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I think it would depend on what proportion of the food is actual meat , and what proportion low calorie filler, like some veggies. Dogs do not need large quantities of veggies ..and, IMO , it is the good meat protein which satisfies them . a 200 gm mostly meat patty would be much more satisfying than a 200 gm mostly veggie one.,

There is lots of info in THIS THREAD, if you haven't already found it. :)

:) I'm glad they have a mutual admiration society ! LOL at the bolded bit!! have fun researching !!!

awww Rescue remedy will help ... human dose . keep to your routine if you can ... make sure she has out of the house time - take her for car rides/walk/visiting folks massage feed her what she really loves Vacuum , use a deodoriser .. clean away bedding etc . Try not to use Fern's name . I am sorry you now have this to cope with, chicken. Take care.

The beardies I have had any contact with have been delightful. Smart, Immature for ages, yes, and have a bark/yip which could cause divorce, but have the BEST smile :) and while that photo looks cute, doing that to an unknown dog is , ermmmm, really getting up close & personal

this week's WEEKLY TIMES newspaper (vic) has a great FREE doggy calendar inside :) I am even going to hang it ..they are better photos that I've seen in expensive calendars !

I guess it's when everything else goes out of the stomach ..and the odd bits rattle around until they trigger a cleanout ? (that's the scientific explanation :p :p )

Mitch always used to get rid of bits of cartilage in the wee small hours .....usually after he'd stolen someone's bones :)

I agree with tara .. I have had dogs do this regularly in the early morning hours .. but a small snack at bed time solved it :)

some dogs(and owners) worry more than others , too . I know some dogs who, provided they get a good enough distraction , won't look twice ..and others who seem to be very very uncomfortable and worried ... Just keep an eye out for swelling of the foot as a whole ... and contact a vet if really concerned.

solarcaine has local anaesthetic .....

:) sounding good!

:) when he was younger, it was cold . Now it's warm ..and he probably feels he doesn't need the kennel? the other thing is to watch where he DOES sleep ..and put the kennel there (if under shade) . You could also feed him in the kennel every day. It all boils down to his decision though :)

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How long are you away for? make sure you leave food easily available ..cut up, packaged, whatever . Also write down clearly what is to be fed, how much, and what times. Write down symptoms to look for, vet's phone number and your wishes .

That's pretty amazing . Your next visit ..we need to see photos of each breed :p

we have a couple of dogs who would attack the cats ..( dogs who we got in as adults) we are very careful , but luckily the others are fine. That reminds me - D'oh.... I shall muzzle them when i have them where they may spot a cat ! :)

Ni i i c e :) :)

Crying with you ......

I am so very sorry Chicken . She was a stable presence for you .. and those memories are wonderful . Run happy and whole over the bridge, Fern..your job is done :)

:) sounds fun .

ha ha, me too!! :)

Did you get blood tests done ?What did they show? Oh ..have you spoken with his breeder? They may have some ideas , and can let you know if there is anything to watch out for :) Glad he's eating again!!

there is quite a bit of discussion on that ... Glad you finally have a diagnosis ..and yes, he would have been in pain anyhow .. have a read thru these threads :) LINK LINK LINK LINK