{"id":120,"date":"2024-03-12T13:07:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orovilleanimalhealthcenter.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2024-03-12T13:07:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T20:07:06","slug":"springtime-means-your-pets-will-start-shedding-dont-worry-theyre-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orovilleanimalhealthcenter.com\/blog\/springtime-means-your-pets-will-start-shedding-dont-worry-theyre-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtime Means Your Pets Will Start Shedding:\u00a0 Don’t Worry, They’re Healthy!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Springtime in California! Just as the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, you might notice your four-legged companions leaving a little bit of themselves behind on the couch, the carpet, your clothing, and just about everywhere else. But don\u2019t worry! This increase in dog shedding and cat shedding is a sign of good health, as pets trade their winter wear for a lighter pet spring coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Understanding Your Pet’s Seasonal Shed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With the warmer weather, your pet\u2019s body naturally sheds its thick, insulating winter coat in preparation for the warmer months ahead. This process allows your furry friend to remain comfortable as temperatures climb, transitioning to a sleek pet summer coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the tufts of fur adrift in your home might seem like a lot, it’s a perfectly natural and healthy part of your pet’s life cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Shedding Under Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Managing pet shedding is a twofold task: supporting your pet’s health and maintaining a clean home. Here’s how to tackle both:<\/p>\n\n\n\n