Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins?

RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by Lynn Beth (430) | (09/04/2008) Contact It's also normal for animals to shed just before Autumn and just before Spring. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post By Janet (Guest Post) (08/29/2008) Your dog may be allergic to his food. Mine is allergic to grains (wheat and corn). Try a different food. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by Cosy (6) | (08/28/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact Sometimes it is time of the season, I have 4 dogs and can tell you when they shed. Another issue could be the dog is very nervious. Nerviousnes causes excessive sheding alot. I have a very scared dog...was abused as pup and he is always shedding. Getting better though. Get with your vet and determine the solution..... Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by tcmoyer (6) | (08/28/2008) Profile | Contact My Lab also sheds very badly and I have tried everything and read everything...it really is just a "Lab" thing. Short-haired dogs shed worse than most long-haired dogs. The best thing is brush them as often as possible, every day if you can. There is a shedding brush called the "furminator" that is really good for Labs. About $60 in pet stores, but cheaper on e-bay. I also have done some of the food additive oil supplements, and they help with the luster of the coat (and dogs love the flavor of it) but I haven't found it to help the shedding much. Other advice: buy a Dyson...well worth the money if you have dogs (I have three). Good luck! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by mulberry204 (102) | (08/28/2008) Contact I like to give my dog about 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil if his coat is dull & often in the winter. He doesn't seem to shed at all. Also, I use the higher end dog food & he is very healthy. The vet recommended several varieties & said use less then conventional dog food. His coat stays nice & shiny & intact. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by jediwa72 (18) | (08/27/2008) Contact Often dogs will shed more than usual if you are bathing them too much. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Is Dog's Shedding Caused By Lack Of Vitamins? Post by mariebal (46) | (08/27/2008) Profile | Contact If you believe the amount of shedding is unusual perhaps you should take her/him to the vet. Dogs can shed a lot depending on the season of the year and anxiety/excitement can also make them shed. Are you brushing the lab often - that might help - but I would take to vet if overly concerned. Report Spam or Abuse