The beginning of spring and the end of autumn is not only the period of the first flowers, fallen leaves and excellent mood, but also the period of molting of our pets. Balls of wool and a huge amount of it on clothes immediately appear in front of us. This period is called the coat change.
No matter how unpleasant this process is for us, it is necessary for pets. This is how they prepare for climate change. Before winter, they change wool to thick fur, and in spring to light heat-conducting hair. In the spring, this process is very intense.
When the first signs of molting appear, you need to start taking action. As soon as you see wool on your hands, you need to comb out the pet's fluff with a comb. This will get rid of more severe shedding and mats. In addition to combs, pet stores also sell various types of combers, such as slickers or mittens. Due to this, the process of hair loss is greatly accelerated.
After combing, wipe the coat with a damp cloth or napkin. Be sure to vacuum and dust during the day. It is best if you have an air purifier in your home. It helps to remove dust and lint for cleaner air.
You need to know that in addition to seasonal, there is also compensatory (the body restores only damaged areas) and age-related molt (wool changes from smooth fur to coarser in the smallest ones). Wool is shed not only by long-haired, but also by short-haired pets.
Molting usually occurs around 5-8 weeks. A young animal has much less. But if a pet sheds fur constantly, during the year it means that he has health problems. Most often, these problems are associated with unhealthy diet, lack of vitamins in the body and digestive problems. Therefore, in order for this process not to be long, it is necessary to properly feed the pet, observe the regimen, buy special vitamins.
Be sure to include meat in the diet. Helps maintain immunity and makes the coat shiny. Now pet stores even sell special foods and vitamins that help the coat look healthy and ease the shedding period. This process is quite troublesome, but if you follow all the recommendations, you can cope with it with dignity and without harm.
