Dogs shed their coats twice a year in spring and autumn, which is a normal physiological cycle for canines. During this period, their fur tends to be dry, brittle and prone to breakage, with massive loose hairs drifting everywhere around the house. As a result, fur mixes with dirt easily indoors, causing unpleasant odors to build up. Pet owners can take meticulous care of their dogs through regular fur brushing, dietary conditioning, bathing and skincare. Meanwhile, using disposable pet pee pads will greatly cut down your house cleaning workload.
Regular Brushing Stops Loose Fur From Spreading Everywhere
Brushing is the most essential grooming step throughout shedding season. Sticking to regular brushing helps remove dead hairs that are ready to fall out in advance, preventing loose fur from flying all over your home. It also massages the skin, boosts blood circulation and facilitates the growth of new healthy fur.
Adjust brushing frequency according to dog coat types
Double-coated breeds (Golden Retrievers, Samoyeds) shed the heaviest, requiring daily brushing. First use a pin brush to untangle matted fur, then a slicker comb to thoroughly strip the loose undercoat. For short-haired breeds (French Bulldogs, Beagles), brushing once every 2 to 3 days is sufficient. Limit each brushing session to 10–15 minutes. Never yank tangled hair forcibly, as this may scratch your dog's skin.
Catch falling loose fur with disposable dog pee pads
Most pet owners struggle to clean up dog hair scattered across floors and sofas while brushing their pups. Simply lay a large-sized disposable pet pee pad flat on the ground and let your dog stand on it during brushing. All shed fluff will accumulate on the pad surface. Once you finish grooming, just roll up the pad and discard it directly. No fur will get stuck in floor gaps or stick to surfaces, drastically simplifying post-grooming cleaning.
Optimize Diet to Nourish Hair Follicles
Hair growth relies on nutritional intake from the body. Boosting coat-nourishing nutrients during shedding season effectively improves dry, fragile fur and curbs excessive abnormal shedding. Feed your dog nutritionally balanced complete dog food as staple meals. Add boiled egg yolks, a small portion of salmon or chicken breast 2–3 times weekly. Moderately supplement pet-specific fish oil and lecithin to replenish unsaturated fatty acids, nourish hair follicles and enhance coat shine. Never feed your dog salty human leftovers. Excess salt dries out the skin, worsens shedding, makes urine strongly odorous and intensifies unpleasant smells indoors.
Arrange Bathing Sessions Properly
Dogs produce more dander and get soiled easily in shedding season. Bathing removes surplus dander and dirt, yet frequent bathing will damage the skin's protective barrier. Schedule baths reasonably based on your dog's sebum secretion level, coat length and overall health condition. Always use dog-specific shampoo and blow the coat completely dry after every bath.
