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Can dogs eat uncooked or cooked with no seasoning seafood such as: Shrimp, Lobster, All types of Fish, and Oysters
Hi there! Superman and batman for halloween- I love it! Very cute. A small tiny bit of cooked shellfish should be okay, but I would advise against raw shellfish/fish as there are parasites and bacteria in them that could make them both sick. Hope this helps and thanks for using Boop by Petco!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Since all the fireworks my dog is afraid to go outside once it starts getting dark
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Poor Jax! This is a serious phobia now if he won't go outside after dark. I highly recommend taking Jax to your Vet for medications. I would recommend starting a long acting anti-anxiety medication like Prozac. You will need to be proactive for fireworks and thunder storms for the future. You should have a short acting sedative to give before fireworks and thunderstorms. During these events he should be in a safe room with the TV AND a radio on. Do not force him outdoors during these times. You need to start desensitizing him towards firework noise now. That means playing a recording on a low volume while feeding him delicious treats and gradually increasing the volume. The goal being that he will associate GOOD things with the firework noise instead of fear. You will need to do something similar to get him back outside at night in combination with drugs. Good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Are there any affordable Pet Health Insurance for Multiple animals?
There are some great pet insurance options. Petplan https://www.gopetplan.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDosrrZFsRgpVAVLL6k_F2IrrDt9H8AFJ7x-QuxyiWiWqlGrefVsW1IaAkuVEALw_wcB Trupanion https://trupanion.com/ppc/best-care3?gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDphbfV14ZZQmmmX9klKZOtmCEUoABKrWSUkBaeNgsZTtmwX54QKaxUaAmitEALw_wcB ASPCA https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/ Nationwide https://www.petinsurance.com/ppc-b-video.aspx?src=GoogleSearch&OM=CI0416&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnuDTBRDUARIsAL41eDodbdZFd2P6cBEoJISv8mOih682_m_1cgZ4c-drNOUNHCvsCKZXBEgaAvQOEALw_wcB Your best bet to get the most affordable plan is to just get insurance to cover just emergency expenses not wellness prevention. Then I would just pay for vaccinations and yearly visits out of pocket. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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doxie has been bit by a spider. Vet put him on antibiotic pills week ago Monday The golfball size lump burst on Saturday morning. The lump has been draining since then. A clear liquid with blood tinge. Also has weeping out his eye. Monday a Boop by
Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! It could be the start of a hot spot. The mainstay of treatment is to shave the fur away to allow better air flow to help it dry out. Also Hatty would need to stop chewing and licking the area. That requires the use of an Elizabethan collar (cone) or donut. Also we usually prescribe a course of steroids and antibiotics. Since it is getting worse and hot spots are of the the true skin "emergencies" (because they spread quickly and are uncomfortable) I recommend having her seen today before the weekend. I hope this helps and I wish Hatty a speedy recovery!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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Hi so rolo is scared of the christmas lights he shakes and hids but now hes scared to go in living room even when lights are off he shakes and when out for walks hes now scared of car lights police lights and is refusing to come in doors as hes that
Leave the lights on so he can acclimate and see they is no danger. Don't force him to go into the room or near the lights. If and when he does, praise and reward him. Consider a pheromone product such as the Adaptil collar or DAP plug in diffuser to decrease any anxiety.
Updated on August 12th, 2025