If you do nothing else to alleviate pet shedding, veterinarians recommend you pick up a pet brush and use it regularly. Brushing your pet at least once a week will help to eliminate stray hairs and other problems which occur during high shedding seasons. The best method of brushing begins with the proper tools. Pick up a pet brush that' s made for your pet's breed, hairstyle and size. Larger longer haired dogs may need a shedding blade and a brush, whereas smaller dogs may only need a fine toothed brush and comb.
Cats often require steel toothed combs for matted areas and fine toothed brushes for general care.
Test the brush against the back of your hand before using. If the bristles hurt your hand, odds are, they will irritate your pet's skin, as well. After you've chosen the proper equipment, brush with strong, steady strokes. In order for brushing to be effective, you must make sure the bristles of the brush go deep into your pet's coat. You can also brush against the grain to help remove any dead hair that you may have missed.