When do Akita dogs shed their hair? Generally, Akita dogs start to shed their hair 3 months after they are born, and this stage lasts for 3-6 months. Adult Akita dogs have two hair loss periods each year, in spring and autumn, which last about It lasts for one or two months; Akita dogs with skin diseases will also lose hair, so you should take the dog for treatment in time.

1. Change lanugo hair

Generally, Akita dogs will undergo a period of lanugo moulting when they are three months old. The lanugo moulting phase is relatively long and usually lasts for 3-6 months until the Akita dog is 8 or 9 months old. When the baby is older, all the lanugo hair is replaced. The change of lanugo is a relatively long hair loss period. It only happens once in the life of Akita dogs, so owners don’t have to worry too much.

　2. Seasonal shedding

Adult Akita dogs will undergo two hair sheddings each year, namely around March to May in spring and September to November in autumn. This seasonal hair moulting time is much shorter than the time for lanugo hair moulting, about one month. It can be completed in two months. Akita dogs in spring will shed their dense hair and grow sparse summer hair; in autumn, Akita dogs will shed their sparse summer hair and grow thick winter hair to adapt to the cold winter. During the moulting period, it is best to comb the Akita dog's hair once or twice a day. In addition to combing, you should also pay attention to supplementing calcium, protein and vitamins in the diet. The food should be light and easy to digest, which will be better for the Akita dog's hair growth. There are benefits.

　3. Skin diseases

In addition, when Akita dogs are infected with mites or suffer from ringworm, they will also lose hair. Generally, it is necessary to use sterilizing and mite-removing drugs for treatment. Inexperienced owners are best to consult a veterinarian or take the Akita dog directly to the hospital for treatment to avoid delaying the condition.