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sounds a good plan..just in case. Vomiting can be the first sign of so many things....

yeeees.. BUT apparently she is barking and chewing and going crazy... wouldn't she still be doing that in a pen? And what if she tried to jump/climb out? Could be a rough landing on slippery tiles ..... I still think having someone come visit coul be the best idea... then at least, Elle, you will know if it is something to be fixed easily, or in the 'too -hard-basket' ,or will just take a bit more time. THEN you can make whatever plans/changes needed. best of luck.

Did he gulp his dinner? have a drink after? just keep him quiet.. give him some rescue remedy if you have any-don't offer food or drink for a couple of hours, and observe if he goes to the toilet . He will look a bit flat..throwing up isn't pleasant for anyone ;) If he is still 'hicupping'/gulping/retching, later, phone the vet and talk to someone... hope he was just eating too fast edit because I typed w/out glasses on

also have read of this http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=62375 and explain to your neighbours that you ARE trying to solve the noise problem..that way they may be a little more tolerant...

'praps because he can LICK stuff off his paws and/ or, paws/pads are the only bits which have sweat glands (afaik) , so this sweat would help carry away substances ?........ Hopefully the antibiotics help

Good news!! So Glad you are finding "the dog within" Thanks for the update.

When walking her..how is it she HAS enough lead slack to get to your heels? The lead needs to be JUST slack enough so it is not pulling..but defintitely not slack enough that she can get her head to the ground. Keep her head up and pointing forwards.. just keep walking..not talking to her..and just use leash corrections..her "reward" is the IMMEDIATE leash slackening... and not correcting. I would also be having her on lead when the kids are playing..that way you can correct any excitement. if she tends to carry on like a pork chop..you all may need to change the way you react around her You may need to only touch her/speak to her when she is being calm, with all four feet on the ground... and avoid eye contact when she is being 'silly'..or have her more on lead. Have you tried this? http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=64101 having a 'working' breed will mean you may have to provide her with lots of walking, interactive toys and a 'job' to do.... plus the frequent, short bursts of training during the day to expend her energy and settlle her down. remember...an excited training method, or 'gushing' praise and quick movements will hype a dog up.

I always use a low/no acid formula........ a calcium ascorbate powder..cos I can't afford Ester C

I've only ever seen the clear/frosted plastic bottles....

Poor Turtle :rolleyes: Hope he is rid of his sore feet soon. How is he going, otherwise?

Ours get roo.. tails/meat mutton...everything but the intestine... a half sheeps head is considered 'gourmet' cuisine ;)It is quite fatty, mostly, and makes them a bit stinky..but they LOVE it beef(when we kill one)..any offcut/bone..and later, the dried hide as chewies;) rabbits..whole wild ones(minus intestine) goat..as for sheep have had pork a couple of times..not popular the youngsters get chicken bodies/frames/wings ( always frozemn to encourage lots of chewing (I don't use necks in preference .as I am always worried of them being swallowed whole and getting stuck) When we don't have any meat ( like at the moment) they get Bonnie working Dog.

Is that from the U S ?

Yepp cut out the pasta..and the rice Lots of fresh raw meaty bones instead... and some veg. It is a shame about the vets not wanting to give antihistamines... yes it will 'mask' the condition...perhaps..but it will also make the poor dog more comfortable, stop him causing any more damage to his skin ( maybe breaking it and letting in bacteria) and make YOU feel that you are helping. Not all the time..but just to give you some breathing space.... Honestly ..I think that is almost being negligent... in tha they are not relieving his pain/discomfort High doses of Vit C will maybe help reduce the inflammation/itch. I used to get my boy Mitchell injections of it..and it did help for a while...

Did your vet not prescribe any anti histamines or steroids to help the dog? Are you having him allergy-tested? My only tip would be to dose him on low/no acid Vit C powder... couple of teaspoons a day..and keep him away from the lawn/carpet/ laundry detergents. Get him clean cotton sheets(double rinsed) to sit on..and don't let him RUB on the lawn Wash him in the soap/shampoo with the LEAST number of ingredients he doesn't need extra chemicals in his system atm.... I would be asking the vet for something to relieve the itch/inflammation...

Well done! i do hope you DIDN'T pick her up If she learns that you will carry her........she is then being the one who calls the shots!! She is the DOG you are the HUMANS. Humans make the decisions, NOT dogs

Hmm.. here , as the 'house dogs' freerange in a yard about an acre in size..and occasionally nip out into the OUTSIDE world :D... there are many times where I remove from their mouths contraband of some sort... a stinky sheep's hoof, eggs, dead birds... all sorts. Most of the dogs are fine with that..and to me, that is a good thing! I would hate to have a dog who wouldn't either release anything it had in its mouth..or resent me putting my hand in to take something out I always start by "swapping"/trading...then do without the trade ....... and just say 'YUK"..usually works

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Oh,,very sad..he made his own decision.....................you did all you could.

I also would try something like that... To be honest, if she were mine...I would put lead and collar on, and just take a step(without talking to her, or making eye contact). If she stays still, she will be very uncomfortable...keep a light pressure on the lead, and at the FIRST sign of her moving toward you, release any pressure...then repeat... it may take a while..but don't give in!!! She may be only a pup, but she has learnt that if she throws a tanty, she doesn't have to do it!!

Hi..by doing the TOT and by getting him to wait for food..you tell him that YOU are the leader ..YOU provide the food, and have control

Thinking of you...

I would suggest a chiro as well... I am presuming your vet didn't do any xrays or scans? It does sound like a 'mechanical' problem... probably spine..but obviously we are not examining your dog, so son't know for sure

I've never heard of fleas living in lawns. Carpets, yes, but not lawns. We have the tiny 'stickfast'/rabbit flea which can exist in sandy soils....

HI... could you give us a few more details ? How old is your pup? How long have you had her? What breed is she? What is an approximate plan of her day? Where does she spend most of her time? Is she home alone much? What training have you done with her so far ? Thanks:) Just gives us something to work with, and saves you being asked again

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