persephone

is that chart for adults or pups ?

hey persephone I think an incorrect link for that thread was posted. ACK - OK - check the first post again in a second :)

i find it can become so very very mathmatical - I suggest you grab a cuppa or three ..and scroll thruTHIS THREAD- everything you ever wanted to know about feeding raw . I aklso suggest you wait a little longer before going fully raw ... pups/dogs CAN eat a mix of dry & raw :) THIS , and THIS have some good points :) good luck

Thoughts flying your way ....

Brilliant work :)

poor little thing .

sheridan .... can she have sub/cut fluids , or a drip?

Thanks, Rappie :) I shall pass it on.

Thank you :) Someone had me concerned as it was said that dogs could pick up parvo hiding in faeces of recently vac'd dogs ....

Ok - discussing vaccinations etc .. does virus shedding occur? or not? using a 'live' vaccine how much virus shedding is there ? is the parvovirus shedding capable of infecting vulnerable/ non vaccinated pups/dogs? I have been given several differing opinions - and am interested in just what does happen ? Thanks.

Breathe, folks This poster is a first-timer ... and is attempting to do things the way they have seen dogs kept - and 'by the book' ( whichever book that is ) It is turning out to be a HUGE learning/realisation curve , they love their new puppy , and WANT the best for him .....their 'research' has let them down ...hopefully D O L will be their safety net .

Very good news :) It is helpful info, but it also depends a LOT on the individual surgeon's work . Glad she is bouncy & happy once more !!

thinking of you & the poor sickie ..

yes- it's a trying time for someone new to it all!

yes- he has white/grey bits! The Elf watches and plots continually ;)

Stressy - there is another thread - and they have posted:)

..and we really really need lab puppy pics ;)

Congrats - and what happy lives ahead for the dogs :D

Strange looking understudy! Is he a brown sheep dog? more info here! http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/261136-smoke/page__view__findpost__p__6625206

:) thanks all. His Dad was what was called dapper :) We only have a couple of photos of him ( killed in WW2) and , yes , dressed , wearing a ring , and looking pretty darn good!

That is perfect :) (Now I need a baby puppy !! :p )

the elf? Just waiting to steal something ;)

Don is getting better at picking up and returning to the basket ,dropped items :)

..and remember - folks here don't say all this stuff 'cos they want to be mean - it's just that many folks here have been there & done that - many many times , and have an idea as to the best (and in the long run , most successful) way to do this puppy parenting thing! You are def. not alone! I have a 14 mth old ratbag who loves me to bits - but who I have neglected to teach a couple of important things my mistake ... and now I am having to work hard! ;)

yes :) You are obviously so worried, like a new mum! stop & breathe - puppy hood has all sorts of trials & tribulations ... but doesn't last long! the key word here is BABY . Babies ARE dependent . babies need attention and someone close by ... for a little while . :) You will survive ....