My 4-month German Shepherd puppy isn't shedding. Is this normal?

This is common in this breed and for this time of year. You can do a weekly bath and daily brushing to help keep it under control. You can add omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils to the food to also help. I would not worry unless there are Bald patches or he is scratching excessively

It's normal for puppies this age to have a thinner coat than an adult dog - most German shepherds do not have a thick, full adult coat until 2 years of age or older. If there are any bald patches where she has lost hair, or if she is itching excessively, these can be signs of a skin condition such as allergies or mange - in that case, I would recommend having Roxy examined by a vet. He/she can do some simple skin tests if needed to help determine the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

It sounds like Garry may be shedding due to seasonal changes which is perfectly normal. I find that the best way to combat seasonal shedding is daily brushing - you may want to look into using an undercoat brush if his coat is very thick. If he is shedding so much that you can see bare spots, if his skin seems irritated, or if his coat is dull I would recommend seeing your veterinarian to make sure he doesn't have a skin condition or parasites.

This is likely a pysiological alopecia, especially if it is in front of both ears and about the same size. If the are a expands, then there is a skin problem that needs to be investigated by your vet. However, if the skin looks healthy, and the area stays the same, then there is nothing to worry about. If Mila tries to scratch the area, then you should have her ears checked by the vet for an infection or mites.

Yes, this can be normal if it is related to hormones and/or stress. It may or may not be that though. There is no way for me to tell you for sure. I suggest you get her to a vet for an exam as there are many other things that can cause hair not to grow back.

Hair falling out can be pathological if it is related to an infection or fleas. It can also be due to normal shedding, which German Shepherds tend to have a thick under coat and the hair often falls out in clumps. I recommend to check the skin for redness, scaling, excessively dry skin, fleas or bleeding. If you see this, then you know it's pathologic. If there are not skin abnormalities, then hopefully it's normal shedding but without being able to see it, its hard to say. Your veterinarian or a groomer would be a good resource to know if this is normal hair loss or not. I hope this helps to point you in the right direction. Please feel free to post any additional questions!

Evening! Yes, it's absolutely fine to take him to have him sheared. GSDs have a thick undercoat, and they can shed a lot. I have a Chow Chow, another breed with a thick undercoat, and I get her shaved as well to make her cooler and cut down on the shedding in my home. Go for it :-)