Chihuahua sheds too much...

[CrystalME]

I have a 3 year old chihuahua nd she sheds way to much. She's constantly shaking nd hair just falls nd flies everywhere. I feel bad Cus I wanna hold her but she leaves a lot of hair on ur clothes every time. It's a big inconvenience. Is there anything I can do to help her not shed as much?

[MissmybabyCoco]

If thats's your biggest problem, consider yourself very lucky!!! I'm sitting here w my 10yr old Chihuahua's ashes!!! She died in my arms on Friday am! Since you only care about yourself I'd be happy to take her off your hands!!! Go buy a stuffed animal if pet hair bothers you!!! Smh

[CrystalME]

She never used to b this bad. She's an indoor dog so she's not really out in dirt or grass often. She's always shed but for the past 2 weeks she's been shedding even more. Ever since I took her to get her shots.

[Misfits4Me]

Welcome...I believe excessive hair loss in any dog is vitamin/mineral related.....In such a young dog, even more so! Yes, all dogs do shed & season changes make a difference, but so does proper nutrition....Make sure you are feeding a high quality diet & preferably wet food at least once a day......Karla

P.S. Constantly shaking w/hair falling out could also be a skin disorder such as parasites, mites, yeast, bacteria, etc. She shouldn't be shedding as much as you are describing!!

[Margot49]

Well, it is that time of year for them to blow Winter coats.  House dogs usually shed more as they are indoors and don't have to acclimate to temperature changes.  Get a soft Slicker brush and bristle brush and brush her daily, against the lay of the coat and then with the lay of the coat.  You might want to try a supplement of Omega 3 or Prozyme, which might help.  Besides, like I always say, dog hair is a condiment.  :-)
There is an off chance it could be thyroid.  Next time she has blood work done, ask your Vet to check it.