Most puppies are friendly to everyone they meet, but there are also those that are cautious of strangers and may even growl at them. But what does this growling mean?
Many families chose to welcome a new puppy during the COVID-19 pandemic, however due to social distancing and lockdowns, the puppy may have missed out on some socialisation opportunities. The good news is, it isn't too late to start socialising your COVID puppy.
A hot spot may start out as a small, red bump that can be mistaken for an insect bite but it will spread quickly as bacteria entering the wound makes it even itchier. If left untreated, the bacterial infection will spread deeper into the skin and the lesion can become thick and take on a plaque-like appearance.