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Learn how to spot regular dog shedding and observe if it’s something more serious. Excessive dog scratching and other signs could mean a trip to the vet.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Find your pup the best water toys and cooling products for their best summer yet!
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Learn when to cozy up your dog or cat in a jacket during the winter, and when to go without the extra coat.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Habitattitiude™ commits to environmental protection by not releasing unwanted fish into public areas.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
A shiny, glossy coat is beautiful on a dog. What’s not so beautiful is dandruff: white flakes of dead skin cells.
Updated on November 13th, 2025
Rain rot is a skin disease caused by the bacterium Dermatophilus congolensis. If a dog suffers from rain rot, it will have hair that sticks together like the hair of a paint brush and when you pull it it comes out and leaves a bleeding round skin lesion. These lesions often are crusty and can confluence, ie cause bigger lesions. The dog on the photo does not look like it has rain rot. Keep brushing the hair which should minimize the itch caused by the shedding of fur now in spring.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
HI, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Odie is super cute! If Odie is an outside dog then he needs shelter from the rain and the cold. Provide a dog house that is dry and protects from the wind, rain and snow (if you get snow). You can even look in to safe heat sources if it gets that cold in your area. I do not recommend not having shelter for outside dogs. He shouldn't get sick with proper shelter. I hope this helps and good luck!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
For days where it is very hot, you do want to avoid taking your dog for a walk at the hottest parts of the day (mid-day) especially on paved areas as your dog's feet can get burned. They do sell dog booties that you can put on your dog's feet to help protect them. There are many different companies that make these, one example is https://www.amazon.com/HiPaw-Breathable-Dual-Boots-Protector/dp/B01HS2M7FI/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1496836452&sr=1-7&keywords=dog+boots. If she has no skin/coat issues, just a gentle oatmeal shampoo is fine for bathing when needed. Most dogs do not need frequent bathing unless they are getting very dirty and bathing too often can dry their skin out. I wouldn't bathe more than every other week unless needed. You can follow this with a creme rinse. I like https://www.amazon.com/Virbac-Epi-Soothe-Shampoo-8-oz/dp/B002CZHYPA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496836697&sr=8-1&keywords=virbac+episoothe+shampoo and https://www.amazon.com/Epi-Soothe-Cream-Ri
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question Bbay Girl. I agree that she is a chihuahua mix. The long wire hairs are likely from a terrier. There are DNA test kits available if you are curious. You submit a cheek sample from your dog and they will send you a breed report. I hope this information helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Sometimes no matter what we do they have a very difficult time with thunderstorms. I would first try the thundershirt, second try curbing his attention to something else while it is happening and if neither helps I would talk with your vet about medication. There are great prescription medications that help a lot with thunderstorm anxiety. Thank you for using Boop by Petco.
Updated on August 12th, 2025