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Why Dogs Shed More in Spring — and What You Can Do About It

If your couch, your sweater, and your car all suddenly look like they've grown a second coat, welcome to spring shedding season. It's biology, not a problem — your dog is dropping their winter undercoat to get ready for warmer weather. The trick is staying ahead of it so the house doesn't lose the battle.

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March 25, 2025

Why spring is the heaviest shed

As daylight stretches and temperatures rise, dogs release the dense undercoat that kept them warm all winter. Double-coated breeds — huskies, shepherds, retrievers — go through the most dramatic blowouts, but almost every breed sheds more in spring.

What you can do at home

  • Brush more often — daily for double coats, a few times a week for everyone else
  • Use a deshedding tool like a FURminator on the undercoat
  • Bathe with a deshedding shampoo to loosen dead hair
  • Vacuum more, accept the rest with humor
  • Support coat health with omega fatty acids if your vet agrees

When to bring in a pro

A professional deshedding treatment removes loose undercoat thoroughly and safely in a way home brushing rarely matches. We use the right tools, take our time, and hand-dry the coat to finish. The difference is dramatic — and your house will thank you.

Mobile or in-house, your call

Spring deshedding treatments are available at our Franklin Square resort and through our mobile grooming vans across Nassau County and the Hamptons. Book early — spring slots fill fast.

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