How to Stop Dog Hair Loss

If your dog is loosing excessive hair, knowing how to stop dog hair loss can be a process of elimination. Start with the most common issues of dog hair loss until a cause is found.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• dog hair brush
• patience
• dog groomer
• veteraniarn

1. The first step to stop dog hair loss is to access your dog's skin. If you don't see any obvious signs of sores or bald patches, continue to step 2. If you notice bald patches or obvious areas of dry skin or sores on your dogs skin, proceed to step 4.

2. The most common cause of dog hair loss is seasonal change. Dogs shed in order to have a thinner summer coat and if you suspect that seasonal changes are the cause of your dogs hair loss, regular brushing can take care of the problem. A trip to the groomer can leave your dogs coat healthy and your groomer can show you the proper tools to use at home.

3. If you suspect that your dog is not suffering from seasonal dog hair loss, the next step is to look at your dog's diet. Dog food allergies and other nutritional issues can cause dog hair loss. If you suspect a dog food allergy, ask your veterinarian to suggest an alternative dog food. If your dog does not have a balanced diet, a change in diet can stop the dog hair loss. If the diet is changed, a reduction of dog hair loss should be seen in 7-10 days. If this does not stop the dog hair loss, continue to step 3.

4. If you believe that dry skin or open sores are the cause of your dog hair loss, it is time to consult with your veterinarian. The veterinarian, can run a battery of test on your dog to see if a larger health issue is causing your dog to shed excessively. Some of the most common causes of dog hair loss are mange or a vitamin deficiency. Both can easily be treated once a cause is established.

Tips & Warnings

• A change in diet is the most common cause of dog hair loss.

• If you notice a drastic increase of dog hair loss, seek the advice of your veterinarian immediately.