Dog's tail hair loss

Dog's tail hair loss is a common phenomenon, and the main reason is that the dog's tail is broken or dislocated by another dog or human during play. This causes poor blood supply to the tail from the lesion area towards the back, resulting in redness, swelling, and hair loss. If the dog hits something while swinging its tail, it can easily cause the wound to bleed, which is a clinical phenomenon in the dog's self-healing process. Additionally, attention should also be paid to the possibility of skin diseases.

What are the reasons for severe hair loss?

Dog hair loss is related to diet. Eating food that is too salty or often giving dogs human food can lead to hair loss. It is also related to seasons, as dogs tend to lose hair severely during their molting period, which usually occurs in late spring and late autumn. External parasites and skin diseases can also exacerbate hair loss. For example, fleas cause dogs to itch, and the dog's excessive scratching can lead to hair loss. Infection with some fungi, such as Microsporum, can also cause hair loss.

How to deal with hair loss?

Owners can observe if their dogs have behaviors such as scratching or biting their tails. Check if there are any abnormalities such as redness, swelling, pus, scabs, or itching at the hair loss site. If so, it may be due to bacterial infections, parasite infections, or mite infections. It is recommended to go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment. It may also be due to malnutrition or deficiency of some trace elements, in which case owners should supplement them appropriately.

Care methods for hair loss

Owners need to regularly bath their dogs, deworm them, and comb their fur, which helps prevent hair loss problems. Additionally, controlling dogs' intake of grains and other foods they are prone to be allergic to can help. Feeding dogs with B vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids can help maintain their fur and alleviate hair loss.