狗狗掉毛、禿毛問題如何用食療改善？

How to improve dog hair loss and baldness problems through diet therapy?

皮膚是動物體上最大器官

The skin is the largest organ in an animal's body

夏至不少飼主擔心毛孩燥熱，會幫毛孩剃毛，或是更頻繁的洗澡，以抵禦高漲的氣溫。但狗狗是靠吐舌頭喘氣來調節體溫，皮毛不僅是牠們身體保護層，同時也能調節體溫。

The skin is the largest organ in an animal's body. During the summer solstice, many pet owners worry about their pets getting too hot and will shave them or bathe them more frequently to combat the rising temperatures. However, dogs regulate their body temperature by panting and flailing their tongues. Their fur not only protects them but also serves as a thermoregulator.

牠們皮膚表層有保護性油脂，過度頻繁清潔會把這層油脂洗掉，不僅讓狗狗皮毛變粗糙，更容易遭受外部刺激而發炎，所以一旦夏季常年悶濕，狗狗很容易患有皮膚病。

The protective oils on their skin's surface, however, can be removed by excessive cleaning, leaving them rough and more susceptible to external irritation and inflammation. Therefore, dogs are prone to skin diseases during the perpetually damp summer months.

動物的皮膚與神經系統一體。所以皮膚的健康問題，是臟腑功能、氣血循環、代謝狀態和精神情緒變化的外在反映。

Animals' skin and nervous system are integrated. Therefore, skin health is an outward reflection of internal organ function, qi and blood circulation, metabolic state, and emotional state.

從中醫五行來看，肺與大腸互為表裡，與皮毛皮膚也有深厚關係。當毛孩的腸胃不好，肺部氣管也容易受到影響，跟著皮膚也會出問題。

According to the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lungs and large intestine are interconnected, and their skin is also deeply connected. When a pet's digestive system is not healthy, the lungs and trachea are also easily affected, leading to skin problems.

尤其長期缺乏安全感、易有分離焦慮，感覺主人不夠關注自己的狗狗，長期累積的壓力和情緒會引起腸胃道失衡、喜歡舔腳或皮膚，容易造成如指間炎困擾。

Especially for dogs that lack a sense of security for a long time, are prone to separation anxiety, and feel that their owners do not pay enough attention to them, the long-term accumulated stress and emotions will cause gastrointestinal imbalance, a preference for licking feet or skin, and easily cause problems such as interdigital inflammation.

★改善毛孩掉毛、脫毛、毛量少 Improve hair loss, hair removal, and less hair volume

毛孩因為換季或皮膚病，常常搞得毛髮滿屋子紛飛，讓飼主頭痛不已。

Furry dogs often have hair flying everywhere due to seasonal changes or skin diseases, causing significant headaches for their owners.

基本上，狗狗容易大量掉毛的原因，包括長期營養不良或失衡、皮膚病或寄生蟲感染、攝取食物鹽分過多、缺乏日照、洗澡次數太多、對洗劑過敏以及情緒過度焦慮等等。

Generally, the causes of excessive hair loss in dogs include long-term malnutrition or imbalance, skin diseases or parasitic infestations, excessive salt intake, lack of sunlight, frequent bathing, allergies to lotions, and excessive anxiety.

從動物中醫和西醫角度來看，高齡犬、患有慢性或重大疾病，有氣虛、血虛、血淤、氣鬱、濕熱體質的狗狗，都比較容易有皮膚問題及掉毛現象。

From the perspectives of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Veterinary Medicine, elderly dogs, dogs with chronic or serious illnesses, and those with qi deficiency, blood deficiency, blood stasis, qi stagnation, or damp-heat constitutions are more susceptible to skin problems and hair loss.

因此飼主在日常餵食照顧上，除了要維持營養均衡之外，更要注意飼料或鮮食的鹽分比例是否過高。

Therefore, in addition to maintaining a balanced diet, owners should also be aware of the high salt content in their feed or fresh food.

適度餵食可以讓狗狗毛髮增生、蓬鬆、亮麗的食材，可幫助改善症狀。以下介紹幾種常見有助毛孩的毛髮增生亮麗的食材給大家參考：

Moderate feeding of foods that can make your dog's hair grow, become fluffy, and shiny can help improve symptoms. Here are some common foods that can help your dog's hair grow and become shiny for your reference:

• 菠菜 Spinach

  富含各種營養素、維生素E，維持皮膚健康，預防脫毛、掉毛。 Rich in various nutrients and vitamin E, it maintains healthy skin and prevents hair loss.

  
  

• 海藻、海帶 Seaweed and kelp

  含有豐富的礦物質、維生素與碘，是毛髮生長不可缺少的成分，有促進新陳代謝與生長荷爾蒙分泌的效果。 They are rich in minerals, vitamins, and iodine, essential for hair growth. They also stimulate metabolism and growth hormone secretion.

  
  

• 芝麻 Sesame seeds

  含有珍貴的芝麻素，對生毛、掉毛及毛色都非常有效，具有維持皮膚與毛髮健康的色氨酸、卵磷脂。 Contains precious sesamin, which is very effective in treating hair growth, hair loss, and coat color. It also contains tryptophan and lecithin, which help maintain healthy skin and hair.

  
  

• 五穀類 Cereals

  毛髮的主要成分是蛋白質中的角蛋白，而小米、燕麥、蕎麥等含有豐富的氨基酸，有助於角蛋白合成，抑制皮膚斑點。 Keratin is the main component of hair. Millet, oats, buckwheat, and other cereals are rich in amino acids, which help with keratin synthesis and reduce skin blemishes.

  
  

• 豆類 Beans

  含有豐富的維生素B6、葉酸以及礦物質鎂、硫和鋅，能讓毛髮維持亮麗光澤，避免過早出現老化白毛及掉毛。 They are rich in vitamin B6, folic acid, and the minerals magnesium, sulfur, and zinc, which help maintain hair's lustrous shine and prevent premature graying and hair loss.

  
  

• 牛奶 Milk

  含有鈣質和維生素D、維生素B12，不只讓骨骼強健，也能增強毛髮的韌度。如果毛小孩對乳製品過敏，可以深綠色蔬菜取代。 Contains calcium, vitamins D, and vitamin B12, which not only strengthen bones but also enhance hair growth. If your pet is allergic to dairy, dark green vegetables can be used instead.

  
  

• 熟雞蛋 Cooked eggs

  含有鋅、硒、硫和鐵，促進毛髮健康與生長。千萬不要給毛小孩餵食生雞蛋，除了有沙門氏菌感染問題，未煮熟的蛋白含有卵白素（avidin），會抑制維生素中生物素的吸收。 Contain zinc, selenium, sulfur, and iron, which promote healthy hair growth. Never feed raw eggs to your pet. Besides the risk of salmonella infection, the uncooked egg whites contain avidin, which inhibits the absorption of the vitamin biotin.

  
  

• 富含Omega-3食材 Omega-3-rich foods

  如鮭魚、金槍魚、鯡魚、鯖魚等，對動物毛皮生長有幫助。 Such as salmon, tuna, herring, and mackerel, these foods help promote fur growth.

了解毛孩體質需求順時調養 Understand your pet's physical needs and adjust accordingly.

毛孩體質和人一樣，會隨時間、年齡、季節、飲食、生活習慣等改變，而且往往多複合式體質需求。因此身為寵愛的飼主，一定要先從毛孩天性掌握基本條件，再從個別化體質差異，去做營養和食物屬性的調配，再順應季節時令做食療調整。 Like humans, a pet's physical condition changes with time, age, season, diet, lifestyle, and other factors, often with complex needs. Therefore, as a loving pet owner, it's crucial to first understand the basic requirements based on your pet's nature. Then, tailor nutrition and food properties to each individual's physical condition, and then adjust dietary therapy according to the seasons.

不要過度迷信，以為選購昂貴的牛、羊肉或稀少性食材，或是高單價的乾濕糧，就能解決問題皮毛情況，很有可能越吃皮膚越差。應該試著找出毛孩皮膚問題起「因」，學習食療烹調搭配的技巧，才能更有效周全的改善症狀。 Don't be overly superstitious and think that buying expensive beef, lamb, or rare ingredients, or expensive dry or wet food, will solve your pet's coat problems. This can lead to worsening skin conditions. Try to identify the root cause of your pet's skin problems and learn dietary therapy and cooking techniques to more effectively and comprehensively improve symptoms.

作者：寵膳媽媽 陳蓁

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