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The solution to hair loss in Corgi dogs

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
Corgi hair loss needs to be addressed based on different causes. First of all, if it is seasonal hair loss, it is a normal physiological phenomenon. The owner only needs to comb the Corgi's hair frequently to prevent the shed hair from being swallowed by it. Secondly, if the hair loss is caused by malnutrition, the Corgi’s diet needs to be adjusted in time to increase the Corgi’s nutritional intake. Furthermore, if the hair loss is caused by parasite infection, timely deworming is required. Finally, if hair loss is caused by improper bathing, you need to pay attention to the frequency of bathing. In addition, skin diseases can also cause Corgi to lose hair, so you need to consult your pet doctor for medication and treatment in time.

1. Groom your hair frequently

Corgis are short-haired dogs. As the seasons change, normal hair loss will occur in the alternating seasons of spring and autumn. At this time, the owner needs to comb the Corgi frequently to remove the excess hair that has fallen off. At the same time, the home must be cleaned frequently to prevent the Corgi from swallowing hair into the stomach and causing foreign bodies to block the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, you can also give your Corgi some health care products that are beneficial to hair nutrition, or use some skin moisturizing drops, which may also have a certain effect on improving hair loss.

2. Pay attention to diet

If it is because the Corgi has been eating a single dog food for a long time, or food with too much salt, resulting in hair loss caused by malnutrition, in the diet It is suggested that owners should feed Corgis high-quality, full-price dog food, avoid feeding people food, and try to feed as few snacks as possible. They can usually supplement more unsaturated fatty acids, trace elements, etc., and take them to bask in the sun more. and engaging in outdoor exercise to help promote healthy new hair growth.

3. Regular deworming

If the corgi has not been dewormed for a long time and is infected with parasites and causes hair loss, then it needs to be dewormed in time. Dogs also need to be dewormed regularly. It is generally recommended to deworm the dog internally every three months and externally every month.

4. Control the frequency of bathing

Bathing the Corgi too frequently or using inappropriate bath liquid will cause hair loss, so owners must pay attention to the frequency of bathing the dog. Generally, it should be washed once every 2-3 weeks in summer, and once every 3 weeks or once a month in winter. At the same time, you also need to use a pet-specific bath liquid to bathe the dog, and dry the hair in time after bathing to avoid catching a cold.

5.Consult a pet doctor for medication treatment

For hair loss caused by skin diseases, it is recommended that the owner promptly send the dog to the pet hospital for a dermatoscopy to check what is causing the skin disease, and then treat it accordingly. , after the skin disease is controlled, the symptoms of hair loss will also be reduced.

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