Why is my female Chow Chow losing hair and thinning after birth?

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My femaile chow chow just give birth today, is this the reason why is she loose/blow her hair in tge past 3weeks/ to one month? Im just curious and bothered because of her hair getting thin and loose. Pet's info: Dog | Chow Chow | Female | 1 year and 1 month old | 82 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hormones affect shedding in Chows. A female Chow’s shedding cycle is affected by her heat cycle and pregnancy. Anywhere from one to three months after giving birth, a female chow will rapidly blow out her coat, sometimes leaving her with thin hair along the ribcage, flanks and her lower back area. It takes two to four months for the fur to fill back in. This is nothing to worry about.

Why is my female Chow Chow losing hair and thinning after birth?

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