Hair, There and Everywhere!
Those of us that share our lives with our furry, fluffy and fuzzy friends have probably accepted the fact that our home will never be hair-free again. Even forcing our pets to live outside doesn’t solve the problem completely because every time we pat them, play with them or pick them up, our hands and clothes tend to be covered in hair. Dogs that love car trips also leave behind shedded hair on the car seats, which then makes its way onto our good clothing. And as much as we love our cats, we don’t want them to rub up against us when we’re nicely dressed and on our way out the door. Those generous pet owners that suffer from allergies due to animal hair getting up their noses have given up easy breathing and clear nostrils forever!
Shedding is normal for our pets, even the short-haired ones. Though most of them shed their winter coats in Spring/Summer, some can shed all year round. Daily brushing is essential! When curly haired and fluffy pets shed hair it tends to remain in their coat and become tangled and matted if it isn’t removed. Metal combs are great for removing this dead hair because they penetrate down to the skin. This means less fur for your cats to swallow when they clean themselves. There is a large range of brushes and combs on the market these days.
Keep a set of ‘play clothes’ in the laundry to change into when you go out for a play session with your dog or a snuggle with your cat. This will also protect you from the dribblers, droolers and slobberers of the family.
Adhesive lint rollers are an effective way to lift pet hair from your clothes, car seats and furniture. Keep one in the car or at work for those last minute tidy ups.
Remember to love your pets.
This article was written by Natasha Rodionov.