Both dogs and cats have beards, but as the functions of dogs change, their beards become less important than cats. So do you know what a white beard on a dog means? Will it affect the dog’s life? If you want to raise a shit shovel, come and find out.
1. Older age
If the dog's beard starts to turn white from the root, it means that the dog is older and has begun to enter the old age stage. At the same time, it may also be accompanied by slow movement, hunched back, and poor energy. At this time, the owner should strengthen the dog's nutrition. It is best to feed the dog senior dog food to ensure all the nutrients the dog's body needs at this age. If possible, you can also conduct regular physical examinations on your dog, so that you can understand your dog's physical condition more accurately.
2. Lack of vitamins or trace elements
If the dog is still relatively young and has white beards, it may be caused by a lack of vitamins or trace elements. At this time, the dog will usually eat walls, nails, soil, feces, etc. For this kind of behavior, the owner should stop it in time when seeing it, do not let the dog eat randomly, and take the dog to the pet hospital for trace element examination, and then supplement the vitamins and trace elements needed by the dog's body.
3. Breed reason
The white beard of a puppy may also be due to the breed. Some dogs do not show breed characteristics in their puppy stage, and gradually approach the appearance as they grow up.