Learn How To Stop Dog Hair Shedding!
Ailments That Affect A Dogs Coat.
  • ParasitesExternal parasites such as ticks, fleas and lice are visible, while others such as mites, yeast and fungi are not.
  • External parasites may cause a dull, dandruffy coat or even inflamed skin with or without itchiness or vise versa.
  • Hair loss around the eyes or lips without itchiness could be demodex mange.
  • Circular crusty hairless areas without itchiness could be ringworm (a fungal infection) or a bacterial infection.
  • If your dog scratches constantly but you see no fleas, your dog could have lice.  You will see tiny white eggs on its coat.
  • Intense itchiness especially around the elbows and ears, your dog could have scabies mites.
  • If your dog has general itchiness he may have fleas, malassezia yeast allergy or another allergies.
  • If you find a tick attached to your dog, to remove it, apply a tick spray, alcohol, liquid paraffin or mineral oil directly to the parasite.  This will cause the tick to loosen its grip so you can properly remove it head and all.
  • Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible with a pair of tweezers or tick remover and rotate.  Avoid squeezing the ticks body as this sends toxins into your dogs skin.
  • Ticks can transmit Lyme disease to both dogs and humans.
  • Fleas and ticks can affect humans the same as they can dogs.
  • Scabies and mites can irritate and inflame human skin.
  • Ringworm is highly contagious and can be passed from dogs to humans.

 

  • ScratchingParasites and allergies are the most common reasons dogs scratch themselves.
  • Scratching can often lead to a secondary infection.
  • Localized scratching and redness to a specific area could be from a possible contact irritation from a product or chemical or even an insect bite.  Bathe the dog with an oatmeal shampoo.
  • If scratching is seasonal:  Winter - Could be caused by dust mites or human dander.  Summer - Could be caused by grass or pollen.
  • Bacteria or yeast may multiply on scratched raw skin and cause further irritation and scratching.
  • When To See The VetExcessive shedding could be a sign of a thyroid problem or allergies.
  • If your pet smells bad and grooming doesn't help this could be a sign of a skin disorder.
  • Constant scratching in a certain area.
  • Lusterless, brittle coats can indicate an illness.
  • If your dogs coat looks dull, breaks easily or starts falling out overly excessive.
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