Dog Hair Loss

Dog Hair Loss

Little is sadder than a dog loosing its hair and if it is happening to your dog it is really a good idea to try to find out why. In most cases the hair loss is not seriously dangerous but the cause of the hair loss can be some kind of disease that, if given time, can become lethal. Do not underestimate the seriousness of a dog’s hair loss, but try to establish the reason as soon as possible and then treat it appropriately. Keep on reading to learn more about dog hair loss, the reason for it and how to treat it.

Dog hair loss – What is it?

Just as it sounds is dog hair loss when the dog starts to loose much more hair than usual. The reasons for this can be more or less anything. In some species a loss of hair is most common while in others there are some bad critters behind it, causing scabies and other symptoms. Parasites and certain skin conditions are known for itching so much that the dog actually will scratch off its own fur. Other reasons can be a fungal infection such as ringworm or simply that the dog is nervous for some reason, thus making it shed its fur. Hormonal changes can also be a cause so it is important to look at the problem from all edges, just so you do not miss anything.

Dog hair loss – Seeing the signs

A dog’s hair loss is not very hard to see, especially when bald patches start to appear. But it can be detected before that since the dog will show signs of shedding before it is visible on the dog. A larger amount of shedding dog hair is a common sign telling that everything is not quite right, although the dog is supposed to shed more or less depending on season so be sure not to mistake the dog getting its summer fur with a serious condition. The dog can also be the cause itself, scratching and scratching until there is no fur left. In those cases it is easy to see if the dog is constantly scratching in one and the same spot, that will most probably cause a loss of hair.

Dog hair loss – Getting rid of it

Because of the many reasons for a dog hair loss it is quite difficult to prevent it. First of all, a dog needs to be healthy and well treated to keep its fur, the hairs should be nice and thick on a healthy dog, if they are not try changing a diet or give the dog a bath. Fleas and lice are treated with the general products found at the local pet store. Any other reason will probably need to be consulted with the veterinarian since the case can be quite simple or quite complicated.
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