Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

What can I do short of shaving my dalmation to make her stop shedding so much? Or does anyone know a good product to clean up after her? We have hardwood floors and carpet and as of now I use a vacuum (Dyson Pet) and a Swifter Wet Jet and then I end up on my hands and knees with a damp rag getting all the hair everything else missed. It lasts 2 minutes until she walks past me and the floor is covered again. I do brush her outside everyday, but that doesn't seem to help.

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

Try the furminator! Its amazing!! It really works well. Try buying one on Ebay... make sure its says new and in the package. Also be careful of the swiffer wet jet. I have heard the chemical causes liver damage to dogs.

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

All dogs shed even a little bit, except the poodle. During summer they start loosing their fur, but it could be something else. Dogs' fur falls out when they have bad nutrition and feeding the dog table scraps will do just that. Try switching to a better food. I recommend Pedigree. Its not on the recall list and it makes all my dogs' coat shine :) The shedding will stop soon, just give her a good brush 1 or 2 times a day, but DO NOT SHAVE HER! The fur wont grow back right, and its bad for a dalmatian anyway because they have pink skin and will get sun burned. Dalmatians have short fur anyway, but since its summer, all you can do is give her brushes, keep cleaning, or change her dog food if shes not getting proper nutrition. Aviod treats and table scraps.

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Also, forgot to add this: only use shampoo for dogs, and give a dog at least 2 weeks until its next one. Sometimes dogs can be allergic to things, also. I had a friend who had a dog who was allergic to grass. She had nasty skin and looked like a hairless rat because it fell out. Allergies come and go though, but I'd talk to your vet.

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

Try the vitamin supplements for dogs that contain omega 3 oils and vitamin E that may help, or use Natuaral Balance dog food which already has those ingredients in it. Also always use shampoos that are formulated for dogs. People shampoos are not ph balance for dogs and may cause additional skin problems and shedding. Brushing the dog a couple of times a week may help remove loose hair before it falls off into your house. Of course you will want to do your brushing outside.

Good luck

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

I'm afraid you are stuck w/the prob. Dalmations are like most other dogs - they shed!! If you think Dal's shed, you are lucky you don't have an Akita - they have a triple coat!! Now, if you owned a Poodle, you would not only have a dog that doesn't shed but is hypo-allergenic %26amp; is 10 x's more intelligent than a Dal. So I guess you can get back on your hands %26amp; knees again. LOL

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

If you already brush her everyday then there's not much else you can do really but wait for her to be done blowing coat.

Trying to get *all* the dog hair off the floor is futile as you've probably figured out..I use the vacuum and a regular Swiffer to get up most of it though.

Stop my Dalmation Dog from shedding so much!!!?

try using a slicker brush, that will get a lot more hair out.

change to a qaulity food - California Natural or Canidae.