The Truth about Shedding
Did you realize that dogs shed more when they get nervous? In fact, the shedding is a response to the protective instinct. It has been shown that a dog will shed to make himself more “slippery” for an easy escape if he believes that he is in danger.
Now we all know that dogs shed their coats when they are preparing for winter, to grow new and heavier coats. In the spring the dog will prepare for the warmer weather by losing the excess fur that has protected them during the chilly winter months.
It is most definitely NOT a healthy thing for your dog to lose all of the fur covering his body and this warrants a veterinary visit without fail. Your dog may be suffering from ringworm or mange. Either of these problems may develop in something far more serious if not taken care of in a timely manner.
There are some breeds that are relatively shed free while others have such thick coats that they shed on a regular basis. Other breeds, like the poodle and chinese crested shed little at all.
You can find good information here on keeping skin and coat health in your natural dog.
