Samoyed Dog (detailed introduction)

       There are many reasons for dog hair loss, including seasonal shedding; hair loss caused by skin diseases; and hair loss resulting from endocrine disorders. We cannot prevent natural shedding as it is part of nature. If hair loss is caused by a skin disease, then the skin disease must be treated for improvement. But what to do about dog endocrine disorder hair loss? How to normalize their endocrine system is the key issue.

       This type of hair loss can occur in various dogs, with early changes including pigmentation, increased dandruff, and sparse coat, followed by alopecia symmetrically distributed on the dog's abdomen, ribs, chest, and thighs. Commonly seen are thyroid hormone deficiency, adrenal hormone, and gonadal dysfunction disorders.

       For treatment of this condition, male dogs with testicular Sertoli cell tumors need to have the testes removed and take testosterone orally or by injection. Female dogs with ovarian dysfunction should have both ovaries or the uterus removed. Trial use of thyroxine, dosed at 0.4–0.8 mg/kg body weight daily for 4–8 weeks as one treatment course, with dosage increasing in the first 2 weeks and then decreasing, can achieve better therapeutic effects.

       Therefore, for hair loss caused by endocrine disorders, we should find the reason causing the endocrine imbalance and treat accordingly. Once the hormones can be normalized, this problem can be improved.