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Why is my dogs fur falling out?

Asked by sammib 6 months ago, 7 answers.

Recently we have noticed that near my dogs bum she has fur that looks a lighter colour..it sort of looksbrowny/grey but she is a black dog...
When we touch this bit of fur clumps of it comes out...and more and more comes out..it wont stop..she isnt...

going bald or anything though..

I heard it could be because she is eating too much dry food...but my dog only eats the soft wet meat..

We thought maybe its because she rubs herself against things or because the way she sits...

It is the TOP of her bottom..lol...well...kinda too the side of it..
She is a lab/collie..
Anyone know why this is happening?

Answered by dopi on May 25, 2009, 02:13PM
222 answers

I think it could be her winter under coat coming out. its that time of year.

Answered by ifeelcrazy123 on May 25, 2009, 02:16PM
4944 answers

I agree with dopi...that sounds about right.

But get her some brewer's yeast in any case...to improve the condition of her coat.

Answered by informer_220 on May 25, 2009, 02:44PM
1643 answers

since its summer time (here anyway) dogs start to lose the winter fur
in a few days its gonna get worse and youll have hair all over, either comb it out once it starts to get loose or go get the dog a full body shave...

Answered by paige_marie09 on May 25, 2009, 04:44PM
113 answers

She's probably shedding her winter coat. It's normal. Brush her to help get rid of it or even take her to a god groomer. They shed the winter coat so they aren't as hot in the summer time. ..

Answered by phrannie on May 25, 2009, 04:51PM
4278 answers

Sounds like her undercoat is shedding...try brushing her every couple of days. If you think her coat seems dry, feed Omega's via Fish Oil caps (you can get them at Walmart, and they are very inexpensive)...

Answered by scissorhands on May 25, 2009, 07:39PM
12 answers

Dogs shed their fur when the seasons change.

Answered by fantisy_queen on Jul 19, 2009, 10:13AM
50 answers

dogs shed in different seasons and if the dog is under a year old they tend to loose there puppy fur and get adult fir

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