Does Labrador shed hair?

Labrador will shed hair, and the degree of hair loss is more serious than other dogs. Although it is a short-haired dog, it has a double layer of hair with dense hair distribution, especially during the twice-yearly moulting period. It will be more serious and generally appear in spring and autumn. Labrador hair loss is as follows:

1. Hair molt period. Dogs need to go through a hair molt period from a puppy to an adult dog. After adulthood, there are two fixed hair molt periods every year, mainly to adapt to the climate in summer and winter. At this time, it is Lab Rado's hair loss is particularly serious during the special period.

2. Improper bathing. Improper bathing refers to excessive and frequent bathing, or the use of inferior human body washes, resulting in damage to the Labrador's skin and hair, and aggravated hair loss.

3. Parasites, Labradors infected with parasites will cause skin diseases due to a large number of parasite bites; or competition for nutrients will lead to anemia and lack of nutrients; this will affect the health of its hair and increase the amount of hair loss.

4. Psychological stress. Labradors will have better physique than cats, but they will also have stress reactions, such as endocrine disorders due to environmental changes, anxiety and fear, increased hair loss, poor hair, and loss of appetite. Performance.

5. Malnutrition. When Labrador suffers from malnutrition and uneven nutrition (lack of trace elements and vitamins), the health of the skin and hair will also be affected, such as rough hair, increased hair loss, and susceptibility to skin diseases, etc. .

6. Eat too salty. Labrador’s daily diet should not be too salty. Otherwise, drinking less water and exercising less will lead to difficulty in fully metabolizing salt, which will damage the skin, increase the amount of Labrador’s hair loss, and promote rough and faded hair. Symptoms of poor quality.

How to care for Labrador hair loss:

1. Regular deworming. If it is severe hair loss caused by ectoparasites, do a good job of deworming, and take it less to play in places with many mosquitoes.

2. Take a bath scientifically. Choose suitable pet shampoo or body wash for bathing, pay attention to the frequency of bathing, and wash it 1-2 times a month.

3. The environment is clean and tidy. Ensure that the living environment is clean and dry, and its toys, kennels, mats and other supplies should be cleaned regularly, sterilized and disinfected in the sun.

4. Comb frequently. Regularly combing the dog's hair with a suitable comb can not only prevent the hair from knotting, but also promote blood circulation and promote hair growth.

5. Properly bask in the sun. Take the dog out to bathe in the sun and let it have enough exercise to make the dog healthier and reduce hair loss.

6. Supplement nutrition. In addition to dog food as the main food, you can also feed some goat milk powder to supplement nutrition, so that the nutrition is balanced, and the hair will be more beautiful and soft.