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Mason is a mutt A cute , brown mutt .. looks to me like a real mix of crossbreeds...

...and aggression...

Provided a BABY pup has somewhere warm(or cool) sheltered and secure to sleep .... some appropriate toys and is fed /watered .. then, yes you can ignore crying, IMO...but not sometimes... puppies do not understand 'sometimes' If you go to them when they cry, then DON'T go .. they will cry harder, 'cos you came last time He is a baby- taken away from his family..stuck in a tiled yard ..with no sand to sniff, or lawn? or much of interest , it sounds like . Can he at least see into the outside world ? Why don't you have him indoors? That is one of the quickest and best ways to get to understand each other!! If your cousin is a knowledgable breeder, you should have received all sorts of stuff with puppy .. including some written up basic 'how to's ' for the transition period ... I strongly suggest you go out and buy a clamshell kids sandpit .. and fill it with sand (yes, you will have to bring it in in big bags) Place it somewhere shady ...(hopefully you have shade sails or something ) ..and , on hot days, damp it down - show him how to dig for toys in it ..and then at least he has something to do ! Dogs use their noses to obtain the 'news'..and to discover new things . Digging in dirt/rolling on grass is all excellent for learning about the world. Pups need to experience different textures , etc too, so they become confident later on ..and don't freak on different floors, etc.

Thanks for the update .. it sounds a mystery, and I hope that soon it will be solved/fixed . Such a worry when there's nothing definite ...

lucky you getting a crate trained pup ! It will be very handy to be able to keep her under control inside , and quiet when she's speyed, etc . The front yard is not 'neutral' territory .. it is part of your adult dog's turf..... meet at a nearby park .. and two of you walk the dogs around the streets for 20 mins or so on lead alongside each other .... That way they get to look and sniff and be with each other , but not able to get into trouble .

Hoping for good news in the morning!

yes, hopefully it's just a 'bug' ... organic matter , like cork/leaves/ fabric often does not show on ordinary Xray .... just something to keep in mind .

Puppy Acne?

Hi.. I havenot used one .. but have a read of THIS THREAD I found There are some experiences for you Oh - Thundershirt is on FACEBOOK.

yes!!! carrying/driving is ideal.. just not walking at present

I am so glad he's having fluids etc Hopefully he'll be fitter tomorrow .

Hi Until the vet has had a look at those feet, and you have had his gait checked out ..best to leave him quiet . Baby joints..and your pup is VERY much a baby ..can be too easily permanently damaged . he is at great risk of contracting PARVO as well, being so young, and without immunity from a vaccination schedule. Hold off for a few weeks at least .. when his feet/legs are checked out, he has another vaccination , and he is stronger.

OH I am so sorry. You've heard it before... but it is true - getting his wings will be a blessing and a rest. Thinking of you and Zedley.

LINK TO ORIGINAL THREAD Ely 2008 did you get in touch with Roseworthy? I think they'd be the people to ask in a difficult -to- diagnose scenario like you have with your poor girl .

Gorgeous Girl ... She did her job well, and no doubt will have her eye on her successor, making sure they do the right thing by you ;)

he is a very cute little fella !!

Glad you have found a vet .. pouring something into an ear with an unknown problem is probably not very wise

Run free over that bridge, maggie ...

!!!! oh Dear

If it were me, I'd be off to the vet ...Summertime, pup, all sorts of virus and bacteria enjoying teh warm moist weather ... chance of dehydration or serious gut problem.... best to get it looked at, and stopped before anything else develops.

Mozzie coils in spots the dogs/mozzies like to hang out I use the mozzie coils which come in a little tin hanger /container .. they cover a reasonable area ..and certainly help . Last year when we had thick swarms...( there were coils burning 24/7 ..hanging from trees.. on the ground .. in teh porch ..everywhere. just remember smoke rises.. do don't hang them high....if you place them in shaded/green areas..they will dter mozzies from resting/feeding there. if you don't have cats ...and depending what flea stuff you use .. consider a light spray of permoxin in the afternoon . I did this with all our`dogs everyday last Summer ... just a fine mist over head/legs/belly .

Hope she finds home soon ... sorry , just have to cue music ...

What a hard hard day ahead for you ... I will be thinking of you . I hope in one way she goes at a time of her choosing, at home ... so you are spared that last trip. Take care ... enjoy the cuddles