Achromotrichia

Achromotrichia is the loss of normal hair coloration, especially on the head and face

Causes?

Copper deficiency in the diet. Other clinical signs include hair loss and a dull or rough coat.

Why we feed?

Copper is another essential trace element that is a component of storing and transporting proteins and enzymes. It is also a catalyst in hemoglobin formation, cardiac function, cellular respiration, connective tissue development, pigmentation, bone formation, myelin formation, reproduction, and immune function.

How to feed?

Avocados, fish, raw meaty bones, and bone marrow all contain copper.

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