Hot spots can be found anywhere on a dog’s body, but the most common sites are head, legs, and hips. These painful, smelly sores may be very obvious or may be hidden beneath matted fur.
Many animals (including our dogs) are able to synthesize taurine on their own; cats, however, must get taurine from the food they eat. Check the labels on the foods you buy to make sure your cat’s regular diet includes taurine (quite likely, it does). Without sufficient taurine, kittens can’t develop properly and adult cats are at risk of blindness and heart conditions.
Makes you sick just thinking about it right? So why do dogs eat poop? First reason he may be trying to clean his space. Some dogs eat feces as an act of cleanliness. This is an instinctive behavior female dogs when taking care of a young littler of puppies in order to keep the den clean. Second reason, his food may not be meeting your pup’s nutritional needs. He many need more nutrients to support his diet.
Our four legged best friends become an important and cherished part of the family. Grief is completely normal and everyone grieves differently. Take your time to process the death of your pet, then work your way through your grieving process.
If you’re looking to move to the big city with Fido or planning a family vacation we looked up the top rated pet cities in the United States. Fasten your seat belts and bring your four legged co-pilot. We found plenty of places you and fido can play, walk, swim, eat, and explore together.
