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IMO it is in cases where the object is a ball of some sort.....the dog is 'in extremis', you have no vet to call on..and no other suitable tools or helpers to grasp the ball safely.... injury to the person trying to help can be severe.... there is nothing else really that can be done. Trying to get a choking panicking dog into a car and driving safely would be nigh on impossible The dog I helped was not able to be held still - he was thrashing and frothing and snapping .... diving in at the split second he collapsed was our only option then. Risky, hell yes! But he would have died with us watching, otherwise

Ouch! ..well,at least NOW if you have to insert an arm, you have protection :o Hope it heals well and quickly

His nose looks ok to me .. I think problems arise when the area immediately around the nose 'leather' is pale/white . Your dog has dark pigment there which is a good thing!

A vet check.. prescribed antihistamines ,and then finding out what he is allergic to!! Allergies which cause hives can be dangerous .. not often,but the reaction can be.

When an animal is literally choking and oxygen starved- obeying commands like 'teeth' are not a high priority

*nods* i have done this .. once at work....the dog passed out, voided bowel/bladder .. ball was removed..dog was thumped on chest and given oxygen.. and survived with only some bruised ribs I was doing changeover with the day receptionist... no vet in the building, and a distraught couple with their big black GSD X banged on the door .. dog was frantic and frothing ..and I explained that we just had to wait... it was a horrible few minutes, and I was very worried ..but- it worked!! I CRINGE every time I see dogs jumping/catching tennis balls or small rubber balls . I tell people to put them in a sock.. or use a bigger ball or a frisbee .

A check up by a vet would be the best way to work out what her problem is .

I wouldn't muck about- it could be a tummy bug or anything No ticks in your area?I would suggest you get her to the vets. All our working dogs are outside- (no icecubes) ..and they are fine ..heatstroke ,with the wonderful measures you have in place, shouldn't be too much of a problem, IMO. Hope you get to the bottom of it soon.

I may try again... last month was cut short by illness etc.. so bear with me if I drop by teh wayside

Oh that's not the news you needed- poor girl. for you.

poor thing ;) Yep.. mindful of her surgery wound.. try & keep her away from whelping area... remove any bedding she used.. keep her as busy as practical ..and don't fuss over her Rescue remedy in her water ..or directly in her mouth ... perhaps even invest in a D A P infuser

muzzle her at the park.... lord knows what nasties she is putting in her system!!!!

Hoping she recovers fully.

Barking at toys is very normal..as is growling :rolleyes: puppies have voices- they play- they make noise!

!!! Thanks :rolleyes:

Names! Clients once had 3 dogs.. at the same time..all black B/C X types.. all called the same thing.. but different Zero Zip Zilch We have had a "Bitch" a "Greydog" and an "Oi " We currently have a young dog using the name of one who died last year...she doesn't know/care.

Going without food won't hurt her, and will give her gut a rest Make sure she has plenty to drink ,though-but don't force her.

Instead of processed food, then, why not try him on a diet of fresh,raw food? Lean meat, soft bones, some vegetable matter , yogurt,and joint supplements etc ..

Walking is fine, AFAIK...

Your dogs are in crates when you are at home? or - your dogs are crated to sleep ,when you are at home?

Not here .. I would expect them to have learned otherwise well before that age!

puppies- I think at around 2 weeks they can start to do this .

be careful.. they may be humanising the animalz ;) (see HERE if it's clear as mud )

What training do they do each day? What interactive toys do they have (aside from the clothesline)? Why do they pull the washing off? because it flaps and moves, and triggers their instincts. It's the grab/rip/tear of an imitation hunt . It is something to do and work at,and enjoy. and.....because it's there,and easily accessible! ...and you're correct - they aren't really pups anymore.

Well said, nekhbet.