Maltese dogs will shed their hair. Maltese dogs will respond to the temperature differences caused by seasonal changes through their own adjustments. When the temperature rises or falls, Maltese dogs will undergo normal hair shedding. To adapt to the temperature, this is normal shedding. Especially when the seasons change in spring and autumn, Maltese dogs usually shed a lot of hair.

The reasons why Maltese dogs lose a lot of hair:

1. Skin diseases: After Maltese dogs are infected with skin diseases, such as mites, fungi and other parasites , diseases such as folliculitis or eczema caused by bacteria, or a large number of Maltese dog lice and fleas parasitic, can also cause a large amount of hair loss. Maltese dogs will scratch their fur with their claws and teeth due to severe itching, and they will also scratch and lose a lot of hair.

2. Excessive salt intake: The salt required by Maltese dogs is different from that of humans. Excessive intake of salt will cause hair loss, including spicy and irritating food. In addition, eating too much salt will cause hair loss. Too much salt will also increase the load on the internal organs of Maltese dogs, so they should eat cat food and Maltese dog food with professional nutritional ratios.

3. Use human shower gel: The pH of the skin of Maltese dogs is opposite to that of humans. Therefore, using human shampoo to bathe Maltese dogs will cause dandruff, itching, and a lot of hair loss. symptom. Choosing the right shower gel and hair conditioner for Maltese dogs can effectively nourish the hair and prevent hair loss.

4. Malnutrition: Maltese dogs are malnourished, nutritionally unbalanced, and lack of vitamins and minerals can also cause hair loss.

5. Bathing too frequently: Some owners will bathe their Maltese dogs frequently in order to be clean, which will destroy the pH balance of the Maltese dog's skin and cause hair loss.

6. Too little sunshine: Sunlight is beneficial to the health of the Maltese dog's coat. Lack of sunlight can also cause hair loss in the Maltese dog.