Keep Your Home
Free of Animal Hair
A COMMON PROBLEMwith pet owners is the stray
hairs their dogs and cats leave around the house on
floors, furniture and clothes. As our pets have become
important family members, they’ve moved out of the
backyard and into the house. This means hair shedding
and cleanliness have become more of a concern.
Fortunately, there are ways to reduce the impact,
explains veterinarian Dr Katrina Warren.LOW-SHEDDING BREEDS
All dogs and cats shed hair – some more than others.
Choosing a low-shedding breed can make a huge
difference. Remember that low-shedding dog breeds
require regular clipping, an additional expense to
consider. Choosing a smooth or short-coated breed
may also reduce the overall volume of shedding.REGULAR GROOMING
It may sound obvious, but brushing pets regularly
will remove loose fur that will otherwise be shed
and dropped around the house. Long-haired pets
especially should be groomed regularly to keep their
coats trim. There are some great de-shedding tools
and brushes available that make grooming more
effective by reaching through the topcoat to remove
loose undercoat hair.BYDr Katrina WarrenOur regular pet
columnist,
Dr Katrina Warren,
is an established
and trusted animal
expert.
16 Augus t 2019
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