Re: [pyrnet] Shedding

["sandra fields" <sfields@grapevine.net>]

Thank you for the info!! I'll have him check for worms anyway, I've seen him
eating grass. Is that a sign of upset stomach or worms?? I think I heard
that one time, does anyone know if that's right? I'm feeding him Nutro for
Large Breeds.
Thanks!!
Sandra and Hamlet


----- Original Message -----
> Welcome Sandra,
>     Our rule-of-thumb is that the biggest shed will be the summer closest
to the
> dog's second birthday.  Mine never seem to shed as much after that.  It
helps to
> give them a bath and to rake out all the dead coat.  If you think the
shedding
> is going on too long, have a stool check to make sure that Hamlet is worm
free.
> I sometimes feel like they grow more coat overnight just so there is more
to
> comb out the next day.
> Charlotte
>