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Why does my puppy's hair come out when I brush them, is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | 2 months and 8 days old

Why during brushing my puppy some hair come out with brush

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Published on April 5th, 2017

It's normal to lose some hair during brushing, just like we do when we brush our hair. This is normal and healthy, as we are removing the dead hair as we brush. Be gentle brushing your puppy so that she enjoys the process. Have fun!

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