Rebanne

I assume they are a NSW breeder in which case you can check they are legit through DogsNSW.

Has she had another diabetes check? Has her urine been checked recently? As much as you love her, if treatment and caring costs are becoming difficult for you, you may need to face the reality of euthanasia. So sorry.

so sorry you are going through this. I don't have experience with this disease but................................ It sounds like you have done your very best for all of Ralph's life ensuring he has been a much loved part of the family. Only you can weigh up the effect this is having on Ralph and it's Ralph that comes first now. You are facing a very difficult decision, pretty much every person here has been where you are, often more then once. Dogs live in the here and now, they don't think "oh I might be better in a few days/weeks if I just hang in there", "the pain is worthwhile". They don't think "I'll miss my family". They just are. I do know from personal experience that to leave a dog lingering for too long ( in my case only a few hours ) leaves a mark on your soul that never leaves. I have never regretted any other passing that some may judge as too soon. But I will always regret the one that was too late. It is always better to go too early then too late. If there is a reasonable chance Ralph can recover and have a good quality of life then go for it. If the outlook is dim, then you need to put Ralph first. Big hugs to you, your family and Ralph, he is a lucky boy to have you by his side.

agree with Dogsfevr, no to vet. But keep an eye on the bite as the dog matures.

Just remembered. A facebook friend has just gone through intense therapy with one of her young dogs which had an accident and broke both front legs. I know she kept the dog sedated for the first 2 or 3 weeks. Might be worth asking your vet about sedation if your dog is too active.

I'm so sorry you are all going to have to go through this. Are they doing both legs at the same time? I haven't had a dog go through this so not much help except to say you might be surprised how quickly they get back on their feet. I have had a dog with a serious spinal injury so on leash toileting for a few weeks then I made a very small yard for her to walk around a bit more freely while still being supervised. For diet look into things like snuffle mats or licky mats. Any toy that you can put their food in that makes them think to get it. Good luck!

Poor form to pass off horse meat as beef and that's what they were doing, however they like to twist words.

Just saw these amazing people on ABC news

if he is standing there and only trembling then I'd just get into the bathing and get it over and done with as quick as possible. None of my dogs like getting a bath but they tolerate it. I use my bath and the older two will hop in themselves when asked to but the younger one needs a boost. I also spread peanut butter on the side of the bath for her to lick off. In summer time they get done out side with a couple of buckets and the hose. I've had GSD's who love water, playing with the hose etc but still didn't like a bath.

I was always told to get them off because they are usually so loose and can catch on things easily often ripping them out. A simple snip after some local can be done by the vet.

I'd be making a complaint to your local council about the wandering dogs. That way there is a record of them straying. Better still if you got some photo's. You can also ask them about question 2 but my understanding is your dogs would not be punished as long as they remain on your land. A paper trail, i.e. emails would would be good.

Most places have leash laws in place. So no off leash walks regardless of the level of training

@angelsun might be able to help you. She had a hermaphrodite several years ago. Pretty sure it was discussed here. Maybe do a search in the health section

I've seen pool noodles strung onto a collar to do the same job as a cone. There are also soft blow up collars. I usually just use a muzzle, none of my dogs have been big chewers on stitches or wounds.

so sorry T

It could make toilet training longer and harder. As long as you are prepared to have wee pads inside your home for quite some time.

I give my dogs cornsilk and cranberry. I 2nd what Powerlegs has said.

He was adopted some months after he disappeared, not a few days.

but is that what happened?

https://www.facebook.com/doggiedenbairnsdale/ one of the suppliers of the possibly contaminated meat

I must admit to thinking along the same lines of the nurse. No idea how much it might hurt afterwards but you have to balance out increased pain for ? hours against more often GA/extreme anxiety. I'd certainly be asking for more info.

agree or a blue "staffy"

What breed? Is this an ANKC registered pup? If she's an ANKC pup, registered with QLDDogs, then you could approach them and ask for advice. And genetic doesn't mean heredity, so this "tooth problem" may not be passed on but that's the least of your problems. I'd be having a lawyer look over the contract you signed and see if you can get out of it and get some money back. Good luck.

To anyone reading this thread please disregard Osza's advice re meat and bones. Do your own research and you will find out how poor that advice is