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November 2022 in “Animals” This study found that differences in skin transcriptomes between juvenile and adult mink, as well as between black and white mink, suggest genes regulating hair color are active during early development rather than adulthood.
July 2024 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This article reviews the effects of vitamins, including A, C, D, E, and B, on animal fur, highlighting their roles in promoting healthy skin and fur condition by regulating cell renewal, metabolism, and collagen synthesis.
Eating a balanced diet with enough protein, calories, trace elements, and vitamins is important for healthy hair.
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September 2017 in “Cell Reports” Caloric restriction improves skin and fur structure but can cause muscle loss and movement issues.
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August 1995 in “Acta agriculturæ Scandinavica. Section A, Animal science” This study observed that adult male raccoon dogs undergo seasonal moults, with winter fur maturing by the end of November after significant hair growth in spring and autumn.