Top 10 Products for Dog Shedding

Dog shedding is a major concern for pet owners who keep their dogs indoors most of the time. Shedding hair is natural, but there are simple things you can do to control the loose hair and dander. Brushing your dog's coat every few days is the best way to keep hair from ending up on your couch and carpet. Proper nutrition is also key in reducing dander and keeping the hair strong so it doesn't fall out as easily. The right cleaning supplies will help you tackle the buildup of newly shed hair.

If you own a dog who stays inside most of the day, check out these tools to combat shedding. These are some of the most popular items for canines and their owners. Click on the images to lean more about each product. If you don't have a dog, these items still make great gifts for dog owners.

	Self-Cleaning Slicker Brush With the push of a button, the bristles of this brush retract, allowing the dog hair to fall away easily. To give your dog's coat a final polish, use the slicker brush after you have groomed your dog's undercoat
	Double-Sided Pin and Bristle Brush For dogs with a medium or long coat, brush in the direction of hair growth. The soft bristles smooth out the topcoat, while the pin brush can untagle hair in the undercoat.
	Dematting comb Remove mats easily and painlessly with a professional dematting rake or comb. A dematting comb is a great grooming tool for owners of long-hair breeds, and regular dematting can reduce shedding.
	Deshedding Rake A deshedding rake removes loose hairs from your dog's undercoat. This keeps your dog from scratching himself and shedding hair all over the couch, car seat, and carpet.
	Grooming Mitten Brush and bond with your dog by combing her hair with a gentle mitten. Also sold under the the brand name "Love Glove," grooming mittens are perfect for short-hair dogs.
	Vitamins for a Healthy Coat One way to reduce shedding is to make sure your dog gets the proper nutrition, including essential vitamins and minerals. When a you dog gets all of his vitamins, the hair roots and follicles stay healthy and strong, which means less hair falls out.
	Healthy Dog Foods Make sure your dog gets enough protein. Since dogs are naturally carnivors, protein is essential for healthy skin and hair. A high-quality dog food will also provide your pet with essential oils to keep her coat lustrous.
	Cordless Mini Vacuum Keep a cordless mini vac on hand to clean up dog hair everyday. Regular vacuuming prevents hair from building up and working its way into the stuffing of your furniture. It also keeps dander and dust mites in check.
	Tape Roller Use a tape roller to quickly remove hair from your clothes and upholstery. Just don't use it on your dog, ouch!
	Shed Control Shampoo If your dog sheds heavily, give him a bath using a specially formulated shampoo. Shed control shampoo conditions the skin and prevents hair from falling out prematurely. For best results, use after you have brushed and deshedded your dog's coat.