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A thorough all over checkup as well as the bloods would be my first step. Has anything at all changed with his or your routines? Are you wearing a different cologne, new boots, etc? Is there possibly something that could be happening when you aren't there that has freaked him out? T. ETA - at 22 months, he's also starting to come into his maturity - and it may not be "fear" that you are seeing.

Rossmore Vet Clinic T.

My Zeddy will be 15 at the end of August... and she scared me last year just like your Tess did earlier this year... Zeddy is still going strong now, and is showing only a bit of arthritis so far - sees and hears just fine. I do make sure her bed/bedroom is warm at night during the colder nights, and she gets Meloxicam if the overnight temp is going to drop below 8 degrees - just helps her old bones to let her get up in the morning. Once she's up, she's all good for the rest of the day. Here's to Tess keeping on going strong for a fair while yet... I'm sure that our love for the oldies does give them strength and better health for longer. T.

Happy Birthday Tess - you just keep on keeping on old girl... T.

Looks good... seems to have the facts pretty right and isn't over the top or understated. Shame Council have given a non-committed answer to the problem though... T.

Do you have a heat pack you can put in with your girl (under the bedding in a corner maybe)? She may be coming to your bed because she's looking for more warmth? T.

Side entry zip or top entry zip will be your best bet if you don't want to do the same thing again BC4ME... *grin* T.

Run free Collie Goat... Hugs at ya perse! T.

I don't know if it will help much, but can you give Maddie a gentle cuddle and whisper in her ear that Aunty T is thinking of her and wishing that she can be strong again soon? T.

What a divine boy he looks in those gorgeous photos... Run free Acheron. Big hugs from me and mine to you and yours Ams. T.

Not a fair fight... Zeddy is nearly 15 - much more even with Tamar methinks... lol! T.

Fight you for them!! T.

I know for a fact that I'm not getting near the bitey end of my OWN dogs if they decide to have a real barney... tried and tested actually. The best I could manage on my own was to grab one of them by the back legs to minimise traction for getting a better grip on the other dog... and it seriously take a hell of a lot of stamina and strength to do so for more than about a minute while 2 dogs are seriously fighting each other. HuskyDrake did what she could to try and stop the attack, but a committed staffy type and a Husky in a fight to the death? - not too sure I'd try to get between them either... and I've actually had some experience and training for that sort of thing. My condolences to you and your family HuskyDrake - I hope you manage to get some form of action taken by the council - even if it's only a fine for the dog getting out of it's yard. It doesn't matter that the attacking dog is now dead, penalties for letting it happen in the first place must be applied IMHO. Melzawelza - what fines can be applied for this sort of thing under the act? Surely there are more fines that can be issued than just being at large - such as the fact that it attacked and killed another dog whilst being at large, for instance? I'd be wanting the book thrown at the negligent neighbours who knew their dog was dog aggressive in the first place. This should NEVER have happened. T.

SQUEEEEAL!!! They are adorable! T.

Zuri is a cheeky girl, isn't she? Fumo at Taronga has discovered that when he does cute things, he gets an audience too... T.

I have a Lowepro DSLR Video Pack 250 AW backpack. The bottom half happily holds 2 spare shorter lenses (90mm macro and the 18-270mm), and the Canon 60D with the Canon 100-400mm lens attached. There is also room for extra cards, batteries, etc, in there... and it has a side access zipper. The top half is space for my lunch, etc... I love my camera backpack! T.

Gorgeous babies, and such a pretty mumma dog... May I suggest that you keep an eye (or ear) on the all white pup as it starts getting about - around 4-5 weeks of age - check whether she can hear ok, as some all white bull breed dogs can be deaf. The hare lip could be due to the very young age of the bitch, no? It's not completely uncommon for such a young mum to throw an abnormality, yet go on to breed true later. I thought that tesslc was wanting to spay her girl anyways, and this was an "oops" litter. T.

Stanley's attempt to eat through the door of my new freezer O...M...G..!!!! T.

I just looked at the video you posted... that is a classic symptom of a dog in pain. The shakes are timed with the waves of pain he's feeling. If he were my dog, and based on all of the latest info you have provided, I would make the hardest decision asap and give him his wings. Read this poem... it may help you with your decision... If it should be.... If it should be that I grow frail and weak, and pain should keep me from my sleep, then you must do what must be done, for we know this last battle can't be won. You will be sad, I understand, but don't let grief then stay your hand, for this day, more than the rest, your love and friendship must stand the test. We've had so many happy years, what is to come can hold no fears. Would you want me to suffer? So, when the time comes, please let me go. Take me where my needs they'll tend, only stay with me until the end, and hold me firm and speak to me, until my eyes no longer see. It is a kindness that you do to me, although my tail it's last has waved, from pain and suffering I have been saved. Do not grieve, it should be you, who must decide this thing to do. We've been so close, we two these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears. by Julia Napier, copyright 1999 T.

I'd keep the 60D as a spare... or even the 700D... *grin* I love my 60D to death, and it is permanently paired with my 100-400mm lens. T.

I use a 100-400mm lens for my Zoo photos mostly nowadays, but my 18-270 used to do the job admirably also. When I had my 450D, I only used the 55-250mm kit lens and it did a nice job too. I'd go with your kit zoom lens and see how you go... you may be pleasantly surprised at what a decent job it does. The only reason I splurged on the 100-400mm lens was the fact that I am going to the zoos every weekend, and it seemed like a good investment because it was going to get a LOT of use. I certainly couldn't justify the $1800 price tag otherwise. If you need a bit more reach than the kit zoom, you could look into the 70-300mm lenses available out there... or look at the Tamron 18-270 for the best bang for buck... T.

I've seen rescue dogs whelp between mouthfuls of their dinner... and still been jumping up for a cuddle with a pup partway out... Funnily enough those same crazy dogs were the best mums once they realised that they had a litter to look after... lol! I've also witnessed first hand how a lack of calcium can affect a Bull Terrier bitch (she chewed the ears off a couple of pups) - and how quickly she responded to calcium supplementation. It was literally minutes for her to settle and dote on the pups... instead of trying to eat them bit by bit... I'd make sure your phone battery is fully charged, and call your breeder as soon as you see the first pup coming out... you will have a coach who knows what they are doing that way, OK? T.

Ninja Neko strikes again! Happy Birthday Penny... I hope your mummy gave you something really yummy for a treat today... like ice cream... *grin* My Zeddy will be 15 in August... aren't the oldies to most precious of all? T.

Huge fan of the colour version... simply stunning photo in every respect! The third shot also really does it for me... gorgeous! So jealous of your new toy right now... *sigh* T.

Scary... What an amazing cat though... T.