When does a German Shepherd shed its hair? German Shepherds usually shed their lanugo hair every 3-7 months. Individuals will have differences, and it will also be delayed in winter. Dogs will also shed their hair every spring and winter. In addition to shedding their lanugo hair, they also shed their hair seasonally. In addition, there is physiological hair loss, which is mostly caused by female dogs giving birth and being in heat, but this is also relatively rare.

German shepherds usually change their lanugo at 3-7 months, which varies among individuals and may also be delayed in winter. Moulting means that when the temperature gets higher in spring and summer, the thick hair on the dog will fall off and grow some thin and soft coat. These new hairs will not hinder the heat dissipation like the thick winter hair, but they can also easily Good protection for the skin and prevent it from being damaged by too much ultraviolet rays.

For dog owners, especially those with long-haired dogs, dogs will also shed their hair every spring and winter. Shedding is the most prominent feeling. Sometimes, you can use your hands to move it along. If you touch the German Shepherd's back, you can get a lot of dog hair on your hands. When a German Shepherd sheds its hair, there will be no itching or dandruff other than hair removal, and there will be no local redness, swelling or hair loss. During this moulting period, don’t take it for granted that hair loss-related conditions are normal. It may also be that the German Shepherd has dermatitis, fungal infection, mustard mites or other skin diseases.

During the dog moulting period in spring, there is no need to supplement any special nutrition, just a normal diet. Just comb your German Shepherd more often than usual so that the hair that has fallen off the skin can be combed out smoothly. If not cleaned in time, the fallen hair will stick to other hair, forming knots or hair balls. In addition, diligent grooming will also promote blood circulation and make the newly grown coat healthier and shiny.

During this period, combing the German Shepherd's hair more frequently is a challenge to household cleaning. We can use combing to make the hair that falls off the skin fall on the comb in an organized manner, so that it sticks to the sofa or bed sheets. There will be much less hair. Moreover, there are many good tools for staining and dealing with dog hair on the market for you to choose from: electrostatic brushes, sticky paper rollers, etc. When your dog is moulting, even if you comb it frequently, some hair will get stuck on your clothes. Or on furniture, you can easily remove the hair with these tools. It is best to use a vacuum cleaner for hair under the bed or in the corners.

In addition to fetal hair loss and seasonal hair loss, there is also physiological hair loss, which is mostly caused by female dogs giving birth and being in heat, but this is also relatively rare.

In order to protect the dog's hair, comb it every day. If possible, it is best to apply a thin layer of hair-protecting oil on it. To make the coat shiny, be careful not to let the dog enter the bedroom and keep it in a colder place.

To make your dog’s hair shiny and beautiful, you can feed your dog more protein-rich feed every day. Additives containing vitamin E and vitamin D, seaweed foods, vegetables, etc., such as lean meat, cooked egg yolks, vegetable oils, etc., and feed less foods rich in sugar, salt, starch, etc. Obese dogs with fat accumulation generally have poor coat quality.

At the same time, the dog should be given moreSunbath, absorb more ultraviolet rays, and exercise regularly to promote the dog's blood circulation and make the dog grow healthy hair.