tdierikx

... and what did the vet say was the cause of the problem? Did they run any tests, do any scrapings, etc? Mange may be secondary to the original problem - as you have been bombarding the poor dog with all manner of things of late, and his immune system may be completely stuffed at this point of the game. Maybe investing in a set of boots for your dog for use whenever he has to walk in grass or the like may be a good start - see if the contact allergy reaction on his feet slows or stops when he's wearing the boots when going outside. It's the least damaging to his system, and will soon let you know if you are looking at more than a contact allergy. T.

FFS please stop Googling for all the treatments for all the possible (and as yet undiagnosed) problems your dog may be having. Just take him to the vet (or skin specialist) and get him properly diagnosed by a professional in the field. Until you have a definitive diagnosis, you may be making things worse! Get rid of any/all Wandering Jew from your own yard - and make sure the dog doesn't run in long seeding grass, or freshly cut grass, if that is what is upsetting his feet. Do NOT give him ivermectin unless advised of correct dosage rates by a qualified professional... ie. a VET. T.

Not funny... *sigh* T.

I've had some nice scratches on my face from Harper enthusiastically greeting me of an afternoon when I get home from work - and I'm usually backing away from her flailing paws when I get scratched (as I know she's nuts)... I can see how an over-enthusiastic "greeting" from a couple of large dogs on an unwitting recipient could do the sort of damage that this lady suffered. I'm not too sure what to think about the guy who owned the 2 dogs involved though... if the story we have been fed by the media is correct, then I don't think he did the right thing by the lady who got hurt by his dogs, and it WILL go badly on him and his dogs if/when they are eventually found... *sigh* T.

Good luck tomorrow Jenna! T.

What about a Cardigan Corgi... definitely a larger dog in a smaller body... *grin* T.

Sounds like a contact allergy rather than a diet related one... check your yard for Wandering Jew first... Does his allergy get worse after you have mowed the lawn? Sometimes the seasonal grasses can bring out allergies in dogs too - and I have had one dog who reacted to cut grass only - was allergic to the sap. Does he lick his paws when he doesn't have the redness? Some dogs lick their paws as a symptom of stress or anxiety, and that can inflame the area too. T.

I'm sure they are supposed to keep the name of the complainant private - to reduce the risk of reprisals... T.

It depends what he's allergic to as to what treatment plan you will need to take... I'd say the first step is to find out what is causing the allergy. T.

The parking is a little pricey at Bayview... the only drawback I found apart from the long drive there... T.

Well - I have a queen sized bed... Trouble at the top on the "passenger" side with her head on the edge of my pillow, and Pickles at the bottom. That's their preferred arrangement. Zeddy has her own room and comfy beddie, and Harper has her crate with her beddie and toys... as she's still likely to either eat the house, or bring some nice fresh stinky turd in and eat it on the bed... errr! T.

What if you just put some blankies down where she prefers to sleep... doesn't have to be a big trampoline bed or anything fancy... all she wants is to be near you. T.

Hey perse, can we have some shots of Ess & Don romping please? Puppy play photos are too cute for boots... *grin* T.

My heart breaks for you Monelite... Divani was special in more ways than she ever knew... Remember all of the good times with a smile - knowing that she will always be in your heart and never really that far away. Run free Divani... T.

Can she see you from her bed? If she has a good view of you, then she may settle better. T.

Ditto to this... between you and the van driver, you got him off the freeway by the sounds of things... and most likely out of the worst danger at least! T.

Another vote for a vet visit here... T.

Oh... and perfect focus is not always necessary if the photo tells a story... T.

... yeah check your shots... or you get photobombed by turtles! T.

The Ted's one is a pretty red! T.

See if she can get the camera with the 18-200mm lens so she doesn't have to keep swapping for near or far shots... T.

HW has some very salient points that really do bear looking into thoroughly... because not to will only end in tears all around. T.

It's not acceptable to overbreed and result in issues requiring regular culling - especially when you are doing so in the name of "conservation" of an endangered species... If you don't believe in contraception, then FFS separate the males and females until such time as you DO have room for them or their offspring. T.

If you don't have anywhere for them to go, and you don't have the room to keep the numbers you are breeding - wouldn't it make more sense to NOT bloody well breed them at all? (as opposed to "necessary" culling of unneeded "stock") T.

If the dog is otherwise in good health and you want her speyed, why not? Pyo is not pretty and can kill quickly if you aren't aware of what to look for in the way of symptoms... amongst other things... I like my girls all desexed... if only for the cleanliness factor of not having bleeding dogs every few months - not to mention the moodiness or tartiness some display when they are in season... *sigh* T.