You need to be on the lookout, however, so you don’t mistake normal shedding with excessive abnormal shedding.
Abnormal shedding will have the chow shedding on some patches of their body, their skin will turn red, and it could be sudden.
Normal shedding is usually gradual and uniform on the dog’s entire body.
How to Control Shedding on Chow Chows
The high shedding rate calls for your preparedness in controlling the shedding lest you have dog fur strewn all over your fabrics, furniture and fixtures.
Below are ways you can address the shedding to keep it in check.
Proper Dieting
Feed the Chow Chow with the right food to ensure it’s not malnourished, as this could trigger excessive shedding.
Go for a balanced diet when feeding the Chow.
Ensure the meals are quality, as low-quality ones will make the skin dry and itchy, aggravating the shedding.
A healthy dog skin helps in having normal shedding rates.
To maintain a healthy dog skin, go for meals rich in Omega 3 and 6, as this helps keep the skin oily and moisturized, holding the fur in place for longer.
You can also add coconut oil to the dog meals to regulate the shedding.
Overall, health is critical in regulating shedding in the Chows.
Poorly fed dogs shed a lot more compared to their healthy counterparts.
Routine Brushing
Brushing the Chow helps reduce the matting and tangling of the fur on the undercoat.
If possible, brush the Chow daily or at least thrice a week.
Brushing helps remove the loose hair before it falls off your couch.
During the shedding season, you can even consider brushing the Chow several times daily.
Use a slicker or pin brush on the Chow’s outer coat to finish the job easily and quickly.
Use a metal comb or a de-shedding tool for the undercoat to get the job done.
Regular brushing helps the chow eliminate loose fur before it forms slumps which can be hard to comb.
Bathing
Aim to bathe your Chow once or twice a month.
This, combined with the routine brushing, will have the shedding in check.
Avoid bathing the Chow more than twice as this will be too much and can easily lead to the skin drying out, leading to itching and more shedding.
Get the right products for the job.
For instance, use dog shampoo as opposed to human shampoo as this could affect the skin drying it and making it itchy, which translates to aggravated shedding.
Use a conditioner before the final rinse and allow it to saturate on the dog for around five minutes before you can wash it down.
The conditioner helps prevent matting on the dog and keeps the coat healthy.
Brush the dog before the bath to eliminate the dead hairs, and afterward, when the Chow has dried up to remove any fur that could have loosened during bathing.
You could also use a blower to eliminate the fur after the dog has dried up.
What Can Make the Chow Chow Shed Too Much
Despite being a heavy shedder, you need to be on the lookout for excessive shedding.
Some of the causes of too much shedding on your Chow include:
Skin infections
Allergic reaction
Parasites
Poor hygiene
Stress
Lactating and pregnancy for the females
Internal organ failure
You need to get the Chow Chow regularly checked by the vet to avert any ailment in advance before the effects escalate and cause excessive shedding.
Are the Chow Chows Hypoallergenic?
No, the Chow Chows are not allergenic, meaning they are not the best breed for people allergic to the pet’s fur.
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