Dog hair can be quite a pain. After a quick cuddle with your fuzzy friend, you may look in the mirror and confuse yourself for your pet! As dog owners, we know how frustrating it is to put new sheets on the bed, and moments later, they are covered in tiny little hairs. (Unless you’re pals hypoallergenic, you lucky duck!)

Shedding occurs as your canine’s biological response to seasonal changes throughout the year. Your dog experiences approximately two major sheds a year during the turning point of spring and winter. Accompanying the two full-coat sheds, your dog will also experience minor daily shedding to get rid of any damaged or dead hair.

Whether your dog hardly sheds at all or your hardwood floors look like a shag carpet, shedding is annoying. We have a few tips to help keep your home clean while your dog sheds!

Change Fido’s Diet

Your dog could be experiencing more intense shedding because of a diet issue. Consider changing their diet or trying new foods and supplements to solve this. Specific foods and supplements have been proven to lessen shed and promote better overall coat health.

Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids are two of the best supplements you can give your pup. Not only will their coat and skin be healthier, cutting back on shedding, but the rest of their health will also be positively impacted. You can also expect better point function, cell function, improvement in learning and vision, and higher energy.

Biotin & Zinc

Biotin protects your dog’s skin barrier, adds shine to their coat, and boosts their immune system. These help stop shedding and improve your dog’s appearance. A zinc deficiency could cause extreme shedding or hair loss. Add this supplement to their diet to improve their coat and stop extreme shedding.

Foods like fish, eggs, bone broth, and other superfoods can also positively affect dogs’ skin and fur, preventing your home from becoming a furball.

Groom Regularly

Brushing daily helps remove dead hair before it lands on the floor. Make sure to brush your dog’s hair in the same direction it grows in to prevent further hair breakage and shedding. There are plenty of different shampoos that will help your dog and complement their coat type.

An additional way to improve grooming and cut back daily shedding is to use a shedding tool. This tool is not a replacement for daily brushing but rather a complement to it. It goes the extra mile and removes additional loose hair that a regular dog brush can’t quite reach. This tool is perfect for long, thick, or double coats.

Clean Your Home Daily

During heavy shed seasons, having zero dog hair on your floor, clothes, or furniture may be unrealistic. Be proactive and take additional steps to keep your home in tip-top shape.

Floors

Vacuuming or dusting daily takes a little extra effort, but the results are more than worth it. A high-powered vacuum can quickly clear your carpet or hardwood floors and make them look as good as new. If you’re uninterested in manually vacuuming, many brands of vacuums run automatically with an app!

Clothing

Protect your clothes and other important items by storing them in a dog-free zone in your home. This could be a closet or room your pet cannot access. It’s a bit harder to keep dog hair off you after you get dressed for the day, so keep a lint roller on hand to keep yourself from twinning with your furbaby!

Furniture

The link roller makes a second appearance, saving your furniture! Keep one readily available in rooms with high pup traffic to quickly clean up fur if necessary. For a better solution, consider covering your furniture with covers. This could mean grabbing a cover for your couch or cushions or throwing an additional sheet on top of your bed.

Shedding can be a frustrating addition to your home. Do not let it stress you out. With these tips, you’ll get your home looking spotless and may even be able to prevent the shed from getting worse again!