{"id":166121,"date":"2022-07-14T12:29:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:29:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:29:06","slug":"can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a dog&#8217;s diet affect shedding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Can_a_dogs_diet_affect_shedding\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s diet affect shedding?\">Can a dog&#8217;s diet affect shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_is_the_best_dog_food_to_reduce_shedding\" title=\"What is the best dog food to reduce shedding?\">What is the best dog food to reduce shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_shedding_so_much\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly shedding so much?\">Why is my dog suddenly shedding so much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_shedding_chunks_of_hair\" title=\"What does it mean when your dog is shedding chunks of hair?\">What does it mean when your dog is shedding chunks of hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Do_certain_dog_foods_make_dogs_shed_more\" title=\"Do certain dog foods make dogs shed more?\">Do certain dog foods make dogs shed more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Can_changing_dog_food_help_with_shedding\" title=\"Can changing dog food help with shedding?\">Can changing dog food help with shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_to_feed_dogs_to_reduce_shedding\" title=\"What to feed dogs to reduce shedding?\">What to feed dogs to reduce shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_causes_a_dog_to_shed_excessively\" title=\"What causes a dog to shed excessively?\">What causes a dog to shed excessively?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_can_you_feed_a_dog_to_help_with_shedding\" title=\"What can you feed a dog to help with shedding?\">What can you feed a dog to help with shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Can_dog_food_Make_your_dog_shed_more\" title=\"Can dog food Make your dog shed more?\">Can dog food Make your dog shed more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dog_shedding\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dog shedding?\">When should I be concerned about my dog shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_months_do_dogs_shed_the_most\" title=\"What months do dogs shed the most?\">What months do dogs shed the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_triggers_a_dog_to_start_shedding\" title=\"What triggers a dog to start shedding?\">What triggers a dog to start shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Why_is_my_dogs_hair_coming_out_in_chunks\" title=\"Why is my dogs hair coming out in chunks?\">Why is my dogs hair coming out in chunks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_shedding_a_lot_of_hair\" title=\"Why is my dog suddenly shedding a lot of hair?\">Why is my dog suddenly shedding a lot of hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Why_do_old_dogs_lose_clumps_of_hair\" title=\"Why do old dogs lose clumps of hair?\">Why do old dogs lose clumps of hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_foods_make_dogs_shed_more\" title=\"What foods make dogs shed more?\">What foods make dogs shed more?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Can_change_in_dog_food_cause_shedding\" title=\"Can change in dog food cause shedding?\">Can change in dog food cause shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_reduce_shedding\" title=\"What can I feed my dog to reduce shedding?\">What can I feed my dog to reduce shedding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-a-dogs-diet-affect-shedding\/#Can_changing_a_dogs_food_make_them_shed_more\" title=\"Can changing a dogs food make them shed more?\">Can changing a dogs food make them shed more?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_diet_affect_shedding\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s diet affect shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A poor-quality diet will often result in shedding, so focusing on a meat-rich diet, with fresh fruit and vegetables may help not only promote overall health, but improve the strength and resistance of your dog&#8217;s coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_dog_food_to_reduce_shedding\"><\/span>What is the best dog food to reduce shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RankBest ForProduct#1Overall<b>Hill&#8217;s Science Diet Sensitive Stomach  Skin Dry Dog Food<\/b>#2AllergiesCanidae Pure Limited Ingredient Grain-Free Dog Food#3Wet FoodPurina Pro Plan Focus Sensitive Skin  Stomach Pate Wet Dog Food#4Balanced NutritionInstinct Raw Boost Whole Grain Dog Food1 more rowx26bull;18-May-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_shedding_so_much\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly shedding so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many health reasons why your dog&#8217;s shedding cycle may suddenly change. According to PetMD, <b>an infestation of parasites, like fleas, lice or mites, can cause excessive hair loss. Ringworm, dermatitis and certain types of fungal infections, immune diseases and cancers can cause hair loss, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_your_dog_is_shedding_chunks_of_hair\"><\/span>What does it mean when your dog is shedding chunks of hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs shed hair, especially during the hot summer months, but a dog losing hair in massive amounts or with bald spots could mean something more serious such as <b>allergies, hormonal imbalance, mites, trauma or infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_certain_dog_foods_make_dogs_shed_more\"><\/span>Do certain dog foods make dogs shed more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard that certain high quality foods will help your dog to shed less. This is a convincing marketing strategy, but <b>it is not true. If you feed your dog high quality food, then you will find that the shedding rate is still the same, but the fur being shed is now very shiny and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_changing_dog_food_help_with_shedding\"><\/span>Can changing dog food help with shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Oftentimes, changing your dog&#8217;s diet can help limit their shedding to keep it more manageable and promote their overall health. Every dog is different, but some of the more common allergens that may be contributing to shedding include grains, soy, eggs, pork, chicken, fish, beef, and dairy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_feed_dogs_to_reduce_shedding\"><\/span>What to feed dogs to reduce shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To reduce your dog&#8217;s excessive shedding, feed your dog <b>high-quality dog food, and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil or flaxseed oil for every 10 pounds your dog weighs. Also, brush your dog&#8217;s coat regularly with a bristle brush if your dog has short hair and a smooth coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_a_dog_to_shed_excessively\"><\/span>What causes a dog to shed excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some canine medical conditions can cause excess shedding. <b>Parasites, fungal infections, stress, and even sunburn are some of the more common problems that will cause your dog to have excessive hair loss. Hormonal issues due to thyroid imbalance can lead to inflamed skin and brittle hair as well.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_you_feed_a_dog_to_help_with_shedding\"><\/span>What can you feed a dog to help with shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can decrease your dog&#8217;s shedding by supplementing their diet with <b>olive or flaxseed oil. These oils are incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are fantastic for soothing and nourishing inflamed skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_food_Make_your_dog_shed_more\"><\/span>Can dog food Make your dog shed more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have heard that certain high quality foods will help your dog to shed less. This is a convincing marketing strategy, but <b>it is not true. If you feed your dog high quality food, then you will find that the shedding rate is still the same, but the fur being shed is now very shiny and healthy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dog_shedding\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dog shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Take your dog to the vet if you notice <b>more hair loss than usual, inflamed skin, brittle fur, excessive scratching, or bald patches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_months_do_dogs_shed_the_most\"><\/span>What months do dogs shed the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs that shed seasonally, you&#8217;ll notice that most shedding occurs in the <b>spring and fall. In the spring, your dog&#8217;s coat will become lighter, in preparation for the warm weather. Similarly, in the fall, in preparation for winter, you will see a change in your dog&#8217;s coat and a higher incidence of shedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_a_dog_to_start_shedding\"><\/span>What triggers a dog to start shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Factors that influence shedding in dogs. <b>Sunlight and temperature influence dog shedding because day length triggers growth of a new coat and shedding of the old coat. Some breeds are triggered by sunlight and temperature to shed once every year or two (Northern breeds). Other breeds are triggered to shed twice a year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_hair_coming_out_in_chunks\"><\/span>Why is my dogs hair coming out in chunks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>When your pet doesn&#8217;t get proper nutrition, it can also result in dog hair falling out in clumps. Allergies, just like in the case of the parasitic infestation, can also be one good reason for hair falling out in excess, especially when there&#8217;s a good amount of scratching involved.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_suddenly_shedding_a_lot_of_hair\"><\/span>Why is my dog suddenly shedding a lot of hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many health reasons why your dog&#8217;s shedding cycle may suddenly change. According to PetMD, <b>an infestation of parasites, like fleas, lice or mites, can cause excessive hair loss. Ringworm, dermatitis and certain types of fungal infections, immune diseases and cancers can cause hair loss, too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_old_dogs_lose_clumps_of_hair\"><\/span>Why do old dogs lose clumps of hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Senior dogs may start losing hair because of illness, such as: <b>Infections of the hair follicle. Mange mites. Ringworm and other fungal infections.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_make_dogs_shed_more\"><\/span>What foods make dogs shed more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oftentimes, changing your dog&#8217;s diet can help limit their shedding to keep it more manageable and promote their overall health. Every dog is different, but some of the more common allergens that may be contributing to shedding include <b>grains, soy, eggs, pork, chicken, fish, beef, and dairy<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_change_in_dog_food_cause_shedding\"><\/span>Can change in dog food cause shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All dogs shed to a certain degree, but if your dog is losing more hair than normal, it&#8217;s time to investigate the cause. Excessive shedding can happen for a number of reasons, and <b>a change in diet is one of the first things to review.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_reduce_shedding\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog to reduce shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can decrease your dog&#8217;s shedding by supplementing their diet with <b>olive or flaxseed oil. These oils are incredibly rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids are fantastic for soothing and nourishing inflamed skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_changing_a_dogs_food_make_them_shed_more\"><\/span>Can changing a dogs food make them shed more?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feed your dog high quality food, then you will find that the shedding rate is still the same, but the fur being shed is now very shiny and healthy. <b>Your dog will likely continue to shed the same quantity of fur when you switch him to a high quality food diet<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can a dog&#8217;s diet affect shedding?What is the best dog food to reduce shedding?Why is my dog suddenly shedding so much?What does it mean when your dog is shedding chunks of hair?Do certain dog foods make dogs shed more?Can changing dog food help with shedding?What to feed dogs to reduce shedding?What causes&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-166121","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166121"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166121"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/166121\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166121"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=166121"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=166121"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}