Time for dogs to moult

Seasonal replacement

Dogs generally start to moult from spring to summer when the temperature rises. . This is a seasonal replacement under normal circumstances. The dog's outer coat will fall off and be replaced with a layer of soft short hair, which can help the dog dissipate heat in hot weather. The process lasts about 30 days.

Growth replacement

Puppies will change their lanugo hair when they are 4-5 months old. The lanugo hair is thin and soft, and the new hair will be harder than the lanugo hair.

Pathological replacement

Dogs with skin diseases will lose hair in large areas. If the dog is not nourished enough, the hair will grow very slowly.

Replacement of hair

Natural hair loss

Seasonal replacement When you touch a dog's hand, a piece of hair will fall down. There will be a lot of dog hair on the kennel, toys, and floors at home.

Uneven hair

During growth replacement, the new hair will be shorter than the lanugo hair, lighter in color and harder in texture.

Alopecia areata

Dogs suffering from it will be very itchy. In addition to pathological hair loss, the dog will also be itchy on the body, and the skin will appear red and swollen, with small pimples, Causes a bald spot.

Precautions for dog shedding

Grooming frequently

Grooming can not only focus on the naturally shed hair , reduce shedding at home, and stimulate the dog’s hair follicles to help new hair grow quickly. During the moulting period, you should comb your dog's hair once a day. Don't use too much force when the knotted hair is standing up, otherwise it will hurt the dog.

Bathing regularly

Bathing can not only maintain the hygiene of the dog, but also rinse off the shed hair during the bath, making it easy to clean. When bathing a dog, use a pet-specific shower gel. Human shower gels have too many chemical ingredients, which may cause serious hair loss and even cause allergies.
Be sure to blow-dry your dog’s hair after taking a bath. Moist hair can easily breed bacteria and cause your dog to suffer from eczema or skin diseases.

Supplementing nutrition

During the shedding period, dogs need to supplement sufficient nutrition. Owners can feed their dogs nutritional paste, canned food, bone soup, etc.

How to beautify your dog’s coat

1. Supplement protein-rich feedMaterial, can make the dog's coat shiny. You can add an appropriate amount of vitamin E and vitamin D to the feed, and you can also add some lean meat, vegetables, and cooked egg yolks. Do not feed high-sugar and high-salt foods.
2. Sunbathing your dog is a natural way to supplement vitamin D. Dogs who exercise for a long time can maintain their weight, stay strong, and promote blood circulation.