Saturday 11 August 2012

How to get rid of dog hair

By Jerry Welsh


Statistics data give credence to the theory that dogs are the most popular pets as 37% of households have one or more dogs. This data is somewhat expected given the affectionate and loyal personality of the dog as well as the close ties that is developed between these animals and their human family. Dog ownership though is expected to bring not only happy moment but problems as well.

Dogs are lovable animals that would make wonderful pets but a dog will not be a good choice for an owner fussy with the cleanliness of the home. There is no doubt about the fact that dogs are wonderful creatures but these animals can be the cause of the horrible smell that permeates inside the house. Another concern of dog owners is the dog hair that must be constantly removed from all the surfaces of the house. There is no such thing as a non-shedding dog. Dog hair can be a real nuisance as it will cover the carpet, the furniture, collect on clothing and even float in your coffee. As dog hair is too small to be easily picked up by the hand, the housewife will be in for the unending need to keep the home dog hair free.

Finding ways to lessen the dog hair that mars the appearance of the home is the best recourse to deal with this concern as dog owners will never consider to be parted from the pet. Even though all dogs shed, some breeds would seem not to shed at all and others would lose hair heavily as if their life depends on shedding. Dog shedding is a natural process that cannot be prevented and an owner wanting to minimize the shedding can try changing the diet of the dog. Dogs that are sensitive to commercial dog food are known to lose hair excessively.

Dogs shedding inside the house can be minimized with regular grooming. Grooming the dog regularly outside the home will lessen the amount of hair that will be shed inside the house. Regular grooming has other benefits aside from minimizing the amount of hair inside the home as it will also improve the appearance of the dog as well as enhance the bond between owner and pet. Bathe the dog with shampoos specially formulated to reduce hair fall.

Take out your vacuum cleaner more often and use it on the places where the pet hangs out most of the time. A lint roller is an effective tool that will keep dog hair away from your couch, from your clothes and hopefully will prevent dog hair from floating in your coffee.




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