Nothing quite makes a house a home like sharing your space with a pet. But those who do also know how quickly their fur can get out of hand. Though some pets shed less than others, there is no breed that’s 100% hypoallergenic1. Pets typically have two big shedding cycles in the fall and the spring as their bodies adjust to both light and temperature changes. Spring tends to be the most intense. The impact is worse with double-coated breeds, like Huskies or Maine Coon cats. When you see those dreaded fur tumbleweeds rolling down your hallway, imagine what shedding season must do to the air you’re breathing.
Since allergies to cats and dogs affect 10 to 20% of the world’s population, that means many people are powering through annoying, itchy, runny, stuffy symptoms out of pure love2. While that’s a beautiful thing, it’s important to remember wellness starts with the air you breathe. Pet hair air purifiers can help you breathe with increased peace of mind.
It’s not usually the fur itself that causes allergic reactions, but the dander, especially when shedding increases. Not only that, but your pet’s fur can also carry other allergens, like dust mites, mold, and pollen. Let’s discover how to minimize the impact of shedding season for even the most sensitive members of your family with a simple, multi-pronged approach, including adding Canopy’s best air purifier for pets to your household.
Tips to Manage the Impact of Seasonal Shedding
Create a Regular Grooming Routine
Implementing and sticking to a grooming routine that includes regular brushing and bathing can reduce fur and allergen build-up before it accumulates3. For both cats and dogs, you can find tools designed for their coat-type, like undercoat rakes for long-haired furry friends. Most dogs only need to be washed every 4–6 weeks, but increasing the frequency during shedding season is recommended. You might even schedule an appointment with a professional groomer if you don’t ordinarily—many offer de-shedding treatments as part of their services.
Make Sure They’re Hydrated
Just like us, pets need adequate hydration to maintain skin and overall health. Keeping them hydrated supports a healthy coat and skin, reducing excessive shedding4. Aside from providing plenty of fresh water throughout your home, you might add a pet water fountain to encourage more drinking and incorporate wet food into their diet.
Feed High-Quality, Nutrient-Rich Food
Make sure the food you’re feeding your pet contains plenty of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Adding a fish oil or biotin supplement can boost skin and overall health, while omega-3 fatty acids support immune function and healthy joints4.
Create Designated Pet Spaces
If you have the willpower to resist those sad eyes and snuggles, create spaces for your furry friends separate from where you sleep to cut down on allergens. Providing them with cozy blankets and beds makes clean up and containment easier and might keep them from making your bedroom their own.
Maintain a Weekly House Cleaning Ritual
Dust and clean household surfaces and vacuum with a pet-friendly vacuum (or one with a HEPA filter) at least once a week. Washing pet beds and blankets weekly will also cut down on the amount of fur in your home. Throw any bedding they regularly use into the dryer before washing to send all that fur to the lint trap where it belongs.
Filter Pollutants With an Air Purifier
Some air purifiers for pets not only capture pet hair, but they also grab that fine particulate matter, like dander, and help minimize odors as well. The Canopy Bedside Air Purifier boasts a multi-stage HEPA filtration system that captures up to 99.97% of dust, pollen, pet dander, and other airborne irritants as small as 0.3 microns*.
* - Tested to ISO 29463 standards
To ensure maximum impact, place air purifiers on the floor away from any large furniture so air can flow freely and near where your pets congregate the most. This helps grab fur and allergens before they land, as well as anything they may kick up through play5. Choose a device with a CADR (clean air delivery rate) that suits the size of your room, and don’t be afraid to use the most sensitive settings or run it on high, particularly when your pet’s shedding is at its worst.
By incorporating a comprehensive plan to deal with seasonal shedding that includes regular home maintenance, intentional approaches to pet care, and pet air purifiers, you can create a healthier environment for you and those most important to you. Wellness is in the air with Canopy.
Sources:
- Pet Dander. American Lung Association. Retrieved February 20, 2026, from https://www.lung.org/clean-air/indoor-air/indoor-air-pollutants/pet-dander
- Allergic to Your Pet? Learn About Dog and Cat Allergies. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Retrieved February 20, 2026, from https://aafa.org/allergies/types-of-allergies/pet-dog-cat-allergies/
- Haarstad, A. Shedding Season Survival Guide: Tips for Cat and Dog Owners. Haarstad Veterinary Dermatology. Retrieved February 20, 2026, from https://www.haarstadveterinarydermatology.com/blogs/news/shedding-season-survival-guide-tips-for-cat-and-dog-owners
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- Milbrand, L. (15 May 2025). The Unexpected Way I’m Keeping Pet Hair Under Control This Shedding Season. Real Simple. Retrieved February 22, 2026, from https://www.realsimple.com/trick-to-keep-pet-fur-under-control-11735239
