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Is it normal for my Golden puppy to lose coat in summer and be thin?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 2 days old | 6 lbs
My puppy has lost his full upper coat. Also it’s summer here and it’s too hot. Is it normal? Also he is thin. The vet says he’s okay but i think he’s too thin. Do puppies shed there coat in sunmer? Will he ever become a beautiful golden with a perfect normal coat?
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on May 4th, 2018
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yes dogs can shed or blow their undercoat in the summer. It is hard to predict what Austins adult coat with be. I agree it's a bit wiry. If he is pure bred gold and not a doodle mix I see no reason why his coat won't look like his parents.
I think is just a bit underweight. I would increase his puppy food by 25%. Be sure he has been dewormed well and is on a high quality commercial puppy food. Diet and intestinal parasites can affect the coat as well as body weight.
I wish you the best!
yes dogs can shed or blow their undercoat in the summer. It is hard to predict what Austins adult coat with be. I agree it's a bit wiry. If he is pure bred gold and not a doodle mix I see no reason why his coat won't look like his parents.
I think is just a bit underweight. I would increase his puppy food by 25%. Be sure he has been dewormed well and is on a high quality commercial puppy food. Diet and intestinal parasites can affect the coat as well as body weight.
I wish you the best!
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