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Dull fur in dogs and cats

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A shiny coat not only looks beautiful, but also looks well-groomed. Many people associate a shiny coat with a dog or cat enjoying excellent health. This often leads to the The condition of the coat is perceived by the public as a reflection of health. Since the coat is particularly important for our dogs, you should pay attention to it and keep a close eye on its condition. After all, the coat not only protects our four-legged friends from weather and environmental influences, but can also indicate illnesses and deficiencies. typical characteristics you should look out for and when a visit to the vet is essential We will explain to you in today's blog post.

Causes of dull fur

Dull fur in dogs and cats or bald patches of skin can be a first sign of poor health. Coat problems are always a Indication that dog or cat has health problemsThe most common causes of dull fur include malnutrition or incorrect grooming. A lack of nutrients, unnecessary additives in the food and too little meat can lead to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

For your dog's coat to be healthy, it is important that you feed your pet a balanced diet. Lack of water can also cause your four-legged friend's skin to dry out or become flaky. Coat quality suffers due to lack of water strong. For this reason, it is incredibly important to feed your pet a species-appropriate diet. We also recommend regular check-ups.

However, as part of a needs-based diet, the coat care should not be neglected. It is particularly important during the coat change period. Regular care not only removes dirt and dead skin cells, but also hair. The massage effect of regular brushing stimulates blood circulation, which means that the skin can regenerate even better.

If you brush your dog or cat’s fur regularly, then you promote blood circulation and ensure that you regularly distribute sebum and natural skin fat over the skin and in the fur of your four-legged friend. You can also easily remove loose hair with it. During the coat change, you should comb and brush your dog particularly often. Because only by regular combing and brushing For example, you can also detect ecto- and endoparasites at an early stage.

When we talk about Ectoparasites are parasites that attack your dog’s fur from the outside. Mites, lice and fleas are ectoparasites. The coat condition and behavior of your animal can indicate an infestation. Unlike ectoparasites, endoparasites attack your four-legged friend from the inside. These include, for example, worms.

Dull fur can also indicate an organic disease and should therefore always be examined by a specialist. Hormonal disorders and thyroid diseases of any kind can be the cause of dull fur. Allergies and any kind of incorrect food utilization can also lead to the fur of your beloved four-legged friend not having a healthy shine. Very sensitive animals can also Stress with negative skin and coat changes react.

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