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yes. ..and a red raw/fur losing dog would no doubt benefit from something to settle things down as well.

Lucky you - they are beautiful ,gentle souls .

Can you ph. the vet? they know your dog, and what may suit

Comfortis kills fleas. paw paw ointment - anything like that may be soothing, but I think it may also encourage more licking ...and attract`hair/dust etc to stick to his belly

best of luck with it all

that's sad .

..but wouldn't it be better to ascertain if it IS a flea allergy ? That's why I am interested to hear what the vet had to say...we all know allergies are tricky to keep on top of

What did your vet prescribe?

Not a veterinary opinion, obviously ...... It could be conjunctivitis ..he could have a bit of grit or something in there ... he squinting or anything? You can try wiping it gently with some cold black tea (the tannic acid is a mild disinfectant) several times a day ..but if it doesn't improve.. or he is squinting .. or you notice anything else - best you take him to a vet.

Nope. They don't often get human food, though .... they will eat most fruit if offered.

If his skin is dry, I'd be very wary of washing him with anything which may remove oils .... maybe just rinse well in warm water .. and add the cider vinegar as suggested ? You don't need shampoo just to rinse off dandruff/pollen ;)

No reaction here.... just one bleary eye opened .

There are possibly several reasons a vet could look for .. but my guess is that she is eating way too fast . have you tried feeding her from a treat ball ? that way she rolls it around, and only gets a couple of bits at a time (presuming you're feeding kibble) . if you are just feeding dry .. you can also use a sturdy softy drink or juice plastic bottle with a wide mouth fill it with the food .. show her where the food comes out .. and leaver her to it! you could also try splitting her meal into smaller lots ,and feed 2 or 3 times a day ?

I usually just do it the easy way .. using picasa or photoscape ... don't do it often ..and only for fun BUT for more detailed help..have a read HERE DPS is a wonderful resource

If he's at the touch/scratch stage I would think that some internal help is also needed- a diet that supports skin ..maybe some anti histamines as well . Refrain from brushing, if it sets off the itches , too .. Is his skin/coat dry or oily?

They are all beautiful In my previous life - most of my fave labs were black ones

they evolved to live in the rainforest ..not to have to deal with humans/dogs/cars and an artificial environment...although they can adapt, given safety and support. LINK They are not 'stupid' at all. Their brains are perfectly adequate for the life they should be living... ;) Their brain has not been programmed to deal with colourbond, and small enclosed areas with dogs ... they are programmed to exist on the same patch of territory that has supported the past 100 generations ....

Run free Busta...

yep. we put dogs bred to withstand below freezing temperatures in temperate/tropical climates ... they have to stay cool somehow.

Maybe provide a layer of nice clean sand somewhere cool ? that way he is getting comfort and coolness?

'Silent heats' are a distinct possibility Maybe talk with your bitch's breeder- they should know their lines,and what happens with them re: seasons - and can perhaps explain a bit more to you? They may also advise you of which vet may best help you - there are specialist reproduction vets ...

Hi How long have you had pup , and has he been 'picky' since day one? Are you using the same dry food? Will he eat exactly what he was getting at the breeders? Why did the vet advise against feeding chicken necks?, and how many are you feeding at breakfast? What chicken mince are you using? Does he get/eat any table scraps or anything else ? Tips & Tricks come once you know WHY pup is not eating ;), tho, providing there is not a health reason to account for not eating , or pup is simply full - the simplest thing is to prepare food ..put food down . leave pup and food together without distraction for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, anything uneaten gets calmly removed. NO FOOD/treats until next mealtime . Simple - and usually effective. Dogs and pups can be trained without using food treats, believe it or not ;) it is a very popular way of doing it..and works well - however it is not essential.

maybe get the vets to do blood tests to determine hormone levels ?

being that it is in a Hospital, and that experienced Zoo staff are responsible , I would have no doubts !

poor thing . It will be very stressed and bruised - hopefully it will recover. Lucky they dropped it when you said!