How to Reduce Dog Hair Shedding

As a small animal veterinarian practicing in hot South Florida, dog hair shedding is one of the most common concerns from my clients. By owning a 150-pound Saint Bernard that belongs in the Arctic, not on the sunny beaches of South Florida, I can totally relate with my pet parents’ frustration when it comes to dog hair shedding. So, why do our pets shed, and what can we do to help combat the mess from dog hair? How much hair shedding is normal, and when should we be concerned that there is a problem?