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Why do golden retrievers lose their fur

When the cute and gentle golden fur at home runs happily around, its fluffy and soft fur seems like golden sunshine, full of vitality and warmth.

When the cute and gentle golden fur at home runs happily around, its fluffy and soft fur seems like golden sunshine, full of vitality and warmth. However, once it is discovered that the golden fur begins to shed a large amount of hair, its fur is everywhere on the floor, sofa, and clothing, which not only makes daily cleaning cumbersome, but also worries every owner. What is the reason behind the frequent shedding of fur in Golden Retrievers?

1、 Variety characteristics and natural laws

Metabolism of Thick Hair: As a medium to large-sized dog, the Golden Retriever has a thick and long body of hair. This type of hair structure itself determines that their hair is updated more frequently. Each hair has its own growth cycle, including growth period, regression period, and resting period. During the resting period, hair will naturally shed and be replaced by new hair. Due to the large number of golden hairs, the phenomenon of shedding hair becomes particularly evident during the natural replacement of hair. Like a golden wheat field, the wheat ears naturally fall off after maturity, which is a normal cycle of life.

Seasonal molting: Seasonal molting is an important natural factor in the shedding of golden hair. During the spring and autumn seasons, changes in temperature prompt the Golden Retriever to undergo hair replacement in order to adapt to new climatic conditions. In spring, as the temperature gradually rises, Golden Hair sheds its thick winter fur to welcome the warm season and maintain comfort even on hot days; In autumn, in order to resist the upcoming cold winter, they will grow thicker hair, during which a large amount of old hair will fall off. During these seasons, the home is like a 'fur storm', with flying dog fur everywhere, which allows the owners to deeply experience the power of seasonal shedding of golden fur.

2、 Dietary and Nutritional Factors

Nutritional imbalance: The healthy growth of hair cannot be achieved without sufficient and balanced nutrition. If Jinmao consumes a single, low-quality food for a long time, it is easy to experience nutritional imbalance. Protein is an important component of hair, and a lack of high-quality protein can make hair fragile and prone to breakage, accelerating shedding. Vitamins and minerals are equally essential, such as the B vitamins, which play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the skin and hair. Lack of them can lead to a decrease in the skin's and hair's resistance, causing hair loss. Nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids can nourish hair, keeping it shiny and smooth. Once lacking, the golden hair will lose its former luster, become dry and dull, and be more prone to shedding.

Wrong dietary habits: In addition to insufficient nutritional content, some incorrect dietary habits can also lead to hair loss. For example, feeding too much human food, especially those high in salt and oil, to Golden Hair. High salt foods can increase the burden on the kidneys of golden hair, affecting its normal metabolism and leading to hair problems. High oil foods may cause abnormal skin oil secretion, disrupt the healthy environment of the skin, and ultimately lead to hair loss.

3、 Health issues and hidden dangers of diseases

The trouble of skin diseases: Skin diseases are one of the common and serious causes of hair loss. Infections caused by microorganisms such as mites, fungi, and bacteria can all lead to skin diseases. Mites parasitize on the surface of golden fur skin, causing inflammation and itching in dogs, leading to constant scratching and hair loss. Fungal infection can damage the growth structure of hair, making it fragile and prone to breakage. Skin inflammation caused by bacterial infection can also affect the normal growth of hair. When the owner saw Golden Retriever scratching incessantly due to skin disease, with red spots and dandruff appearing on his body, and his hair gradually thinning, his heart was filled with pain and anxiety.

Endocrine disorders: The endocrine system of Golden Hair regulates various bodily functions. Once endocrine disorders occur, it may lead to hair loss problems. For example, hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that slows down the metabolism of golden hair. This not only leads to weight gain and mental fatigue in dogs, but also makes their hair sparse, dry, and prone to shedding. In addition, some treatment drugs for certain diseases may also have side effects, affecting the endocrine system and leading to hair loss.

4、 Living environment and daily care

The influence of environmental factors: The living environment of golden hair also has a significant impact on its hair health. If the living environment is humid, it is easy to breed bacteria and fungi, increasing the risk of skin diseases and leading to hair loss. At the same time, allergens in the environment, such as pollen, dust, mold, etc., may also cause allergic reactions to golden hair, manifested as skin itching and hair loss. During the transition of seasons, the drastic changes in temperature and humidity can also cause stress reactions in the body of Golden Hair, affecting the normal growth of hair and exacerbating hair loss.

Improper care: Daily care is crucial for the health of golden hair. Inappropriate bathing frequency may cause problems. Bathing too frequently can damage the oil layer on the surface of the golden hair skin, causing the skin to lose protection, become dry, and ultimately lead to hair loss; Insufficient bathing can lead to the accumulation of skin dirt, the growth of bacteria, and also affect hair health. In addition, using bath products that are not suitable for golden hair, such as human shower gel, whose pH does not match the golden hair skin, can irritate the skin and cause hair loss. Not combing hair regularly can also cause tangling, affecting the normal growth and shedding of hair, and exacerbating the phenomenon of hair loss.

The shedding of fur in a golden retriever is a complex problem caused by multiple factors working together. As owners, we need to deeply understand these reasons and pay attention to the details of Golden Retrievers' lives with love and patience, starting from multiple aspects such as diet, health, environment, and care, to create a good living condition for them and help them maintain healthy and beautiful hair. Because every golden hair is the warmest companion in our lives, their health and happiness are the things we care about the most. Let's work together to make the golden hair always shine with a healthy light, accompanying us through more wonderful times.

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