Shedding. Show dogs that become nervous in the show ring often “blow their coat”. Dogs also shed a lot when in the veterinary clinic. Although less noticeable in outside settings, such as visiting a new dog park, shedding increases when a dog is anxious.

Can stress cause shedding in dogs?

When your dog is nervous on a car ride or is fearful at the veterinarian's office, you may have noticed that they shed a lot. But why is this? When your dog is stressed, a release of epinephrine — also known as adrenaline — releases the hair.

Why is my dog shedding so much all of a sudden?

Medical conditions that can cause abnormal shedding include:

Infections (fungal or bacterial) Parasites (fleas, lice, or mites) Allergies (inhalant, food-related, or topical) Kidney, liver, thyroid, or adrenal disease (including Cushing's Disease)