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Learn how to prepare your pet with our pet disaster plan. Learn how to evacuate with pets or shelter in place & what you may need in your pet emergency kit.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Learn how to care for your cat, recommended diet and grooming care. Find the right food, supplies and equipment at your neighborhood Petco.
Updated on April 9th, 2026
Make your dog and cat's boarding checklist to make sure your pet’s caregiver has everything your pet needs like current ID, medications, pet food and more!
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
When grooming your horse, you’re not only bonding with them, but simultaneously providing health and wellness benefits. Learn about horse grooming and what tools to use.
Updated on June 19th, 2026
Learn about the most popular haircut styles for dogs, curated for their coat type.
Updated on June 28th, 2026
Ruffwear is generally considered one of the best apparel companies for pets. Otherwise it is all highly variable. I recommend to look at product recommendations online. Any boot is liable to cause annoyance to a pet since they are not use to wearing them. Petsmart and Petco both tend to carry products that work well and are durable. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Benelly is having fur issues. What you are describing can be due to a variety of reasons, including a skin infection (from getting so wet), mats or tangles in the fur, or another underlying issue. I would recommend having him evaluated by his regular veterinarian to determine if there is an underlying skin infection, as well as to have the areas shaved to remove any mats or debris. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
A fuminator is a special comb used on dogs, it can help with fur shedding and can be found in most pet shops. furminator is actually a brand name, they have several products, this is the one i usually recommend: http://www.furminator.com/products/brush/brushes-and-combs/adjustable-dematter-tool.aspx
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. No, I do not recommend using human shampoo on your dog. The pH is different between our skin and a dog's. This can cause irritation. I would use a moisturizing pet shampoo and conditioner such as an oatmeal or fatty acid based formula. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hair shedding is a normal process in dogs when the hair follicle turnover happens. THis can increase due to environemnt or hormones. To help pick up some of the shedded hair I woudl suggest purchasing a product called a Furminator brush, which can remove the shedded hair so that less of it collects on the floor. You can also give him over the counter dog fish oils from your local pet store to encourage a healthy haircoat. I would continue to bathe your pet with dog shampoo to routinely cleanse his skin. Otherwise as long as you are not seeing bald patches on Romeo's skin, his haircoat is fine. I hope this helps! Best wishes with your pet and take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025