You have noticed that your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses a lot of hair. In the same way, you are worried about your Peruvian Inca Orchid, you keep picking up Peruvian Inca Orchid hairs, brushing your clothes, shaking the carpets… Let’s see below why your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses its hair and how to reduce this problem.
Your Peruvian Inca Orchid is losing its hair – Why?
Your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses its hair – Shedding periods
Shedding process for Peruvian Inca Orchid is characterized by a greater loss of hair during 2 periods (spring and autumn). So there’s no need to worry if your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses its hair in early spring and autumn. It is a natural phenomenon that allows the Peruvian Inca Orchid to coat itself with a coat that is more adapted to the upcoming season.
But as the life of the Peruvian Inca Orchid has changed from the time they stayed outdoors all day, the shedding system has also changed. Indeed, the fact that the Peruvian Inca Orchid stays all day in a heated dwelling all year round disrupts the natural phenomenon of shedding. This way, your Peruvian Inca Orchid may lose its hair permanently. This is called false shedding.
Your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses too much hair – Pathologies
If you notice a sudden loss of hair in large quantities, if your Peruvian Inca Orchid 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” (Peruvian Inca Orchid which itches) and can lead to hair loss. Your Peruvian Inca Orchid may also have an internal parasite, fungal, bacterial infection or any other pathology.
In this case, I advise you to quickly show your Peruvian Inca Orchid to his veterinarian.
Your Peruvian Inca Orchid loses its hair – What to do?
Control hair loss with regular brushing
By brushing your Peruvian Inca Orchid regularly, you can help remove dead hair before they fall out. This way, your interior will be better preserved and your Peruvian Inca Orchid will have a more beautiful coat. In addition, it is the way to check if your Peruvian Inca Orchid does not have fleas, ticks or lesions.
The most powerful brush on the market is the Furminator.
The FURMINATOR brush for Peruvian Inca Orchid
Of all the brushes on the market, it is the most effective tool for removing dead hairs and undercoats from your Peruvian Inca Orchid. This brush removes bristles without breaking them and without hurting your Peruvian Inca Orchid. 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 Peruvian Inca Orchid. For your Peruvian Inca Orchid 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 Peruvian Inca Orchid?).
In addition, there are several ways to supplement your Peruvian Inca Orchid’s diet to limit hair loss. Vitamins, fatty acids, omega 3 can be added to your Peruvian Inca Orchid’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
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 Peruvian Inca Orchid to ensure good hygiene, too frequent baths could have negative consequences on hair loss.
A recommendation: Do not bathe your Peruvian Inca Orchid more than once a month. The skin of your Peruvian Inca Orchid could be weakened.
As we have studied in our article What is the best shampoo for a Peruvian Inca Orchid, there are specially designed specific shampoos to fight against hair loss.
FURminator deShedding Ultra Premium Shampoo
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 Peruvian Inca Orchids’ 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 Peruvian Inca Orchids to the coat, they noticed more softness in the coat and shinier hair…
A minor drawback: users don’t like the coconut smell.
