Stop shedding - Consult your veterinarian

If the degree of shedding your Golden Retriever experiences appears abnormal or if he has signs of serious skin problems, consult your veterinarian since various medical conditions such as thyroid disease or skin allergies can cause excessive shedding.

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Stop shedding - Be prepared with dog shedding tools.

To fight the hair problem, buy a high quality vacuum cleaner and be prepared to use it frequently. It will also help to have a lint brush in every room to remove hair from your clothing before you go out. Covering the furniture where your Golden Retriever rests with a quilt will also help to reduce the scope of the shedding problem.

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Stop shedding - Feed a high quality diet.

Poor nutritional status affects the quality of your Golden Retriever's coat which can influence the amount of shedding your dog experiences. In addition to feeding your dog a high quality dog food, consider adding supplemental fish oils or omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to keep skin healthy and further control dog shedding.

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Stop shedding - Practice regular brushing.

Brushing or combing your Golden several times a week can help to reduce the amount of free floating hair in your home. The thick undercoat should be combed on a weekly basis to remove dead hair. For regular brushing a high quality bristle brush should be effective. For combing the undercoat, an undercoat rake is probably your best choice since it has strong teeth designed to remove tough, heavy hair. Frequent brushing is one of the most effective ways to control dog shedding.

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Owner guide - Brush your Golden Retriever weekly

Brush your Golden Retriever weekly to help keep shedding down. This breed sheds year-round.

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DOG FAQ - Do Golden Retrievers shed?

Yes they do! Golden Retrievers shed most all year round and there are least two times a year that it is a lot. You can expect dog hair everywhere if you own a Golden Retriever. They need to be brushed daily and regular use of an undercoat rake will significantly improve the shedding. Daily brushing also keeps them from matting. If you do not like dog hair in your house a Golden Retriever is probably not the dog for you.

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