Dog Fur in the Home: Removal and Prevention Tips

Pomskies are cute and fluffy dogs who shed their fur. Your pomsky might shed a little bit of fur each time you pet them or shed their fur in clumps. Either way, it is helpful to know the best strategies for removing fur and keeping your home clean despite your pomsky’s shedding. Keep reading to find out the best tips for removing fur from the home and preventing fur accumulation.

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Vacuum and Dust Regularly

One of the best ways to keep pomsky fur off of the floor is by vacuuming frequently. You can focus on the areas that your pomsky uses the most and vacuum these areas 2-3 times a week. Dusting is another way to manage the pet fur and dander in your home. Dust registers and vents located in the floor or walls as these are prone to collecting fur. You can dust anywhere in your home, but vents, corners of rooms, and baseboards are more likely to accumulate fur.

Brush Your Pomsky

Brush your pomsky often, 1-2 times each week if possible. Brush your pomsky in a designated area in the home where the fur can stay and be vacuumed up. Grooming your dog on hard floors such as wood or tile can make sweeping up the fur easier. You can also brush your pomsky outside if you live in a residence that allows this and if the weather is decent.

Put Clean Laundry Away

Does your pomsky like to curl up on your sweatshirts or blankets? We love cozy pomskies but they will likely leave some fur lingering on your clothing or blankets. Put away clean laundry and blankets that you are not using to prevent them from collecting fur.

Carry a Lint Roller

We recommend you have a lint roller easily accessible to remove fur from your clothes. It may be useful to keep a lint roller in your car so you can remove the fur after you hug your pomsky goodbye. There are also more eco-friendly options such as reusable lint rollers, but these might not clean as well since they are usually not sticky.

Add Oils to Pomsky’s Diet

During the cold winter months when the air is dry, we recommend you add oils to your pomsky’s diet. Oil provides nutrients, moisturizes your pomsky’s skin and fur coat, and reduces shedding. Olive oil or coconut oil are the top oils we recommend for nourishing a pomsky’s coat. A spoonful of the oil can be added to your dog’s food bowl, or the oil can be directly massaged into your dog’s coat.

Washable Covers

If you would like specific furniture or bedding to be protected from fur, you can purchase washable covers for furniture. You may also designate specific blankets for your pomsky, and use these on top of the bed, couch or chairs to reduce the amount of fur that accumulates on these pieces of furniture. If you match the cover or blanket to your pomsky’s fur color (e.g. white) the fur will not show as much on these items and will blend in more, making the furniture appear clean.

This fleece blanket has no tags or fuzz for your pomsky to chew on. It can be used to cover furniture, your bed, or other areas in your home or car that you want to have minimal fur.

Air Purifiers

Air purifiers provide benefits to both you and your pomsky’s health. They remove dust particles, fur, mold spores, pollen, and many other things from the air and prevent you from breathing them in. We recommend you purchase an air purifier with a removable pre-filter such as the Blueair Air Purifier. These air filters remove large particles such as dust and dog fur, from the air. You will still need to vacuum regularly, but air purifiers may catch some of the dog fur that is floating in the air.

Summary

Pomskies are fluffy and there is no denying that they shed. We recommend regular brushing, vacuuming the home, designating specific areas that can get fur on them, and keeping your pomsky’s fur moisturized to reduce the amount of shedding that happens.