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Oh, Horus... 17 years worth of dog companionship and love is a pretty big hole to fill.

I don't think I would cut her meals back..she is still very much a baby. Not being too familiar with GSD pups, may I suggest that bloat wouldn't be a major concern at this age? I am happy to be howled down! Just a thought... she sounds very smart, so yes, once there is no-one home during the day, a Kong or two , filled with food and a large raw meaty bone would both give her physical AND mental sutenance she will probably be looking for things to occupy her..and this way, she can put her energy and grey matter to use, finding herself a feed ! any photos?

A thought... what are you feeding? Diet may affect how much comes out the other end

thanks, Harminee. well, I played around..and came up with THIS one.Have printed it , and am happy

Hmm.. I feel a bit embarrassed putting this up, really..but I am pleased..not quite the triptych someone suggested, but getting some interest in there also the rainbow bee..a pic I took, then ran a dry brush filter over it, then did an OOB ... I will improve

Ouch! Guess she was attracted sweet taste? Hopefully the metamucil does the trick for you.

"play dead" say prayers "go to sleep"..including head on pillow, blanket , etc

I wouldn't ...foxes and cats usually leave the heads when they catch/eat chooks.....

""because I would end up digging up my lawn every time we go in the car."" you would only need a teaspoonful or less no need to excavate!

Hi,,your baby (yes, he is still very much a baby) may just be "busting to go" after a trip..and the realxing , plus the bumping causes him to let go. Could you maybe, next trip..take a very small amount of soil with his urine smell on..put it down somewhere without his knowledge, then suggest he toilet near the spot? He may feel that it is ok to wee there, as he seems to have done it there before All supposition.... but my guess is the stimuli are just too strong for a full baby bladder to resist

Hi..may I suggest that you ONLY give him some of favourite toys/treats when he is outside in the yard, with his collar onm, and the leash attched, and dragging behind him Play with him outside, feed him outside, all with the leash on (SUPERVISED). This way, he may associate the drag of the leash as being a GOOD thing. You can then pick the leash up, and treat him, etc. Walks should only be 5-10 minutes for such a baby.... that way he is still interested, and he isn't tired or sore. If you are going to carry him in a container of some sort, get him used to it for a few days FIRST leave it open, let him eat in it, play in it..so he isn't frightened. Pick him up in it for just a minute..praising him..and gradually increase the time. Looking forward to pics :D

ginger tablets/capsules

Better news:) Hope the improvement continues, and in a few days she will be MUCH happier!

Trust me, you are NOT worrying "too much"!!! She has a serious health problem, and needs you to make sure the vet is doing all he can Best of luck for tomorrow.

ah..if they are leaking, then the surgery may be the better long-term option :rolleyes:.it must feel uncomfortable for her ... best of luck.

Diets need to be for individual dogs, I think..depending on WHY the glands are not emptying. Usually it is because the matter passed is of a narrow diameter, and softish..so it doesn't "push" on the glands to squeeze them from inside. So, as said..increased fibre may help. BUT it depends on the dog and diet. I would be interested to hear if dogs eating lots of meaty bones etc have many problems? Ours never do..they get lots of meat/bone meals, with some dry...

From what I remember, anal gland removal is a last resort, not just to save people the trouble of expressing them :rolleyes: It is a messy op, and recovery is, as said, quite painful and uncomfortable, with risks of infection. So we can answer with a bit more accuracy, ... What else has been tried? What breed is your dog? Is it an older dog? Does it have digestive problems ?What does it eat? All these things do have an effect on how the anal glands 'work'..whether they can be emptied as nature intended, or need helping along

I am honestly suprised that the vet didn't offer to keep her in hospital for a couple of days!! A dog with trouble eating/breathing, and with crackly lungs would probably benefit from a bit of extra effort.....If she were mine..she would be back at the vets or at another vet.... I hope you do take her back,she sounds an ill girl indeed.

oh, bugga. at least , now, you know what you are fighting!! Best of luck.

Oh..hopefully now that is nearly 24 hours, the antibiotics will be starting to work, and she is feeling a bit better! Lots of nursing for you...keeping her warm and comfortable , getting her to eat some easy-to digest yummies, etc....but shouldn't be for long. thinking of you..and hoping to hear some happy news:)

yep..a tapeworm is nothing compared to an unclipped unkempt samoyed with a rear end flylown not at all pleasant for anyone.

thinking of you, and hoping for some good news soon.

Good luck at the vets.. ...from your description, it does sound like swollen 'glands'..a throat infection or something similar, poor girl.