Shedding Season

We love our furry friends, but this time of year the “furry” part can be a problem. Remember that the natural shed cycle is nature’s way to prepare your pet for the hot summer months.

To stay comfortable and a socially acceptable part of the family, your furry pet needs your assistance in getting through this hairy experience. Seasonal shedding is a normal process and routine brushing is important to making shedding bearable for both your pet and you.

In addition to removing fur, there are other important benefits of routine brushing for your pet. It stimulates the hair follicles and distributes the skin’s natural oils throughout the coat, providing shine as loose hair and dead skin is removed. Most pets learn to enjoy the brushing session and enjoy the added attention they get when they look and feel great. Cats benefit because getting rid of loose hair before it's swallowed during self-grooming helps reduce hairballs.

There are many different kinds of grooming tools, from simple slicker brushes to the latest in high-tech deshedding tools like the FURminator and the FurBuster. No matter what kind of fur you’re dealing with, there’s likely a tool to meet the brushing need.