Fall Fur Frenzy: How to Manage Pet Shedding This Season

As the leaves begin to fall, so does your pet’s summer coat. Autumn is prime shedding season for many dogs and cats, especially those with double coats. While shedding is a natural process, it can leave your home covered in fur and your pet uncomfortable if not properly managed. Are you wondering how to reduce pet shedding? With the right seasonal pet grooming routine and tools, you can keep shedding under control and your pet’s coat healthy and beautiful.

Why Pets Shed More in the Fall

Fall shedding is triggered by seasonal changes (like shorter daylight hours and cooler temperatures) that signal your pet’s body to prepare for winter. This means shedding the lighter summer coat to make room for a thicker, insulating winter one. Breeds like Golden Retrievers, Huskies, and German Shepherds are especially prone to heavy seasonal shedding.

A close-up of a hand holding a Shed Magic pet grooming tool filled with light-colored fur. The de-shedding brush has metal bristles and appears effective at removing loose hair. The person has yellow-painted fingernails and is wearing blue jeans, suggesting casual grooming at home.

Fall Grooming Tips to Reduce Shedding

  1. Brush Daily: Regular brushing helps remove loose fur before it ends up on your floor and furniture.
  2. Use the Right Tool: Match grooming tools to your pet’s coat type for best results. Unsure where to start? Coastal has a guide for that – provide your email to download the guide!
  3. Bathe Monthly: Use a moisturizing shampoo to clean and hydrate your pet’s skin.
  4. Check for Mats: Mats can trap dead hair and irritate the skin. Use a tool specifically for de-matting like the Safari® Dog De-Matting Comb if needed.
  5. Stay Consistent: A regular grooming routine keeps shedding manageable and your pet comfortable.

Rake Up the Loose Fur with Safari® by Coastal® Grooming Tools

You can groom like a pro at home with the grooming tools from Safari® by Coastal®. With options for cats and dogs, here are our top pet grooming tool picks to tackle fall shedding.

A person is using a Safari Shedding Blade to groom a large dog with short brown fur. The dog is sitting calmly on the floor next to a blue couch, while the person holds the shedding blade in one hand and gently brushes the dog's chest area. The shedding blade has a looped metal blade with a handle, designed to remove loose fur from the dog's coat.

For Dogs:

A long-haired cat is being brushed with a Safari cat brush that has a green handle. The cat is lying on its side on a wooden surface with cushions in the background, while a person gently brushes its thick, fluffy body fur.

For Cats:

  • Shed Magic® De-Shedding Tool: Gently removes loose hair, mats, and tangles without irritating skin.
  • Cat Shedding Comb: Long teeth reach deep into the undercoat and short teeth collect loose fur from the topcoat.
  • Complete Cat Brush: This brush is suitable for cats of all coat types an combines a soft slicker brush with traditional bristles to remove mats, tangles, and excess hair.
  • Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush: The retractable pins on this slicker brush make for easy cleaning and gentle grooming.
  • Cat Shedding Blade: Perfect for all coat types and easy to use to remove excess hair, just pull the toothed side through your cat’s coat from head to tail.

Managing fall shedding doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right de-shedding tools from Coastal Pet Products and a consistent grooming routine, you can keep your pet’s coat healthy and your home fur-free. Whether you’re a seasoned pet owner, professional groomer, or new to home grooming, Safari® by Coastal® offers trusted solutions to make shedding season smooth and stress-free.