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Not really... he growls..he gets to keep his toy... he runs, you chase. HE is dictating the game rules!!!! Not a good thing, to let a teenage male tell YOU what to do Give him things he can chew ..kongs, bones etc. these are 'his'....to vhew, not play chasey with. Toys you want to put away... as said..teach him to 'swap' All ours will 'swap'.. toys, contraband, meat,bones... and it makes life so much easier! Use a key word..swap. gimme, leave... whatever. Do NOT attempt to grab!!! show him the really yummy treat.. make sure his attention is on it, and you. get down to his level.... offer the treat..say your keyword.. and the INSTANT he gives you, or drops the toy, praise him, and give him the treat.Even if you don't pick the toy up first go..you have taught him that it's Ok to let go... you are being 'fair' :D Soon..he will willingly offer up HIS prize for praise/treat I always say to my dogs... "I'll put this away for later".... When they hear that, they don't worry, and know that, for now, the game is over.

Good news!

Hamlet threw up the night before last... with part of a plastic SPOON in it he is such a garbage!!!!

Skin things are tricky It is odd that the area is defined, as allergies ,AFAIK can make a dog 'all-over' itchy. A word of warning.. with the anti-histamines.. be careful if they make him drowsy!!!! if he is a working boy..his judgement/reflexes may be 'off'..and he may well make mistakes, or not be as alert. Until you can get him to a vet for skin scrapings, etc.. include some LOW/NO acid Vit.C powder or tablets in his food . ( probably a human dose...)

Hi..if he is having breathing difficulties.. I would ask the vet to do it as soon as he is strong enough...(and desex him at the same time, as suggested ) Hope it all goes well

The work is paying off Good.

Glad he's doing better.!! Scourban will certainly firm him up... but unless a cause is found and treated, it may not be a 'cure'..and he can't stay on it forever . Hopefully tho..it will give him a chance to heal..and maybe put on some weight

Don't forget..it may have been an infection/temperature, plus pain causing him to feel so bad... ..... I don't know if it's different with dogs..but if/when I get hives..I get shivery, and irritable, and very 'flat'. Glad he is on the mend again!! ps: keep some ester C or calcium ascorbate handy.. a hefty dose can help with allergy.

I agree as well... no use you worrying over what 'may' be.. get someone who knows their area to have a good look

he can be castrated any time from now on .... Maybe look around for a vet who is into orthopedics, and ask their opinion?

cold black tea.... works well for minor eye probs just wipe each eye with a(separate) soaked tissue/swab so that some tea does actually drip into the eye . Do this a few times a day, and see how it goes brolene can be very useful, as well!

I would also suggest and xray now, then you know exactly what you're dealing with(or not) The vet may be off the mark...... or he may be spot on. Unless you look at the joints.. you will be worrying unknowingly he is cute..and I love his name!

When Hamlet and our guys play..you could swear there is blood being shed! Some dogs growl and play fight very loudly. Your two 'may' be having the odd scuffle ..they are still a very new 'pack'..and will be sorting themselves out. All I would suggest is to make sure they both are tired when you leave..and urge you not to leave any 'high-value' toys with them.... maybe ask neighbours to record any fight noises? Hope it's only loud play

I Glad she's eating well It still may not be a good idea to give her chicken necks :D cut in pieces is not ideal..they don't get much of a crunch on the way down... and a crunch or two is sufficient to start the digestion of the bone.. breaks it up, so there is more surface area for gastric juices to work on :D

:)She is not thinking...she is simply acting as a DOG. Dogs do sit in the rain... especially ones with thick coats dogs do gulp their food... with chicken necks..it is unfortunate that their dimensions match that of a dog's oesophagus The vet is probably correct... and it will be broken down safely.....chicken bones are from 'baby' chooks..only around a couple of months old..so aren't hard and dense...

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posted wrong thing :D

Don't feed them if he's a gulper! freeze them first... two together... so he HAS to chew!

yep..phone the vet.. there may be a little bleeding from the internal wound site... a check will help put your mind at ease

Maybe it's a staffy look, not a lab ? looking forward to pics :rolleyes:

good news...

OH R i p Princess...

thankyou!

look in the supermarket or butcher for containers of LARD or SUET Pig fat and beef fat respectively. A spoonful or two a day...he will LOVE it :cool: MANY years ago... we used to render down the fat from sheep we butchered... mix up dry dog food in it... and skinny dogs/bitches with pups used to get that

this is my opinion only I am not happy unless a dog is relaxed and happy . If they are trying something new... and look anxious.. we repeat and repeat , until their confidence comes up...when they are happy , I am happy No food bribes..no baby talk, just "suck it up, and DO it", basically. We just do "whatever" as if it is a hum-drum thing...over and over... They may get a 'good boy/girl' if they attempt to do what's asked , independent of me... but the full-on verbal/physical praise is left for the millisecond they are looking much more pleased with themsleves :D Do you have to bath your dog in the tub? have you tried her in a human bath... or outdoors with a watering can... May I suggest you place a folded towel on the bottom ..if you don't have a rubber mat already.if her footing is more secure, she may feel better. Have evrything absolutely ready...water at right temp. everything. because she is picking up your uncertainty.... be calm and sure.... Pick dog up..plonk her in tub. wet, wash, rinse, dry. out of tub... dry again..run around... life as normal..no big deal .... Oops..Pax..I didn't copy, honest..slow typer :D