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It could just be the excitement of a walk/play .... I think the word you were seeking originally is 'peristalsis' . this can increase with exercise/excitement ............ you may well have had a 'nervous tummy' at some stage ... Obviously , if bowel contents are expelled sooner then planned ..they have not had as much liquid removed ..and so appear different from first thing in the morning , when the gut has been left to work along ,uninterrupted .

ohhhh, poor Hoover - and poor you . it would be such a worry . Knowing a bit of how you are - I am VERY sure he is in the BEST of hands ..and that you have noted every possible trigger , ie: food/activity/environmental pollutant/chemical exposure etc Just based on friends' dogs who have been epileptic ..they waited for some time before medicating ..as adjustment to, and dosages of, different meds did alter their dogs for some time ...the drugs are pretty powerful , as you can imagine.

is your dog infected? yes, you need good info. perhaps change vets . if, on the other hand , it is something you have found/heardof/read about ... perhaps you would be best served by contacting a Uni or somewhere like that . If it is an uncommon/newly discovered little beastie , your vet may not yet have the information - they do have an awful lot to learn /keep up with .

ONE attempt was made . headed off at the pass :P

It was an interesting read ..thanks for sharing .So glad your boy is doing so very well!!

perhaps no food OR probiotics today ...also NO human probiotics again ..se how he goes . he may need a vet check too, with bloody diarrhoea ..that is NOT good

8 weeks Dagwood. Smoke with his occypuss ..

Family Portrait time Puddy, Bo , Dagwood & Clive . and , continuing to destroy the gardens in order to survive ...one handsome euro boy, and Western Grey youngster

Look at George ! What a little cutie Now with one birthday tucked under his , errmmm, huggies waistband :P P C that MOON! :D Also love the bunny , and the skyshot.

No experience ..but I suggest you read the links below ..it may just add to your info bank. LINK LINK

she's one happy looking girl ..no "shrinking violet" LOL

When does he get fed ? Does he have any bone content ?

Some reading/viewing for you to help in yr decision -making CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

I can understand you being so worried . Hope you can get a Vet appointment soon .

Your dog has a strong 'prey drive' it is drawn to chase small, active animals . it is INSTINCT ..your dog was born this way . it is your responsibility to now make sure peoples' pets are not harmed ...this has been your 'warning' have a read of this info . CLICK HERE Depending on what other training you have done with your dog , his/her age , and what your lifestyle is like with him/her ..perhaps someone here can recommend a reliable and honest trainer to help you ?

and MUCH less chance of having your dog misidentified as a pitbull with all THAT entails @Kenny here are a couple of links- just for ideas ... in case you haven't seen the hoo haa surrounding pits & mis-identification issues .. LINK LINK I am also posting a couple of DOG BREED 101 links from the dogzonline site for you one on AMSTAFFS & one on STAFFYS (STAFFORDSHIRE bull terriers ) LINK LINK

Here go !! Summer & all that .. anyone have photos ? @PossumCorner ? @Boronia ? @grizabella ? Today Rudolph & I found a teeny 'beach' on a nearby billabong ... being breezy- there were little whitecaps LOL. It was a good spot to have breakfast ..a very necessary bit of time-out (click to enlarge image) Don't you love how Willy Wagtails make themselves look ferocious , with 'those' brows ?

Well thought out, kenny Thank you for updating us ! So you cannot afford a papered purebred. Lots can't . A GOOD rescue will probably have a dog for you . A dog who has all its vet work done > A dog who is chipped/vaccinated/wormed/desexed. A dog who has been in foster care .. with children , so you know what you are getting ... an example ...pay 500 for a BYB pup add vet check /worming/desexing, etc etc ..... a lot of money . An ethical and reputable rescue will do home checks /yard checks to ensure you can provide well for a dog They will have all sorts of dogs , in all sorts of foster homes ...where dogs learn all sorts of things . When a dog is adopted , the foster carer can then say ... Bozo LOVES 3 year olds to sing to him ... Bozo only barks at rats ..Bozo will eat broccoli, and Bozo isn't keen on drunk men ... ( for example) SO ..you know a lot of what to expect Bullbreeds and Bullbreed crosses are everywhere in rescue .... please be guided by folks on here who have dealt with the many rescue organisations 'out there' , and who can steer you in the right direction .

Terrific update Go, Thistle !!

this is sensible advice

kenny . Welcome . Run. Now. Please, for all your sakes do NOT buy a pup whose current owners are seemingly selling with no regard to laws or health . do NOT support their bad choices. An amstaff in a houseful of kids with toys ........ the Grinch will seem like santa I think you are heading in the right direction . yes..you will lose the deposit . BUT .You will have gained a LOT of knowledge ....and , when , AFTER some good research about which dog would suit your family ..you will get support from the Dogzonline forum folks . best of luck with it all ... and I urge you to listen to, and go with, what your little voice is trying to tell you . (we may also be able to help you cope with the fallout)

was wondering too @Wildcard how are things going ?

One young man who is fascinated by his daddy ...while his daddy is not quite sure at all ....

Awww, Teebs ..that is SUCH good news

Get Well Soon , Elka ....