Archive for April, 2011
A common bugbear of the pet owner is finding fur all over the house. Cleaning this fur can be a frustrating and near impossible task. While it’s not possible to prevent your pet from shedding hair completely (it’s a natural way of eliminating dead hear and growing a new, healthy coat), there are ways to reduce the amount of hair your pet sheds. These methods will make your pet happier, and put you in more control of your cleaning regime!
Regular cat or dog grooming can greatly reduce the amount of hair that they shed. Regular brushing of your pet’s hair will help prevent it from becoming sticky and help maintain a healthy coat. Certain shampoos have also been developed to limit the amount of hair that a pet shed. However, not all pets will like having their hair shampooed, so it could be a difficult task.
Pet diet can contribute greatly to the levels of shedding. You should feed your pet a balanced diet rich in protein, omega 3 and fatty acids, using specially formulated foods such as those from Hill’s Pets. These cat and dog foods contain substances which are vital to the health of a pet’s coat, keeping it rich and shiny for much longer.
Your pets should also drink plenty of water. This can help cleanse their body of the toxins that cause their fur to shed. It will also help them digest food properly and efficiently, helping their system function normally. A healthy pet will shed much less hair than an unhealthy one.