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Why is my 10-month-old puppy shedding so much? Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

Could you suggest me a one-in-a-hundred kinda solution to Garry's hair fall? He is almost a 10 month old kid and has been shedding a lot, maybe due to the heat around, is it? Not sure. Kindly help me with one such highly prolific answer to this problem if possible.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 28th, 2018

It sounds like Garry may be shedding due to seasonal changes which is perfectly normal. I find that the best way to combat seasonal shedding is daily brushing - you may want to look into using an undercoat brush if his coat is very thick. If he is shedding so much that you can see bare spots, if his skin seems irritated, or if his coat is dull I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to make sure he doesn't have a skin condition or parasites.

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    Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 23rd, 2018

    What a pretty dog! If Scooby is having hair loss resulting in bald patches of skin or he is scratching excessively then a visit to the vet is recommended to try to determine possible causes which could include external parasites, allergies, or endocrine disease. You can read more about hair loss at https://www.petcoach.co/article/causes-of-hair-loss-alopecia-in-dogs/ . If there aren't bald areas and he is just shedding excessively then it could be a normal shedding period for Scooby. Dogs tend to go through cycles of shedding and sometimes they may shed much more than others. You can try a fatty acid supplement such as the Omega Benefits product here https://www.vrshealth.com/canine-products/?petcoach=1977956 and be sure that Scooby is on a high quality puppy food.

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