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Yes, you read that right. Your dog needs protection from the sun just as much as you do, says veterinarian Aziza Glass, owner of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic and a Freshpet expert. Like with humans, UV rays tend to do the most damage to areas with exposed skin and thin fur. Belly, flanks, armpits, groin and inside legs all have an increased risk of damage, explains Dr. Glass. Non-pigmented areas of the body that get lots of exposure to the sun, like ears, noses, eyelids, and even the mouth can be susceptible to sunburn as well. So make sure to slather with care in these areas! Got it? Treat your pup the way you would your own skin.
Here s What s Going On When You Catch Your Dog Licking Your Furniture . . . Again 35 Shares
We got a new puppy recently, and one of the first things we noticed is that she licks everything! Our faces, her toys, the floor. But one of the weirdest things she often licks is the furniture. With two messy kids at home, I know she licks the floor to score delicious treats, but why does she lick the furniture there s no way it tastes good, right? POPSUGAR spoke with two veterinarians to get to the bottom of why dogs do this and how frustrated dog owners can get them to stop.
The One Tip You Need to Reacclimate Your Dog to Society After Being Inside All Year PureWow 2 hrs ago
A funny thing happened when everything shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic: People and dogs bonded big time! Not only did the national adoption rate soar from 58 to 85 percent in March of 2020, but shelter animal euthanizations decreased by 49 percent and pet toy sales increased by 18 percent.
Time Magazine named shelter dogs their 2020 pet of the year. It makes sense. Staying safe indoors all the time can get repetitive, lonely and dull. Dogs break up the monotony and provide ample affection to keep us mentally and emotionally optimistic.
13 Plants That Are Safe for Cats So You Don t Have to Choose Between Your Children
Even the most well-behaved cat is tempted by a hanging frond. Then again, aren t we all? Apr 21, 2021
Because cats are naturally curious, high-key mischievous, and love to graze and nibble on everything, kitty parents (aspiring included!) need to be wary of what sorts of poisonous houseplants they ve got around.
Yes, your plant bbs may secretly be trying to kill your fur bbs. I m sorry you re learning this way.
The usual suspects include lillies, rubber plants, and focuses, says Aziza Glass, a veterinarian, owner of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic, and a Freshpet expert veterinarian. There s a component in lillies that break down the structure of a cat s kidneys, says Dr. Glass. That leads to kidney disease, which can sometimes become fatal, says Glass. Upsetting, I know.