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so - she's slept in teh crate most of today? And she has to do it again tonight? She has has lots of training/walks & play sessions I hope :) It's a long time to be in a crate with nothing to do .... Glad it worked ....

I used have that but it was human LOL

these would be a pleasure - I get woken at pig-o-clock (6 am) by a screaming swine a metre from my bed !

Hoping for a successful surgery

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/254129-possible-liver-shunt/page__view__findpost__p__6370980__hl__%22liver+shunt%22__fromsearch__1 http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/247524-liver-shunts/page__view__findpost__p__6153935__hl__%22liver+shunt%22__fromsearch__1 http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/247524-liver-shunts/page__view__findpost__p__6153935__hl__%22liver+shunt%22__fromsearch__1 http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/242937-liver-shunt/page__view__findpost__p__6000280__hl__%22liver+shunt%22__fromsearch__1 these are a few ...I hope they are some help.

not good. There are threads on it ...let me have a look.

that is a whole lot of cute white :)

It could be an infection , or it could be a hormonal thing which affects the muscles controlling urine flow - either way the vet can help :) DON'T GOOGLE

Ok- she may be hot .? the other dog may move around about that time, waking teh pup- who then gets frustrated and barks to get out ...? she may be going to bed too early?

He is pretty damn cute, indeed!

3 weeks old - into everything - digging in the sand ... chewing toes, eating and drinking from bowls .... loves climbing on old tyres and things.... Thankfully he doesn't appear to be a yipper /barker . eyes/ears, everything seems to be working fine - which is always a good thing!

hair testing seems a good resource :) It was thru testing hair samples that Emperor napoleon was found to have suffered from arsenic poisoning - it is used forensically I believe to check mineral /toxin levels ...

basically it will be a matter of teaching puppy to WATCH ... so my suggestions would be to reward every eye contact ... to only feed this way - not from a bowl...... that sort of thing . I hope she has told the breeder - this is important for a breeder to keep a record of :)

Where would you suggest I look for one? The 'Mature Dog' section of dogzonline.com? That may help - or go to General Dog Discussion - and ask this as a new thread/post :) Explain that you are thinking of XYZ breed/s - and are seeking a young adult ? Once you decide on a breed - you may also find one on the pet rescue pages- or the pages of whatever breed it is :) an example- a Goldie rescue page HERE a Westie Rescue page , HERE Good luck :)

good for you in doing research :) Sounds as if the dog will be in your parents' care a LOT . This means that they also have a say in the breed- accommodation, house rules, all that stuff ..Something to consider ! THEY will be the ones who have to cope with a piddling pup inside --- the runs to the vet , the chewing of stuff .... Would you be willing to search for a young , but not puppy dog ? That way you and your parents would stand a better chance of a dog slotting in to the household with less drama ...

How exciting!! are you a first timer? will dog be indoors or outdoors mostly? do you have kids? What activities will you & dog be doing? ("walks" don't count , as they are pretty much essential;) ) What is it you love about each breed you mentioned? Do they have anything in common you like? Oh - and if you want a puppy who is healthy and from a family which has been well bred by an ethical and caring breeder- you may have to wait longer than the 3/4 months to get what will suit you best :)

trust me - a 2 litre icecream container full of water & goodies , if placed in a large bowl in the shade will last a bit longer than an hour - and longer than a frozen coconut. making them in soft drink bottles I haven't heard of that idea - how is the dog going to chew & lick the food out ? ;)

maybe make her an iceblock or two ? get an icecream container // 3/4 fill it with water ..and stir in a smidgin of a stock liquid or powder- just a very little . slice/chop some apple/carrot/a little coconut, and mix into teh water . add several pieces of kibble she likes, and a few small treat things - whatever she normally has :) Freeze overnight, and leave for her.

excellent!!

Hope the drug works :)

rappie posted ermmm , I guess so ..... ;)

he,he,he ...

he may well have an infection now - Vet visit first thing sounds a plan for now ....... darn dewclaws .... when they go wrong , they do so properly .