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Mike- definitely 'try something' .. PTS is a big decision ..and you need to assimilate the idea ... so please contact the folks mentioned on here (numerous times) They are trusted and recommended .. get Missy assessed, and then you will have support . D O L is a great place to share these sorts of journeys .... hang in there.

Mike- sorry... BUT I do NOT believe anyone can, sight unseen, GUARANTEE results results will be inevitable - yep there will be some results- but what sort is not clear. ;)

Which "Aussie Dog Whisperer" ? I know of two with that name .... have you checked out their websites? Yes and your appointment is not until September???? What you are dealing with requires an urgent assessment ...............

Roast chicken? Lightly seared steak? nature's gift?

*nods* In over 50 years of multiple dog ownership .. we have never had a bone related problem. Our dogs eat any sort of (raw) meaty bone ..from beef to rabbit .

The vet is correct about her not being fully protected against disease until a while after her final vacc. The vet is correct in saying marrow from bones is VERY fatty - it can make some dogs ill. The vet is right in being worried that viruses may travel home with your sister's clothing from the RSPCA however .. parvo virus can be anywhere on the footpath/ vet's carpark... anywhere. Depending on the quality of the dry food , the vet is correct in saying that it contains all the nutrients. BUT... meaty bones which can be chewed and eaten are a good source of calcium and other things . Depending on teh size/breed of your pups , she may enjou whole RAW chicken wings/chicken frames.. lamb ribs,oxtails,roo tails ,turkey necks .... If your breeder suggested mince/kibble then that's what puppy is used to

Glad you came seeking help .......... Ok. I will suggest you get a well recommended professional to assess Missy. Do not even THINK about rehoming a dog with the behaviours she has shown with you .... that is not the responsible thing to do , before you get her properly assessed. It is NOT the caring/responsible thing to rehome a dog showing aggression . There two D O L members who I would suggest you speak with urgently ... there are other trainers as well, but I can't remember their names please contact COSMOLO NEKHBET I would also suggest keeping teh dogs separate for now ... ONE day, Astro may feel threatened enough to fight back... and that would be disastrous

Indeed- although normally that irritation is present the next day .. and dogs are usually not lethargic..and off food. Please contact the vet .. I'm sure she will drink ... offer her some (no salt) chicken broth if you're worried ..and feed her wet food

If the owner is in a city .. then I suggest they get a consult with a specialist and get a decisive answer ... instead of the see saw of dietary changes etc ... get a proper diagnosis from someone who knows their stuff - and then attack the problem

Love it! better than MudBloods anyday ;)

a bit too much excitement- and as he's still a baby- he's forgotten stuff, that's all ;)

So - what is different over the past few days ? Weather people home or away -different to previously any dog visitors have you been anywhere different with him Do you train with food? has he had any different food/treats? How is he out on a walk?

Oh My !!! What a face for photos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh - cute dog :p He is lovely ...and looks very much 'at home' already . Name ? Campbell just came to mind when I saw him

I think Nature's Gift has more FOOD in it than the other ..and is cheaper ;) heart murmurs? Why not start a thread and ask? I know there have been several queries on here recently.....

I am country those three choices were just examples ....

.. she's certainly not 'old' ...a good 'pet mince has some offal/muscle meat/minced bone in it..and should NOT be cooked ( it is human grade meat ,and perfectly fine...plus if you cook bone it can clog up or injure your dog) I don't use canned food .. BUT there is one available which has more good stuff than bad , I think.. Nature's Gift.. in the supermarket perhaps she can eat that instead of the chicken/rice?..all you need to is open the can! No adding liquid or anything Whatever you try .. introduce it gradually .

there is THIS BOY on here

I worry when I see a dog with three legs, or one who is blind... or one that is too fat , but I would not dream of saying anything, uninvited, to the owner ..it is just not my business.

try your little dog on some (shhh, don' tell your Mum) raw beef mince with the rice ... and if she enjoys the beef.. use a little bit to mix her bikkies in.. coat the bikkies well . Mind you , if she has sore gums.. eating bikkies will hurt you could soak the bikkies ..SLIGHTLY .. not into soup ;) just so they start to swell/are a bit soft .. and se if she will eat them then? How old is this dog?

Interesting , to be a bit naughty .....and to take this quote, and also apply it to stuff like ear cropping, or keeping a dog on a chain ..or feeding a vegan diet.... ;) Owners do indeed have the final say- but a well informed decision ,made with the dog's welfare in mind, is the best one, I believe

Oh... excellent!!! edit: just saw the photo ! *wipes eyes*

aahhh Ok. Makes sense Mums try & do their best. if she is eating 'slop' like soupy rice with some cooked chicken... yes, she may have digestion problems.. plus boiled chicken & rice has not much nutrition Most doggy people use boiled rice/chicken as a soothing meal for temporary use only. Try her on the boiled rice ..NO extra liquid ..and the chicken..with a teaspoonful of mashed cooked pumpkin or sweet potato . If she drinks water.. she does not need extra liquid in her food ... ;) I would also try her on a nice raw chicken wing ..or turkey wing,and see how she goes .....