Puppy losing TONS of hair????

Is it possible that my 7 month old Boxer puppy would lose his slightly longer puppy fur and grow in a shorter adult coat?

I just gave him a bath and brushed him. I must have picked up 4 handfulls of fur.

He is shedding so bad. Does he have another coat coming in possibly?

I obviously have no idea what is going on so any help is appreciated :)

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No bald spots. The new coat is coming in a bit shorter as well and shinnier.

No bald spots though...just a TON of shedding :(

I did buy the zoom groom today and that thing is AMAZING!

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

Poor you, don't worry. I found a good website that's pretty straight forward, so I thought I'd post the link for you. It's easier than me explaining it all.

http://www.pet-expo.com/trivia/dogs-shed...

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

just take it to the vet, and it will give it some vitamines to eat and and in no time it will get better

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Puppy losing TONS of hair????

your right! hes shedding his winter coat, getting ready for the summer one too come it. it might come in a bit thinner but that just helps keep them cool in the summer. especially if you are in a warmer climate!

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

Yes. Its possible. My sister owns a boxer. It may not be shedding chunks but it sheds alot of little hairs. Its hair used 2 be thicker to

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

Take it from a Vet Tech: If you start to notice lots of licking, scratching or bald patches, he could have allergies or mange. But my pets shed all year round....but right now they're shedding quite a bit with the season starting to change. If he's not licking/itchy/bald, I wouldn't worry about it.

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

if the new coat coming in looks healthy, and he's not balding, itching flaking or has any redness.. then I wouldnt worry about it... it could be he's loosing his winter coat, or his puppy coat.

Puppy losing TONS of hair????

I think it's pretty normal for puppies to blow their coats as they hit that adolescent stage. 7 months old sounds about right.