Puppy nail growing on pad?

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I just got my puppy yesterday. The carrier said nails were bleeding the night before, but it had stopped. She said she didn’t know which leg. I thought it was a nail cut too short, but today I see a nail on his front left leg growing on the pad itself. Is this some congenital problem or ingrown nail (is this a problem a vet can fix)?

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Dental advice

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I have a 3 year old Aussie. I noticed that his front teeth have some plaque (pretty sure it's plaque?) on them. He gets dental additives in his water + dental chews regularly. I have recently been able to convince him to let me scrub his teeth with one of those finger toothbrushes + enzymatic toothpaste (recently as in within the last 3 weeks), but only for about 30 seconds total. Even when he's gone for grooming they've had trouble actually brushing his teeth, so this is progress! His canines don't look bad and his back teeth have some plaque but it's a very light tan color, not this dark color that he has on his front teeth. He has his annual coming up in early September, is it okay to wait to talk to the vet to see if he needs professional cleaning? Is there anything more I can do at home to fix this? He is otherwise very healthy and happy doggo. *yes I am aware that I've very much dropped the ball in terms of dental care, I'm trying to make up for that now and am fully willing to pay for professional cleaning if that is the case.

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How likely is overheating inside?

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I'm from south of Europe and we're experiencing a harsh heat wave and temperatures are expected to go above 40 degrees (above 105 F) for the next few days. Older building in Europe means we have no AC. We have multiple fans running pretty much 24/7, a couple directed towards our bed and the floor where our 11mo corgi likes to sleep. However even I feel like we can't breathe. Inside the apartment it can get as high as 28 degrees. He has a cooling mat, constant fresh water with ice cubes inside, we keep curtains drawn to block the sun etc and I try to put a cold towel on him as often as I can. I'm still worried it will get too hot to bear for a few days. Realistically, how likely is for a dog to overheat inside with cold water and shade available? What about overnight? His coat is quite long and I'm not sure how cold he can keep himself even on tiled floor. I looked up at portable AC but with our small rooms and older windows idk how installation would be, and with a sudden 3k expense in the last week if we can avoid the few hundreds it would be definitely best. We are going away on holiday in the mountains in 10 days with blessed AC, just wondering how worried we should be for inside.

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New rugs and blankets

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Why is it that any time I buy a new rug or blanket, doesn't matter the size, my old boy immediately becomes super interested in it and lays on it or cuddles the new blanket. Towels too. He's done it to like... Doormats, and bathroom rugs. And when I bring home a new blanket he like... Knows what it is and clearly communicates that he wants it.

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Pup had a bald spot, now it’s swollen and red?!

What about it?

I’m trying to get a vet appointment but they said the next available is in two weeks.

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My almost 4 year old is suddenly attacking the door every time we leave.

What about it?

My guy is the nicest boy. Usually 0 behavioral problems or anxiety. Recently he is messing with the door frame and the door knob when I leave home. We aren’t going to crate him, we’ve never needed to. Is there anything I can do to help him out? I’m more worried about his emotional state then the door honestly. Nothing drastic has changed. However this time last year I was very pregnant and home all day everyday and before that I brought him with me to work and wherever else I could. I still try to but admittedly I am leaving home more without him nowadays, but it hasn’t been a dramatic change.

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my dog hates wearing her jacket even though it’s cold

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basically what the title says. my dog has always hated wearing jackets. i usually respect it and don’t force her unless it’s really cold and she’s shivering (like she was today). but she gets so upset and miserable when i make her wear a jacket. i’d love some advice to help make wearing a jacket less of a chore for her!! (image is her being mopey and sad since i put the jacket on)

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Mast cell tumor???

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someone pls comment and lmk what you think, he’s going to the vet on tuesday really scared for bad news

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Advise needed… Dog keeps going toilet in the house

What about it?

Good morning, my 5 year old Jack Russell seems to have reverted back to being a puppy, she has started to wee and poo in the house again, even though she has access to outside. Also she has become fussy over her food, we have tried all different products and brands but to no avail. If anyone could give advice please on what we should try next ?? (Photo to see how cute she is even though she’s being a terror at the moment)

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Dogs poo is jet black. What is this and what do I do?

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