Birds are chirping, flowers are popping their heads out of the surface and the days are becoming longer and warmer. That’s right, it’s time to celebrate, spring is finally here. You may additionally have observed some other telltale indicators, the dog hair on your carpet, steps, floating like an enlivened dust bunny in the nook and perhaps on your clothes. Springtime brings with it some increased challenges in the care and grooming of your dog.

Spring and fall are the standard seasons for our canine friends to get rid of the aged and bring in the new, fur that is. Even the so-called non-shedding breads will need to have some extra help with grooming. Whilst the seemingly never ending amount of fur you are cleaning up can be aggravating, there are steps you can take to make sure you and your best friend stay on good terms.

The best way to help your pet through their regular shedding is by daily brushing. Your pet will no doubtable be delighted to comply with such a pleasing form of quality time. Even though you may be persuaded to send them off to the pros to bathe them to get rid of the excess fur, this shouldn’t be overdone. Your pet demands the pure oils uncovered on their skin to help keep the fur nourishing and reduce it from drying out. Surprisingly, over bathing can actually increase shedding.

Taking a very little time during the spring to add a daily brush-out of man’s best friend will keep your home and clothes from playing dress up as a hairier than essential version of itself. If you are concerned that your pet is shedding an alarming or increased amount of their coat, make certain to speak to your veterinarian regarding it. Sudden and extreme fur loss can be an indication of illness or allergy.

Think of it as Mother Nature’s way of saying that it’s time for some high quality bonding time with man’s best friend. Wasn’t it great of her to dress up the outside with flowers and blooming trees, not forgetting warming it up as well, making the great outdoors a pleasant place for both of you to share.