Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

She had four pups and is losing lots of hair.

Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

Yes, it's normal. Mother dogs put all their energy into raising the pups, which often depletes their own body of nutrients necessary to maintain a good coat. She will lose a lot of her coat while nursing pups.

Sometimes, mother dogs stress out a lot when the puppies are sent to their new homes and start pulling out their own hair too. This is a nervous/stress response and is also somewhat common.

Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

most dogs are shedding now. I have a Pomeranian and she is shedding a lot

Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

maybe its the stress shes gone through...feed her some vitamins...and ask your vet..or go online and find out other answers...gimme one of your pups

Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

It's called blowing their coat. It is quite normal. If the hair loss is excessive, the vet can give you some meds to help her get her pretty coat back.

Is it normal for a shih tzu to shed her hair after giving birth?

While it's common for a mama dog to loose hair after giving birth, due to the stress she incurred during labor/delivery, you might want to make sure she doesn't have a skin problem by seeking medical attention, as it could be passed on to the pups.