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Ermmm.. he should not have vomited up apple bits from this morning - things don't usually stay in the actual stomach that long . As the vomiting doesn't appear to be caused by illness,by all means offer him some food - perhaps half of normal ....and see if it stays down. I am hoping that your boy has got rid of all the junk in his system....but i remember when my Hamlet had a blockage of twigs/leaves in his intestine, vomiting was the first symptom .. the following morning. he then had foul ,sparse diarrhoea ...then he was at the vets! Is there no way you can keep him away from teh twigs, etc ? A run or something? Eating twigs can cause injuries to mouth, oesophagus/gut, as well as blockages ..... Hoping that he is fine now, and is bouncing around tomorrow

Best to ask your vet I think ... I have used anti histamine for a cat with allergic asthma type symptoms....under vet direction.

Oops- you have fallen into the trap set by that fluff and those eyes Do NOT cuddle/talk/pick him up , unless he is quiet, and has all 4 feet on the ground. That way- YOU are setting the rules- NOT him. If he screams for an hour, and you then pick him up/let him out, talk to him.... then next time, he may scream for much longer, knowing you will eventually come . I have never used a crate- but believe they can be most useful for new pups ---and not at all 'cruel' when done correctly Which do you consider more stressful to a pup? being locked in the laundry- with no sight of their human.. , or locked in a crate, in close proximity.. ? I think what you need to do, is realise that , whenever you pay attention to a DEMAND your pup makes- you are teaching him to demand your attention Training a pup is second nature ..... for the wrong things I have trained my dog to be noisy, somewhat pushy, and a bit rough. It was so easy, I did it without thinking!! So- IGNORE. NO MORE picking him up ..... unless he is lying quietly ...it will happen..... eventually , and once he realises that THEN is the only time he will get your full attention and cuddles- he will settle more and quicker Whilst you may desperately want to cuddle him, remember it's a cunning TRAP :D toilet training- he needs to be taken out VERY often ...and IGNORED. It is natural he wants to play/& stick with you- everything is strange to him .

X2 it is WAAY to easy to feed the wrong thing/not enough/too much, and undo any good healing Stick to ONE bland food ... Nutrigel and chicken broth is a good start ... however, if it were mine, it would be back at the vets .

I too, would recommend a vet who gave you a bit more detail than "an allergic staffy" Did the vet do skin scrapings? The prednisolone may well stop the itch- but IF it is an allergy , it will recur when the drug wears off. just some things to think about.... what collar does your pup wear? what spot on flea products do /have u used? what treats does pup get? does he rub his face on the carpet ?

It is usually something in their diet . What is your dog being fed? What treats do you give? What type of bones?

It is best to use something appropriate to the condition - you might find useful info HERE

Hi- at 14 mths your DOG is no longer a puppy :D What training do you do with him? he sounds as if he needs reminding that he needs to be a responsible dog citizen Until his behaviour improves, perhaps do heaps more controlled leash walks ..at least twice a day, obedience classes, and teach him games at home . maybe also look at enlisting the help of a trainer , who comes to your home? My worry is that he will attempt to mount a dog who reacts aggressively

Simple management - crates, different rooms , constant supervision- or speying.

IMO- dogs should not attack a puppy - even if the adult was excited/confused by the strange smell/behaviour - it should have only been temporary. With both dogs being bull breeds, the power they have/will have, and the fact they are fighting now .. .you really would benefit from experienced professional help. I don't believe this is something you can 'fix' without support....and you may not ever be able to run these two safely together May I suggest you get in touch urgently with K9 pro LINK HERE He is a member of D O L and is very experienced in these sorts of matters. I hope you can get a happy resolution, and have two settled boys

Boss probably smelt very odd after being at the vets, and was probably showing a bit different posture/behaviour due to teh anaesthetic after effects... - that may well have started teh mounting/nipping seperate them, and get professional advice .

You will find excellent information/advice and products HERE .

Maybe find a doggie chiro ?

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sad for everyone.

When weaning,I usually keep mum away during the day- when pups are well fed, and have plenty to do - then at night, to keep them quiet, and warm, and with full bellies, mum can go back in Means everyone sleeps !!!!

yep - no need to 'come down hard' ..just from NOW show her her boundaries, make yourself a wonderful person to be near , and start teaching her leash walking, and basic obedience at home- indoors, out in the paddock- wherever! It will be MUCH more difficult for her if the rules change yet again Start as you mean to continue :p

She'll gruff at them if she is really fed up Just reduce her food to a maintenance ration & increase theirs ... I have fouond often pups will still latch on, only for a second or two, as a comfort thing - even if there's no milk

This dog is reacting as do many dogs when given sudden freedom in an unknown area-show dog or not Please make sure she is always on a long lead/confined ,while she adjusts, so as to stop the forming of any bad habits . Set her up to WIN every time Reward her handsomley when she comes to you - or looks at you ! maybe use the Triangle of temptation, LINK to set up the relationship in a basic way?

A practice baby is one of those computer-chip models given to teenage girls at school - that drive them mental with demands A wonderful invention, btw !!! A pup is a furry package crammed with all sorts of instincts and behaviours which do put newbies on a steep learning curve, and help teach the patience, sleep-deprivation coping options, and the cleaning up of vomit etc :D These things can be useful when/if a human baby comes along ... I guess but ... I am always concerned when folks tend to humanise their 'furbabies' *insert skin-crawling emoticon*....

I have a couple of hi vis (orange with reflective strips) strap/vest things like THISbought from a $2 shop have had them for about 3 years ..they work well, and do not keep heat in , etc. All velcro fastenings .

poo needs to be both bulky and a bit dry/hard.... your dog should 'work' a bit to relieve herself ... try adding psyllium husks ((start her on about 1/4 tsp.a day - soak it in warm water for about 10-15 minutes... it will make a gel -mix this with food...... gradually work up to 1/2 teaspoon full of the dry husk , see how she goes. She may not need it every day . Also add more bone - either minced chicken carcasses -DO NOT COOK- or more chicken wings/lamb flap bony bits... ?

If they have been there more than a few days, I would be getting them checked .... the photos are very fuzzy- but are they on/around a spey or other scar? How long ago was it done?

I agree- let her see that they are dead.... then when she leaves them - clean away any smells- and then just keep her really busy and with lots to do /sniff/chew... DON"T coo over her, or sympathise or pay her any extra attention unless she is up & doing stuff Cut back her food a bit .. so she's a bit hungry and keen to work for her food ....