Thursday, October 16, 2014

Do Cavachons Shed And Why

By Patty Goff


Many people suffer from different allergies, and, thanks to that, some of them cannot have dogs. Most dogs lose their hair all the time, and some of them shed extensively seasonally, usually during spring. Other breeds, especially designer dogs, shed very little. People often get confused about do Cavachons shed or not, because most breeders declare them as non-shedding breed.

As all other hairs, dogs' hairs have their lifetime. They will fall off in time, sooner or later. Simply brush your dog's coat. If you can see a single hair on the brush, your dog sheds. So, this is perfectly normal. The question is how much hair is there, and how to keep this shedding under control. Regular brushing can definitely minimize the damage.

Shedding breeds lose large quantities of their hair, all year round, especially during spring. This is so called seasonal shedding. These breeds get thick winter coat, to protect them from the cold. During spring, this winter coats will fall off. Non-shedding breeds, for example designer dogs, shed very little, and it is much easier to keep your home tidy.

If you are primarily concerned about your allergy, some things should be clarified. Dog's hair doesn't cause allergies, their dandruff or dead skin cells do. Human's dead skin cells also regularly fall off of the skin surface. The same thing is with dogs. Dry skin and extensive shedding are the main reasons for larger quantities of these cells.

A good daily brushing should be enough to keep things under control, more or less. If you have one of those extensively shedding breeds, this will at least make your life easier. Cavachons and similar breeds won't make you many problems. You have to brush them anyway. For dogs with short and smooth hair, it might be a good idea to buy a special glove, these things are really great for this purpose.

Shedding intensity might be the result of inadequate food, the lack of vitamins and minerals or some other reasons, for example central heating. Good quality food is very important, but your vet might give you some other valuable advices about this. Maybe there is a need for different supplements. Sometimes it might be helpful to include fresh foods in your dog's diet.

Make sure he doesn't have fleas or parasites. If you think that his shedding is too intensive, consult your vet. Numerous health problems may cause shedding. Really dry skin could also be caused by different health issues. Dogs with very dry skin lose too much hair and leave their dead skin cells all around all the time. This can cause serious allergies.

Giving a bath to a dog every once in a while can sometimes be very useful. This way all those annoying hairs will remain in your tub. The problem is that this also removes natural skin oils, and makes the skin dry. You have to find a good balance. Buy very mild shampoo and consult your vet about some good product for skin hydration.

Cavachons belong to so-called non-shedding breeds. It means that they shed so little that if you give them a good brush once a day, you won't be able to notice that. These dogs could have different types of coats, and some need regular trimming. This will make your life even easier.




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