{"id":172191,"date":"2022-07-14T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:02:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:22","slug":"what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/","title":{"rendered":"What months do dogs shed the most?"},"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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_time_of_year_do_dogs_shed_the_least\" title=\"What time of year do dogs shed the least?\">What time of year do dogs shed the least?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_shed_all_the_time\" title=\"Is it normal for a dog to shed all the time?\">Is it normal for a dog to shed all the time?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_does_shedding_season_last_for_dogs\" title=\"How long does shedding season last for dogs?\">How long does shedding season last for dogs?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_does_dog_seasonal_shedding_last\" title=\"How long does dog seasonal shedding last?\">How long does dog seasonal shedding last?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_dogs_shed_seasonally\" title=\"What dogs shed seasonally?\">What dogs shed seasonally?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_much_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog shedding so much all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog shedding so much all of a sudden?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_time_of_year_do_dogs_shed_worst\" title=\"What time of year do dogs shed worst?\">What time of year do dogs shed worst?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Do_dogs_shed_worse_in_the_winter\" title=\"Do dogs shed worse in the winter?\">Do dogs shed worse in the winter?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_does_dogs_seasonal_shedding_last\" title=\"How long does dogs seasonal shedding last?\">How long does dogs seasonal shedding last?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_excessively\" title=\"Why is my dog shedding so excessively?\">Why is my dog shedding so excessively?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_much_dog_shedding_is_normal\" title=\"How much dog shedding is normal?\">How much dog shedding is normal?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_shedding_a_lot\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from shedding a lot?\">How do you stop a dog from shedding a lot?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_shedding_so_much\" title=\"How do I get my dog to stop shedding so much?\">How do I get my dog to stop shedding so much?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_do_dogs_malt_for\" title=\"How long do dogs malt for?\">How long do dogs malt for?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_triggers_seasonal_shedding_in_dogs\" title=\"What triggers seasonal shedding in dogs?\">What triggers seasonal shedding in dogs?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_does_a_dog_molt_for\" title=\"How long does a dog molt for?\">How long does a dog molt for?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_stop_shedding_so_much\" title=\"How do I make my dog stop shedding so much?\">How do I make my dog stop shedding so much?<\/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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Do_dogs_have_seasonal_shedding\" title=\"Do dogs have seasonal shedding?\">Do dogs have seasonal 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\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_is_the_number_1_shedding_dog\" title=\"What is the number 1 shedding dog?\">What is the number 1 shedding dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#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-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#What_month_do_dogs_shed_most\" title=\"What month do dogs shed most?\">What month do dogs shed most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#How_long_does_seasonal_shedding_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does seasonal shedding last in dogs?\">How long does seasonal shedding last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-months-do-dogs-shed-the-most-5\/#Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_bad_in_the_winter\" title=\"Why is my dog shedding so bad in the winter?\">Why is my dog shedding so bad in the winter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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_time_of_year_do_dogs_shed_the_least\"><\/span>What time of year do dogs shed the least?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog shedding season Most dogs shed <b>year-round, but there are some times of year when the shedding may be more frequent. Your pup may grow a longer coat in the winter to stay warm, which is then shed in the spring and replaced by a lighter one for summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_dog_to_shed_all_the_time\"><\/span>Is it normal for a dog to shed all the time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like your own daily hair loss, <b>some shedding is natural in pets. Some breeds of dogs and cats naturally shed more than others, especially during seasonal changes when they are exposed to less light. But excess shedding can be a sign of disease or illness that requires veterinary care.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_shedding_season_last_for_dogs\"><\/span>How long does shedding season last for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dog_seasonal_shedding_last\"><\/span>How long does dog seasonal shedding last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog shedding season Most dogs shed <b>year-round, but there are some times of year when the shedding may be more frequent. Your pup may grow a longer coat in the winter to stay warm, which is then shed in the spring and replaced by a lighter one for summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dogs_shed_seasonally\"><\/span>What dogs shed seasonally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_much_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog shedding so much all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasonal Shedding Dogs with a double coat, such as <b>collies, Samoyeds, and Alaskan Malamutes, are those that tend to shed seasonally. Just as trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new foliage in the spring, these dogs tend to shed both in the fall and spring, according to Dog Day Afternoon Spa.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_time_of_year_do_dogs_shed_worst\"><\/span>What time of year do dogs shed worst?<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=\"Do_dogs_shed_worse_in_the_winter\"><\/span>Do dogs shed worse in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasonal Shedding Dogs with a double coat, such as <b>collies, Samoyeds, and Alaskan Malamutes, are those that tend to shed seasonally. Just as trees that lose their leaves in the fall and grow new foliage in the spring, these dogs tend to shed both in the fall and spring, according to Dog Day Afternoon Spa.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_dogs_seasonal_shedding_last\"><\/span>How long does dogs seasonal shedding last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog should shed more in the winter than they do in the summer. Dogs shed the least amount in the summer because they have the thinnest coats and the least fur to shed. However, they shed most in autumn to get their winter coat ready! Summer coats are nice and lightweight to keep cool in the heat!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_excessively\"><\/span>Why is my dog shedding so excessively?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Visit Your Veterinarian 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=\"How_much_dog_shedding_is_normal\"><\/span>How much dog shedding is normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Their coats naturally build up stronger and thicker for the winter and come out in periods of major shedding <b>about two times a year. Between those two major shedding seasons, your dog will shed regularly throughout the day in order to remove unnecessary, old, or damaged hair from their coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_shedding_a_lot\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from shedding a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you think your dog may have a skin problem, talk to your veterinarian. Otherwise, the most effective method to combat shedding is to <b>remove dead hair with regular brushing, combing, and the use of pore- and follicle-dilating shampoos and baths. Some dogs can even be vacuumed!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_dog_to_stop_shedding_so_much\"><\/span>How do I get my dog to stop shedding so much?<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=\"How_long_do_dogs_malt_for\"><\/span>How long do dogs malt for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog shedding season Most dogs shed <b>year-round, but there are some times of year when the shedding may be more frequent. Your pup may grow a longer coat in the winter to stay warm, which is then shed in the spring and replaced by a lighter one for summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_seasonal_shedding_in_dogs\"><\/span>What triggers seasonal shedding in dogs?<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=\"How_long_does_a_dog_molt_for\"><\/span>How long does a dog molt for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seasonal shedding occurs as a result of <b>temperature change. This process is sometimes called blowing coat. When the weather warms, dogs shed their old winter undercoats to make way for a lighter summer coat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_stop_shedding_so_much\"><\/span>How do I make my dog stop shedding so much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>six to seven weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_seasonal_shedding\"><\/span>Do dogs have seasonal shedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For dogs that shed seasonally, you&#8217;ll notice that <b>most shedding occurs in the 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_is_the_number_1_shedding_dog\"><\/span>What is the number 1 shedding dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2-4 weeks<\/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=\"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>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_month_do_dogs_shed_most\"><\/span>What month do dogs shed 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=\"How_long_does_seasonal_shedding_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does seasonal shedding last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog shedding season Most dogs shed <b>year-round, but there are some times of year when the shedding may be more frequent. Your pup may grow a longer coat in the winter to stay warm, which is then shed in the spring and replaced by a lighter one for summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_shedding_so_bad_in_the_winter\"><\/span>Why is my dog shedding so bad in the winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason for this phenomenon are <b>hormonal changes associated with the presence of sunlight, which stimulates hair growth. Just before the cold season kicks in and days gets shorter, your dog will shed the lighter, summer coat and get prepared for the ticker, more protective winter coat.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What months do dogs shed the most?What time of year do dogs shed the least?Is it normal for a dog to shed all the time?How long does shedding season last for dogs?How long does dog seasonal shedding last?What dogs shed seasonally?Why is my dog shedding so much all of a sudden?What time&#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":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172191"}],"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=172191"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172191\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172191"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172191"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172191"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}