Spoon notes
Why is my dog shedding so much?
Every dog sheds. Hair grows, rests and falls out on a cycle, and double-coated breeds blow out their undercoat in spring and fall. That's normal, and no supplement should stop it completely.
Excessive shedding is different: it doesn't follow the seasons, it leaves the coat thin or dull, and it keeps going long after a blowout should have ended. These are the causes we hear about most often from dog owners, and what to do about each.
A diet short on fatty acids
Many commercial foods carry too little omega 3, or omega 3 and 6 in a lopsided ratio. Skin dries out and lets go of hair early. This is the cause Shed-X was designed for.
Dry indoor air
Heating and air conditioning pull moisture from skin all year, which blurs the seasons and keeps shedding steady. Fatty acids and a humidifier both help.
Not enough brushing
Undercoat that's already loose stays trapped until the dog shakes it onto your floor. Brushing two or three times a week and an occasional shed control bath move it along.
Stress and change
Moves, new pets and boarding stays can trigger a burst of shedding a few weeks later. It usually settles on its own.
Something medical
Patchy bald spots, sores, redness, constant scratching or sudden heavy loss point to allergies, parasites, hormones or infection. Those need a vet, not a spoon.
If the coat is dull and the shedding never takes a season off, start with the bowl. If the skin looks sore, start with the vet.
