Shiba Inu sheds hair due to seasonal shedding

First of all, we need to know that Shiba Inu sheds hair, but Shiba Inu does not shed hair all year round. Shiba Inu under 3 months old He is a good baby and usually does not shed hair at all, but starting from the age of 3 to 4 months, the Shiba Inu begins the first round of hair loss. The Shiba Inu that has lost its fetal hair will moult twice in each subsequent year, which means that the Shiba Inu will have two serious "shedding seasons" every year. Because of individual differences, the duration of hair shedding will vary. There is also a difference, it may be one month or two months.

Precautions for seasonal shedding

Precautions for Shiba Inu shedding in spring

Spring is also the shedding season. The thick winter coat will fall off. If it is not combed in time and frequently, the unclean skin will cause itching. The dog will scratch and rub the body to eliminate the itching, which will easily break the skin and cause bacterial infection. Dirty coats are prone to matting, providing a favorable place for the reproduction of external parasites and fungi, causing skin diseases. Therefore, attention should be paid to combing and cleaning the coat in spring to prevent skin diseases.

Precautions for the Shiba Inu's hair change in autumn

In autumn, dogs have strong secretion, appetite and food intake. Summer hair begins to fall off and autumn hair begins to grow. At the same time, it is the time of year. The management methods of the second breeding season have many similarities with spring. Food is plentiful in autumn, so the amount of food should be increased and the quality should be improved to make physical reserves for the winter. Pay attention to combing the coat to promote the growth of winter hair. In late autumn, the temperature difference between day and night is large, so the kennel should be well insulated at night to prevent colds.

Other reasons for serious hair loss in Shiba Inu

We should pay attention when grooming Shiba Inu. If the hair loss suddenly increases, it may not be a simple shedding. It may be the following reasons: Caused by:

1. Parasitic and fungal infections. If a dog suffers from diseases such as mites, folliculitis or eczema, it will scratch its skin with its claws and teeth due to severe itching, causing a large amount of hair loss. At this time, the best way is to find the cause and treat it in time.

2. Lack of trace elements or food too salty. Such as lack of vitamin D or vitamin E, etc.

In addition, since most dogs are now kept indoors all year round, the lack of ultraviolet radiation can also cause hair loss in dogs. Therefore, you should sunbathe your dog more, absorb more ultraviolet rays, and exercise regularly to promote its blood circulation and make it grow healthy hair.