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Ive found Supercoat the best of the supermarket cheaper lines .i ts first ingredient is meat, not cereal, and its got the omega and linoleic acid In a recent family pet it made a huge difference switching her from the Pedigree Pal to Supercoat.as they cant do Barf in total in this home and with sardines once weekly and all commn vegie leftovers and each night a raw chicken neck ,randomly a raw lamb shank or rib piece--she is glossy in coat and well muscled and healthy, no sign now of flaky skin and dandruff

Pf 'Thanks Good article I use grated carrot will now rty the pumpkin :p

What is she lying on? Put her on only cotton bedding and check as advice here the garden plants indoor mats,floors, carpet-- disinfectants used on patio or concrete etc. she might have a contact itch, as in not a rash but top layer of skin irritated by contact ??? I had a Toy poodle with hair loss--big patch side rear loin area-and scratching--no fleas or skin mites or known condition turned up that seemed unusual took ages to track it all and the successful treatment was hormone injections for a month plus no contact except on cotton and wool w ash only for her baths-- she grew hair back slowly and fully-and its Ok today a s she doesnt lie on anything synthetic and I use pure eucalypytus wool wash to bath her -have done so 9 years now Might have been cos she had pyro and had to be speyed in a hurry for her life?

May god Bless both of you and your dear dogs suffering right now Everyone who's lost a beloved dog --so many of us--advises be with them enjoy each MOMENT and dont jump ahead-- to live life with their loved ones and to be relieved by them of any suffering when the time is right is the greatest gift a loving dog can receive from their humans. it is hard but it must be done -- some time for every dog-- however, your darling girl is still able to enjoy her days and the other dog is in the bosom of a family where he'd always choose to be--so make sure they are GOOD days-- let God design the end when you have done all you can would be my advice Best wishes and prayers Val and welcome D

Hm I grate then chop and flatten Zucchini and the stalks of broccoli ,sometimes caulifower,too, with bits of pumpkin and even celery and juices dregs etc, no waste--from the processor added in to the carrot etc. Mine always digest their raw vegies,they are so used to them

God Bless all who suffer this loss--at times its so hard to go on But we must I am still unable after more than two years to even think what grave is my late hubbys let alone visit it--he's here in my heart and photos what else matters? and Ive written the plaque words twice and cant yet order it though I have set aside the money I can still at times see him with the first Toy poodle we owned, lived to 17 and devastated both of us when he had to be PTS with NO QofL But Im mostly still seeing the ravages of cancer on my beloved man and when Im healed howeverlong it takes God will allow me to remember him at his happy helpful plump best! Somehow Ive been able to get to that calmer space about the dog Shandy, hes chasing balls and Im smiling a t him when I see him now in mind's eye. Grief HAS to be borne in all its frightful stages for the sufferer to heal Hope the kind well meaning words of DOlers sharing similar experiences does help a l ittle but let the tears flow and sob out your love in your quietest hour it helps eventually God Bless :p

So sad may God Bless and keep you Irial will wait at the bridge for you Im sure Sleep well little one

Hugs, prayers and kind thoughts flying your way its so sad but Flissie wouldnt have had it any other way, so feel comfort for the years you gave to her and shared God Bless

;) ;) One problem ive not had with my Poodles Thank God

It's always hard RIP Maggie you were sepcial and so was the love you gave and received. Hugs to all and happy memories

RIP one lucky lucky and loved old girl, may the RB free you to be all you were on earth and much more, may you sing and soar with the angels and stars and be waiting when you and Morris see those loved and wonderful humans coming to meet you again some faroff day

Through tears-- Thank you

It is with heavy heart we remember them a s they gave us so much love-- Hugs--sometimes we need to cry though and giv bit of sad time to our old loves- I had a bad day last Fri two years since my man died, and i wanted to kill someone--anyone, would have done, it kept welling up in me and bad taste in the mouth I wasnt fit for human companionship I hid away and cried. I felt the old anger and asked God WHY?? Then I cried for my old Toy also and tried to imagine him with Bob at RB cos I knew hed be there-- he adored Bob so much and Bob him-- somehow that made it a whisker easier--dogs are so special really t heres not another friend like them- Guess loss is never easy-- RIP beautiful girl--you were lucky to be so loved even after life ended

Mel Hugs and prayers from Granny :rolleyes: My dear, remember our Maker doesnt send trials without giving us strength to bear them-- I do hope the rest of the year will be blessed for you and loving memories will sustain you. My hugs to your sister, I am heart sore for one so young to suffer this terrible sort of blow,too. God bless ;)

remindsa me so sadly of Purdys awfuld eath by three black fluffy loose dogs ripping her up blind amnd ala t 9 I am praying for you and hope Buddy meets Purdy and all the other friends over RB Val

Have they discounted the obvious like snail bait ,spider bite ,poison and such that affects bloodstream?been gassed? Um paint eg lead, internal bleeding due to bone fragment??? It seems sudden for a cancer type scenario but Im no expert, in humans pancreatic cancer is swift. Sorry to sound doom laden Im guessing and praying poor little thing and the family must be distraught!

I say a prayer for all DOLers and their d ogs with probs each night I will add Ollie and am hoping his pain soon eases cos its your pain too, Chin up and all the best Ollie, poor lil fella val

Sweet dreams Bourbon and lots of happy memories to your humans left behind Condolences its always a hard time

gifted indeed--and thats so true and heartfelt My old Poodle girl is now 14(Jan 30) and Ive been thinking similar things-- she wants inside in the warm snuggle and nothing more-- and yes I do think they have the same memories we do of the good old days :p

Cant see thru my glasses--Im so sad and sorry for your heartbreak When we give our heart to a dog to care--- its torn the moment theyre no longer there... God Bless and hope the wonderful memories of a special doggy companion soon come flooding in to mend your sorrow-- :p

Kaye ALL sympathy been there done that! I allowed my boy to go on too long I felt later, with NO quality at all left-- at 17 for small breed it was one hell of a life Now i have such lovely memories, I can only wish you the same. its a kindness to see them off and I believe they understand God Bless you--I find having another dog is the best therapy and does NOT detract from ones love of the passed one Val

Are there clicker training experts could post here who could assist? Ive never tried it Generally speaking I always worked from no distractions out -to go to one other friend with their dog and try things, then move on to greater distractions, and that applied to each obedience aspect and the show training-- but I always thought and still do its most essential for the dog to socialise all the time with hoomans and dogs and other animals ,but I never made that formal, it was always fun for my dogs at home or walkies or going in theacr carrier to visit with me, where we were welcomed and going to shows with their older friends before time to begin. and having another one or few of the breed laid a foundation Good luck with t he trainer--get forward plans you can follow with no extra cost, that would be MY aim!

Well. you know how busy the RSPCA must be now --what with attending dog shows and searching for docked tails to prosecute owner/breeders- :D -and now the electric collar law they brought about via their public persona and media influence --guess we will next see them hunting the Pit bulls everywhere and claiming they know how to id crossbreds?? When WILL they find time to do the work that give them their title and enjoyment of tax breaks and grants as a welfare org?????????????

Thinking of you all, dear friend. Hold Tyra close and remember good times with the boy!

So true! God Bless