First Aid: Hair Loss
Pets shed. A certain amount of hair loss is perfectly normal. Your pets may shed more at the change of seasons — in the spring, pets lose their warmer winter coats, and in the fall, the winter coats grow back in. Indoor pets may shed all year, thanks to our climate control negating the need for winter and summer coats. Certain types of hair loss, however, can be signs of a more serious problem. Bald patches, thin patches, and hot spots may indicate skin problems, mites or fleas, or even a hormonal imbalance. Even stress can lead to hair loss … Continue reading