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agreed. He's not made of meringue- he won't dissolve in a bit of rain- it's not cold, and leaving him indoors in a pen may well encourage more bad habits, like chewing/barking, as well as mucking up toilet training.

Check your council bylaws for cat curfew laws?

there isn't really one

A council trap/trip to the pound.

SWF = Small White Fluffy dogs, no matter what the breeding. Bones with meat can be a meal, not just a toothbrush, and a nice soft bone like part of a chicken frame or a half turkey wing with meat etc on is a wonderful meal. oh, and you need not put *emoticon removed* in your writings ,we don't mind if you remove them!

princess C- if you feel you could not provide adequately for the mental needs of a collie- IMO you should not even consider a poodle. Poodles are a very intelligent and active dog- great at things which involve thinking and 'working'. Unfortunately, so many people just see the fluff and frills- and fail to notice the sassy and smart canine brain within! As for grooming- no need for the fancy 'do'- just a 'puppy clip' for functionality. Easy

LOL!!

Hi You may find some of your questions answered HERE and/or HERE.. this discussion is for a particular breed,tho. I would not do it

and it can be tricky

There are treatments from the vet- she will NOT be doing it on purpose have a read of this OLD THREAD

OK- I have asked the question HERE - see if we get any useful information

Oh- and are you first- time owners, or have you had dogs before ( as adults) ?

Living in the NT- you may want to avoid the short-nosed breeds, as they can have problems with breathing/staying cool in hot weather. Also - letting a dog run around the oval means that you will have to put in a lot of obedience training beforehand , and it is also a bit of a concern , with regard to other non- friendly dogs

I was asking re: symptoms as I though a pup in your care actually HAD a problem Buscopan will reieve cramp/spasm... however, it will not kill virus/bacteria. It will not dissolve gas bubbles. It will not alter the acid balance, and it will not stop food allergies. That is what I meant by 'hiding' - yes, the pain may be gone, but the cause may still be present ...and getting worse without being noticed . It is a drug. Aspirin and atropine are both dangerous if used inncorrectly- both originated in plants. Cyanide has plant origins, too! Just because something is 'natural' doesn't mean it is safe.

Wishing him well for next week's op.

How can you tell if your pups have a stomach ache? What are the symptoms?Drugs like Buscopan are not to be used lightly- and they may take some pain away ,without helping treat the cause of the problem You may want to get information from your vet, who will have seen your pup/s previously, and will advise you on any suitable home treatment. They will also be able to tell you correct dosages for anything they suggest.

I have no experience- phone a vet ,or emergency centre would be my suggestion.Hope your dog is OK.

Dogs aren't rational- they act as dogs, not humans who can reason and think things through to a high level. An owner- who feeds and cares for a dog may not be the person the dog RESPECTS. Feeding a dog and having interaction with it is no immunity to being attacked. Having the dog respecting an owner is helpful....not FEARING, not avoiding, but respecting. Dogs in a pack, with no definitive human leadership, will challenge. Simple. It's what dogs do.

Hope all is well this morning !

GO! best of luck - yep they may well have been bitten killing the snake :D

but I don't think they crunch the heads first? They go down pretty well intact- mouths closed...THEN get worked on in the gizzard. A dog may very well crunch the skull and open up the venom glands....

Please phone a vet. if a tooth scratches the mouth etc, they could, in theory be envenomated :D better to be safe than sorry!

Indeed . That is what dogs do- instinct can override everything we think they have been taught :D he is safe, you are safe, and know his limitations. The shaking will stop by tomorrow! :D PS: that was well written !

FROGS OF QLD. You may find it here I don't think frogs are poisonous to dogs at all- only toads