Why is my pit bull shedding so much fur in clumps after boarding?

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My 7 year old pit bull just came home from a two-night stay at our crate free boarding facility. She seems to be shedding a lot. When I pet her, small clumps of her fur are coming off of her. What could be the cause of this? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old | 50 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, dogs may shed their coat normally at least 2 times per year. Other causes of increased shedding include stress most commonly, metabolic abnormalities (hormonal imbalances), and infectious causes. If her shedding doesn't resolve in a few days, I would recommend visiting your veterinarian for an evaluation. Best of luck!

Why is my pit bull shedding so much fur in clumps after boarding?

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