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Just a slight aside... Ok- so a dog run is built .. a dog is inside . This dog lunges at and snaps at unknown children ..when out walking, or if children are on her territory. I just wonder how this dog will feel/react locked in a run..hearing/seeing kids in 'her' yard/house..and being restricted like that?Could it escalate a problem? The boarding out suggestion ..for a highly strung dog s..not sure at all about that being in teh dog's best interests,unfortunately.

Sounds normal to me - 3 months is a long time!

Your kids need to have friends over- being with peers,making friends,sharing home life is important please contact a professional about this situation. As there is biting involved, and the problem may be inherited, I recommend someone like DR.Robert Holmes. It is a serious situation, and you are right in being hesitant at trying some suggestions, in case things escalate.I would also NOT consider rehoming a dog who is human aggressive. I hope you can get some help soon.

Do not leave him unsupervised.EVER. Bones are usually preferred over furniture Never had a chewer,so can't really help.

Different vet.

not if they inhale it Calendula tea sounds good Can lactating bitches not have anti histamines?

yep. Years ago where I worked, we used to routinely ACP dogs before long flights.........until someone explained exactly what happened . Not good. great as a pre med, and just for keeping a dog quiet after surgery ...when there is no real anxiety

Fingers crossed

Camera- Hmm..had a brief play with a friend's 450D ...and was very pleased to hand it back had a decent sized lens on it..so was very heavy ..and I didnt get along at all happily with either auto or manual focus I have now slowed right down

if there is no vet available- maybe ph> the emergency number anyhow ....keep him warm and crated tonight- no steps ,being picked up or on furniture..and vet first thing in the morning ! If he's not a chewer, perhaps give him a warm wheat bag or HW bottle, well wrapped Poor little man

:D Good thinking!!

A friend who stayed here for a few days gave me this today as a 'thank you' .I think I have ruined it though :D I've been drooling on it LINK :D :)

ACP= acetylpromazine. I'm not sure- BUT I think it only affects muscles etc... I think a dog can still be petrified/anxious/fearful, but wobbly/woozy .. ?? That's what I was told, anyhow- that it can be dangerous because of uncoordinated movements. as a dog tries to cope. As a pre med it's ok but I am cautious about using it in a case like this ...

Your daughter has now a furry lifesaver!!

Contact Steve at K9pro

You may be interested in having a look HERE No artichoke, but it could be very helpful

Hamlet does it ,and my boy kieran used to as well I like it .

Anti histamine tablets? Aloe vera gel like THIS I have used it on our dogs for burns/itches.

I would be telling them their yard/shed is probably contaminated, and any other dogs they get will also die.That way they may not get new ones.

The poor dog :D I hope you can get him some sort of sedatives to help out-

It does ,however circulate the air ... Hamlet has his fan on him all night in Summer .. otherwise he puffs & pants & wriggles . With his fan on- peace! No aircon .

It could be a tummy bug as well... My suggestion is a vet visit fairly soon ...just so you can know exactly what's happening .

If it is only a few minutes after- then by all means let him clean up! And, if he doesn't vomit again- I would suspect it is not a 'reaction' to an ingredient.... perhaps make feed time a game... break his meal up into 4 or 5 little mouthfuls , and place them on plates around the yard/house for him to seek out? (don't let him watch) Also make mealtime boring..... don't let him watch preparation ..don't use you voice to get him excited about dinner

Nice photo!! She looks a real sophisticate

I am so sorry you are in such a situation ... He is gorgeous... and, he has NO idea what 'ill' is, or that he is probably going to die very soon .. All he knows is his owner loves him very much . :) If it were me I would hold him and kiss him and give him his wings...I would not put him through such a big surgery. ( or myself)