The Cane Corso coat has two layers that make this breed suitable for outside living conditions. In the summer months, Corso releases excessive hair to get ready to grow new ones. Cane Corso shedding requirements may not be as high-maintenance as in other long-haired breeds. However, since it sheds throughout the year, it does require regular brushing.
Tips to keep under control your Cane Corso shedding
For a dog owner, there’s no better compliment than hearing how shiny and healthy his dog’s coat looks. If you’ve just brought a Cane Corso puppy home, then you’re probably wondering what the best brush for grooming its fur is. Shedding in your dog presents a problem not only for your living place but also for your dog. If dead hair doesn’t fall out on its own or you don’t brush your canine, it can be stuck deep in the coat and cause tangles and mats.
Cane Corso shedding requires using stiff brushes, and performing it once a week is essential. Grooming gloves present a better option for reaching all the spots on a dog’s body. They contain soft silicone pins that will not damage a dog’s hair follicles. Therefore, you can use them daily.
To improve your dog’s coat quality and protect its skin from yeast overgrowth, you can use a 50/50 solution made of water and apple cider vinegar.
Apple cider vinegar is famous for its antibacterial effect and is one of the best natural remedies for fighting yeast. Cane Corso shedding can be minimized by spraying this solution before grooming. In that way, you’ll not only stop his hair from flying all around but also prevent it from twitching during grooming.
What is normal Cane Corso shedding?
As we all know, dogs shed throughout the year. On the other hand, seasonal shedding in Cane Corso usually occurs in the summer (or late spring) and may also happen in the fall. To save your home from finding a dog’s hair everywhere, hoovering its fur might be the best option. Of course, it can be performed only in case your dog reacts typically to the vacuum cleaner’s noise.
Cane Corso excessive shedding: what to do?
It’s a fact that you can’t stop your Cane Corso shedding. However, excessive hair fall might be a reason to become worried. Therefore, every dog owner must know how to distinguish between standard and extreme hair loss symptoms.
The signs of excessive Cane Corso shedding
Unusual hair loss in dogs may point out many underlying issues. Here is the list of symptoms that every dog needs to recognize:
-dry and brittle hair
– itchiness
– bald patches
– fragile hair
The list of potential causes:
- Inappropriate shampoo
Using an unsuitable dog shampoo can be one of the reasons for your dog’s hair loss issues. You shouldn’t use human shampoo for bathing your Cane Corso because dogs have different skin pH. Even a baby shampoo can cause their skin to become itchy. Therefore, I advise every CC owner to use a hypoallergenic dog shampoo to escape potential skin issues.
- Food allergy
Food allergy is another issue that may trigger your Cane Corso’s shedding. In most cases, dogs develop food allergies if they eat food rich in by-products and artificial ingredients. Therefore, I advise switching to a raw food diet that can improve your dog’s overall well-being. That way, you’ll be the only one to tailor your dog’s nutrition. Adding ingredients rich in Omega 3 and Omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants can benefit your dog’s coat appearance.
- Environmental allergens Environmental allergens come in third place. Your Cane Corso can start excessively shedding due to a household cleaner or other chemicals you use in your living place.
- Hormonal imbalance: If you’ve determined that none of the previously mentioned causes affect your Cane Corso shedding, you might check its hormones. Hormonal imbalance in your dog’s thyroid can cause its hair to fall out and become fragile. You may expect excessive shedding in CC females during lactation or pregnancy. However, if your Corso starts to lose hair in patches, I advise asking your vet to prescribe supplements.
If you want more details on managing Cane corso shedding from the angle of an Italian mastiff breeder, read this.
