You have noticed that your Bouvier des Ardennes loses a lot of hair. In the same way, you are worried about your Bouvier des Ardennes, you keep picking up Bouvier des Ardennes hairs, brushing your clothes, shaking the carpets… Let’s see below why your Bouvier des Ardennes loses its hair and how to reduce this problem.

Your Bouvier des Ardennes is losing its hair – Why?

Your Bouvier des Ardennes loses its hair – Shedding periods

Shedding process for Bouvier des Ardennes is characterized by a greater loss of hair during 2 periods (spring and autumn). So there’s no need to worry if your Bouvier des Ardennes loses its hair in early spring and autumn. It is a natural phenomenon that allows the Bouvier des Ardennes to coat itself with a coat that is more adapted to the upcoming season.

But as the life of the Bouvier des Ardennes has changed from the time they stayed outdoors all day, the shedding system has also changed. Indeed, the fact that the Bouvier des Ardennes stays all day in a heated dwelling all year round disrupts the natural phenomenon of shedding. This way, your Bouvier des Ardennes may lose its hair permanently. This is called false shedding.

Your Bouvier des Ardennes loses too much hair – Pathologies

If you notice a sudden loss of hair in large quantities, if your Bouvier des Ardennes is often itchy and you have identified that it is not a moult, it could be a medical problem.

Indeed, parasitic diseases (scabies, fleas…) cause inflammation and “pruritus” (Bouvier des Ardennes which itches) and can lead to hair loss. Your Bouvier des Ardennes may also have an internal parasite, fungal, bacterial infection or any other pathology.

In this case, I advise you to quickly show your Bouvier des Ardennes to his veterinarian.

Your Bouvier des Ardennes loses its hair – What to do?

Control hair loss with regular brushing

By brushing your Bouvier des Ardennes regularly, you can help remove dead hair before they fall out. This way, your interior will be better preserved and your Bouvier des Ardennes will have a more beautiful coat. In addition, it is the way to check if your Bouvier des Ardennes does not have fleas, ticks or lesions.

The most powerful brush on the market is the Furminator.

The FURMINATOR brush for Bouvier des Ardennes

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Of all the brushes on the market, it is the most effective tool for removing dead hairs and undercoats from your Bouvier des Ardennes. This brush removes bristles without breaking them and without hurting your Bouvier des Ardennes. In the FURMINATOR range, I have selected in particular the Shedding Anti-Moulting Tool.

Users’ opinions

Super-efficient, top, spectacular, stunning, extra… adjectives and superlatives are very numerous in the comments of the users of this brush.

The majority of opinions confirm that it is a very efficient brush. Very good marks for the quality of the product, its robustness and efficiency. One person testified that her effectiveness is spectacular and that it is the only brush she has tried that does her job as well.

Reduce hair loss by adopting a healthy diet

Diet can affect the health as well as the coat quality of your Bouvier des Ardennes. For your Bouvier des Ardennes to have a remarkable coat, its diet must be of good quality, rich in good fatty acids and vitamins. So be careful about the quality of the food you give him (see our article on what are the best croquettes for Bouvier des Ardennes?).

In addition, there are several ways to supplement your Bouvier des Ardennes’s diet to limit hair loss. Vitamins, fatty acids, omega 3 can be added to your Bouvier des Ardennes’s regular diet. Some add salmon or rapeseed oil, others give special food supplements for a healthy coat.

Reduce hair loss with brewer’s yeast

Brewers Yeast Dog Chewables

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It is the most effective food supplement (widely known and used in Europe). This product is a stimulant for hair growth and quality because it promotes the synthesis of keratin (hair protein) and slows down sebum production (reducing hair fat). Brewer’s yeast makes the coat shine and reduces hair loss.

Prevent hair loss by providing good hygiene

If it is recommended to clean your Bouvier des Ardennes to ensure good hygiene, too frequent baths could have negative consequences on hair loss.

A recommendation: Do not bathe your Bouvier des Ardennes more than once a month. The skin of your Bouvier des Ardennes could be weakened.

As we have studied in our article What is the best shampoo for a Bouvier des Ardennes, there are specially designed specific shampoos to fight against hair loss.

FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo

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FURMINATOR shampoo is recommended by veterinarians and dog groomers for its high quality.

Hypoallergenic, it is designed to reduce hair loss. It is recommended to use it in addition to the FURMINATOR brush. Its composition is enriched with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamins and proteins, which contributes to the good health of the Bouvier des Ardenness’ skin but above all to the reduction of hair loss. It is a good product with a very unbeatable price for premium quality.

Users’ opinions

Very good comments saying that this shampoo is a quality product. Many people testify that after applying the Bouvier des Ardenness to the coat, they noticed more softness in the coat and shinier hair…

A minor drawback: users don’t like the coconut smell.