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Thinking of you all

Glad he is home . if it happens again - video it .... Seems odd that glaucoma manifests in that way by itself . I would also be thinking there is something happening of which glaucoma symptoms are but a part. Hope Doof is more comfortable,anyhow .

Didjais good value :)

he looks to be in OK condition - no gunky eyes ... overlong coat

cute - esp with sound off ( I hate that song )

:) pretty cute - just make sure that all health tests etc have been done on the parents ..it would be just awful if you found out something after you have him at home .

..the vet maybe needs to have a think - please do NOT put anything on it for some weeks yet , until it has completely healed . ..and your pups will be spending a lot of time sleeping /under shelter for some time yet - do some research - and find a dog , or human baby sunscreen , preferably one which gets absorbed fast , so it isn't licked off !

:) my days of ground hugging are almost over (except when gravity grabs me by surprise !)

:D what a task :p My fave is the very first one .. just gorgeous!

poor little fella . I hope he can be kept comfortable , and that you look after each other .

Ess& Don ,with their very favourite squeaky toy ..poor Widget.

how much pigmented area is there- and where is it? on the muzzle - or on the actual wet nose?Is it the spot which is being treated?

While the news isn't wonderful - I am SO glad he is getting care , and that you may have some answers soon.

thinking of you .....

welcome to you & the puglet :) A puppy that didn't pee for 10 hrs ?? Did you get him vet checked when you got him? if not , I suggest you do - just to check that all is as it should be ... being 12 weeks , yes he can hold longer than a baby pup ..but it is still a long time . at 12 weeks - he would be fairly sturdy - so a run around and toilet time outside sounds fine ! Puppies need outside time - even if it's cold :D What were they toileting on at the breeders? he may not be used to toileting so close to his bed ..or even indoors. Have you asked the breeder? It will take him some time- and you ,a lot of patience to get into new routines . if you want him to toilet indoors, using pads , forever ..then the way you are training him will help with that . if you want him to toilet outside - then he should be taken out ,so he can learn that way ! is he on a lead or something when he's with you in teh rest of the house? He might be peeing elsewhere that you don't see .... it's early days - and , like any baby - he needs many many repetitions for weeks , before he will be reliable ( I also have a feeling that puglets can take longer to learn these things ...)

it is my first NEW DSLR ... :) I have old DSLRs ..but not a shiny new one that knows what it's doing :p and doesn't weigh a ton! :)

I have been using manual with the old pentax ... cos it has old old pre digital lenses, and a convenient display ;) this is quite different .

Someone put up a great collection of links recently that might help, now who was it..... http://www.dolforums...-inexperienced/ :p :p :p Touche! :D

I've not been a believer of coats ..except for dogs who have no undercoat/are clipped/are old ...my Last dog, Hamlet had no undercoat , and for some strange reason felt the cold awfully ..so he wore a coat at night time. I have worked with labs a LOT ..and in melbourne , etc where it gets quite cold & wet ..& we didn't use coats at all. Our working dogs (koolies/kelpies) live outdoors ..no coats . Even in minus temps , they often prefer to sleep out of their kennels ....

be FIRM . the vet is taking YOUR money .... and you are entitled to seek whatever procedures necessary to help find out what is wrong. please read this page CLICK HERE.. it explains just HOW much info can be obtained from a little blood !! excerpt:

this is way out of my comfort zone

shivering /seeking a cool spot .. what is his temperature ? he may have a fever ..or his poor little body's thermostat may not be working, due to problems . Did your vet do blood/urine tests- or suggest them? if not, I strongly that you should write down all history /meds etc and find a new vet. ..and yes, this is 'shivering'..not so much shaking ... that ,plus loss of appetite signals a very unwell little boy . All I can do is urge you to get a vet appointment very soon ..have bloods tested for infections/kidney function .. everything, really ..and then make plans.

walking/doing her normal activities will not hurt her at all ... she is pregnant, not diseased ;) ( no 5 km runs , or racing ...) Glad you have spoken with the breeder ..and if a caesarian is done , it is possible to spey her at the same time . I have worked with bitches who had this done ..and they had no problems raising large litters (labradors) ....

*nag,nag,nag* :p :p T ..it will happen ...one day , thanks for the hints :) I don't take many dog photos , actually ....