noun
moulting season; molting season
Refers to the period when animals shed and replace their fur, feathers, or skin. Used in biological, veterinary, and pet-care contexts.
ウサギの換毛期には、たくさん毛が抜けます。
During a rabbit's moulting season, a lot of fur comes out.
換毛期の犬はブラッシングが欠かせません。
Brushing is essential for dogs during their shedding season.
脱皮 is the shedding of skin or exoskeleton in reptiles and insects, not the seasonal fur change implied by 換毛期.
Compound of 換毛 (かんもう, 'moulting/molting') + 期 (き, 'period/season'). 換毛 itself combines 換 (exchange/change) and 毛 (fur/hair).