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Another Vet opinion would be a good idea I think! Hope she is ok soon and.. I totally agree here!!!! <<<<<yup I'm a meany. For sores I let them hurt unless the pain is pretty bad. Lets the dog know to NOT run about like a loony for a while and let the area heal.>>>>> quote thingy not working

These are fantastic captures of a wonderfully adapted plant! They are wonderful macro subjects!

It could well be hypoglycaemia ... A friend's dog collapsed a few times before they found out is was not his heart ..Vets weren't looking for low blood sugar at first. Once they realised what it was, it was simply a matter of management, from memory .he lived a good long life .

My old dog was on prednil most of his life..he died at around age 12 ...

perhaps get it printed at a friend's place, or at another place? OR.. if you can, adjust the pic to be printed on the screen... so it is a bit lighter, see how that prints out ? I print my own copies..don't print many ..but that way I can adjust them if needed. ( I only use a point/shoot camera, too ) Agree with kja.Put a copy up on here, and let us have a look Also - have a look for Dju's thread about getting a new camera! Lots of info there

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Glad he is taking more of an interest

How lucky were you! ermmm, that is some view!!!!!!

I would be keeping him as a part of the household ..he is not being punished- just confined :D I also figure if he is away from you, howling/barking/jumping...then he is not exactly resting!! Keep him where he is privy to household happenings- it will give him something to look at/smell/hear Plonk crate outside too - so he can see stuff

Hope things heal quickly :D I would just take things slowly and very matter-of-fact ." It happened - big deal.. today's a normal day" type thing. have him on a long leash and just go about things as per normal.. take treats perhaps, and if he is bright and brave- he gets the treats (make sure he knows you have them!

I hadn't even considered saving as anything other than jpg . Hmmm.... Mine seem to print out at A4 ok as jpg. Must try themat something else..TIFF,as lightroom won't accept PNG.

Laid back, not boisterous ...sounds PERFECT ! ( but then again I'm no dog training afficionado )

EXCELLENT responses!!!

?? That sounds a good plan Also- may I suggest that is not a case of 'bad aim' Bad aim,and suddenly realising that a human hand is in his mouth should , IMO,have been corrected by him very smartly .The fact he is still doing it suggests to me that he is enjoying whatever reaction he is getting when he does it ...and he may also be trying to remove the toy from your posession.

Yep- poor Leroy- having a vet comfortable with not trying to isolate the allergen and give you a chance to know what to manage/treat . When my dog was allergic - life was not good .

Agreed- why do it? Use food/praise and see how you go? Or try clickerwork - this works for some dogs

check the ingredients, but I would think there would be no problem ..

:D no coffee - my brain saw sms and registered phone

No way would I have replied.... now he knows there is a female at the end of that number :D There is possibly no dog involved at all.... no coffee - retract that comment

Poor leroy.

The mere fact that the dogs are of mixed breeds should be a BIG hint

poor little dog The vet doesn't sound very specific. As this little dog will have at least 10 years of life to go thru.. I will suggest you think about having him properly tested ,so that you can manage the problem. Ten years of itching ...that's a long time. I had an allergic dog for many years- not fun .

Please check with your vet .While I have heard of the sulphur/oil mix for killing mites, I have not heard of it for allergies ??? And , remember- itching is a form of pain .. so , yes- he will be most uncomfortable With such a small dog- dosage rates/types of anti histamines are best discussed with your vet- What is he allergic to? Contact with a plant, or grass or? It may be easier to remove the source of his allergy

No... AFAIK all plants have flowers of some sort, - which attract bees .Perhaps there are some which all flower at th e same time ..so you can organise to leave her indoors or something for those weeks?

Mortonplace , a question? You are suddenly the one who makes decisions pertaining to a) managing feral animals, and b) managing the overpopulation of dogs/cats. What would your plans be?