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I suggest a vet trip ...he could be sore.... he could be lacking in stamina..it could be that he is having a bad time teething... (do bullies have difficulty because of their jaw shape? ) there could be lots of reasons . ..... Hope he's bouncing soon!

This is ok- but I prefer to use water sprays etc in a way that makes it appear humans did NOT apply the aversive. The ACTION of the dog set off the spray, or whatever... The reason? i don't want my dog to expect something unwelcome when I pick up a spray bottle .... You may want to get a small water pistol- and have it with you all the time. spray when he cannot see the pistol... and do not accompany it with eye contact or any overt movement....or praise if he drops. add a few drops of vinegar to the water ,too Agree with nekhbet - a lot of the way dogs behave should be in response to human body language- not a spoken command/direction every time .

yep vet/doctor antibiotics and painkiller all round! poor thing- I hate dog fights- and I've seen a lot!

Does he scratch just with his hind leg/s?Is he nibbling at himself- or rubbing on things? Clutching at straws here- but if it is before toileting, and (guessing) at other times when he has to make a decision... it may well be that his scratch is a bit like us biting our nails- or grabbing a cigarette ;) It helps him in a time of some anxiety....he is not sure what is happening- so he does something completely different- he scratches ! is there , or has there been, any problems with toilet training? Why couldn't it be an allergy to your laundry detergent or disinfectant??? AS far as I know neither of those is hypoallergenic?

IggiePiggie- glad he is playing Here is my boy, Hamlet

Perhaps he got hurt by the microchip insertion ? If he is a sensitive pup..he may well feel the chip , and be uncomfortable..... that's all I can think of..

ABSOLUTELY NO teeth on human skin- ever! Mouthing objects? Well- of course- they have to carry their toys

Sounds most likely anal gland seepage - but I guess it could be something else ... can you express them yourself? if not- take her to the vet/groomers and see if that helps

Got any photos of the boy in question? if he has allergies- can your friend obtain this info from his previous owners or the treating Vet?Then they will know exactly what they are dealing with- and can prepare food accordingly . I would suggest feeding a rottie whole chicken frames- they have BIG mouths- and my worry would be gulping smaller bits...He could easily handle a whole frame

If you just suddenly changed food - she could well have an upset stomach. As said- if she is teething, she may have sore gums, too. Take her to a vet- blood/runny poo can mean all sorts of probs- and she needs to be checked out.

Build him a secure run outdoors ?- doggy door? Him wanting to eliminate outside is something most puppy owners would DIE for!! Ditch the pads and get a decent turf dog loo if you must.. his body is triggered by the feel/smell of grass to toilet... and I fear if you don't provide this indoors, he will seek out carpet or bedding to use if you can- keep him toileting outdoors!!

Hope he has perked up and can come home , shmoo

Possibly- but it's ok... where do you think a lot of the teeth go ??

Oh, Dear

give him some leather soccerballs or something- he can use his feet or mouth with them... and he is not overstepping any boundaries

Bones are good at any stage While he's teething- freeze chicken carcases or lamb flaps for him

I was always taught that a smell is minute particles of whatever is causing the odour. I would be unhappy if there was still a stench after cleaning... I don't think there should be

I don't believe one 'should' play wrestling/body contact games with dogs... partly because of a safety thing... but that's just me.

oh so sorry you will have a big hole that should be filled with tabby presence R I P Ellie- you were much loved.

*nods* Glad she's on the improve now

Vit.C. When I had my Mitchell boy- he had allergies to grass, etc. A vet I sometimes went to used to use vit.C via injection...and it seemed to help.

It may be worms.... then again- there are many other reasons for a puppy to be a poor grower. I would also recommend a vet consult first. Have the breeders seen the pup? Do they know how much it is being fed? Any chronic loose stools or vomiting? If it was wormed before going to its new home... I would be surprised if it was carrying such a large worm burden... maybe I'm wrong? If it is carrying so many worms- then vet treatment may be necessary anyway- it could have anaemia ,etc.

It will certainly take more than a few days.. a week to ten days maybe?? put a little sock on when you go walking... so there is something between the tender wound and the ground, maybe?

How is the 'sword-swallower' now? Hopefully all is well, and the bones have been well digested

Oh- sorry to hear he is not out of the woods yet, shmoo Take care- and hopefully the vet will have some good news for you in the morning )