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Do Cavachons Shed At All

By Patty Goff


Many people suffer from different allergies, and, thanks to that, some of them cannot have dogs. Most dogs lose their hair all the time, and some of them shed extensively seasonally, usually during spring. Other breeds, especially designer dogs, shed very little. People often get confused about do Cavachons shed or not, because most breeders declare them as non-shedding breed.

Some level of shedding is characteristic of all dog breeds. Some breeds lose very little hair, and it is really easy to keep them tidy. Daily brushing will remove loose hair and you won't even notice any shedding. Such a low shedding probably wouldn't cause any allergy. A good bath is another way of minimizing this.

Every hair has its lifetime. It simply cannot be avoided. Some breeds such as German shepherd, lose hair all the time, plus extensive seasonal shedding in the spring. They have to lose their thick, winter coats before summer comes. Dogs kept indoors usually don't get these winter coats, and numerous breeds don't shed seasonally.

People prone to allergies are always concerned about shedding, but if you keep your dog inside the house, it might also make a lot of mess. Allergies are really caused by dead skin cells that fall off your dog's skin, not by dog's hair, but shedding affects the quantity of these dead skin cells. Higher concentration of allergens cause allergies.

A good daily brushing should be enough to keep things under control, more or less. If you have one of those extensively shedding breeds, this will at least make your life easier. Cavachons and similar breeds won't make you many problems. You have to brush them anyway. For dogs with short and smooth hair, it might be a good idea to buy a special glove, these things are really great for this purpose.

Good quality dog food will affect your pet's health and minimize the hair loss. Add fresh vegetables to your pet's diet and give him an egg every once in a while. You can also give him a piece of his favorite fruit. Consult your vet about this and consider giving vitamin and mineral supplements to your dog as well.

Make sure he doesn't have fleas or parasites. If you think that his shedding is too intensive, consult your vet. Numerous health problems may cause shedding. Really dry skin could also be caused by different health issues. Dogs with very dry skin lose too much hair and leave their dead skin cells all around all the time. This can cause serious allergies.

Bathing can lower the damage sometimes, but it could also have opposite effect. It removes natural oils from the skin surface and might cause dryness. On the other hand, all loose hairs will end up in your bath tub, not all over your apartment. In any case, use very mild shampoos and special lotions designed for dogs.

When it comes to Cavachons, you won't have many problems with shedding. They shed very little, and regular brushing is enough for keeping this under control. It is also advisable to trim some particular coat types. In any case, if you aren't sure what to do, consult your vet about it.




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