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Cottons sheets or shredded paper can be very effective, as can lining the bedding area with aeroboard insulation or inch deep rubber matting. If he is also allergic to dust mites, bedding should be replaced/boil washed and the area vacuumed at least once a week
Updated on September 24th, 2025
That's a very good question! There could be various reasons Miku likes to sleep in your bed. It's comfortable, likely raised enough to provide a good vantage spot to view the rest of the room from, and most importantly, it makes her think of you, which is likely comforting to her. See the following links for more details: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/should-my-dog-sleep-with-me/ https://www.hillspet.com/dog-care/new-pet-parent/letting-dog-sleep-in-bed-with-you
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! An orthopedic bed is not likely to help though it is very hard to make any recommendations with the information provided. It really depends on what the source of her condition is. I would highly recommend you check in with your veterinarian if he has not been improving as they would know more about his condition and would be able to make more specific recommendations. General medications for pain include buprenorphine for example. If they think he is painful, they may start him on something like that. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Poor Lalu! It sounds like he's quite worried about having to be around your other cat since they don't get along, as well as being a somewhat anxious kitty in general. There are a few things you can do to help. First, I would make sure that you have multiple litter boxes, food and water bowls, resting places, scratching posts, and other resources in different parts of the house so that he doesn't have to go around your other cat - this can help tremendously to reduce stress in multi-cat households. Especially try to make sure that all of these things are available in the areas that he normally likes to spend time in - many anxious cats have accidents outside the litter box, or don't eat well, because they can't get to their litter box or food bowl without crossing the other cat. You can also try Feliway pheromone diffusers throughout the house to help reduce stress and promote more social behavior. Finally, you could also use a natural calming supplement like Zylkene or Composure to help with his anxiety - these can be ordered online without a prescription, and are very helpful for some anxious cats.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Congratulations on your new dog! It is possible that Coco is feeling too warm for her comfort level and therefore prefers to sleep on the cooler floor. Some dogs just have this preference. The only time it can be concerning is in larger breed heavy dogs they can develop what is called a hygroma of the elbow where they develop a fluid filled pocket due to the pressure on the thin skin near the elbow. You can look into getting a cot-type bed such as this style VIP - TM-_-58700003271149947&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos={adpos}&scid=scplp2647220&sc_intid=2647220&kwid=p26086767541&device=c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI47K-ocjB2gIVwrjACh26sAmOEAYYASABEgKf2PD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds which may be more attractive if she enjoys the floor versus a cushiony type bed. The humping behavior you describe shouldn't cause any issues with her legs/joints and can be common in young dogs. Sniffing or licking the floor after cleaning should not cause her issues but to be safe you can follow your cleanup with a wipe of a cloth in plain water to remove soapy residue. Best of luck with your new dog!
Updated on September 24th, 2025