Charles R. asked
My 1-year-old chocolate lab has experienced a change in hair color on his rump to a lighter reddish brown and is losing hair on his tail. The hair appears to die (turns gray at the base) and falls out. Is Dutch at all itchy, particularly around his tail base and lower back?
June 12th, 2023
Brent M. answered
The changes in hair color and hair loss on the tail area in chocolate labs can often be linked. Whil...
June 12th, 2023
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