My 6-month Lab puppy sheds a lot. Is this normal or a health issue?

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My almost 6 month old Labrador puppy has started to shed a huge amount of hair For the last few weeks. I thought it would be too early for the spring shed and Too late for her to lose puppy coat (her fur seemed to changed at around 4 months already). Could you clarify if this is normal. I'm aware that labs sometimes shed throughout the year but this is excessive and I'm concerned that it may be a health issue rather than worried about wearing my own fur coat everyday!

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Shedding large amounts of hair at one time in a puppy at any age between 4-8 months is going to be normal. There are estimates to when a pet should shed, but again you have to take into account that there is a bell curve with any estimate, so some dogs fall to the left or right of this. Dogs can also shed at multiple intervals, because the entire shedding process can be broken up into phases. You know you are dealing with an actual skin issue when you see patches of bald areas on the skin. As long as she doesn't have alopecia areas then this is considered to be a normal shedding process. Good luck with your new pup!

My 6-month Lab puppy sheds a lot. Is this normal or a health issue?

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