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My dog, male, 35 Ibs, 1 year old, has been very figety. He will lay down, get up and move, lay down again, jump up and down off the bed, move around, bite his back left paw, hes been barking a lot at night, seems restless but still otherwise eating,
The tuffed hair is interesting and the fact that he is restless. I would be suspicious of fleas, skin mites or perhaps allergies causing him to be itchy and that's why he won;t settle down. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian to get the most accurate and fastest diagnosis. They can also provide medication like Apoquel or Cytopoint to help with itching quickly. I hope this helps.
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My dog is rather high strung. She has a voracious appetite. Plus she steals My other dogs food and catfood. Also she is hyper. Won't stop barking And claws everyone's legs that come in the door. What to do??
She sounds like she's a high energy, probably very intelligent dog and she needs a job. Make sure to get her out for lots of exercise, take her with you wherever you can, get her into obedience training, agility, take her to the dog park, go for long walks, runs, play fetch, anything and everything you can do to wear down her energy levels. A tired dog is a happy dog. Try using a puzzle feeder or slow feeder to make her meals more challenging and mentally stimulating. Also consider getting her a Kong toy to chew during times you'd like her to be calmer and quiet. They are durable, heavy rubber and can be stuffed with peanut butter to occupy a dog for longer periods of time. If these suggestions don't have enough of an effect to make her more settled, consider hiring a trainer that specializes in behavioral issues. Make sure to ask them what methods they use and only hire someone that uses only positive reinforcement in their training.
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Hello, we are about to get a Jack Russel puppy, although the bridge of the nose looks unusual and different from all the other puppies. Could you please advise, is it some kind of deformity? Please see photos attached. Thank you in advance!
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! It looks like a cowlick- or an area where the hair Stands up funny. It is not uncommon to see these on the bridge of the nose. It’s just something to add to his character but it is not a problem. Good luck and kisses to your new pup!
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my senior dog will not leave my side when i am home. While my husband has been the primary caregiver for BooBoo, lately the dog has been insistent on sitting on me, nudging me and nosing his way under my legs when i am at the table. I can't get muc
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Why do some dogs run or leap away from their feces after (sometime while still) dedicating? Is it excitement? Satisfaction? A mystery?
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