commented question | Why does my dog act like a baby? I highly suggest socializing your dog more if you feel it's being a baby. I absolutely love going to a dog festival or any outdoor festival. It's best fir socialization! There are adults, children, noises, weird things, smells, and other dogs. It is perfect! |
commented question | Why does my dog drool in the car? Your dog might be experiencing stress while in the car and feeling car sick. I would mention it to your vet and possibly get a medication to lightly sedate them so they can ride comfortably in the car. |
commented question | Why does my dog eat horse poop? Horse stool is basically "recycled grass" dogs seem to love it. The best way to stop them is to provide them with sometthing better and/or correct them before they actually eat it. Good luck! |
commented question | Why does my dog stink after a bath? Your dog may not be completely dry or it is possible, depending on the breed and coat of your dog, that the shampoo wasn't able to fully get to the skin and wash out all the odor and dirt present. I suggest, if you bathe your dog yourself then try bathing at Tails of the City in Vacaville off Davis |
commented question | Why does my dog pee while walking? Some dogs are simply too excited and not wanting to stop in order to finish their business and they want to mark as much territory as possible. It becomes worrisome if your dog is going frequently or straining to go, yet nothing is coming out or there is bllod present. Hope this helps! |
commented question | Why does my dog bite people? Is your dog biting aggressively or playfully (puppy nibbling)? You need to address why your dog is biting and from there seek help. |
commented question | What can I give my dog for an upset stomach? Any vet would suggest you bring a fecal sample, grt a fecal test done, and go from there. Of course you can find things on the internet to help an uoset stomach, but you run the risk of not attacking the problem at it's source. |
commented question | Can I give my dog tylenol for pain? I would not suggest that at all. If your dog is in pain please see a vet and get the pain meds specific for the pain your dog is feeling. |
commented question | Why isn't my dog eating? I suggest seeing a vet before it becomes a bigger issue. The number one way a dog usually tells us something is wrong is when they aren't eating. On the other hand, some dogs (usually free fed) become picky - eat when they want. Not wanting to eat can be much bigger than just needing a new food. |
commented question | Why does my dog have smelly feet? It's best to keep your dog's feet dry after running in the mud, the water, or the rain puddles whatever it may be. The moisture can cause infection sometimes. I recommend going into the vet to further identify the issue at hand. |
commented question | Why does my dog have a rash on her belly? You definitely have a right to worry about it. I recommend going into your vet and they will grab a sample to look under the microscope and let you know within minutes whether it's infected or what is going on. |
commented question | What should I do if my dog has diarrhea? Diarrhea is taken too lightly sometimes. I recommend getting a fresh stool sample and taking it into the vet so they can run further test. Yes, it's possible your dog got into something but to be on the safe side I would get a fecal test ran. |
commented question | Why is my dog breathing heavy? A pant is normal but serious heavy breathing other than panting can have a few different underlying causes that I would recommend getting your dogs breathing on video and going into the vet with that. From there the vet will work out a plan with you and let you know what is going on. |
commented question | Why does my dog have dandruff? Dandriff can be due to stress in certain environments or just dry skin. Try a medicated bath from petco or get it professionally done and allow the shampoo to sit for at least 10 minutes after massaging into coat then rinse. You can also add fish oil to your dogs food to moisten the coat. |
commented question | Why won't my dog stop scratching? Scratching can be a huge problem and difficult to control and/or find a cause. I would start by getting your dog on a flea prevention right away, if not already. Then a visit to the vet to determine whether its the food, allergies or fleas. They will get a plan going as well as relieve your dog asap |
commented question | Can I bathe my puppy? Once old enough you can definitely bath your puppy! I eould use a shampoo that is puppy safe such as hypoallergenic. Make sure to dry them appropriately so they don't get too cold. |
commented question | Why won't my dog stop licking me? It could be a possession thing or affection of course. If it is something that worries you I would think further into it as to where the dog is licking you. Have you been hurt there? Is there something you've been dealing with? Have you been feeling off lately? Some dogs can sense our problems. |
commented question | What can I give my dog for fever? A fever can have a serious underlying issue and I would recommend taking your dog into the vet to immediately get the cooling down he/she needs and to further look into what caused it, if not just the heat. Any temperature above 102.5 is alarming unless a Veterinarian has other reason to believe so |
commented question | Can I give my dog benadryl for anxiety? Hello, I feel comfortable saying that if your dog is experiencing anxiety benadryl will probably not do much besides cause your dog to feel drowsy. I would take your dog into your local Veterinary office and get a better supplement to fit your specific dog's needs. |
commented question | Why can't my dog walk? It can be due to pain but without knowing exactly what is wrong I would go into the vet as soon as possible. Your dog is in pain and he possible hurt himself. |
commented question | How should I tell if my dog is in heat? You will see blood drops, the vulva is typically a bit swollen/enlarged. |
commented question | Why does my dog have the runs? It can be a number of issues. It can be something as simple as your dog having a sensitive stomach and he ate something bad or it can be a serious underlying issue (common Giardia) either way I recommend taking a fresj stool sample into your vet and getting treatment to clear it up asap. |
commented question | Why does my dog eat its own poop? If you can't get to it before your dog then I would get a powder called "forti-flora" by purina and you sprinkle X amount onto the top of your dogs food and it should stop them from eating heir feces. The powder contains an ingredient that the dogs don't care for. |
commented question | Why does my dog bite me when playing? It could be a number of reasons. I would first determine what is the cause what is provoking the biting. Are you playing eith your dog in a rough manner? Is your dog young? Normally pups need a toy in order to redirect their chewing/biting because they don't know any better. |
commented question | Can I take my dog to hawaii? You can but would need a health certificate which is a process through your vet. There is a quarantine that you should be aware of. I would do a bit more research before deciding. |
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