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Glad he's still happy may I suggest that chicken necks are a tad small for a lab pup? Try him on turkey necks instead .. whole- so he has to chew them well. Chicken necks are unfortunately the right size to be a temptation for a pup to swallow... they then can get stuck Their dimensions are similar to a dog's gullet/gut.... great for careful eaters/smaller pups - but I would use with caution on a lab

I would suggest , if you can't get him to a vet today,...give him the good water.. and no food for today... let his tummy have a rest. If he is bright & happy, don't panic.. but if he looks lethargic/uncomfortable, or the diarrhoea doesn't ease soon.. and especially if he vomits.. please get him to a vet ASAP. puppies can dehydrate very quickly

people tend to forget that dogs have very different food needs and tastes to humans

Hi- make sure when you're no home, pup doesn't have access to stones/netting. maybe fence off part of the yard? When you ARE home- walk/train him lots- to give him something interesting- provide bones and kongs to chew/play with.... maybe a hanful of doggy bikkies in plastic drink bottles (with lid off )? Our pups love these 'rattles'..they can see and smell the food.. but have to roll the bottle around for ages to get what they want oops- sorry aussie3- didn't read all of your post ...snapp!!

Only one- make sure the collar is tight enough that it can't come off, and then just walk...no stopping or attention for jumping/tantrums,etc.. no talking or fussing- just walk in a nice straight line.... then ,when YOU choose, you stop, bend down, get her to sit, and tell her how wonderfully she's done- maybe give her a treat...then head home :rolleyes: All this in only 5-10 minutes.... then do it again this afternoon... just my suggestion- I don't let pups dictate...they may be cute, but they are the ones wearing the collar :rolleyes:

It sounds very annoying for you both! how often do you brush him? Maybe you need to do it more frequently to help rid him of loose coat?? it may well be asthma /allergy..I once had a cat with an allergy prob...he coughed, but also couldn't breath thru his nose :rolleyes: Hope you fiond a good vet to help :rolleyes:

Forget the mince- give her beef/chicken/lamb/turkey on the bone , as suggested. She will get valuable chewing time, be entertained, and will eat slower

Vet? YES! Hope they can settle him down quickly :rolleyes:

I don't think it's 'cruel'- but neither is it necessary. I wouldn't do it.

Turkey necks- or roo tails

So Sorry about Angus- he didn't know he was going, which is lovely :rolleyes: He will enjoy not having an illness now

short answer? No. Our dogs get rootails from when they are weaned- (koolies) leave it in large sections so it has to be thoroughly chewed :rolleyes: The cats LOOOVE their roo tails, too!! Chew on them for hours to get their meal

TREATING PETS

Kyra- IMO there is absolutely nothing achieved by growling at a puppy who has chewed stuff up,already and is chewing something...especially if you're angry. They have already learnt that chewing brings the reward of taste/smell/sound..they pick up this stuff quickly!! A puppy is a baby- puppies learn about textures and their world through chewing. A house is like heaven for a puppy- so many different textures,sounds and shapes---all deliciously scented with the smell of her pack- YOU It is definitely your responsibility to prevent her getting to anything which you want to protect. It is also your responsibilty to make sure she is physically and mentally exhausted when bedtime comes- so she has no urge to search and destroy . here is an example for you- we live in the country- and have an acre yard around the house- there is also someone home all day.We are fortunate indeed! I have had several dogs over the past years, from baby pup stage- all inside- and ,luckily.. nothing chewed.( I lie- one tab off a shoe, and one off a boot).They have slept in my room on their own beds... my room is of the sort where I know there is a floor somewhere , so they could have wrecked anything..... however, they were active all day, had other dogs around, plenty of bones..and were glad to sleep the night through. So- given plenty to explore and do during the day- somewhere inviolate which is THEIR space, and rules about bedtime from day one- puppies will learn to sleep MY theory, anyhow......FWIW

shredded newspaper's warm and disposable .

RESCUE REMEDY

Which is why Bach Flower remedies should NOT be used on Australian native wildlife - Use only the bush flower essences I am a big fan of RR- and used to use it on clients(human) at the Vet's surgery where I worked. I wouldn't let anyone drive home while upset- they were given a glass or two of water with some RR in, and a chair for a few minutes ....

meat is the first ingredient but it's all cooked meat? cooked fish too? Our guys get a lot of home killed raw bones/meat- but when we don't have meat- they have dry. I guess for 2/3 the time they are on raw bones/meat... so some cooked meat in the dry doesn't worry me...they love it, hold weight on it, and it's cheap!

Not grain free- but we useThis One - our dogs won't look at the coprice- and Bonnie has become full of bran ,etc At least meat is the first listed ingredient ....

Sorry about penny- she is now without pain...

Fork,the second. Photoshopped & cropped Just made up extra layers- bottom one being a rainbow gradient- then selected/erased bits. Sorry- I am a totally non technical taker of photos!

metamucil is often flavoured- a lot of dogs won't touch it . use PSYLLIUM husks instead- this is the raw ingredient of metamucil--- works out cheaper, and I have no probs giving it to dogs,cats,humans..

They should be run /housed separately for the week,IMO.It only takes one wrong jump/twist to do damage. Better to have them quiet for one week, than have trouble with stitch pulling- extra scar tissue etc etc.....

They just gave him painkiller and sent him home????????????????? I would have thought Abdominal pain to that extent needed checking out .... Painkillers can mask worsening symptoms poor little boy- he is in the wars.

I would say no... because , in the long run, it is the HUMAN who is there to learn how to effectively communicate with their dog It will be good for you both