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My dog is shedding like crazy! What can I do to reduce it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 8 months old | 25 lbs

My dog sheds, but lately he’s been shedding like crazy is there anything I can do to control the shedding?

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 27th, 2018

Brushing him is the best thing as this will help speed it up. It has to do with the recent time change and increased daylight hours that lets them shed their coats. You can also add omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils to the food to help

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