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[kindler]

Would anyone happen to have any advice on how to handle excessive shedding? My pet and I are making so much of a mess of the apartment right now that I can hardly keep up with cleaning it all.

[ He doesn't actually consider his Arcanine like a "pet" but he has no other real way of knowing what else to call his Pokemon without it leading to questions. ]

I'm also wondering if it's supposed to be limited to fur or if shedding includes losing normal hair for Moonblessed.

[ Please say it's just because of the fur and his body is confusing one for the other. He doesn't want to hear that he's shedding AND balding. ]

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[cadeuces]

No, it certainly takes getting used to; staying hydrated means healthy roots (and everything else), so it's less likely for hair or fur to fall out in excess.
It is currently the Spring season so it may just be shedding of a winter coat, if that's something your pet develops.
As someone with two winter-coated dogs, all I can say is daily brushing and daily vacuuming, haha.

For yourself, a human doctor is just fine if all you've done is sprout a tail or ears. Though I have to say many biological similarities exist between humans and animals, so a human doctor is better than no doctor at all if your pet needs attention as well.
I know I would at least be confident in most basic care or injury treatment with a bit of imaging equipment to doublecheck their anatomy.

[kindler]

I'd never actually known that fact so thank you for telling me. I'll make sure to keep a closer eye on our water intake then. And somehow it had completely slipped my mind to make the connection of our condition to spring, so again thank you for your input! I suppose I'm used to my pet's normal schedule of shedding, which is far different than it is now, due to the difference in climate I'm sure. He also would shed far less than he does now. I of course have never shed before, so this brings a lot to my awareness.

Since your expertise has been very helpful I'm wondering if you would be available for a proper consultation? I have to admit I haven't seen a doctor in quite some time and I'd like to make sure all this moonphase nonsense isn't affecting me physically. I'm trying not to overeat, but admittedly, it's difficult at times.

[cadeuces]

Well, we are about 60% water, after all. It helps our cells in all forms, organ and skin and bone marrow tissue, it allows our blood to flow easier. Keeps our cartilage healthy.
It's a basic living need for a reason. I'm sure you'll be just fine if you've made it this far in life; I'm just offering a bit of the science behind such a simple suggestion.
I'm happy to have helped! And yes, climate is also very important. What is it like where you're from?

I would be available, yes. My clinic is on the beach in level 2, where you're first assigned housing.
It's called the Second Nature Clinic and it's of no cost. I have regular appointments often closer to 1200 most days, but I'm available from 0600-1400.
You're free to make an official appointment or just walk in whenever you have the time if you don't mind the possibility of a bit of a wait. 😌
My name is Angela, by the way!
I can try to fill you in on some other ways to handle the usual urges of this place.

[kindler]

Where I'm from it has a tendency for cooler temperatures, where we have many areas that experience much snow, though we do have a desert region. My city in particular has rather mild conditions. Generally speaking, it's pleasant during most of the year.

[ Galar is basically the real world equivalent of England. ]

A wait would be of no problem, Doctor Angela. Thank you very much for your advice and expertise. I especially am relieved you offer no charges for your services. While I wouldn't say I struggle terribly with expenses, I don't have many resources to gather Chroma.

I'm an old man, so I guess I'm a bit particular about the whole moonlacing thing.

[cadeuces]

That does sound lovely; my country had a lot of snow as well, but we were quite a ways from any deserts. I could see how the heat ramping up here could be affecting you and your pet.

And please, just call me Angela! I'm happy to have helped and hope that I can continue to do so.
You'll be in good company when we meet. I'm rather old myself. 😉
Take care of yourself and try the brush in the meantime! I'll look forward to meeting you soon.