| commented question | Why is my dog pooping in the house suddenly? There are many potential reasons for this behavior: Your dog may be upset about something and be leaving a message. He might be sick, and may not be able to control it. There could be a digestive issue. Switching to new food can cause this. Any major changes can cause stress which can lead to it too |
| commented question | What should I wash a puppy with? Wash your puppy with a mild puppy shampoo found at any pet store. Ideally an oatmeal based puppy shampoo is best, as it is a calming shampoo that shouldn't irritate sensitive puppy skin. Be sure not to bathe too often. Only about once a month with shampoo. |
| commented answer | Can I get ringworm from my dog? Note that the spores from Ringworm travel and last for months. It is important avoid direct skin contact with the ringworm lesions. Use gloves to administer the topical med. Wash pet blankets/bed often, and don't allow contact with other animals. Wash hands after touching your pet every time. |
| commented answer | Why does my dog only pee once a day? I agree that water intake needs to be monitored and your dog may need to be drinking more. Dogs should definitely be going more than once a day. I feel it continues happening once you monitor intake, it may be time for a vet trip. It could be an indicator of a serious issue, like kidney trouble. |
| commented question | Why does my dog bark at black people? Dogs do not see faces or colors the same way we do. To a dog, we are all just shadows and our faces are far less distinctive to a dog than to us. A darker POC appears as a darker shadow and can be intimidating to a dog unfamiliar with those "shadows." Fix with more positive exposure to all races. |
| commented question | Why does my dog stink? Some dogs just give off a stinky odor, no matter how much you bathe them. Sometimes the oils on their skin just smell. To counteract the odor, try using puppy wipes and doggie "perfumes" between baths. If your dog doesn't normally smell, it can be an indication of health problems like infection. |
| commented question | Why does my dog chew on her foot? Constant chewing on foot can also be a sign of a brewing yeast infection, which dogs often get in their paws. If the paw/fur has a reddish tinge to it, that is further sign of a yeast infection. This can be treated with wipes or a spray from your vet. |
| commented question | When can I wash my puppy? Ideally, bathe your puppy once a month or so. You don't want to overbathe a puppy. Their skin has very important oils needed for skin and fur health. If bath is unavoidable, i.e., accidents or dirty, bathe with warm water, no shampoo. If pup smells, use puppy wipes and puppy perfume between baths. |