{"id":1420,"date":"2020-07-27T17:13:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T17:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/?p=1420"},"modified":"2021-12-04T12:16:16","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T12:16:16","slug":"how-much-do-pitbulls-shed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitbulltribe.com\/how-much-do-pitbulls-shed\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Do Pitbulls Shed?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Pitbulls have short hair, so many people assume that they don\u2019t shed \u2014 at least not a lot. However, they do. The only question is, how much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While pitbulls don\u2019t shed a lot, they do shed throughout the year, especially during the shedding season. Their hairs may not be as noticeable, though. Some pitbulls shed more than others due to various environmental factors. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to know how much your pitbull will shed and what some of the environmental factors are so that you can adjust their care and prevent excess shedding, read on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n All dogs shed<\/a>, at least to some degree. Of course, except those that are hairless. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, shedding is a generally natural process that involves your pup losing old hair and growing new hair subsequently. How much hair they will lose depends on the breed and how hairy they are. Naturally, you\u2019ll notice more shedding in dogs that have richer fur. For some curly or hairy species, it can be hard to tell because their excess hair gets caught up in existing fur. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dogs who have two coats of fur lose more hair than those with just one. Pitbulls have just one coat of fur. Still, even pitbulls will shed two times a year, during the shedding season. The shedding process has nothing to do with the temperature, although you will notice shedding when it changes. They actually lose hair when the day gets shorter or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the fall, your dog will shed their lighter summer coat and make room for a thicker winter coat. In the spring, they will shed the heavier winter coat and grow lighter coats appropriate for summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But the shedding isn\u2019t restricted just to those few months a year \u2014 it can happen all year round, and for some very specific environmental and health reasons<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most obvious reason for excess shedding is their nutrition. Their skin needs all the minerals and vitamins that support proper regrowth and hair maintenance. If they are not getting them, they will shed more than usual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might notice that their fur isn\u2019t as shiny as usual and that they aren\u2019t feeling as well. So, try to consult your vet and give them the nutrients that they need through food. The problem of excess shedding should go away if you feed them properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You also have to make sure that they are not allergic to something. Food allergies can cause shedding, and so can any major changes in food. Of course, it may take them some time to adjust to these changes, so just see what happens for a while. But, if an allergy is your problem, you need to determine which foods to avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Water is another key to excellent fur and decreased shedding, so make sure that water is always available. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPitbulls and Shedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Food Reasons <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Psychological Reasons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n