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What a loving and touching tribute :p Bastian was a lucky boy.

Alfie02 .If this pup is only getting walked a few times a week- he may well be a lot harder to settle A youngster like that needs a session or two of training each day , I would imagine ... what does he do the rest of the time? he would be SO desperate to get going somewhere.... no wonder he pulls :p Is he desexed ? I have only ever had a couple of experiences with entire male boxers- neither of them pleasant .They certainly can be assertive and physically strong.

Glad they're home It will be a long road to bouncing comfortably again, but thank heaven there was no internal damage !

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Thanks for updating - and glad to read of her improvement!

Poor puppy, poor owner. I just have one concern... why would you willingly hug/handle a puppy with an unknown condition ?

your poor auntie- and those two cute boys ! Hope they're ok. Make sure the vets do up a good detailed report- and have photos!! *fingers crossed *

So- this dog is not yours/living with you? How often is the dog walked? What other training has it had with you then?

he was a much loved boofhead :D

Their operation certainly was not portrayed in a very good light .

Glad things are looking brighter now

Excellent post, jed- and may I venture to say that it is a method which could benefit a lot of other dogs !

juice- that's awful, poor dog.I can understand how he is uncomfortable . I really do think you need a different(caring and knoweledgable) vet opinion, and some treatment addressing the cause of it.

Oh I am sorry to hearof the weight loss- and will be thinking of you waiting for biopsy results . *fingers crossed* for good news!

wash everywhere but neck/head then

If your cousin has physical limitations that would put her or her dog in danger then a head halter is a useful, responsible tool to gain leverage. I have trained quite a few dogs (labs, ADULT) to a headcollar..as they were therapy dogs belonging to people with pretty severe physical limitations (stroke/wheelchair, cerebral palsy) The owner (your friend) really should get a professional to give her some help Training her to correctly use whatever tool she is most comfortable with, and/or using different methods to get the pup in synch with its owner . A headcollar used correctly on a dog which is suited to its use can be a helpful tool .

I would try a vet who takes this seriously A dog's pads should NOT be bleeding/cracked.... poor dog. Any photos?

I wouldn't use it- for the sensitivity of the dog's nose regular brushing is ideal for short haired dogs Use a good quality bristle brush and a rubber grooming mitt

Working fine here- lappie using XP.

That was my question... what does your vet say?Was she Ok at her post natal checkup? Any baby puppies who may not appear quite 'right' can indeed go downhill at a great rate. You say you don't know how much milk 'mum' has- are her boobs rounded and looking full.. or are they flabby? When you gently squeeze a nipple- does milk appear readily? Are the puppies tummies round looking, or is there a 'dip' behind their ribs? A temperature check of mum would be my first job ..... then you have an idea of what may be happening What mixture are you using to bottle feed the babies?Are they sucking well? Is Mum cleaning them happily?

What did your vet say might be the problem? Do his feet still sweat? has he been tested for a fungal infection ? What is the rest of his skin like ? Does he spend a lot of time on concrete? Do you regularly use bleach or cleaner where he walks ? Boots sound great- but it would be nice to maybe fix the problem, if possible

a combination of being overweight ( will keep her warmer AND make arthritis pain worse )having a long coat,and having the carpet may well be making her just a bit too hot to be comfortable Do you have a photo of this girl? of course she chooses to be with you- you are her 'pack', her family.Dogs are built to be with their pack.... What treatment is she on for the arthritis pain? Maybe that needs checking/changing ?

Did the vet check her over well? heart/lungs, mobility/urine.... ? Panting is not really normal... it usually means a dog is stressed or ill, or hot. I would check with the vet again... or maybe another vet ?

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