The first thing you should do is evaluate if anything has changed. Such as, are you using a new litter, has the litter box been moved, has the routine of the cat been changed? If none of these apply, the old litter boxes should be replaced as plastic absorbs odors over time, also more frequent litter box cleanings may be required. If the problem persists you should contact your Veterinarian.

Many people think that a harness will cure this behavior, but putting a harness on your dog can cause the opposite effect. A harness will give you more control over your dog but it will also give him more power to pull with, this is why they put harnesses on sled dogs. Our pet store has several products to help stop your dog from pulling, one is a “head collar” called a Halti, another is a “slip harness” called a Lupi, there is also a “front leading harness” called an Easy Walk Harness.

You can put a soup can in the center of his/her dish; this can help slow down the eating. There are also different products for dogs and cats that can assist with this behavior, such as treat balls, which can be filled with your pets food rather then treats.

Skin can be flaky for a number of reasons, it could just be the weather or it could even be the food. Your pet needs a ratio of 5:1 omega 3 and 6, and sometimes adding just flax seed oil may not be the right ratio for your pet. We have several oil supplements you can add to your pet’s food to have a nice shiny coat, to reduce flaky, itchy skin and even reduce shedding.