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:) :) I've been wondering how it went !

AS well as the spca eblanket, I would get a BIG doona from opshop or somewhere, and insulate the crate over the space blanket :) That works really well! Obviously the MOST important bit of a crate to seal/cover is the bit near the floor ..as this is where the drafts will be sneaking in.(cold air sits at floor level.) I buy lots of mattress protectors, old electric blankets and doonas from the opshop ..and they hold the warmth well :) The other thing, which probably would be messy in the nth degree is shreddedpaper, in which teh dog makes a nest ..so on all sides they are protected/insulated :) We do similar here with raw wool ... the dogs have such a cosy nest :)

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weird they don't have any info on-line.......

What a lovely photo! It will hurt like crazy .... I am glad you got to see her in hospital, and that she knew you were there - that would have made her feel much happier... take care.

EF where did you see/hear about it?

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">YES!! do they already have your address ? I woke up this morning worrying about that fact , and was going to suggest a shopping centre car park or somewhere ... Hope it all goes well.

Thanks :)

Hi - I've re read your post a few times now ...and IMO the problem seems to be .......just humans... With Freia .. AFAIK urinary tract infections aren't a common symptom of a liver shunt , so there was no real reason for a vet to be looking for that ...and as explained it isn't something easily /commonly tested for. With jack ...perhaps the vet was just going on your supposition of toothache ? Owners are often the ones who know their pet better than anyone, and can spot a problem , esp a recurring one . perhaps the vet did concentrate his examination a bit much on the area you thought was causing pain...but looking at it from a different angle ..at least the vet DID spend time checking out your hypothesis ! Some vets will just give a very cursory check A new vet will obviously make you happy ... just ensure they get all the histories , and I hope your next vet visits are happy ones! :)

When they come , tell them he's over at the doggy spa ..having a massage for his arthritis :p :p

Sago might help him ..it is a starchy product made from the pith of a palm tree. ..so no grain.When cooked up, it is a bit like lumpy glue :p

Just look at those faces! Well done :)

Lovely photos .... Lions are def. my favourite .. were the giraffe trying to graze on almost nothing , or at a salt lick?...... Great photo, if a bit sad .... I am very envious of lion cub cuddles!!

Oh Run free & smiling over the bridge, Lola .

I collect these things like some folks collect shoes! This FREE one has apparently been around for a while ..but if you ONLY want to do adjustments/cropping/redeye .. it is really fast and easy!! (sliders..and not heaps of tools) Results are pretty good :) LINK The full version with 30 day free trial has heaps of options for those who enjoy lots of control over exposure/colour/detail. Not many 'effects' to clog up the works either LINK both are easy and clean to use...I love the workspace - where original and working versions are side by side , and there is lots of info if you mouse -over tools, etc.

Awww he looks in good condition ..nice clean teeth etc . Lucky boy!! Well done :) :)

Kirislin ..yes, there is a little halo ..but apart from that, it must be a good pic, as it made me feel motion sick :p :)

:) love the happy chappy /chapette pic ... On my screen a lot of detail has been lost in teh dog's body ... in the first shot, rib cage curves, and hair detail can be seen .... it seems to be much less visible in the others?

Hope the news is good .

I LOOOVE picasa, BUT when first installed, you need to tell it in no uncertain terms what folders to search , and when...otherwise it madly rushes about, grabbing every image on your computer, and storing copies neatly in its filing system :p This scares the pants off most new users !

rainy , there are some fairly simple and free programs you can download .... That's mostly what i use :) PAINT.NET is a good one :)

Definitely contact the breeder ! They should be advised, for a few reasons . best of luck with it. keep us posted .

Hi .. getting a pup is exciting, and also means lots of learning for YOU :) crates can be useful overnight , and for short periods during the day , but are not a good idea as a long term thing puppies need to run & play & be outside and learn quickly to toilet outdoors . There are puppy pens which are great - and a crate should be a puppy's 'den'/bed . There is lots of discussion on using crates . (I have never used a crate , and have had quite a few pups inside), but I can see how they would be very useful in some situations :) The following LINKS have much info for you ... What sort of pup are you getting? How old? Where has it been living/toileting at the breeders? LINK LINK LINK

Why don't you take 'mum' out for a car ride? providing pups have another heat source ..they will be fine for 20 mins or so , and 'mum' will get a change of scenery, and something else to think about :)

Awwww Thankyou :)