When is the molting period for Chow Chows?

Nov 09,2023
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When is the moulting period for Chow Chows? Chow Chows will start to moult 3-4 months after they are born. Generally, this moulting period will last 3-5 months; adult Chows will start to moult every spring and summer. The Chow will also moult at the turn of autumn and winter, which lasts for about one or two months; during the moulting period, it is best for the owner to comb its hair every day.

A newborn Chow Chow has very little hair, but from birth to three months, the lanugo hair will grow rapidly. When they are three months old, the Chow Chow will begin to moult, and this stage usually lasts until six months. However, some Chow Chows develop relatively slowly, and it is normal for them to still molt at eight months of age.

Healthy adult Chow Chows will molt twice a year, mostly in spring and autumn, that is, from March to May and September to November. This is a seasonal molt, which won’t last as long as the lanugo molt, but will last about a month or two. At this stage, the Chow should be combed once a day in the morning and evening to remove the shed hair on the dog's body in time. Moreover, grooming can promote blood circulation in the dog's skin and promote healthy hair growth.

In addition to regular grooming, you should also pay attention to supplementing calcium, protein and vitamins in the diet. The food should be light and easy to digest, which is better for the hair growth of Chow Chow.

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