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oakway- It seems this has been done ... Curlybert - Black stool indicates digested blood ...and we see it in our dogs if they have pigged out on liver/very fresh red meat etc - lasts for a couple of days. I have also seen this in a dog with internal bleeding .. I wish you luck at the vets ...has she done any normal coloured stools, or is everything black? :hugs:

lean meat isn't really fattening... personally I'd skip the beans/peas stuff - dog's aren't made to digest that ;) lean meat plus rib bones/roo tail & a few veges , plus a bit of reduced fat yogurt and teh odd egg .. ? Sorry, I don't believe in filling stomach space with fibre ( and sugar and carbs) ... they're dogs, not humans ...good satisfying protein, a little fibre and some bones etc is what I use . Everyone has different approaches .. and mine is that dogs are designed to feel satisfied/full with protein/meat ;)

Ouch poor girl.... I hope the news isn't too drastic on Monday .

the best idea is to have the tray outside in the cat's secure enclosure Or up on a shelf in teh laundry .. (shelf needs to be wide enough!) ;)

..you have another 14 years of that :p NOW is a good time to introduce several 5 minute training sessions a day .. and , if you haven't, start getting him used to walking on collar & lead . He can also have short handling sessions (NOT play) where he lies/stands still while you handle every part of him calmly and thoroughly.. his nails/under tail/sheath/inside mouth ... this is an excellent exercise

Thank YOU .. I needed a smile They are good liars :p

Ohh I am sorry - Run free little fluffball

A 9 week old has very little conscious control of bladder/bowel. It is YOUR responsibility to toilet him at least every 1/2 hour - and, if you leave him with no outdoor access, to train him to use a doggie loo indoors. ;) Think of it... you have a human baby - a few months old . he is having a nappy free time, and pees all over the carpet . NOT the baby's fault .. he is a baby . Same for baby pups. When they gotta go.. they GO. OH - and I think the crossbreed you have will be a very lively and vocal puppy .. two working breeds combined.. breeds with so much drive and energy .... It is not a cross I would take on .

No dog for now ,,, if he is 'the landlord" and the slightest bit resentful.. it's not worth it

So- the pup was never inside? I am just wondering if being inside,and missing his family has just upset him a bit... definitely move away/stand up/ push him off .. but don't use his name . Just a very gruff AAh! or OFF !! - try that ...and ignore him for a minute or two

So - what are these health issues?

Hi - humping in a puppy this young is probably an excitement thing.. and displacement thing... What does the pup's breeder say about it? Was the puppy with mum & littermates still? was he by himself somewhere? What toys does he have? What do you do when he STARTS to look like he is going to hump?

Sounding good - just remember to keep him well exercised and entertained

if you tell us what health issues you googled ... we will try and help you. It is a large deposit...

Good news!

Can you tell us what sort of health problems does the breed have which could cause your dog to die prematurely? There are probably folks on here who have experience ,and can help you if you're a bit more specific

I love this! he certainly had the best things for his send-off .... he was a lucky little dog. to you.

I don't think I would/could do it to earn money .. I am nowhere near professional enough in either my work or my attitude . THIS is animal photography to the "nth" degree , IMO. LINK

google "ant proof dog bowls"

Oscar drifted away ,knowing he was loved .. he is now pain free ..

Then is when , in a perfect world .. you say - Oh, thanks, but No Thanks . However- have her checked ... then see how you feel You have had a terrible year of losses - I can understand the disappointment.

he,he,he Kirislin.. photoscape is only a tiny program ... takes a bit of navigating - there are lots of neat things to play with, but they are often hidden away DO have a play though!!It has a lot of quite powerful tools > I have 4 programs . Picasa - first stop for all images. photoscape lightroom photoshop if I'm desperate I use the free programs mostly

this was a recent colour shot ... the templates are great !

Nice!

sorry...... but it is deliciously funny!