When do Alaskan dogs molt? Normally, Alaskan dogs begin to molt around 3 months after birth, and this stage may last 2-4 months; adult Alaskan dogs also undergo physiological hair molts twice a year. , respectively from March to May in spring and September to November in autumn. During the moulting period, owners should comb the Alaskan dog's hair every day.
Puppy Alaskan puppies will have a process of changing their lanugo hair when they are 3-5 months old. At this time, the puppy's lanugo hair will slowly fall off and new hair will gradually grow. This is a very normal situation that every puppy will experience. Puppies that change their fetal hair have poor immunity. Owners need to be careful not to make their dogs sick.
Healthy adult Alaskan dogs usually moult in the two seasons of spring and autumn. This is also a normal moulting phenomenon and a normal physiological response to adapt to the climate. The hair loss period of a healthy Alaskan dog usually only lasts a few weeks. If the hair loss is severe and lasts for a long time, it may be due to improper feeding methods, or the dog has a skin disease. It is best to bring it in as soon as possible. Alaskan dog goes to the doctor.
During the shedding period, attention should be paid to supplementing nutrition for Alaskan dogs. You can eat some hair-beautifying foods such as seaweed powder, cod liver oil, and lecithin powder. In addition to paying attention to diet, you also need to pay more attention to care and cleaning. During the moulting period, Alaskan dogs shed a relatively large amount of hair, so owners should comb the dog's hair more diligently, preferably several times a day, and clean up the shed hair in a timely manner.