{"id":555,"date":"2024-09-12T18:15:34","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2024-09-12T18:15:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:15:35","slug":"shedding-season-managing-your-pets-coat-during-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/shedding-season-managing-your-pets-coat-during-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding Season: Managing Your Pet’s Coat During Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ah, autumn: when the leaves and <\/em>the pet hair begin to fall! What can you do to manage your pet\u2019s coat when it feels like you have to rake both inside and outside the home?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Seasonal Shedding Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While not all dogs and cats shed the exact same amount at the exact same time, major shedding can be a seasonal affair<\/a>. Fur is insulation for all sorts of weather, and pets generally need to lose their summer coat to make way for a thicker winter coat. While you can\u2019t change the seasonal nature of\u2026well, nature, you can try to establish a good sweeping, vacuuming, and lint-rolling routine in your home each spring and fall when you know that pet shedding can be at its worst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Helpful Daily Routine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many dogs and cats will benefit from regular at-home brushing<\/a> no matter what time of year it is. However, in the fall, you may want to increase those brushing sessions to every day. From head to tail, brush through all sections of your pet\u2019s fur, \u201cparting the hair to get close to the skin and remove the loose undercoat<\/a>.\u201d If you encounter tangles or mats, work through them slowly and gently, and don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your veterinary team<\/a> and\/or a professional groomer if you can\u2019t detangle without causing pain or injury. Keep up the routine for as long as you see signs of increased autumn shedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bathing Beauties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baths can help rid your dog or cat\u2019s coat of loose fur, but be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n