The fact that our dog loses too much hair can be due to certain factors or it can also be a process that is completely natural, especially if we see that this hair loss is found in some areas and not on the entire body. If this is the case, we have to take our dog to a veterinarian as soon as possible, since this can be part of the symptoms of a disease that is of parasitic origin.
No matter which case it is, It is important that we take some measures to be able to control hair loss.
Measures to control dog hair loss
First of all, the first thing we have to know is the reason that has caused our dog to have too much hair loss. One of the main reasons, and one that is also usually the most common, is the type of breed.
There are dog breeds that usually suffer from excessive hair loss, such as, the Chihuahua, the Beagle or also the German Shepherd.
Among the main functions of hair in dogs, there is protection against changes in the weather. Therefore, our pets are fully prepared to withstand cold temperatures as well as warm ones and this is due to their ability to shed their skin.
Dogs usually shed their fur a few times throughout the year, due to changes in temperature as well as light.
Therefore and if we observe that our dog loses a lot of hair in the summer months and in the spring, it is something completely normal. For that, it is recommended that we brush our dog more frequently to prevent dead hair from accumulating.
Another reason why our dog can lose excess hair is because of a diet that is not adequate. Therefore, if we do not give our pet the best diet, it will be reflected in the appearance of its coat, dull, with a rough texture and falling excessively.
But just like the lack of good nutrition, our dog can lose a lot of hair due to stress or anxiety, if he spends a lot of time alone at home, or if we do not take him for a walk frequently. For this, the best solution is to spend more time with our pet and give him the amount of time he needs for exercise.
Among the most serious causes of hair loss in excess in dogs, there are diseases, since the symptoms of mange and allergies (which are the ones that occur most frequently), there is hair loss. In these cases, the treatment will be indicated by the veterinarian.
Anyways, the best alternative to prevent our dog from losing its hair a lot is with an excellent brushing. For that, we have to brush our pet at least once a day and in addition to that, we can review the hair using a brush only to collect the dead hair that is accumulated.
For those dogs that have a hair too long, It is recommended that we use a brush that is either needle or rake.
For those who have hair that is long or medium, we can use a comb that we know by the name of insulating brush. And for those dogs that have shorter hair, it is recommended that we use a brush that is made of natural bristles or synthetic bristles.
It must be remembered that for this type of hair it is not necessary that brushing be done so frequently, once a day is enough.