! If I scrub him kind of hard (not to where it hurts!) and rinse and dry him good with a towel and brush him again after, it REALLY helps cut down.

2) Groomers have a blow dryer that they can use on dogs to blow them dry, if you make a grooming appt, you can ask that they blow dry your dog. These are powerful and can blow all that extra hair off.

3) Lo shed products don't work well. Just keep on brushing everyday and realize that you'll always have some hairballs. Good Luck!!

Dog shedding?

I have two Siberian Huskies. I used to get hairballs that rolled across my house like tumbleweeds in the desert!

I went to the petstore for food one day (I feed Royal Canin, so it's good food) and a lady was demontrating a new type of brush called a "Furminator." I was very skeptical. It was expensive, and I already had tried slicker brushes and rakes.

We tried it. I pulled out enough hair off one dog in a half hour to make a sweater! They still shed of course, but the amount is greatly reduced. I highly recommend it.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

My chiuaua is 5 years old and she's not a very good dog. she doesnt like my husband and bites people all the time. I'm scared for my future children. I want to train her but i feel like is too late for her. she loves me and only me, and i dont want that, i want her to get along with everyone. She is a pain sometimes but i love her alot and she's the longest living dog i have ever had. I dont want to put her to sleep but it will torture me more if i took her to a shelter because she will suffer. Trust me i know, i 've gone away on trips for weeks and i come back and her hair fell out and she was not eating. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

Putting your dog to sleep because she is overly devoted to you and freaks out when you are gone is not a sensible option.

If you want to keep the dog:

* Get a dog trainer to help you with the separation anxiety and the biting. Not just any trainer from the local pet store... call your local SPCA and get a referral to an experienced trainer, or talk to your vet about a veterinary behaviorist. Separation anxiety is a very complex problem that should be dealt with by professionals.

If you do not want to keep the dog, (which if you are considering putting her to sleep, you are probably leaning toward not keeping her...):

* call your local SPCA. SPCAs are no-kill shelters. They are very well versed in handling difficult dogs with problems. They can rehabilitate her and find her a new home.

*Or, talk to your vet or SPCA about finding a chihuahua rescue in your area. They will also work with her and find her a new home.

You say you want to train her but you fear it is too late... it is NOT too late. She is only five, and she can be taught that there are better ways to behave than to bite. Also, if you give her up to the SPCA or a rescue, she WILL survive. She will probably go through a couple bad weeks of nervousness and not eating, but she will bounce back. And she will live on in a new home.

To find the SPCA in your area, go here: http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pag...

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

Give her to a chi rescue if you are not willing to take the time to train her or fix her separation anxiety.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

it's never too late to train a dog. this case may need a professional trainer. there isn't any reason to put her to sleep. Once she is trained, you and your dog should be happy. ^_^

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

Thats really sad because her behaviour problems are not her fault - they are YOURS!!! Why did you mollycoddle her to the point of no return when she was a cute little baby? Why did you insist on carrying her around everywhere with you? Why didn't you leave her with your husband when you went out for the day or for a few hours so that they could bond? Why have you kept her away from people and other dogs? Why haven't you ever taken the time to train her either by your self or with proffessional help? If the thought of her being without you in a shelter is killing you - imagine how you'd feel if you killed her for no reason other than selfishness? Grow up, allow your dog to grow up and get a trainer in to change her behaviour!

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

is never late to train adog. you shold give her half an hour

quality time to play with you and your husband.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

Only put a dog to sleep when he/she has a medical problem that cannot be cured..and ONLY then. Do not put this dog down. I would take it to a no-kill rescue, there are plenty all over. It is NEVER to late for a dog to be rehabilitated...never. You can do it it just takes a lot of work on your part...a lot of work and you have to change the way you look at your dog. So...either seek professional help w/ training the dog or take it to a rescue. DON"T PUT IT DOWN....freaking email me if you're in California and I'll come pick him up myself...poor dog...you want to put it down because you can't control him/her?

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

Your dog is only 5 years old and she is the longest living dog you've ever had????????

Seriously, it is probably best to give your dog to an adoption shelter, no-kill shelter, or another place that can responsibly care for your dog.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

First of all you can train her it's just going to take some work. Take her away from some of the things that get her so attached to you, though I don't mean all the time, just enough to get her to stop being so clingy and if she bites you just swat her and tell her no, then shut her up in a room preferably empty if you get my meaning. Don't let anyone come into the room and if they do tell them to just ignore her, then after an hour you let her out, just make sure she has food and water in the room with her for the hour. If she does it again, back in the room. She'll get the idea. You can use this method for other things too. It worked for our dog.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

You can't put her to sleep... not from the reasons you have state above.

I agree with the other answer, if you're going to get rid of her, send her to a rescue shelter.... she at least has a chance there. The pound she will more than likely be put to sleep.

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

You can't put her to sleep for that reason!!! Get her training or give her up for adoption if like you say you love her alot

For what reasons should i put my dog to sleep??

you know that saying " you can't teach old dogs new tricks" that's a lie! my dog is 5 1/2 years old and didn't know anything about obeying me, I thaught her how to: sit, stay, lay down, roll over, stop, and eat on her own.

its never to late, don't give your dog away

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

I have an italian greyhound she is either 9 or 10 i can't remember!! Well i have been noticing that the black stuff is coming off of her nose right where her hair meets her nose!!! Anybody or any veternarians out there have any idea of what it could be?? I don't think she has been scratching at it any. I don't think it seems to be bothering her either!!

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

When stuff comes out of a human nose and it is not caused by a cold , flu, or allergies, then something could be wrong with the brain and there is a spinal type disease that causes such discharge from the nose.

If you do not know the cause for the stuff coming out of the nose, take your dog to the vet. Ask the vet what is wrong. I am sure it is something minor, but what if?

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

Hello, sometimes that area can get a little dry..dab it with some vaseline or olive oil for a few days, twice a day, see if that helps..if not, then ask a vet ..Take Care :)

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

The black stuff? do you mean the pigmentation on her nose is changing? With age the pigment of the nose does change in most dogs. If there is no noticable lumps or bumps or any other out of the ordinary sign of rash then it is just a change of pigment that comes with age.

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

Check to see if her skin is dry anywhere else.if her nose is very dry then her skin is just dry and flaky.try rubbing a little bit of Vaseline on it not alot just in case she licks it.

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

your dog has asthma.

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

It's hard to say without seeing it. If you can't tell what it is, it's probably a good idea to take her to the vet.

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

Is it coming off in chunks, or you mean that the black pigment is now a pink colour? If she is just losing the colour in her nose leather, it could be due to old age... an allergy, etc.. If she is healthy otherwise.. it's likely not a problem. If she has other problems with her coat or skin, you likely should see a vet.

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

if you are referring to the black pigment in the nose turning pink. that is normal. like as we age our hair changes color. turning Grey that sort of thing. dogs will also change. the fur will whiten and the dark colors fade. if it don't seem to bother her, i wouldn't worry too much about it. my husky's nose did that. went from a coal black to a piggy pink. its all good

Any veternarians or dog experts i have a really important question about my dog????

take it to the vet pronto!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

My puppy gets mad when we leave the house, and she'll take the toilet paper off the roll. She'll also grab the towels, and placemats, and usually she tries to eat my hair clips. I guess I can hide the hair clips, but we need to keep the toilet paper out LOL

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Hey my daughter does that too.

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Because he is silly

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Like you said, she's mad. And maybe bored, too. Give her some other toys to play with or keep her penned while you're away until she learns what's OK to play with.

Silly puppy! Sounds cute

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Its called Separation Anxiety. The definition is: the fear or dislike of isolation which often results in undesirable behaviour. You can check more out at the link below.

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Your dog is sufferring from........absence. Doesn't like to be alone. My dog use to take the 12 pack cardboard,

with the pop in the case and strew cardboeard pop cans all over the house. my solution was taking different types of rope, nylon, ski rope, purchase at home depot, and cut into 24 inch lenghts. I would then tie into knots in the middle and at both ends. I would use all different colors. I also used old white socks tied in knots.....it worked

Why does my dog take the toilet paper off the roll?

Ok puppies/dogs are like children they get bored, u wouldn't like it very much if someone left u home alone with nothing to do all day so get ur dog some toys, put things up that u don't want getting chewed up, or istolate him/her to one part of the house and make sure ur puppy has lots of toys.

What kind of dog is this little dog?

the black one with like fur or hair on it i know paris owns it but i want one of those anyone know wat kind is it??

here the link to the pic- http://laladoggy.com/wp-content/uploads/...

What kind of dog is this little dog?

Long hair chihuahua..the one she is holding is a short hair breed.

What kind of dog is this little dog?

its a chihuahua- but please research and learn about the breed before you get one, don't get a dog because its "cute" then be surprised by its personality, potential health issues, etc.

What kind of dog is this little dog?

chichware excuse spelling,but not good if you got children

What kind of dog is this little dog?

Would you still want one even if she didnt have one?

What kind of dog is this little dog?

Longhaired Chihuahua, however, getting a dog because a celebrity owns one is NOT a good idea. Do your research on the breed before deciding you have to have one.

Putting Weight On My Dog???

i have a female wire-hair Ibizan Hound, who is about 1 1/2 years old.

She is extremely skinny, her ribs can be seen and her hip bones stick out, i know the breed is suppose to be a bit on the skinny side.

she eats usually 3 times a day, we feed her just plan kibble now, but before she got all kinds of different food (mac n cheese, pasta, mashed potato's..) to try and get the weight on, but it didnt seem to help. Shes not sick, the vet said there nothin wrong with her.

She is a show dog, and we have taken a break from the ring for a while, and im wanting to get her back in there, but i would like more weight on her...

any suggestions???

Putting Weight On My Dog???

have you talked to the breeder? make sure she is getting a good quality food and try adding some Solid Gold supplement to her food. it will put weight on but be careful as it tends to put to much on.

feed her twice a day,combine the total amount you give her 3x aday and divide it into 2 meals.

you have a sight hound and sight hounds tend to be on the thin side. you want good muscle not fat. i have never seen a heavy Ibizan Hound at the dog shows,if anything it will count against your dog. and no people food.

Putting Weight On My Dog???

DON'T FEED TABLE SCRAPS!! That isn't good for her. And it will just make her sick.

If you are really wanting her to gain weight-- feed small, frequent meals.

Putting Weight On My Dog???

Put food out for her at ALL times and if she doesn't get better then see a vet

Putting Weight On My Dog???

If the vet said she was fine, then stop trying to over do it. Feeding her human food is not the way to go, that is just not good for them. You should try feeding her puppy food, it has a lot of fat in it.

Putting Weight On My Dog???

I would suggest taking her to the vet for a check up. I would have him run blood work, fecal, just to rule out anything medically wrong. You might want to put her back onto puppy food until her weight comes back up to normal. You might want to check your dogfood to see if it contains alot of fillers in it, like corn.

Putting Weight On My Dog???

Skip all the mac and cheese, potatoes and pasta. This won't help - the carbs won't put weight on her and the wheat in particular is bad for her. Supplement her with a high quality canned food at each meal - 1/2 a can per serving. Look for Innova Evo, California Natural or Candidae. Her kibble should be one of these brands as well.

Are there any free online instructions to making dog bows?

I have looked and looked, but can't find anything good. I'd prefer instructions with pictures. I have a 6 month old yorkie and I've just been pulling the hair up with a band and tying ribbon around it, but that doesn't work very well, it takes her about 20 seconds to get the ribbon out and then she's left with a crooked clump of messy hair. The band stays in, but most of the hair is out. Although very cute to observe this, I'd rather figure out a way so they stay in her hair.

Are there any free online instructions to making dog bows?

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Nope, I couldn't find any either! I did see instructions one time in a library book..I think it was a Shih Tzu book..

I did find the DVD on many doggy how-to's for $20, but that is far from free..

Are there any free online instructions to making dog bows?

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www.doggiebowties.com/DoggieBowTiesDog...

www.doggiebowties.com

www.make-and-build-dog-stuff.com

I hope one of these helps!!

Are there any free online instructions to making dog bows?

Try here:

http://www.groomers.net/discus/messages/...

Are there any free online instructions to making dog bows?

It is hard to write without illustrations to show you how to make bows, but what you could do is check with a large library and find a book with illustrations and directions and practice making them from there. There are websites selling books with bow instructions but the library is free!