What should I do if my dog loses hair in patches and loses his appearance? It is most likely caused by a skin disease. You should quickly check whether there are dandruff, black spots, hair loss, scabs and other symptoms where the dog is losing hair, and then deal with it according to different situations.
1. Skin diseases
Skin diseases caused by bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, etc. will cause dogs to lose hair in patches, and are generally accompanied by symptoms such as skin redness, swelling, scabs, and increased dandruff. Therefore, the owner can open the dog's hair and check it carefully. If the above symptoms are found, they need to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine what is causing it, and then they can treat it with appropriate medication.
2. Improper diet
If the dog's usual diet contains high salt and oil content, it will also cause hair loss in patches, and the hair will become dry and dull. Therefore, it is recommended that owners give their dogs a light diet and never feed human meals. They can choose low-salt and low-fat dog food. They can also add more fresh fruits and vegetables to the diet, and guide the dog to drink more water after meals to help metabolism.
3. Improper care
If the owner bathes the dog frequently or uses human shower gel on the dog, which damages the dog's skin surface, it will cause a lot of hair loss. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner should control the number of times he bathes his dog to 2-3 times a month, and use a pet-specific shower gel to bathe his dog.