Why is my dog’s fur not growing back? Let’s Explore

Causes of Post Clipping Alopecia in Dogs

Post clipping alopecia seems to occur after shearing a dog of its double coated dense fur

Clipping seems to initiate a condition where the hair cycle is arrested which means the hairs on your dog’s skin enter the telogen phase and the hair falls out but does not prompt new growth to occur which is the normal pattern

Although there is no proof yet of the cause of this condition, experts assume that the cooling of the skin caused by clipping changes the regrowth pattern

The cause could be an underlying health condition such as hypothyroidism that has not been noticed; your veterinarian can test your dog for endocrine disorders

It seems there is no one definitive cause for this condition, but what the experts do agree on is that there is a chance that should you get your dog clipped (mainly double coated dense fur coated dogs), your dog’s fur coat may not grow back to its original form, or that it may not grow back at all apart from a thin wispy coating

Diagnosis of Post Clipping Alopecia in Dogs

As more and more dogs are being groomed, the additional services of clipping seem to have sparked a hot debate between owners and professionals about whether the clipping causes the alopecia. It is a fact that a high number of heavy coated dogs have suffered what is now called post clipping alopecia. Although it is a cosmetic effect, it can subject your dog to sunburn as the once protected skin from the coat is exposed to the elements. Shaving for access in the case of a medical procedure, or due to skin problems such as hot spots is unavoidable.

While the experts believe the clipping of your pet’s fur for whatever reason and the lack of regrowth that may result may be caused by interrupting the natural development of the growing hair coat, (perhaps due to temperature changes) the fact remains that sometimes the normal haircoat is very slow to regrow. Usually if there is a regrowth, which may take as long as two years, the hair texture and color is often a different color than the original coat.

If your dog is suffering from this condition, ask your veterinarian to do a thorough check up just in case it is health related. Testing may include ruling out causes such as sex hormone imbalance, hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism. Additional blood work, to evaluate your canine’s overall health condition, may be recommended.

The 5 Proven Methods for Hair Growth in Dogs

After you determine the cause of your pet’s hair loss, you can begin to resolve it. If it’s not caused by a serious health problem, you can easily encourage hair growth at home. Here are five quick dog hair growth methods.

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