Labrador Retriever

Six items to check when losing hair: 1. The part of the hair loss 2. The shape of the hair loss 3. Is it itchy 4. What feed to eat5. When receiving treatment, if there is itching symptoms at the same time, the owner is more likely to notice the dog's hair loss. If there is no itching, it must be observed carefully before it can be found. In order to detect the disease in time, the dog must be brushed regularly. Check for hair loss. Long-haired dogs are less likely to find hair loss. Be sure to comb the hair to confirm. Different from the molting period. When hair loss is caused by disease, only part of the hair is lost. When hair loss occurs in different parts. The possible diseases are also different. Allergic dermatitis. Hormonal abnormalities. Dermatitis caused by bacteria. The location of the presumed possible disease

1. Hair loss on the face/legs/armpits/back: allergic dermatitis. [Severe. There may be erythema all over the body]

3. Left and right symmetrical hair loss: a. Adrenal cortex Anti-progression. [Symmetrical hair loss on the parts other than the head and feet. Sometimes there is also pigment deposition] b. One of hypothyroidism. [Symmetrical hair loss on the legs] c. Thyroid function Recession No. 2. [Hair loss symmetrically on the back and abdomen]

4. Hair loss in a circular shape: fungal infection. Whole body]

5. Extensive hair loss: pyoderma. [Skin becomes red. Rash appears. Strong itching. Hair loss occurs after biting or scratching]

6. Hair loss around the buttocks/vulva/lower abdomen: Hair loss caused by abnormal hormones. [Hair loss is fixed. But there will be no left-right symmetry]

7. Hair loss around eyes and mouth : Hair follicles (external parasites cause hair loss). [Partial hair loss on the face and front legs such as around the eyes and mouth or signs of hair loss all over the body]

8. Licking the body. Hair loss: Stress (psychological problems cause hair loss). [Dogs will lick their legs or bite their tails under mental stress. This leads to hair loss]

pet dogs dog hair loss Notes for:

1. Hair loss outside the moulting period: Usually spring and autumn are the moulting seasons. During the moulting period, the whole body will lose hair. And because of diseases The partial shedding caused is different. In spring. In order to meet the arrival of summer, the undercoat will fall. In autumn. In order to meet the coming winter, new undercoats grow densely. It is not easily affected by the outside temperature and sunshine time. There will be a tendency for hair loss throughout the year. Therefore, the hair loss during the non-hair loss period is not necessarily caused by disease.

2. Check the dog's hair Food: Is there a problem with the nutritional status. Is it vitamin and mineral deficiencies. When vitamin A, copper and zinc are insufficient. It can cause skin diseases. Cause hair loss.

3. Steroid use may also cause Hair loss: Steroids used to treat diseases. Side effects can also cause hair loss. Once found, you must tell your veterinarian immediately. When hair loss is caused by steroids, you can gradually reduce the amount of use. Dangerous decision. Always use as directed by your veterinarian.