Does your dog get stains under his or her eyes? This can mean that something is preventing your pup’s tears from the normal function of emptying into the nose and down the throat. Often this causes tears to just sit on the fur under the eyes, keeping that area wet. Since fur holds onto moisture and might even breed bacteria, this can result in that dark-colored staining you sometimes see on a dog’s face. Certain breeds seem to be more prone to this, and if your pooch’s coat is white it’s likely even more prominent.
There is the aesthetic component to eye stains which may or may not bother you, but it could also be a symptom of a more serious issue that needs addressing. Many products out there offer to help with eye staining, but it’s recommended that you first talk to your veterinarian to diagnose and treat it. By making sure you address the problem that could be behind it, you can make decisions that are best for your dog! For more information about what could be causing these stains or how to keep them at bay, click here.
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Cats, as the story goes, don’t like water. If you’ve ever tried to give a cat a bath you might have told that story! But water is critically important to a cat’s good health, just as it is to humans and other mammals. The challenge with cats is that they evolved from desert carnivores, who got all the water they needed from ingesting their prey. Cats were domesticated by humans over 4,000 years ago, but we only began feeding them convenient dry kibble a little over 100 years ago. That’s why it is so important for pet caretakers to feed their cats canned food along with dry and make sure they are drinking enough water, or only feed canned food. Cats that don’t get enough water are prone to all sorts of health issues. So how else can you make sure your feline is getting enough fluids?
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Ethan and Charlie do everything together. They play ball, build forts, and watch their favorite shows. They’re the best of friends with a bond that transcends species or language. Their connection also breaks down barriers of prejudice and discrimination because, you see, Charlie is a Pit Bull. Adopted as a young pup, Charlie is a beloved member of the family. Being a black Pit mix, he’s pretty lucky to have ended up with an adoring family and a best bud like Ethan. Although their mom is always around when they’re together – as we recommend kids ALWAYS be supervised around dogs no matter what breed they are or backstory they carry – when these two are together they’re in a secret world all unto themselves. They cuddle on the floor, they snuggle on the couch, they just hang together like a couple of bro’s, like there’s no one else in the world but each other.