Dogs and cats shed less in the fall to prepare their coats for winter.
Answer: False
Although it may seem counterintuitive, most dogs and cats get ready for winter by shedding more in the fall. Losing all that summer fur makes it possible for their warmer, heavier winter coats to grow in instead. Then, in the spring, the process repeats, but this time they shed their stuffy winter coats for breezy summer coats.
This seasonal shedding, also known as “blowing the coat,” can be so intense that you may see clumps of fur coming off your pet when it happens. Regular—even daily—brushing during this time can expedite the process by removing all that extra dead hair, helping keep the fluff level in your home under control.
