Be careful not to confuse the moulting period with skin diseases in dogs

Hair loss may also occur when dogs suffer from skin diseases such as dermatitis, fungal infections, and parasites. This situation is easily confused with the moulting period, so when the owner discovers that the dog is losing abnormal hair, he must carefully check the dog's body to see if there is any redness, swelling, scaling, or pus on the dog's skin. situation, to determine whether the dog is losing hair due to disease or normal hair loss.

Pay attention to the care of the dog’s hair during the moulting period

Dog hair growth requires a lot of nutrients, so it is very important to supplement the dog’s balanced nutrition during this period, with sufficient nutrition. It is beneficial to the health of new hair on dogs. Owners can give their dogs some seaweed powder to promote hair growth. In addition, fish oil and lecithin are also products recognized as beneficial to dog hair.
During the dog's hair shedding period, the owner should comb the dog's hair more often than usual. The advantage of this is that it can clean the hair that has fallen off the skin and prevent the dog's hair from getting tangled. It can also promote blood circulation in the dog's skin, making the newly grown coat healthier and shiny.

Pay attention to cleaning during the dog's shedding period

During this period of dog shedding, in addition to cleaning up the hair that has fallen off their bodies, you must also pay attention to the cleanliness of the home environment. You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean the hair on the floor and under the bed, and use an electrostatic brush or sticky paper roller to clean the hair on clothes, sofas, and sheets. Keeping your home clean is good for your dog's skin and prevents your dog from getting fleas and other parasitic diseases.

What happens when dogs moult?

Generally speaking, dogs will moult in spring and autumn. In spring, the thick hair on the body will be shed, and then some soft back hair will grow. These hairs will not be as thick as in winter, but they can protect the dog's skin from ultraviolet damage. In winter, they shed their coarse hair and grow down, which is used to keep them warm during the winter.