OVERVIEW AND DIRECTION
This subject can get complex, since there are various forms of hair loss, and also a considerable number of possible causes for these different forms. This page will first provide some help on the subject of general every-day shedding issues, which can be experienced by virtually every pet. If you see other issues or symptoms - such as itching, skin problems, odor, or symmetrical hair loss, then the information lower on the page will be of further help and direction.

GENERAL SHEDDING PROBLEMS
Your every-day shedding issues can have many factors, all of which can be helped by the products you see to the right. Such hair-loss/shedding is highly related to the condition of the hair follicle, and what may be missing, the weaker the hair follicles, the greater the shedding; though, some breeds are more prone to shedding based on type of coat and genetic predisposition. However, the weakness of hair follicles, as relates to general shedding issues, is directly related to lack or loss of lanolin, which is tied to synovial fluid health in the body. Since the NZYMES® Antioxidant Treats or Granules can be so helpful with the body's production or management of Synovial Fluid, an expected benefit is improvement with most shedding problems. For the long explanation, click - Antioxidant Enzymes of the Body.

NZYMES® EFFECTIVENESS
If you are considering ordering NZYMES® because your pet sheds we want to assure you that they will be very helpful for your pet. However, shedding is a degenerative problem and can take between 30 to 90 days to start showing improvement (after all, the skin is the largest organ of the body). Dull or sparse coats are even easier to change around with regular use of these products.

AFTER BEGINNING NZYMES
In a majority of shedding cases, we expect to see a significant reduction in a pet's regular daily shedding after 3 to 5 months. We have seen reports of as much as a 95% improvement. However, annual shedding is a normal metabolic process for almost all dogs; but, constant year-round shedding is likely a sign of nutritional deficiencies, which allow the pet's immune system to become weakened. Most often the cause is poor quality pet foods, which are lacking the amino acids, vitamins and minerals or the nutritional ingredients needed to maintain good health. These deficiencies are exactly what the NZYMES® Antioxidant Treats or Granules are designed to be so helpful with.

READ HOW NZYMES HELPED THESE PETS WITH SHEDDING AND HAIR LOSS PROBLEMS Click any photo to see the story - then use Back or Backspace to return here
Biscut	Prissy	Tiffy	Bear	Duke	Peaches

Here is a very brief Success Story on shedding (and arthritis), and some side benefits.

PET FOODS WE RECOMMEND
Since we've now mentioned how pet foods are involved in the problem, we now need to enlighten you on how important it is to feed your pet a quality pet food.  To view a list recommended foods please visit this page at our site:
Pet Foods We Recommend

To learn more about what may be in the pet food you are feeding, visit this page:
What's Really in Pet Foods?

(Note: After food changes, pets may blow-coat which could take up to 6 months to replace)

Other Causative Factors for Hair Loss Issues

SHEDDING AND THYROID PROBLEMS
Often a low thyroid condition can be contributory to hair loss. Usually seen as a symmetrical hair-loss that happens equally on both sides of the body or along the rear legs. Pets with this condition often need a thyroid medication. If your symptoms are similar then you should have a blood work-up done. Though your vet can do this, we highly recommend an alternative - submitting a blood sample to Dr. Jean Dodds, the leading veterinary expert in this realm (see link below). Also, after regular use (3-6 months) of NZYMES®, we often see some additional balancing of the thyroid (t3 and t4 levels), which can allow a reduction in the thyroid medication requirements for these pets.

Important to read about properly testing blood for Thyroid issues
Canine Thyroid Problems - by Dr. Jean Dodds

ALLERGIES, SHEDDING, OR FOOD REACTIONS ARE OFTEN YEAST RELATED PROBLEMS
Many dogs have reactions to the ingredients, preservatives or the additives contained in many commercial pet foods.  Each day we receive calls from pet owners who describe symptoms commonly diagnosed as FOOD ALLERGIES.  These symptoms include, shedding, hair loss, itchiness, dry skin, flaky skin, rashes, hot spots, and many more.  They have been told that THEIR DOG OR CAT is allergic to one substance or another. Some have paid for allergy testing and have been convinced by their vets or dermatologists that their pets are specifically allergic to BEEF, CHICKEN, LAMB, RICE, CORN, SOY or many other ingredients. They tell us about the years of treatment and the costly medications needed to try to eliminate the symptoms their pets suffer from.  But, these pets never seem to improve or resolve any of the problems. NEVER do we hear these people discuss their doctors mentioning the dangerous preservatives, chemicals, flavorings, food colorings or additives used in making the brands of pet foods they prescribe. Just ask yourself, "Does this sound logical?"; it is NOT logical. Ninety five percent (95%) of these cases we find are directly related to a breakdown of the GI tract and an overgrowth of candida yeast. If wondering about the accuracy of your vets 'ALLERGIES' diagnosis, please check this out - Assessment: Allergies or Yeast?

WE TELL YOU THIS - Rarely do we see a diagnosed FOOD ALLERGY or FOOD REACTION problem with a dog or cat that does not start to resolve itself with proper nutrition and and correct supplementation.