Shedding is a period that is absolutely normal for dogs and cats. It is the renewal of the coat when the old one falls out and the new one grows. This process usually occurs twice a year - in spring and fall. But in pets that are often or even permanently at home, shedding can continue all the time. Then the natural process, even in a small pet, becomes too much of a problem for the owners. And what can we say about excessive shedding when the hair is literally everywhere in the apartment, even in the food.

What are the causes of excessive shedding in dogs and cats?

Improper nutrition

Veterinarians say that excessive shedding can be caused by a deficiency of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids. Then you should pay attention to your pet's diet.

In particular, this can be due to a lack of quality proteins in the diet, which is caused by a poorly balanced diet, a lack of B vitamins and a small amount of Omega-3 and Omega-6 in the body, which makes the coat brittle and dull, as well as a lack of zinc, which can lead to significant skin problems.

The way out in this situation is to change the pet's diet and consume special supplements and vitamin complexes. It is even better to do this comprehensively. Such changes have an amazing effect on the condition of the animal's coat and skin. With a sufficient amount of vitamins, hair loss is reduced, the undercoat becomes denser, and fragility disappears. The sebaceous glands also normalize and the coat becomes more elastic.

Improper hair care

Proper grooming of your pet's coat and skin is one of the ways to reduce the intensity of shedding. Certain tools and products can help. When choosing them, be guided by the type of coat and size of the animal.

If your cat or dog has short or medium hair and minimal undercoat, then it is best to use grooming mitts, brushes, and tools with short metal teeth. They remove up to 90 percent of the shed hair and at the same time do not harm the "living" hairs.

Long hair is more difficult to care for. You can't do without a fluffer and special brushes. They delicately remove the hair, so the animal does not feel any discomfort, and its coat will benefit from such procedures.

Regular washing and conditioning of the coat will also help reduce the intensity of shedding. But it is important to use special products that will gently perform their task without drying out the coat and skin. Shampoo and conditioner release the undercoat and prevent the formation of tangles.

Also, animals that live at home all the time can lose their hair due to temperature changes and heat. In this case, shedding occurs all year round. Therefore, maintaining an optimal temperature - not too hot and not too cold - is one way to reduce the intensity of shedding.

Feed your pet a balanced and healthy diet, take care of its coat and skin with special products, and shedding will not be a big problem for you. Make the right choice and your life will change for the better!

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