WHY IS THE GERMAN SHEPPERD STILL LOOSING HAIR, when i comb him twice a day?

Question

HE IS A GUARD DOG ON WORK WITH ME. 24 HOURS FOR HIM POOR DOG. FOR ME ONLY 12.

Answer 1

All dogs that have two or more types of hair shed continually. The hair that is called their undercoat is what comes out the most, the inner softer coat/hair keeps them warm in the winter and the outer hair/coat protects them from the elements. They just shed more in the spring and fall when they blow out their summer and winter coats and get new ones. Brushing daily is a good idea, but it is a constant thing and will not go away. If you mean it is getting bald spots it might have a skin problem and then I would strongly suggest you take it to be seen by a veterinarian. Also, times of stress will cause them to shed out more hair than usual.

Answer 2

Well unless you are used to German Shepherds, I guess the dog is simply moulting ... I have an 11 year old GSD and she moults around twice a year .... it seems to go on and on and on! Hair everywhere ... combing every hour will help shed the hair but not stop the loss. It's simply hard work! My hoover is my best friend at these times ... it's simply something you have to cope with if you want a great best friend!

Answer 3

I use the dog rake once daily then, once weekly, I use Shed Brush to brush the loose fur. I feed Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed L&R (Lamb & Rice). They have the soften furs. So, maybe try that. I am no expert, but from experience. Maybe also ask the vet for more advice. Some people use Oil. I used to use oil. But, I don't anymore. Also, how many times do you bath your dog? If you bath your dog too much, I think maybe it will loose furs too much. Or, maybe your vet can prescribe you some medicine shampoo or medicine, or go see a Specialist Dermadologist for dogs. Hope your dog will be fine.

Answer 4

Most dogs shed, and as the weather gets hotter, they shed more. They also shed when stressed, physically and emotionally. If he's not getting any down time or play time, then he could be stress shedding.

The other alternative is that his diet is lacking. I give my dogs Linatone (I buy it from the pet store) in their food at night. It doesn't stop the shedding, but it makes slows it up a bit.

Answer 5

We had a dog that was losing a lot of his hair. The vet told us it was a dietary problem. You might want to check with your Vet and see if they can find out if your dog has a dietary problem. We also would add 1 egg and some wheat germ oil to his food everyday, that helped his coat look healthy and shinney.


Sapphyre

Answer 6

It's probably normal in this weather but check to see if he isn't stressed, dogs generally lose hair when they are frightened the idea being that anything that bites them gets a mouthful of hair.

Is he injured or ill?

Answer 7

I wish I knew too. My German Sheppard keeps shedding too. It's driving me nuts. I heard that it can be a poor diet. Try giving your dog a muti. vitamin for dogs.

Answer 8

Give him a break. come on you only do 12 hrs then no doubt you go to bed, let the dog have a life to

Answer 9

dogs have 2 coats a summer coat and a winter coat they molt twice a year for each coat to come through this is so they don't over heat during the hot weather and don't get to cold during the winter

Answer 10

its that time of year. GSD's have a double layer coat. The harsh outer coat which protects it from the rain and wind etc, its dense undercoat keeps it warm. The dog will be loosing this part of his coat, and believe me, there is alot of that coat to lose!