THE excessive hair loss of our dog can be caused by several factors or just be a natural process. If you notice that the loss is localized to a specific location on the coat rather than a general one, we recommend that you go to a veterinarian as soon as possible, as it may be caused by a parasitic-like illness.
In either case, we recommend that you take certain steps to control this loss and prevent it from accumulating dead coat. Therefore, in PeritoAnimal we give some tips and tricks to prevent your dog from shedding too much fur.
Steps to follow: 1The tricks to prevent our dog from shedding too much fur are closely linked to the reason that causes this loss. So the first step is identify the cause from excessive hair loss. One of the most common and, at the same time, most evident reasons is the dog breed.
There are breeds with a clear tendency to lose hair in an exaggerated way, such as the German Shepherd, the Beagle and the Chihuahua. However, there are breeds that only shed fur, such as the boston terrier and the yorkshire. If your dog belongs to the breeds that shed more hair, don't be alarmed, you simply must pay more attention to the grooming and care of your coat. The problem is when your puppy is on the list of breeds that do not lose hair and the tutor observes an exaggerated fall of the coat. If that's the case, don't hesitate and consult your veterinarian as soon as possible as this could be a symptom of some illness or disorder.
2 One of the main functions of a dog's fur is to protect it from climate change. Thus, the dog is fully prepared to withstand both cold and heat. Like? Changing your coat. dogs usually change fur twice a year, in spring and autumn, due to changes in temperature and light. That way, if your dog loses a lot of fur in one of these seasons, it's totally normal. Increase your daily brushing to prevent it from accumulating by the dead that ends up loosening all over the house.
Annual seedlings occur naturally under normal conditions. In homes where dogs are used to wearing clothes for many hours a day or staying close to heating, if they live in places where the light does not vary or if they are not used to leaving the house, the process is altered and causes a loss of hair. during the year.
3Another of the most common causes that few tutors realize is the bad eating habits of the animal. Just as we are what we eat, so are dogs. Thus, if you do not provide the necessary diet for your dog, this is verified in the quality of its fur, which loses its shine, becomes rough and loosens in an exaggerated way.
Undoubtedly, the best trick to combat the quality of the dog in this case is to review his diet and choose the best food for him. Not only will it restore the vitality of its coat, it will also make your puppy much happier.
Please note that the Omega 3 and vitamins A, C and B they considerably favor the health of the hair, strengthening it and preventing it from falling out. Therefore, when purchasing food, try to focus on its composition. Even so, you can consult your veterinarian about the possibility of giving supplements with these characteristics as a booster to your puppy if hair loss is very exaggerated when the puppy is healthy.
4 Does your dog spend long hours at home? Don't go out walking all that you should? If so, there is a high possibility that your puppy will suffer from stress or anxiety, this being the tail of excessive hair loss. In this case, the best solution to regulate the hair loss is to give the dog the attention and time it requires, providing the exercise it needs to release the accumulated energy and tension.
In some cases, in addition to shedding a lot of fur, the dog channels stress through the destruction of furniture in the house, nervousness and other symptoms that should not be ignored. Take the dog to the vet if you think the situation has become uncontrollable.
5In addition to the above disorders, there are some skin conditions that have hair loss as a symptom. The most common are canine mange and allergic dermatitis. In either case, treatment must be arranged by a veterinarian.
6Did your dog give birth recently? In so many cases, after childbirth or even During the pregnancy, the dog may have an important hair loss caused by a decrease in her defenses and hormonal changes. Keep in mind that you must modify your diet and provide an adequate diet to promote lactation. Still, many veterinarians recommend giving the new mom protein-rich puppy food to improve her health and that of her little ones.
7 There is no doubt that the best trick to prevent your puppy from shedding too much hair is a good grooming. The most recommendable thing is to make a daily brushing and, additionally, passing a special brush to collect the accumulated dead hair once a week. The best brush for this function is a metal bristle brush. Even so, depending on your dog's fur type, you should use a suitable brush. For daily brushing, we advise you to consult our article on types of brushes according to hair type.
8 As mentioned in the previous step, for the weekly dead hair removal, you should use a type of comb or brush suitable for the length of your dog's fur:
- for dogs with very long fur, must use a needle brush or rake. The rake brushes, as their name implies, are similar to this well-known weed-gathering tool. They can contain one or more barbed lines and are highly beneficial to large dog breeds. The needle brushes only have a longer line of teeth than the previous ones, and they are smaller. They are effective in both small, medium and large puppies. In these cases, it is best to brush the dog's coat first with a straightening brush and natural bristles and then with the rake.
- for dogs with long or medium hair, a type of comb known as a straightening brush. These brushes have many lines of fine, short metallic bristles, with a slight curve at the tip. For these puppies, start by brushing with your daily brush, which can be natural or synthetic bristles, and then use the straightener.
- for dogs of short hair, the best thing is to use only the brush. natural bristles or synthetic. For dogs with this coat, a special weekly brushing should not be done, the daily brushing is sufficient. Because their fur is so short, their skin can be bruised if one of the previous brushes is used.
9 Of course, you can't forget your dog's bath. The ideal is to bathe the dog once a month. Ignoring your hygiene can cause the appearance of external parasites that hurt your skin and fur, causing an excessive fall of it.
We currently have a whole range of special anti-hair loss shampoos, but how to select the most suitable? You should pay attention to the composition of the products and check if, above all, it has the following elements:
- Omega 3 and 6, favors hair growth and helps to strengthen it.
- Quinine, is a natural alkaloid that strengthens the dog's coat, stimulates its growth and prevents its fall.
- neutral pH, which prevents hair loss and is also indicated for dogs with sensitive skin.
In addition, you can purchase a conditioner to revitalize your puppy's coat and restore its shine and softness.
10 Finally, in addition to bathing your dog with a shampoo that includes the above characteristics and brushing its fur daily, you should use a canine beauty center so that they groom the dog properly to control the shedding of its fur. See our article and follow the instructions to know how to cut your puppy's fur.
