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that does seem a lot per week .. that's about 3% of his bodyweight . I guess though , with his health being poor ...

he is certainly different ..a bit like me ..operates mostly in slow motion ;) One day I shall bath him & get a photo before he turns orange/yellow again ...but it happens so very quickly ...being mostly outdoors in sand .... Thanks

Trying to get a decent shot. Response speed to my weird noises is amazing !! Password is pudden

BREATHE !!!

ohhh..Seven .. you clever thing They are just gorgeous !!

Are you normally able to hold/examine his feet and toes? is it both feet the same ? Can you check where he was to get dirty ? was he digging ? could he have a splinter , or grass seed or prickle stuck ? Are any of his nails split or broken?

Don't know ..may be more parts involved I do know he ate a seed and was a very sick boy for a few days ! Today's liver tests gave a very good result !!

That does sound better

Great shot, P C !! They look lovely with their shaggy coats

maybe phone your vet ?

like many plants in our gardens ..these seeds can be picked up /played with/swallowed by inquisitive pups/dogs. A pup belonging to friends has just been released from hospital after a scare involving these seeds ,and liver damage he was a very sick young man indeed!! Still not in the clear - but at least he's home .

Love the crested pigeon youngster in its decision -making .....waiting for 'just the right time' ..or something

Ok new week .... and one of the local shinglebacks/stumpytails/bogais/pinecone lizards....

Today, The Boss took Leo for one last ride in the 4WD . Leo was in his late teens ...and the past few months had been indulged with whatever junk food was reasonable ..good o's , left over pizza- that sort of thing . he was totally deaf , had suffered a couple of minor strokes , and over the past couple of weeks, had been noticeably suffering on warm days , plus, now just not having the 'spark' anymore. leo was a fantastic worker in sheep yards/shearing sheds ...one of the best in this corner of the world - no exaggeration. The Boss was offered very good money for him - but couldn't lose his 'offsider' . even this morning, the old man had Pudden showing submissive posturing ... after they accidentally bumped into each other ...I am so glad he didn't get totally bedridden . Bye, old fella ..you were one tough, clever old boy ..such an amazingly strong worker , and a teriffic role model . Leo .... (taken several yrs ago)

...or maybe she actually ate a , ermmm turd , and almost immediately regurgitated it ?

It is a normal doggy thing to do ..it is not 'acting up ' . Why not give HIM that part of the yard to dig in/play in/chew bones on /have his pool on ..and know he is entertained, relaxed and happy to keep occupied ? many dog owners would be thrilled if their dog would entertain themselves in a particular area :D Compromise ...pick your battles ... be pleased that he does this instead of , say 'fence running/barking at next door people/dogs' . Sorry ..probably not the advice you wanted :P

I would think it depends on what your contract says ...

Sounds terrific !! You've done a great job

Oh Gee... look at her now !! All settled and matured and just lovely .... as you seem to be, also I do love the 'pointy interloper' !! Thank you so much for the update ...I well remember those first months , it was difficult for you and the gangly one ;) *sighhhhhhh* just beautiful....

Ohhh..worrying times for you & your gorgeous girl . You will do what's best . Thinking of you all ...hugs for you, and Thistle and Thyme

Oh, T ... you are pragmatic & all that , but it's still horrible .. Spoil the girl rotten ...& may that final boyfriend visit be a smooth& planned choice ,& not an emergency

Attila is just wonderful ..that face The last pic of Bowie ..looks as if his head doesn't quite fit that sturdy body ! he's going to be a big boy !

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