The dog’s fur is dry and lacks any luster, and there are many reasons for this. It needs to be adjusted comprehensively from aspects such as diet, care, and living environment. Below are some specific solutions for you:
- Adjust diet
Protein: It is necessary to give dogs more high-quality protein, such as fish, beef, and egg yolks, which can make their hair structure more complete and grow better.
Fatty acids: Eating deep-sea fish oil for dogs can make their fur more shiny and less prone to breakage.
Vitamins and minerals: Vitamins E, D, B, and biotin all need to be supplemented, so that the dog’s skin barrier can be stronger and the hair more elastic.
Don’t give your dog these: High sugar, high salt, and starchy foods should be eaten less, otherwise your dog is prone to gaining weight and metabolic problems. - Washing and skin care
Bathing frequency: In spring and summer, it is sufficient to bathe once a month; Wash once every three months in autumn and winter. Washing too frequently, the oil film on the dog’s skin is washed away, which is not good for the fur.
Use weakly acidic pet specific shower gel instead of human soap or shower gel, as those chemicals can cause significant skin irritation to dogs.
Moisturizing and grooming: After taking a bath, thoroughly blow dry the dog before combing its fur. This can promote blood circulation and help the fur grow better.
Regularly give your dog some pet specific hair conditioner, or give it some food with hyaluronic acid (HA) added, so that the skin can be more moisturized. - Living environment and health
Humidity and sun exposure: A humidifier should be used at home to keep the humidity between 40-60%, so that the dog’s fur will not become dehydrated due to being too dry.
Take your dog out for a walk every day and bask in the sun, which can promote the synthesis of vitamin D and make the fur more shiny.
Deworming and disease prevention: It is necessary to deworming dogs regularly, once every three months for internal deworming and once a month for external deworming.
If a dog keeps shedding hair, or if there is exudation or redness on its skin, it should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible. It may be due to hypothyroidism or demodex infection. - There are also some small details that need to be paid attention to
Drink plenty of water: It is important to encourage dogs to drink plenty of water, such as goat milk powder or honey, which can make them more willing to drink and prevent constipation.
Exercise and Sleep: Dogs should be encouraged to engage in appropriate physical activity, such as taking walks, which can promote blood circulation and improve hair growth. If a dog can’t sleep well, its fur may also not grow well.
In general, it is necessary to scientifically adjust the diet of dogs, standardize washing and care, optimize the living environment, and regularly take dogs to the hospital for health checks. After doing this, if the dog’s fur hasn’t improved within two weeks, you need to take it to the hospital quickly to see if there is any hidden cause.
