Hair loss in our pets is very common and what we are all used to. Seasonal shedding is the most frequent cause, as well as some hormonal disorders, an injury or a specific allergy, but there are more serious diseases that also have sudden hair loss as one of their main symptoms, so it is worth having them consider.
It is important not to be alarmed, since surely the loss of hair is due to something with an easy solution. The signs that it is something more serious are usually clear: the loss is very abundant and sudden , and the appearance of the hair is poor and weak, in addition to being often accompanied by skin problems and other symptoms, such as lack of appetite or apathy.
Once our veterinarian has ruled out that the hair loss is due to something serious or that it requires a specific treatment, in which case it is due to genetic or seasonal factors, we can take some measures to reduce it as much as possible. First of all, we must review the products with which we bathe and brush our pet, and make sure they are of quality, as well as make sure that their diet is appropriate for their size, their pace of life and their age.
We must also reflect on whether we provide him with the amount of exercise he needs per day and whether we have maintained his contact with nature. For example, hair loss is very common among urban dogs, due to stress and chronic fears that they can develop in the city or due to lack of exercise and sunlight. All these factors can cause significant hair loss without necessarily being something more serious.
Once our habits have been reviewed, there are specific products for canine or feline alopecia: shampoos, special oils, brushes … In the case of a dietary deficit, nutritional supplements can help us to stop the fall, but always with the prescription of the veterinary.
As we say, hair loss in pets is something of the most common and that usually responds to something unimportant, but it is good to know that there are other more complex causes. We present you some.
