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70 Pounds of Labrador Hair?

March 7, 2011Uncategorizedallergies, AMC, animal, animal hospital, animal medical center, animals, ann hohenhaus, brushing, canine, cushings disease, dog, dogs, endocrine alopecia, furminator, hair loss, health, hormone disorder, infection, labrador, lesions, mange, new york vet, pet, pet health, pet healthcare, pet owner, pets, ringworm, scrathing, shedding, tales from the pet clinic, terrier, vet, veterinarian, veterinary care, WebMD, west highland whitegb_dev

I just heard a staggering number, and it is not about our national deficit. In one year, your Labrador sheds 70 pounds of hair. Imagine what that number could be if your dog or cat develops a medical condition causing increased hair loss. Shedding is normal, but there are medical conditions which increase hair loss.