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if you're just in SA .. IMO it is not cold enough at present to need a hot water bottle .. he is possible too warm .(also hot water bottles, if chewed, can burn a pup.. and /or make a BIG mess , also are dangerous if pup swallows bits ;) Pups & soft crates are not a really good mix ..as they can chew out of them , or scratch them to death also, be careful what you feed as treats .. too many fatty things like cheese spread/peanut butter may make them a bit upset in the tummy ....

If it is the same spots all the time, and she's chewing .... it could be some minor pain happening in joints . It could def. be mozzies, but they usually can only bite on bare skin, or sparsely furred skin... yes, we do need photos :)

:) :) Well done . ..a symphony in pinks !

:) What a dignified looking cat !

Well caught!! They are difficult to catch ..and you got some good detail :)

Kirislin .. ermmm I use mine on the canon 28 -80 lens.They screw into the end , and are MUCH easier to use than extension tubes , and I think I only paid around $25 .00 to buy online . I found THIS SET of pics on flickr , using the +10 (macro) filter/magnifier that I used . Some of them are pretty darn impressive! :)

..and .by the way , we do need more shots of this gorgeous girl ;)

Reggie is very handsome :)

Dear little girl... I would give her the human low fat stuff - turkey ham, lean mince, low fat cottage cheese,chocolate custard , roast chicken - no skin .... plain sponge cake .. or UNIBIC sponge fingers .. (a dryish biscuit with egg and little fat) Eating human food/treats is the least of her worries now ... so ,as long as it's low/no fat .. try it!

Thanks :) yes, I dragged the Canon out ( I really don't use it as much as I should - prefer the point & shoots) and put the 'magnifying glass' on ..;)

I seem to remember reading that the Op does not have 100% health? Forgive me if I'm wrong,M2S.

yep .. the 'novelty factor' is still much in play . I have outside dogs - have no problem with outside dogs - provided they are of a temperament to cope, have company, plenty of things to do, and enough physical and mental stimulation to have them settled and satisfied.

She is growing into such a pretty girl ! she will enjoy having a swim, I'm sure :)

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">yes. ..so, two dogs? P'raps not, with the demands of a toddler, and then a new baby .... time for walking/training two dogs may be hard to find ....

Number 2 :) :)

:) they were not in solitary confinement ... and that can and does make a big difference to many dogs.

the bolded bit. ;) She was an inside dog FIRST ..and so learnt a lot of calm behaviour , and had attention and lots of constant exposure to human sights/sounds/smells in her puppyhood.

..and that is fine :) 5- 10 minutes a few times a day is great ..ALWAYS finish before she shuts down, and end on a good note. By whispering, you get your dog to really listen ...and you get the chance to be calm, and watch ....it's a very simple thing :)

it depends ... If there are several people in a household, and the dogs are getting inconsistent discipline/training , and there are some problem behaviours shown by the dogs, then having an independent professional come in and assess/make plans takes the pressure off the owners/family/housemates , because everyone has the situation explained to them...they are all on the same page :) if an owner is experienced, can read his dog accurately , and has a good working knowledge of how and why dogs do things , what they see as reward, and if they how to control their own responses according to the situation..then taking advice suited to their dog/skills is a great idea. It's a bit like having a sore throat.. and ramping treatment up , and only when the pain is excruciating/disabling, is a doctor consulted , and the best ,tailored treatment given .

onions & bacon! Oh- for the DOG :p :) boil and then cube?

have him checked for a yeast problem, maybe ?

We use spinosad as a topical lice /fly treatment for sheep , and I have used it as a topical dog flea treatment - also on garden plants for bugs. While it is low toxicity to mammals , and a 'natural' substance .. I just wouldn't feel comfortable feeding it to my dogs

I've not used the tablets, but there have been threads about the problems your dogs are having .. HERE's ONE hope they perk up soon :)

the other day, for the first time in ages , I felt keen to actually seek out and work on some interesting macro subjects :) here are my two favourites. (taken with the 'macro' magnifier from my Mandee Close Up lens set )

Having a dog who is outside 24/7 may also lead to that dog doing more barking/howling at all hours A dog who is bored/understimulated will find ways to fix this themselves , too! This will often result in digging/chewing/fence running/barking at movements/sounds next door/barking/chasing birds/possums/cats. Living in a rental, and having neighbours upset by a noisy dog is not fun Many of the solitary , outside dogs with limited/no training that I know of are not the most stable of creatures...they do suffer from the circumstances , unfortunately. We have outside only dogs here - but they have plenty of dog company , and a lot of things to do - they are allowed to run and dig and bark ...they come with us in the vehicles... Good on you for doing your research , :)