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:D bran will absorb HEAPS of moisture from the gut , similar to the metamucil. My vet used to recommend bran for helping slow watery diarrhoea ..it ansorbs water and bulks up. if your girl's gut motility is slowed because of the chemo- then I can't see how putting extra in there will help ? ;) i would be inclined to only feed her a small amount of highly nutritious food - something with almost NO residue to be got rid of ... then again - I'm no vet I would have thought If the gut muscles are just not moving, then nothing will make stuff pass thru quicker ? I don't use metamucil- but rather the psyllium husks , available from chemist or health food store. I tend to use about 3/4 -1 level teaspoonful for a 20-30 kg dog . I soak it in warm water for about 15 minutes - then mix with food. Psyllium is different to bran. Bran is coarse fibre .. psyllium ,when it absorbs water , becomes a smooth and slippery gel . The vets recommended it after Hamlet had bowel surgery... and I also use it if a dog has eaten extra bone, or something hard- as teh gel helps smooth the passage of nasties . It does not alter the muscle tone/motility though....

Reflex action- no in depth interpretation needed ;)

twodoggies- I agree the attacker should have been killed , and I too am very sad the lad and others had to watch and intervene like that. It must have been horrible.

hmmm... Dogs who attack with intent to kill are often deadly serious and act with planning and intent They are totally focussed on their victim. I would not class them as crazed...as ,in my mind, crazed would be a dog just running down a street ,maybe..biting people/dogs haphazardly.. I wasn't there, so didn't see the dog attack, so cannot state what frame of mind the attacker was in. I do know though, that if a dog is so intent on killing, then that is the only thing running thru its brain. I have no idea why it attacked- perhaps there was a nearby bitch in season- perhaps the other dog smelt odd, who knows? It often only takes a tiny spark. :D I guess, if it was a human, we could say they may be 'crazed'..because people have so many rules and social behaviours which usually do not include attacks causing death.When it does happen- then, yes, often a person is unbalanced/crazed. dogs live by entirely different rules, and some dogs will and do fight to the death .While thankfully not common, I do not see it as so unusual. As for doing the same thing to children... I would not jump to that conclusion lightly, as dog/dog aggression is VERY different to dog/human aggression.

Yep- we had a dog who would 'work'/set lizards/bees,anything! :D

You have two large bitches. you are ,as you put it ,"clueless" Please act on the advice given- it will quickly relieve stress for both you and the dogs! fed them in separate rooms . enlist the help of recommended experts to help get you confident and comfortable handling these two

ouch I'm sorry ..and hope she sails thru the surgeries.

Hooch

What jigsaw said

That is a lovely tribute

Congratulations to you both!!

R I P little leroy.... how cute ! mouses are great little personalities ...

Why would you apply vicks, etc to a bed where you expect a dog to be comfortable??? becandcharch- I would scrap the trampoline beds-anything like that!! Give her a layer of thick newspaper and a blanket. end of story.That's what ours get if they are that way inclined .even if she does shred it it doesn't matter . Stop stressing. just supply her about 4 thick newspapers, layered-- one blanket or a couple of towels.. and chuck them out when completely wrecked. If she shreds them, but they are clean... then that's what she gets to sleep on . Shredded paper is very warm!

which is why I bought some of your cards

Congrats- any sale is a good sale!! maybe you should make a few more public!! You CAN set your own markup ... usually folks markup between 20 and 30 % ..otherwise it's TOO expensive, and no one buys anything The money I make gets paid into my bank account

. ooh- you are such a good mummy- covers make SUCH a great RIIIPPPPING sound when clawed/chewd/pulled What great new toy!!

Those electronic containment systems may NOT work if a dog is intent on chasing something, or is scared and running I would never rely on one, I don't think. Maybe get a run made ? that way she is absolutely safe from outside harm.and cannot seek and destroy There is heaps of info on here about runs.. even for rental properties...

Humans are odd creatures

it is just a snap - for my smile folder and I do like your version!

Took this on the weekend , and it is one of my favourites . Parents not keen.. it is too casual . No real problem- it was mainly for me anyhow - but what do you think? ( I don't like obviously posed/stiff/smile-at-the-camera-shots )

No expert here- but You may get some hints from HERE and I agree with asking what the family wants!! On the weekend , I snapped what I (and most folks I showed) thought was a gorgeous, relaxed gentle pic of a grandma with 6 M O baby on her lap .. showed them both looking lovely . Mum of baby did not like it- "I never take a photo of my baby with a bib or a dummy!! " I also took a fun pic of a two year old all smiles and reaching toward me to show me something .. made everyone in the room smile . Not parent - cos pic wasn't 'posed' Lucky the pics were mainly for my smile collection yes, so please ASK . have fun

So glad charlie is able to enjoy being charlie!

I have a fuji and a sony both (point&shoot) :0 not even a DSLR There, that make you feel better ?

it took me to DOL!