Hair loss can be due to
a number of reasons, which include inadequate kennel ventilation or persistent
increase in environmental temperature.
This causes the pet to shed fur as an
adaptation for more air to reach the skin. This also explains why you may
notice excess shedding of hair during hot weather.
Excess shedding can also
occur when a dog arrives from a cold climate to a tropical one. Malnutrition
and some clinical conditions, such as worm infestation, can also result in
increased fur shedding. However, if the shedding forms patches or a ring shape,
it may be due to a parasitic infection caused by mites that live beneath the
skin. These mites feed on the oil that nourishes the fur resulting in its death
due to little or no nutrition.
In some cases, hair loss
may be due to the presence of a fungal or parasitic condition. Hence, I advise
that you contact your veterinarian to carry out a detailed clinical examination
and collect the necessary clinical samples for diagnosis.
The
cure will depend on the cause. Personally, I have noticed that dogs kept in
well-ventilated kennels shed their fur minimally.
Clean
their bodies always using prescribed natural detergents.
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