Our dog's hair is usually soft, shiny and it is a pleasure to caress our pet, but sometimes we can notice that its fur is ugly, dry and lifeless .
Why does hair get ugly? What is dry hair? or what are the causes? In this article we will learn about the causes of ugly or dry hair and how to solve it to achieve a healthy and radiant coat for our furry friend.
Causes and Solutions
It is often thought that the main reason our dog has dry or ugly hair is lack of hygiene or proper washing, but there are more reasons.
Our pet's fur can warn us of possible health problems. The most common causes of dry hair in dogs are :
- Lack of hydration: water is essential to keep skin and hair hydrated:
- Make sure your dog drinks enough water.
- How to keep my dog hydrated?
- Lack of care: Regular brushing and proper cleaning are important to keep hair healthy.
- Brush regularly and bathe your dog properly:
- When should I bathe my dog?
- Hygiene Tips for Dogs
- Products to moisturize our dog's hair:
- Use products appropriate for your hair type.
- How to choose shampoo for my dog?
- Moisturizing Shampoo
- Moisturizing Mask
- Improper diet: a diet low in essential nutrients can affect hair quality.
- Each dog is unique and may have special nutritional requirements . In general, we have to ensure that its diet has Proteins, Fats, Vitamins and Carbohydrates. Provide a balanced diet and nutritional supplements to improve hair quality .
- Hormonal changes: Changes in hormonal levels can affect hair quality.
- Diseases: Some diseases can cause dry, lifeless hair.