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The horse arthritis stuff is ok (I take it as well ) The cat stuff is disgusting... but will be eaten when mixed with canned fish. The human stuff is foul-but ok if swallowed quickly! You will probably have to mix it with something very tasty/strong smelling..or syringe it in directly-followed by a treat!

They look awfully big for 5 weeks! At 5 weeks, they would almost fit in one hand still, if they were a small breed, wouldn't they? faces look very 'grown-up'. They are cute-hopefully all goes well at the vets

If she has an allergy- I would think she can have the tests.... ask your vet-or get a referral to a specialist. Have you asked her breeder if anyone else in her 'family' have a similar problem? That may be of use to you... Food colourings can be a trigger-I had a dog who was allergic to them-and grass.

Why is he on a/b's ? maybe it's her illness causing the vomiting? if she is vomiting, perhaps staying away from things with a high fat content will help..... either way..phone the vet and check - vomiting also may mean that the full dose of A/B's isn't being absorbed properly.

best of all- have her allergy tested-then you will know EXACTLY what the problem is , and can then work out strategies. It could well be something in her food. Food colourings/preservatives/cereals.. Or something on the carpet/bedding deodorants/cleaners/disinfectants....

and how can you tell ? if he has an infection... he will be in some pain... but it won't be severe enough to make him cry, or sit shaking in a corner ... dogs cover pretty well. It will be interesting to see what the vet says- whether it's infection, or a 'mechanical' problem, or ? let us know after you have been - hope it clears up soon!

Travel safe, Schack and Will. Sorry, shelbyville

good news!

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Good for you keep us posted!

yep.. glad you didn't try sticking anything down there! poor boy , but now he will start to improve once the AB's kick in Hope it heals quickly.

Hi, Jen. Ok.. Is this happening Inside In the yard When out Walking At the start of a walk During a walk On the footpath In a park At particular spots After being asleep After being inside Anytime Off lead On lead Around other dogs When alone before a 'proper' wee after he's had a 'proper' wee Is he drinking more/less ????????? Gives us a few clues

Hi... It's great that your pup is so socialised already, but there is a down side :p Walking to school with such a young puppy may be a bit risky, for a start... she isn't protected yet by her vaccines.. not until a couple of weeks after her final ones, at around 16 weeks . Dogs still wander along footpaths, and urinate/defecate there, so the chance of picking up disease is there :p Running on lead is ok, providing she also knows that walking on lead is normally by your side, and not pulling. personally , I don't recommend playing chasey... what if a child visits who is wary of dogs, and while running, the pup chases her ? It also encourages the pup to chase kids, which may then lead to puppy play behaviours like nipping! No doubt others will be along to explain it better What breed is your pup? Any photos? :p

I'm not a fan of cotton buds in ears.. try just a dampened tissue/gauze swab. gently wipe around the ear, and canal a very short distance.. see what colour is on the tissue. A smell of each ear will tell you if anything is happening in either of them , too! Hope he's OK.

...beat me to it

AAhh :D Well, at least now you can plan an attack, and 'grow' with it. All the best for Dexter

;)) Good news, and here's to a speedy 'fix'!

Sad news when a youngster has to go ... sorry.

Still having problems, poor girl :p Has she been IN THE CRATE in a car before? I can imagine it would be a scary experience Is she normally settled in her crate? ( or is this a different crate?) Is it a closed or open crate? can she see what is happening? Regarding food... what are you feeding? Treats are whatever SHE enjoys... not necessarily what WE think a dog will like ;) If she enjoys cream sponge, or roast chicken skin... well, that is her high-value treat! She is certainly keeping you busy! PS I would really recommend a BEHAVIOURIST/Psychologist... we cannot help a lot without seeing her actual body language/behaviour

It may indeed be grass seed/s One of our dogs had a similar thing.. nasty. It is not good that she's feeding pups with an infection... hope the vet gets it cleared up soon, poor girl.

Hi.. I would also suggest just cutting back on her food amount slightly for a couple of weeks, and see if there's a difference . Could someone be slipping her treats? If she smiles that staffy grin, someone may be tempted ! Now..... You want your bitch to experience motherhood?here are some of the things she MAY experience.... The fright of being mated for the first time...the panic of a 'tie' the risks of getting an infection from an unknown male? The trips to the vet for checks during pregnancy getting so big and uncomfortable she can't turn around properly the pain of giving birth, or the confusion of a 'Caesar' the joys of mastitis when her boobs get infected the chance of getting eclampsia/milk fever the uncomfortable full boobs as her pups are weaned.. the upset when her pups go to new homes yep, there are certainly experiences obviously these are not usual...but many DO happen , and are not pleasant. Bitches do not "miss' never having been a mum...they don't think like we do., thankfully. They do not NEED to have pups to grow emotionally , or physically enjoy your little dog... without the worries associated with pregnancy and birth.

:rolleyes: give her something to carry! use a chain leash for a little while. spray the leash with bitter bite, or chili sauce...

Hi.. Sorry, but No, he doesn't He does however know that something unpleasant usually happens when he pees inside... loud voices, being grabbed and put out.. disapproving growls/stares and especially :rolleyes: All this does is shows him that you are strong, and are to be feared..It is an old wives tale..and is no help,as dogs are dogs, and do not reason or associate things as humans do You may have to go back to basics. take him out every half hour or so... use a command every time.. lots of praise when he does go...and keep him on a leash for a few days..so he CAN'T get away from your sight. Give him the chance to do it RIGHT ... don't physically give him a chance to make as many mistakes :p

Thinking of you... he sounds a very special boy.

http://www.windchill.com.au/collars.htm#Limited Like a martingale .. tightens..but not a 'choke' collar