A hairy situation...

Angie · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 6:59 pm Post subject: A hairy situation...

I was wondering if there is anything I can do to prevent Shianne from shedding so much? She sheds A LOT! Even after I brush her she still gets hair...or fur everywhere. Any suggestions or advice will be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.

bullylove1 · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1075

Bring her outside with a blowdryer? Wink

Just kidding, I dont know. Harley is such a short haired dog (the first I've ever had, I used to have a lab) and I didn't think she would shed at all really. HA! I can't believe how much hair that girl is losing.
I will come back to see if anyone has the magic solution.

Angie · Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2004 11:02 pm Post subject:

Somebody? Anybody?
Somebody PLEASE have a magic solution for us!!
Neutral

nern · Moderator Joined: 14 Mar 2004 Posts: 5042 Location: NY

Maybe giving her a fatty acid supplement would help? There is a product called Mrs.Allen's shed stop which is supposed to reduce unseasonal shedding.
I'm sure others with have more suggestions for you.

Angie · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 12:54 am Post subject:

Thanks Nern, I'll have to look into that!

kyles101 · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:35 am Post subject:

although akitas have different coats to pit bulls, i wash kuma once a week a. to wash off other dogs slobber and b. to stop her from shedding. works for her. we dont really notice her shedding much.

charmedagain · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2224 Location: uk

Hi mixing a little codliver or olive oil into her food helps alot i only give it once a week for about 4weeks and the improvement is great.
Also petstores sell an oil that you put in there food and this helps reduce the amount of hair being shed.

mike

Angie · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 12:41 pm Post subject:

Ok, thanks everybody. That sounds great. Ill try it out!
Very Happy

MandysPits16 · Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 5:24 pm Post subject:

Hey i've been using this stuff called "DERM CAPS EX" it works wonders. i got it from my vet. ask your vet about it and see if they can help you find it, if they don't got it.Hope This Helps

Walt · Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 305 Location: CT.

Hi Angie,

I just saw your post so im not sure if the problem is solved or not. Here are some products that I use regularly to controle my dogs dry ichy skeen & shedding.

The Seameal powder is ausome! it has flaxseed meal in it.
http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/products/showproduct.php?id=36&code=591

Salmon Oil
http://naturmix.com/pages/products/grizzly_salmon_oil.html

These two products together are a 1-2 punch! Use them twice a day mixed in the food and you should notice a real difference with in a week or two, After there skin & coat are back to a normal healthy state I would recommend you use them once a day as maintenance always together and mixed with there food

Angie · Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2004 2:11 pm Post subject:

Hey Walt, thanks for the info.
Shianne doesn't have dry itchy skin though. She hardly ever itches actually. It's just that sheds so much its unbelieveable.
There is this stuff at Wal-Mart that I am going to try out, don't remember the name of it but its supposed to help... so imma try that first, i guess.