The Great Shed: How to Manage Your Dog’s Seasonal Shedding
- davidfromqld
- Sep 21
- 2 min read
If you’re a dog owner, you know the drill: one minute your dog’s coat looks glossy and perfect, the next your house looks like it could knit a jumper from the tumbleweeds of fur rolling across the floor. Welcome to shedding season!
At Farmer Dave’s Own, we like to think of shedding as a natural reminder that your dog’s coat is alive, healthy, and doing its job. But that doesn’t mean you have to live in a cloud of fluff. With the right know-how (and a few natural tricks from the bush), you can keep shedding under control—and keep your pup looking and feeling their best.
Why Dogs Shed
Shedding is your dog’s way of letting go of old, damaged, or extra fur. Some breeds shed lightly year-round, while others blow their coats seasonally—often in spring and autumn as the weather changes. Shedding helps:
Regulate body temperature
Keep skin and coat healthy
Allow new, stronger hair to grow through
❇️ While it’s perfectly natural, excess shedding can often be linked to stress, diet, or coat health—so it’s worth keeping an eye on.
Tips to Manage the Fur Storm
Here are some tried-and-true tips to keep shedding manageable:
1. Brush, Brush, Brush
Regular grooming is your first line of defence. Use the right brush for your dog’s coat type—slicker brushes for long coats, de-shedding tools for double coats, or rubber curry brushes for short coats. A few minutes a day prevents big clean-ups later.
2. Bathe Smart, Not Often
Over-bathing can dry out your dog’s skin and make shedding worse. Instead, use a pH-matched, natural shampoo (like Farmer Dave’s Own fruit-based blends) every 4–6 weeks. Add a nourishing conditioner to keep coats soft and reduce breakage.
3. Boost from the Inside Out
A balanced diet rich in omega oils (avocado, macadamia, and fish oils) promotes healthy skin and coat. If your dog’s shedding feels excessive, diet is often the missing piece.
4. Tidy Up the Bedding
Your dog’s bed collects fur fast. Refresh it with a spritz of Cologne & Bedding spray to neutralise odours and keep shedding zones clean.
5. Hydrate & Chill
Dogs with dry skin shed more. Make sure your pup has plenty of fresh water and stays cool during seasonal heat spikes.
When Shedding Isn’t “Normal”
A little extra fur around spring and autumn? Normal. Bare patches, irritated skin, or year-round heavy shedding? Time for a vet check. Sometimes shedding can be linked to allergies, parasites, or skin conditions that need extra care.
Make Shedding Season a Bonding Season
Instead of seeing shedding as a battle, see it as an opportunity: brushing and bathing become moments of connection. Your dog feels better, your house stays cleaner, and you strengthen your bond—all while supporting their health naturally.
At Farmer Dave’s Own, our shampoos, conditioners, and sprays are designed to make coat care easy, safe, and effective—without harsh soaps or synthetic nasties. Because every wag, cuddle, and shed should be part of a life well-loved.
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