Bare bears baffle zookeepers with baldness
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Posted By Donald Trump - Fri, Nov 06 2009 at 1:22 PM ESTDonating old hairpieces
This story has moved me so much, I am donating all of my old hairpieces so they can be knit together to provide the bears with new coats.
Posted By Caitie - Fri, Nov 06 2009 at 9:16 AM ESTWell...
You know, they're still kind of cute in a bizarre way.
I hope they get better soon, though!
Posted By Elizabeth - Fri, Nov 06 2009 at 7:55 AM ESTSo sad
These poor bears! I feel so sad for them. I hope someone finds a way to help them get their fur back.
Posted By Animal Nutrition Gal - Thu, Nov 05 2009 at 7:34 PM ESTFeed them salmon!
Sounds like the bears aren't getting enough essential fatty acids in their diets. Someone tell the zoo to throw out the bear chow and start feeding whole live foods and see what happens. Salmon oil is high in essential fatty acids and has been used effectively for dogs and cats with skin conditions for years. You can't fool Mother Nature, throw them a salmon!
Posted By Sam - Thu, Nov 05 2009 at 10:12 PM ESTCurious.
What will fatty acids do to cause them to regenerate their hair?
Posted By animal nutrition gal - Fri, Nov 06 2009 at 3:06 PM ESTEFA's protect cells
Essential fatty acids will help the underlying issue, which are damaged cells. The cell barrier protects against antioxidant damage - like the sun - and also helps prevent wastes from entering the cell amongst other functions. EFA's will help build that cell wall which also helps the cells store water, resulting in proper skin health that will allow hair to grow. EFA's also protect against inflammation which can result in hair loss. Also good for the heart, joints, etc. Salmon is also a.... More
Bare bears baffle zookeepers with baldness
Will someone please email the Salmon/Fatty Acids recommendation to the people at the Leipzig Zoo? Please, this is too sad to see.