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Phantom pregnancy- or ... way out in left field- and only thought of because of the timing- about 6 weeks after being in season... pyometra ??? Not a nice suggestion- but the timing is about right... Hopefully it's just vulvitis or a burst of hormones... :rolleyes:

If he has always been smelly- then a vet check may be needed- the vet can check anal glands, his penis, perhaps, in case urination is not being done 'cleanly'... and also can check him for a yeast infection.

WE need another poll question - 3 is not enuff!! I would have liked to include a mix.... It is good to see what everyone does, and how it works for them

I put a box in for you

This just interests me have fun! play nice! :cool: Option now added for dogs with health problems needing mince!! Apologies

sweaty feet? anal glands- are they perhaps seeping? retained baby teeth?

She looks beautiful- sorry you had such a sad Christmas :rolleyes:

he is not of a retrieving breed- and a bit young yet anyway... for fetching balls. He has to learn to come to you first--- just use his name for when you want him to come... plus something like "here' , or "come", or "to me"....no need to run and make noises... that (in my opinion) encourages him to chase.. Puppies explore.. they sniff...especially beagles!! let him have his sniffing /running time.. then, when you KNOW you can control his movements on the leash, or indoors- call him ,get him to sit.. reward him...that way he is set up for success!!! What toys does he have? Have read of these sites-- I don't know how 'good' they are... but they may be of help. LINK 1 LINK 2 LINK 3 LINK 4

Number one- he's a beagle Number two - he's a puppy Number three - he's a beagle Number four- he's playing! babies of all kinds vocalise while playing--- it's a part of growing up! puppies are NOT silent . AFAIK beagles have voices which are used often........ So- what is his routine? does he have running time out on the grass?Puppies need time running around and playing how many little training sessions do you do each day? Do you play things with him?

so sorry.

I am so glad you have a vet visit tomorrow. was the puppy food "optimum" brand? make sure you describe to the vet the conditions where you bought the pup- explain that all the pups had the diarrhoea- and explain also exactly what you are feeding- scraps/treats... everything! If the pup has not a vaccination- (you haven't yet answered that question)... check with the vet before vaccinating a sick puppy!! often puppies who are sick cannot cope well with the extra stress of a vaccination.. and get more ill best of luck for you and 'leigh' tomorrow!

Please don't smack her. You are the adult- and responsible for her- the baby-! At 10 weeks puppies do not have a lot of control over toilet things... and if she also has diarrhoea... then there is NO way you will be able to housetrain her comfortably!! She drinks lots, because she is getting rid of way too much water with her diarrhoea. It is DANGEROUS for small pups to have sloppy poo for more than a few days, as they lose so much water, and the mineral salts (electrolytes) needed to keep their bodies operating correctly!!! Have you at least phoned your vet? Dogs do NOT need vegetables.... or, if they are fed as part of a raw food diet- it is only pureed and in small quantities. vegetables have a lot of fibre--- which dogs, and especially puppies are not good at digesting Also- processed meats, fatty meats, salted meats are not the easiest for a pup to digest properly. Pancakes are not necessary. Flour and milk are NOT needed by dogs.A lot of dogs cannot digest the lactose in milk, and get the runs. The dry food you are feeding? at some stage can you grab the packet, and tell us the brand/name? Knowing what exactly it is may be a help.... If you bought the pup- did she come with a vaccination certificate, or a vet check? What was she eating before you got her?

Nooo. Wouldn't it be easier to desex and train him?

Basically- their recall has to be 110%!!practice and practice and practice..... Instinct has kicked in... they are doing what they were bred for- now humans have to override that- and install an everytime recall switch!

NO. curash ordinary johnsons baby pdr. and there is one with cornstarch instead of talc... and with a small percentage of zinc oxide......

Yowch and who holds the dog ? I much prefer to use saline solution.. doesn't sting.. and won't BLEACH hair At our vets we would never scrub a hotspot unless the dog was anaesthetised. it hurts!! I also would not use a germy facecloth... rather some sterile gauze Seems it's a bit like feeding your dog- what works, and what you're happy with Nasty things, anyhow.. Mum's poor old golden ret x used to get shockers

I always used to clip the area.. saline bathe.. apply betadine. Some people recommend using one of those powders containing zinc.. curash? if the spots get mucky.. or start spreading- antibiotics are needed. avoid grains & sugars in diet.. keep dog/s cool. It is a bacterial infection.. is painful.. and can lead to a fever if there is a large patch, or several.

But... you just did that- as an example to the owner on how to behave in times of stress---

that's what I was always taught... finish a session on a high note, and while a dog is still keen .

A few notes from when we trained dogs without all the fancy language way back when.......... Guide dogs were with families until 12 mths/14 mths of age.. just learning the basics, and growing up. They started their training proper after that. They were kennelled- usually 2 to a kennel.. and apart from toilet/feeding opportunities several times a day... their only out-of - kennel time was training walks. They had one, maybe two sessions a day, 5 days a week...with a steadily increasing workload... for up to 6 mths. Often a dog would not be matured enough, and would be sent back to a family for another few months... Dogs which weren't happy workers, or ones which became jaded were also sent on holidays It's hard .not seeing dogs face to face--- I would also be thinking barkly needs a bit of free time...

Gosh- haven't heard of this for ages... someone used to use it on their horses

rish... she may well be wormy, or ill, or not digesting her food properly, or being fed food unsuitable. So- has she had any vaccinations? Been to the vet when you first got her, or before? What was she being fed? What is she being fed now? How many meals a day? What worming preparation/s have you used?

I never feed neck chops to anything except the cats Whole lamb necks are great for the dogs!

It really went downhill once P*rina bought the company. The decline began when kangaroo harvesting numbers dropped alarmingly- meaning they had to substitute. It used to be fantastic- full of good roo meat

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