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frankthetank966 · Feb 11, 2007, 03:33 PM

Hey ya'll this is kind of a weird question but I thought maybe you would be able to help me out since ya'll are very knowledgeable. Anyways my beagle sheds a ton of hair and I was wondering if there is anyway to prevent him from shedding so much hair? Also if you know what do you recommend for cleaning up the hair? Thanks

Stogieman · Feb 11, 2007, 04:43 PM

Trade him in for a dog that doesn't shed, like a Shitzu.

I don't think there is a way to prevent your dog from shedding. The best thing you can do is to groom your dog twice daily.

frankthetank966 · Feb 11, 2007, 05:54 PM

im not trading my dog LOL

imitchellg5 · Feb 11, 2007, 05:55 PM

That's weird that it would shed so early in the year. Most dogs shed bad in the summer, not winter. Try buying a shampoo that helps dry skin. Dogs can shed sometimes because of dry skin.

macforray · Feb 11, 2007, 09:04 PM

Brush his / her coat frequently. Also I agree with shampooing with a good dog shampoo. If it keeps up you should have the vet take a look.

ghporter · Feb 11, 2007, 09:13 PM

Dogs do this. Our GSD sheds a ton, so I bought a special, rather expensive vacuum to clean up what falls off of him. And weather and climate can make shedding worse or oddly timed or both, so if you didn't have a very cold winter, or it's coming late, you may be seeing an extra amount of shedding.

Look here for some guidance.

New to this dog?

frankthetank966 · Feb 12, 2007, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by ghporter

Dogs do this. Our GSD sheds a ton, so I bought a special, rather expensive vacuum to clean up what falls off of him. And weather and climate can make shedding worse or oddly timed or both, so if you didn't have a very cold winter, or it's coming late, you may be seeing an extra amount of shedding.

Look here for some guidance.

New to this dog?

No, I have had the dog for a while. His shedding is just getting out of control. Maybe because it is getting hot in Atlanta. Thanks everybody

Doofy · Feb 12, 2007, 09:42 AM

I could have sworn the thread title said "shredding". I was expecting a pic of a dog with a guitar and some story about how he won't turn his amp down.

Dakar² · Feb 13, 2007, 07:02 AM

Wow, this looked like a macfantn thread title. I've been duped.

Gossamer · Feb 13, 2007, 11:33 AM

Originally Posted by Dakar²

Wow, this looked like a macfantn thread title. I've been duped.

Well he doesn't usually use this much punctuation.

centerchannel68 · Feb 13, 2007, 01:17 PM

This is a retarded question. Use a damn brush. The end.

Dakar² · Feb 13, 2007, 01:47 PM

frankthetank966 · Feb 14, 2007, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

This is a retarded question. Use a damn brush. The end.

dude, chill out.

centerchannel68 · Feb 14, 2007, 01:48 PM

Well what the hell? Maybe I should post questions about my dog seeming thirsty, and how I should give it water. A freakin bowl! Helloooooooo!

Rumor · Feb 14, 2007, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Well what the hell? Maybe I should post questions about my dog seeming thirsty, and how I should give it water. A freakin bowl! Helloooooooo!

People have different methods for controlling the amount a dog sheds, so chill.

OT: I shave my dog as she begins to shed her winter coat and summer coat. It keeps the tumblefurs from going across the floor.

centerchannel68 · Feb 14, 2007, 03:57 PM

In other news my dog almost died today, choking on a rawhide bone. I had to give her the puppy heinlich manuver, however you spell it. Stupid dog.

imitchellg5 · Feb 14, 2007, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

In other news my dog almost died today, choking on a rawhide bone. I had to give her the puppy heinlich manuver, however you spell it. Stupid dog.

That's exciting. Hope she's okay.

macfantn · Feb 14, 2007, 07:13 PM

what type of food do you use? I reccomend Nutro for skin and coat I use it w/ my boston terrier she sheds much less. I also add fish oil in her food helps too. and brush your dog daily.

Rumor · Feb 14, 2007, 07:21 PM

Nutro Natural Choice is decent, but not great.

Wellness Lamb and Rice is an extremely good choice. Canidae, Solid Gold and Natural Choice are also excellent foods.

centerchannel68 · Feb 14, 2007, 08:32 PM

We use canidae, it's a natural dog food. Her coat improved, and she shits a LOT less. Same frequency, smaller turds. Only 2 times a day. I can post pics if you want, they're really quite small, hard, and non-soupy.

Gossamer · Feb 14, 2007, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

I can post pics if you want, they're really quite small, hard, and non-soupy.

As in you have some ready, or you can take some?

Railroader · Feb 14, 2007, 09:14 PM

I highly reccommend a book called "Smarter Than You Think: A Revolutionary Approach to Teaching and Understanding Your Dog in Just a Few Hours" by Paul Loeb and Suzanne Hlavacek to anyone thinking of owning a dog.

frankthetank966 · Feb 15, 2007, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

We use canidae, it's a natural dog food. Her coat improved, and she shits a LOT less. Same frequency, smaller turds. Only 2 times a day. I can post pics if you want, they're really quite small, hard, and non-soupy.

LMAO, which do you think is better Nutro or canidae?

centerchannel68 · Feb 15, 2007, 09:49 AM

Never tried 'nutro', but we did have her on science diet for a while, since it was supposed to be good. Soupy poop everywhere, and lots of it. Since switching to Canidae, it's been much better. Your puppy may vary. (YPMV).

Gossamer · Feb 15, 2007, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

In other news my dog almost died today, choking on a rawhide bone. I had to give her the puppy heinlich manuver, however you spell it. Stupid dog.

You should have posted here first asking what to do.

Rumor · Feb 15, 2007, 12:05 PM

First thing you do when you look for dog food is look at the ingredients.

Generally, the first five makes up most of what's in the food.

Stay sway from any by-product, corn, wheat, soy and meat meal.

Whole Chicken isn't too bad as long as it isn't the only source of protein. Try to make sure it has Chicken Meal in it also.

centerchannel68 · Feb 15, 2007, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

Stay sway from meat meal.

Try to make sure it has Chicken Meal in it also.

uhhhh... what?

ghporter · Feb 15, 2007, 05:16 PM

Yeah, isn't "chicken" a "meat product"? Or do you mean "beef meal?" My dogs eat a Nature's Recipe variety that's got lamb and rice in it-good for coats and overall health. It doesn't, however, prevent shedding.

centerchannel68 · Feb 15, 2007, 05:54 PM

Rice= not so much good. It's kind of a filler. Fillers= more poop.

Rumor · Feb 15, 2007, 06:01 PM

There is a difference between "meat meal" and "chicken meal".

If it says meat, it can be anything. When it is specific, like chicken or beef, you know what it is.

Rumor · Feb 15, 2007, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

Rice= not so much good. It's kind of a filler. Fillers= more poop.

There has to be some kind of filler to keep the protein level from becoming to high.

Rice is ok. Corn, wheat and soy dogs have a tendancy to be allergic to. There systems don't digest it that well either.

ghporter · Feb 15, 2007, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

There is a difference between "meat meal" and "chicken meal".

If it says meat, it can be anything. When it is specific, like chicken or beef, you know what it is.

I see. It wasn't clear that you meant "generic meat like product" rather than "any meat meal."[QUOTE=Rumor;3303684]There has to be some kind of filler to keep the protein level from becoming to high.

Rice is ok. Corn, wheat and soy dogs have a tendancy to be allergic to. There systems don't digest it that well either.[quote]Rice is more digestible than the other grains. It is a filler, true, but it's a good one. And as I said, my dogs are doing great on it.