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Glad you have your pup. You may get some useful info in THIS THREAD , and also THIS ONE

Please phone a vet who knows your dog .... or take him to a vet. Better safe than sorry ! :)

True ..Hamlet will pick things up , and also drop them, when asked ...he will stop eating or drinking when asked, and will also drink plain water when told to ........definitely not a child!!

One of my dogs used to do the same .. he was allergic to the colouring in some dog foods/treats.

OH Hope his new owner loves him heaps. You did good, kja.

Welcome :) There has been discussion on the indoor toilets .. if you click on these links, they may help you decide :) (Obviously, it's better if your pup learns to toilet outdoors ..) LINK LINK

Aaawwww lovely photos :) :)

so as not to make percynality's sad thread into a wrestling match ... I guess , with so many people choosing to not add to earth's population , and so many unable to have a child of their own , humans being what they are , need somewhere to put all their love & care . Are dogs(pets) a suitable substitute? Do we forget about what canines are ? Are dogs (especially ones bred to be small companions) losing the things which make them a dog? Any scholarly links to info on this would be appreciated ... it fascinates me.

you may consider spraying his legs with a couple of short bursts of aerogard before going out .... Last year all our dogs/pups got this treatment because of swarms of mozzies.... depending on what flea/tick stuff he is on ... a light mist of permoxin daily may also be a big help . Ask your vet about antihistamines, too :)

*sigh* Cookie ( have I the right name?) is not a human child, he is a little ADULT dog, and, luckily, dog owners can attest to the brilliance of their dog in a proud manner ...however giving him every opportunity to be human....well, that does read a little strange , sorry. I am pleased you are willing to search for a vet clinic who may be able to help, and wish you well in teh search :) My dog is asleep on 'his' couch..later he will have his jamies on,put his head on his pillow, snuggle up with his toy cat and get covered by a blanket . He is a DOG though ..and what I do is to keep him comfortable,and settled during the night - not because I believe him to be human ..

she may have a bladder infection .... get her vet checked ,maybe?

:) happy , happy boy .

espinay ... percynality...this is so sad , I do hope you are reading the suggestions and that you find someone who can help you to help be stronger than your pain , and I hope that you soon feel confident to do your research and find a vet who thinks in a similar way to you :)

and a dog on a drip possibly wasn't thirsty anyway ....

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having just re read this thread.. your comment jumped out at me. If you intend on carrying through with this , you are setting yourself ,and your dog up for much pain and distress. A dog dying after trauma, or with parvo ,or similar, or after a stroke, say , even if it is being held by a loving owner, does not die quickly or painlessly...and it is definitely not pleasant to watch/hear. There is no way I will knowingly let any of my animals/birds die in this manner .

when Hamlet was young, he had surgery for a bowel obstruction ..and was hospitalised several days . I phoned the clinic so often...as I knew he wasn't very well socialised, and unused to being confined, etc ... he was a perfect angel, and quickly collected a fan club. Just goes to show . When working at the vets, it was very rare to have a dog who objected strongly to being in hospital . of course they would bark, mostly from being cooped up , but .cats were worse , and sometimes would not eat percynality, this is possibly not the anniversary commemoration you had hoped for ..reliving all the pain you felt then.. I also agree that, if you haven't , try & find a grief counsellor who deals with life after losing a pet ...

The vet obviously cared , and perhaps knew your dog needed more than he could provide, so you were given the option of hospital care . AFAIK, this happens when the drug is injected outside of a vein ...and yes, then it can sting badly. It is most upsetting to have a dog struggle , I have seen it enough times .. and have also seen dogs calm right down and become much easier to position once owners go out of the consulting room....

Oh.. and yes, there are caring vets - like the one years ago, who removed a tumour from my aged mouse's neck ... the surgery went well, but as I was collecting my little mate, he had a heart attack, and , despite the vet trying to revive him, died in my hands ...we were all teary and upset.

I am also sorry you were so upset. I presume you meant your dog, when you said child..... Your dog possibly screamed from pain ...or maybe because he felt your pain and fright and sadness.. I have seen/held many dogs as they received their green dream , and do not believe they foresee the outcome, or feel pain . Dogs who have struggled are usually ones who are resisting being held in the necessary position , and yes, it may make those final minutes uncomfortable for owners. It is a sad time for staff and owners ..especially if a dog has been badly injured, or suffered a sudden illness..people have not had time to accept what has happened, and have not said proper goodbyes . You may well choose to not have your dog vaccinated against parvo .....and may be lucky to have him stay healthy and fit :) parvo is not like our human 'flu. ..it is a deadly and painful and debilitating virus, which MUST be treated promptly and seriously by a vet. Ear infections, gastro, and a host of other illnesses/accidents may not heal without some sort of veterinary intervention .. so, as has been said, search around for a vet who ticks your boxes , and establish a relationship before your dog has need of them in a hurry - this way you will BOTH know what is expected when the time comes . :) Good luck with your new dog - may he stay healthy and active.

sounds a fairly severe reaction. I hope the vet can help him tonight .

:) Your pup needs to see the world outside of the apartment. This is crucial to her social development! carry/walk her to your car, and take her for drives ... carry her around streets/shopping centres etc .. so that she will accept the sights/sounds/smells of the big wide world , and not be too fearful later on., have a read of THIS and also THIS- the info may help you . There is discussion HERE, about new puppies :)

That is a fantastic first night update :) thanks!

jack is a very cute boy, and Pixie is certainly enjoying having a playmate! :) Lovely shots there.