Shepherd dogs are very smart, lively and cute, and are loved by many pet owners. But many pet owners will also find that in the summer, especially the short period between spring and summer, the shepherd dog sheds a lot. Sometimes the fur in the house is flying everywhere on the body, which is very uncomfortable. Why do sheepdogs shed hair in summer? Let’s take a look at the following 4 reasons!

1. Seasonal shedding

Shepherd dogs will shed hair at the turn of spring and summer and autumn and winter. This is a normal seasonal shedding. Because temperatures fluctuate with the seasons, dogs naturally need to adjust themselves. At this time, the shepherd dog will shed its old hair to prevent it from being too hot.

If this is the reason for hair loss, the pet owner does not need to worry too much. Just use a brush to brush the dog's hair more every day.

2. Folliculitis, eczema and other skin diseases or parasites

When a shepherd dog has skin diseases such as folliculitis or eczema, local lesions appear on the skin where the hair is attached, which cannot provide sufficient nutrition, and the hair will naturally wither and fall off.

Or when a dog has parasites on its body, it will feel itchy and scratch its fur with its mouth or paws, which can also lead to hair loss. If you encounter this kind of problem, it is best to find out what the cause is and then treat it accordingly.

3. Improper behavior of the pet owner

Due to poor breeding skills, many pet owners will use human soap, shampoo or even washing powder to bathe their dogs, which will naturally cause the dogs to lose hair.

Shepherd dogs' skin is neutral, but soaps and shampoos used by humans are alkaline, which can cause dryness of the dog's skin, thereby providing a place for bacteria and microorganisms to live, threatening skin health. It is recommended to use special detergent for sheepdogs and control the number of baths. Bathing too often will destroy the oil on the skin surface.

IV. Lack of vitamins and minerals in the body

Minerals and vitamins are one of the basic elements that promote the healthy growth of dogs. When shepherd dogs lack these two nutrients in their bodies due to bad eating habits such as partial eclipse and picky eating, hair loss will also occur. In this case, it is recommended that the pet owner take the dog for a comprehensive examination to see what nutrients are in the dog's body and then supplement them accordingly.

When a shepherd dog has soft and lush hair, it is convenient and comfortable for the pet owner to stroke it. Therefore, if you find that your dog is shedding abnormally, you must not take it lightly, but search carefully to see what is causing it!