{"id":391,"date":"2025-04-09T14:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T21:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/?p=391"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:51:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T17:51:30","slug":"springtime-shedding-whats-normal-and-when-to-worry-about-your-pets-coat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shilohsvet.com\/blog\/springtime-shedding-whats-normal-and-when-to-worry-about-your-pets-coat\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtime Shedding: What\u2019s Normal and When to Worry About Your Pet\u2019s Coat"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring is a time of transformation. Green grass starts growing, flowers start blooming, and pet fur is suddenly absolutely everywhere. Springtime pet shedding is no joke, but how do you know what’s normal and what’s excessive? How can you prepare for the big spring shed? The team at Shiloh Veterinary Hospital<\/a> has tips to help see you through the spring shedding season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is Shedding Normal for Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Shedding helps pets regulate their body temperature and keep their coat in tip-top shape. If you’re a pet parent, you’ve probably always got at least some <\/em>loose dog or cat hair drifting around your house. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But during the spring, animals shed their heavier winter fur to get ready for warmer months ahead<\/a>. You might start noticing small piles of fur throughout the house\u2014a little trail that shows you exactly where your pet has trod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how much shedding is too much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Shedding Becomes a Concern<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While most shedding is normal, excessive fur loss can point to an underlying problem for your pet. Excessive shedding in dogs can show up as bald spots, irritated skin, or an uneven shedding pattern that leaves some areas more hairless than others. There could be all sorts of reasons for an unusual shedding pattern, from allergies to parasites<\/a>, and even hormonal imbalances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the same vein, if you notice your cats losing fur in spring in large amounts or in specific areas, this could be a sign of stress, a skin infection, or another underlying issue<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you care for your pet’s spring coat, look out for these cat and dog shedding signs of trouble. If you see anything that worries you, reach out to your veterinarian as soon as you can. Your vet can help you identify dog and cat fur loss causes and provide treatment to get ahead of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Pet Grooming Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can help your pet\u2019s coat stay healthy all the way through the spring shedding season with some simple habits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n