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My pomerian seems to bristle when I stroke his back is this nerve damage?
Hi and thanks for using Boop by Petco! Sounds like this is just a skin sensation and nerve reaction from the petting. Dogs skin is very sensitive and will react like this when stroked or petted. I think this is completely normal. Good luck with Blanco. If you notice anything abnormal associated with the petting (pain, discomfort, etc) then I would advise having your vet check him out.
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my cat licked something bad and she lost some of her tounge bristles. we went to the vet and got her the right medication but forgot to ask some things. will they grow back? she cant groom her self, should i try to help her? and she cant really eat o
Whether her tongue texture will return to normal or not would depend on the cause for the damage in the first place. The little bristles on the tongue should grown back as the body replaces those cells. However, if there is scar tissue from the damage (or even something like cancer of the tongue), they may not grow back. It is quite possible that she isn't grooming like normal because her tongue hurts. You can help her stay clean by brushing her daily. If she won't eat or drink, this could be from pain or other illness and should be addressed with your vet, especially if it goes on longer than 24 hours. This could also be a side effect of the medications she is on.
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I have a concern about my dog. He is a shihtzu Bichon, 6 years old and happy and healthy. Today I discovered 2 stiff furs on his back, and upon looking at them closer they seem to be like red strands of skin with fur on them. Want could this be??
This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Disinfection may be started at home with very diluted hibiscrub or betadine or salted water baths. Buster collar may be useful as well to avoid any licking. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Is there a conditioner for my cats coat...she was burned in house fire. She is out if hospital and doing well but her fur is rough. What kind of brush is beat
I hate to hear about the fire but I am glad your cat is ok. If the skin is damaged at all, do not brush her. It would be very painful. If the skin is normal, you can use a soft bristled rubber brush to help remove the burnt hair but it will shed out on it's own. I hope this helps.
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I bought a Furminator for short haired dogs after my girl's bath earlier this week. She's starting to shed due to the change in weather. Though, I've noticed some complications with her fur. The hair on her lower back and shoulders comes out easily,
I'm not sure I have the answer for you, but it looks like the fur that is left has a reasonable about of undercoat in it, so I suspect that it is fairly thick. When that happens with my dog (who has a rough coat), I usually can get it by combing him backwards (from tail to head) or at an angle with the furminator. A moisturing conditioner may help, but often the coarseness of the coat is just normal for them. The only other thing to check is that her skin looks normal in those areas, and have your vet check it out if anything looks abnormal. I hope that was helpful! Thanks for using Boop by Petco.
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