🛁 The Bark-Byte – Dirty Dog No More: Vol. 2Fur Real: Brushing & Deshedding Tips for Every Coat Type

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Let’s be honest—owning a dog means accepting that fur happens. It’s in your car, on your couch, possibly in your coffee.

But regular brushing isn’t just about saving your black leggings from furpocalypse—it’s about your dog’s health, comfort, and fabulous good looks.

In this episode, we’re detangling the truth about brushing routines, matching the right tools to your dog’s coat type, and sharing the shedding secrets groomers swear by.

Less fur, more snuggles. Let’s brush things up! 🐕🖌️

Table of Contents

• ✂️ Brush it off? Not so fast…

• 🐕 Know Your Coat Type (and Your Brush Buddy)

• 💡 Brushing Best Practices

• 🐾 What About Shedding?

• 📣 Televet Tip

• 🔑 Key Takeaways:

• 🐾 Share the Fluff

• A word from our Sponsor ⭐️

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✂️ Brush it off? Not so fast…

If your dog sheds like it’s a full-time job or rocks dreadlocks that weren’t by choice—this one’s for you.
Regular brushing does more than keep your dog photo-ready. It:

• Prevents painful matting

• Keeps shedding under control

• Distributes natural oils (hello, shiny coat!)

• And, best of all, it’s bonding time you both enjoy (eventually).

🐕 Know Your Coat Type (and Your Brush Buddy)

💡 Brushing Best Practices

1. Start slow, stay chill

Use a calm voice, treats, and keep the first sessions short. This is foreplay for floof maintenance.

2. Detangle before you de-fuzz

Start with a detangling spray and gently work through mats with a comb.
NEVER pull hard—mat removal shouldn’t double as a tug-of-war.

3. Brush with the grain

Go in the direction the fur grows. Unless your dog asked for volume.

4. Watch for hotspots or red flags

If you find scabs, red patches, or fleas while brushing—pause and consult your vet.

🐾 What About Shedding?

Ah yes, the “bonus dog” your pet leaves behind every spring and fall.
Try These:

• Use an undercoat rake or deshedding tool weekly

• Bathe before brushing to loosen up dead hair

• Add omega-3 fatty acids to their diet (with your vet’s OK)

• Vacuum like your sanity depends on it (because it does)

📣 Televet Tip

If your dog hates being brushed, it’s not just a personality flaw.
They might have skin sensitivities, arthritis, or a painful mat you can’t see.
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🔑 Key Takeaways:

• ✔️ Every coat type needs its own brush strategy

  ✔️ Brushing = skin health, not just looks

  ✔️ Start slow, be patient, reward often

  ✔️ Look out for skin issues or excessive shedding

  ✔️ You + a brush = less fur tumbleweeds at home

🐾 Share the Fluff

Got a friend drowning in fur? Forward this or share it with your fellow dog parents.
Sharing is caring (especially when it’s not hairballs).

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Thanks For Reading, and Have A Great Week!