Do whippets shed?

Natibaby · 19-05-2015 01:33PM #1

We recently got a whippet and he has started shedding like crazy the last couple of weeks. Is this a normal spring moult? Also does it increase dandruff ? He does tend to dry skin so have started adding sunflower or olive oil to his food. Would raw eggs be any help?

kylith · 19-05-2015 01:41PM

All dogs shed, most heavily in spring and autumn when their summer/winter coats are coming in.

fits · 19-05-2015 01:42PM

I have a whippet. This time of year is the worst.

Milly33 · 19-05-2015 04:11PM

Best go invest in a dust buster... As said all dogs shed unless you get a bichon fries still amazed at them. We have one two and I thought uhh short hair heaven, I will eat my words now

Natibaby · 19-05-2015 08:18PM

Thanks I never thought he would shed this much, he has a very sparse coat but still nothing compared to our old lurcher.

ra0044 · 20-05-2015 12:41PM

Mine is shedding like crazy at the moment as well. I got absolutely covered in hair yesterday after my welcome home from work frantic 5 minutes of him wanting cuddles and leaning on me.

I find adding some oily fish to his dinner once or twice a week works wonders for the condition of his coat and reduces the shedding a bit.

Milly33 · 20-05-2015 01:09PM

was laughing when I went home with this post as the place was covered in hair.. Shedding season has begun.. The oil trick I heard is very good too for their coats as you mentioned.. The dry skin too sometimes I would put some of the coconut oil on our ones coat, even use it as a massage oil for her when her legs get sore. You can buy the solid stuff in the chemist and just melt it in your hand and rub it on might help

Do whippets shed?

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