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loveleroy- being attacked is a very scary thing .I can understand how you are feeling...and this is why we are suggesting you get help. Unfortunately, your dog sounds as if he needs a LOT more to occupy his brain than you at present have time or energy for . While a 6 km walk will go some way to keeping him physically healthy ...he needs 'work' to do - obedience/agility...or sheep herding, that sort of thing. is he desexed? He does not need room to run - he needs an owner who can get him professional help, and find things to occupy his instincts...to make him learn/think/work out problems because he has bitten a child - rehoming him will be tricky. The wanting to attack the cat (prey drive/frustration) also needs professional help. May I suggest you get a qualified professional to come to your home and talk with you ...assess your dog , and help you make a decision . I hope you can get help for your anxieties,and for your dog ....

Oh I am so sorry poor Huey is ill... and sorry your first fostering experience was a nasty one. I also think Staycalm's post is a good one... You have a HUGE job ahead of you scrubbing/binning/cleaning ..water/food bowls, your shoes/clothes/the couch/crates... carfloors/pedals/seats... Hope Huey recovers well ,and that Poppy's vacc's keep her well.

MOOminicards I had forgotten about the order. So glad I got them today .. they have made me smile photos one side, name, email etc on the other.

Kennel cough is a virus.Antibiotics do NOT treat it. Antibiotics are used if there seems to be a secondary infection, caused by bacteria . Kennel cough alone is usually treated with rest, cough mixture ..and time.

. NO WAY should he have any sort of vaccine/worming if he is in the slightest bit off colour.. his immune system does not need another assault There different types of kennel cough, and not all are covered by teh vacc.

Ooh I might steal this for a signature

I also had a thought... some sort of irritation/infection post clipping?

It's been a while- I can't remember what brand now .. Red can Sorry . Odour? Not much ..just wear a mask when setting up/removing can/newspaper/opening house afterwards ...

maybe ask the vet? Hard to tell from a description, really .. there are so many things which can affect skin ..I hope it's something vey simple and easily treated/managed

Malaseb is a medicated shampoo with active ingredients in there to kill stuff like malassezia (sp) on skin, some fungi and bacteria. edit to say , it is not ,AFAIK, recommended for everyday use- it for use with diagnosed skin conditions. Aloveen is mainly a gentle oat/aloe shampoo- no anti fungals/bacterial action.

Shame the dogs don't chase cats! we use flea bombs here ..with an elderly parent , dogs/cats/caged bird, and have had no problems .Just make sure you follow instructions , and ,if you can, air the house out for most of a day afterwards...

KtB - bewildered and confused after desexing has not much to do with being away from their humans, and everything to do with having a general pre meds and a general anaesthetic -nothing much works properly for some time, including brains

I was wondering about this .. he is not desexed..and has he had all his needles? It is a bit of a risk always, bringing in a strange dog without knowing about vacc history/quarantine etc .. Hope all is well . Unfortunately, he & poppy were together yesterday

yes. We can do it with love for our pets ..but are not allowed to act on a human's request. We can be very cruel in forcing someone to prolong the agony.

Who's having fun, then? Love the cat close-up!

FM they are GREAT

I wouldn't do it.They get to use your work for their advertising etc.. and you get nuffin !

and also they couldn't suck normally ..front feet are needed to grip and stimulate the breast..

You're probably no the only one... however this doesn't mean it's a 'good' thing

yes, I heard that on the news

What a gorgeous gremlin,huga! http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/552531...78711b158_z.jpg

Found this caterpillar on a vine. It seems to have tiny pink arms ..with hands ! Its skin is also peeling ..I guess because it is growing and growing, as Very Hungry Caterpillars do

Glad it went well for you

Rozzie- does THIS help ? or just confuse your limoniacal brain