It's normal for dogs to shed, But what to do if you notice your dog losing hair.

Take a look at the causes of a dog losing hair and find out how to help your furry friend.

Excessive Hair fall can be caused by stress, poor nutrition, pregnancy, lactation or another underlying medical condition. The dog hair loss treatment they prescribe will depend on your pet's other health needs.

Possible Reasons of Dog hair Fall

• Change of Season

• Dogs lose fur when the individual hairs become old or damaged, or seasonally when the weather turns warm. Many dogs shed year-round. If the shedding is out of control, brushing your dog a couple of times a week can remove and control excess hair.

• Skin Infections

• Bacterial or fungal yeast infections on the skin may cause hair loss, redness, itching and odor. Sometimes.

• Parasites

• Parasites like Mange and Fleas are a very common reason for a dog losing hair. Fleas can make dogs itchy to the point of scratching their hair off in places. Mites and fleas are extremely contagious, so any parasites you find on your dog may have already spread to your home and other pets. If you find evidence of mites or fleas, your vet can prescribe a quick-acting ant parasite medication and offer tips for ridding your house of pests.

• Allergies

• Dogs can develop allergies and some of the most common signs are itchy skin and hair loss. The most common allergies in dogs are atopy (environmental allergies to irritants like pollen, mold and dust mites), flea allergies and food allergies.

Tip- Supplement your pet's diet with a fatty acid supplement which contains fatty acids Omega 3 and Omega 6 to help restore a soft and shiny coat.