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AS Pyometra is an infection ... I would think heredity plays little part in it? We have had 3 bitches with pyo over the (many, many) years, a couple have had mammary tumours .. while they may not be common , they are a life threatening problem ....

This should be in the 'abuse section"

Oh, My ... what a lovely and loving tribute .. he certainly was Charlie, right to the end , and that makes me smile thru my tears ..it really has been a privilege to share his journey. Thank you.

Dory should do ok with a good variety of meats/bones ... red/white/fish, plus egg

maybe use his normal food then, instead of treats ? hat way he gets his meal by doing good stuff ..and being rewarded :)

is it on a special diet ? Any allergies? dried apple popcorn Low fat options..... ? those dried lung treats.... kangaroo jerky would be very low fat ... or dry your own roo meat ! flavoured sunrice rice crackers - the caramel ones go down very well here :)

Well Done !! :) Onward & Upward ....

:) She will be very pleased to see you later !

I've seen it a lot ....with varying success :)

It's those little moments which grab , isn't it ? ....

I can smell him .. wet .... He was such a sooky la-la - with his fan at nights ,so he didn't keep me awake with his puffing :p and an ice brick pillow when really hot ....and jammies, blankets & hot water bottles in Winter .... Some tough bush dog - NOT .

No wet dog shivering at the door , or looking for his 'jammies' or leaving yeti sized muddy prints on the floor ...( he didn't have an undercoat to speak of and got cold really quickly ...) I just saw teh rain, and thought that I should get Hammy in and put another cushion on the bed under the kitchen table for him....

probably ..I just have a fear of millions of tiny polystyrene balls everywhere!!!

"herbal cookies" Let's be P.C :p

:) @ minimax

Guess it depends on how intoxicated you are when you drop the bag of cookies,and how many you miss ;) Or, how angry you were when throwing your oh/friend's stash to the four winds ?

A neighbour once urgently needed one for her silky terrier .... I found a square firm piece of foam..about 3cm thick ..cut an X in the middle .. and slipped it on over his head Full field of vision ..he ate & drank normally , and didn't have to worry about knocking it hard :) he didn't mind it one bit either ..and it lasted just enough days to keep his wound dry & clean :)

some folks think it's funny to blow smoke at a dog until it 'has wobbly boots'on I've seen it , and it ain't pretty . Many years ago we obtained a kitten from some people ..... and we think , ermmm, he was stoned ... and then somewhat brain damaged from being around so much smoke from birth ....

LOL!! strictly speaking, a 'thumbnail' is a very small image ...kinda the size of a ......... thumb nail the program 'EASY THUMBNAILS' can be seen HERE

*nods*For my daneX once, I made him a 'bucket' collar .... using a pink plastic bucket ..with thick padding sewn around the neck end ..and ties which went on to his collar ..he used it on several occasions. :) For smaller dogs, I usually cut a hole in the centre bottom of a suitable sized ice cream container ..smooth off the edge ..then it just slips on & off :) There's a good field of vision too.

Ouch. That couldn't be really comfortable .....

That's perfect :) .... She'll probably not pay much attention to it at all . Just do watch out for clipper rash - it always looks sore , so guess it is :/ AS said , an elizabethan collar (or a suitable basket muzzle) is a handy thing to have , in case of wounds/hotspots etc ... Hoping all goes well , and that she enjoys her 'quiet time ' , convalescing :)

Way too much gorgeousness on one page :) They are just beautiful ....

If you have seen a bitch spey go wrong with stitches no longer there , or an infection ..you wouldn't laugh at the vets 'just wanting to make money' . You can always make your own ..using plant pots/buckets.;) You can also buy a soft open basket muzzle . Dogs left alone for longish periods often do start licking, as there is irritation - mostly from shaving rash . Sometimes the licking continues ..and can cause infection ... Some are inclined to do so .. many don't bother . Hopefully your girl will just not worry :)

It depends on your dog , really - I didn't answer the poll. Do you feel he's missing a friend? Does he mope around? is he showing signs of fretting, etc? if he's happy & healthy ..having lots of human attention - doing walks & training etc ...doe HE really need another friend? or are you getting one because you feel guilty ;) ? Some dogs don't like pups. Some dogs will be territorial to an adult . some dogs enjoy being an only dog when they get the chance ... There are so many variables!!