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class=511424911-14082008>Yup... welcome to "blowing the coat" ... not all
bassets do it... but when they do.. its unmistakable ... or its
hotspots, mange, or any other skin issue
O:-)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=511424911-14082008>if you don't see any red inflammation under, and if
Sammy isn't going nuts back there or where ever the hair is coming off.. then
yup.. he most likely just blowing his coat.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=511424911-14082008>you can get a shedding tool / blade (I think its
CrazyBassetLady sells them in a kit for rescue) or try the Furminator (there's
another rescue that I think was selling the 2 inch / medium one, can't recall
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class=511424911-14082008>I got my furminator before I found out the one rescue
was selling them ... it is truly surprising how much hair they have... you take
and take and take some more.. but still look back and the hound is still
covered.... :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=511424911-14082008>-Robert</SPAN></FONT></DIV><BR>
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face="Times New Roman" size=3>Sammy is shedding, which he has never done
before...at least like this. He is losing chunks of hair. They are
in the general hinder/tail area. Is this common for them to be losing
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