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Captain Pugwash

How do I stop my dog from moulting so much? He is otherwise healthy.

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• Veteran Advisor David says:

  November 26th, 2007 at 04:01 AM

  Moulting is a completely natural occurance. Hairs are constantly replaced by new ones and In the wild this is usually a seasonal occurrence. However, dogs living inside all year round, usually in centrally heated conditions, moulting takes place throughout the year in most cases. There are certain medical conditions that can lead to excessive moulting though. Excessive moulting can be caused by several medical conditions: - Mange (a skin mite) can lead to an excessive loss of hairs - Some hormonal conditions can lead to a change in the normal cycle of hair growth and thereby cause excessive moulting - Nutritional disorders can lead to a dry and unhealthy coat condition with excess hair loss - Bacterial and fungal skin infections can lead to excessive moulting If your dog seems to have excessive moulting, it is advisable to ask your vet to check for any of the above mentioned conditions. They will require very different approaches as far as treatment is concerned.

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