How to Minimize Shedding in Siberian Huskies

The double-coated hair of the Siberian Husky creates a fluffy appearance, and provides an impressive quantity of hair for shedding. Normal shedding in the dog causes so much hair that the Siberian Husky Club of America advises finding a different breed of dog if you cannot tolerate living with fur. Siberians shed at least once a year. You can help decrease the amount of shedding and minimize how much of the fur ends up on the surfaces of your home.

Things You'll Need

Grooming tools
Dog shampoo
Diet supplements (Optional)

Instructions

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  Take the dog to a veterinarian for a health and skin examination. Discuss shedding issues with the vet, especially if the shedding amount increases or seems excessive. Consider spaying females as heat cycles produce shedding. Ask the veterinarian to perform evaluations for thyroid function, because excessive shedding is the most common symptom of hypothyroidism. Avoid stressing a Siberian, as stress causes hormone releases that can increase shedding.
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  Allow the dog to spend enough time outside to encourage seasonal shedding. Dogs that live predominately inside shed continuously, unlike outside dogs that shed mainly in the spring and fall. The amount of time necessary to promote seasonal shedding depends on the climate.
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  Brush the dog daily or several times each day to remove loose hair, promote healthy skin and decrease the hair from shedding on furniture and surfaces. Use a shedding blade to help loosen and remove excess hair during shedding seasons. Examine the skin for signs of parasites, rashes or inflammation, which may require veterinarian treatment. Bath the dog every week or alternate weeks helps to help remove loose hair.
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  Ask a veterinarian about supplements and dosage if the coat condition appears dull or dry. Supplements such as fish oil may help the coat condition. Feed high quality food to help maintain better nutrition, which may affect coat and skin health.