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Hi I'm sure you are worried sick Pups and dogs do these things ..and turn our hearts inside out! When you got her, what was she eating , and to what did you change her (if you did) How long has she been 'fussy' ? What is her normal feeding routine , and what do you do when she doesn't eat? What is her daily exercise/training routine like ? Do you use treats for training? What sort ? What has the pup's breeder suggested ?

Awww

Bittersweet. What a shame - as if those old souls would be a detriment to good housekeeping. ( well at first glimpse) I hope we see more updates They are the most wonderful of elderly faces ...

he may be able to feed fresh on a small budget if he lives country --I can get meaty bones/chicken necks quite cheaply from our butcher in country town SA It would cost little to feed a dog fresh each week . Add a little puppy kibble (we use supercoat puppy always - with lots of fresh meat/bones for our puppies, and they grow fit & well. )

Oh..a snuffleupagus!! Busy echidnas here as well. Yes..a mist of green..needs another drink very soon ! I think Cleo is very pretty The white boy will look amazing with a new tail ..I do prefer the coloured though

Today I unearthed the camera , after the corona shock ... found some euros (of course ) and a little red!

LOVE the sheep photo.... that really is beautiful . All those peacocks! Your place will be noisy ! I think that pretty hen looks like a Cleo(patra) ;)

Ohhh..look at those dear old faces I am so glad you are there for them

Ouch It may take weeks for your little mate to settle after "just" a road accident trauma- let alone losing sight - his life has changed- and he doesn't understand any of it . (luckily) there are some excellent suggestions above , from experienced people the main thing is PATIENCE - and understanding how dogs work . Dogs use their nose a LOT ..so scent trails (not too strong - remember, they can smell MUCH fainter scent than us ) ... different textures underfoot ..and remember, too, dogs sense things with their whiskers! leaving things in the same place is VERY important I would suggest getting one or more ADAPTIL products for now ...they use a pheromone which can give a dog a feeling of comfort , and may be useful in this post traumatic time . Looking forward to progress reports , and more photos of the little trouper

Not sure what exactly your dog is doing , I am presuming you mean scratching before he lies down ? If so, Dogs scratch to make a bed (more comfy) ..perhaps this is what is happening? It's an instinctual thing . maybe put a blanket or something on the couch and see what happens?

Fence -Running ? It's called patrolling ! takes much patience and precision ... Hailey does so much interesting 'stuff'

My condolences. She was another of your special oldies, and been thru so much. You will miss her a lot.Take care of yourself ...

..and well done on being a thoughtful and responsible breeder

He was perfectly happy .... he just always looked extremely relaxed ....for all of his 15 or so years ...

Hi have you checked with the breeder? Also, weren't they there when the vet saw your pup just after you picked him/her up - on the initial "hey, I've just got a new puppy - pls check that he/she is healthy and that everything is where it should be " checkup ? Hopefully, they are just a passing thing.... We cannot diagnose for you - as we are not vets, and can't see your gorgeous baby - the vet is the best idea .

We once got a kitten from a house where weed was regularly smoked - he was definitely "speshal" ..kinda slow in development and so laid back it was hilarious .

Little Secret ..... It doesn't seem long ago that she WAS 'that' secret

probably as it was very different behaviour to your normal interaction ? Maybe yr body language told her something different ?

Thank you a Nice length to keep peoples' interest

What a terrific idea I hope you get lots of interest! How long do the videos play for ?

Welcome Sorry your boy seems to have an upset tum. No food for 24 hrs .... & just see how he is . if he is still bright, drinking, barking, asking for walks, etc that's good...and perhaps this evening if there is no more diarrhoea or vomiting he can have a SMALL bit of lean chicken & some boiled rice. if he still has diarrhoea/vomits or is lethargic- then at least phone the vets to get professional advice

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As long as he's getting food for PUPPIES, not adults - pups have different nutrition needs- like human babies/adults He needs special ratios of calcium and other things in his food- and food made especially for PUPS will have everything he needs to BUILD A GOOD SOLID body . Well done in doing your research.

hello, mysascha. I will recommend you start your own thread you are in someone else's thread here, and so your particular problem is not THE TOPIC - and may not grab folk's attention. ;) Go to the page top (L H side) & click on discussion forums. THEN go down, click on TRAINING/OBEDIENCE/DOG SPORTS , and then click on the green "start new topic" Easy