Rebanne

ring the vet back and ask if the dose of gabapentin can be increased if he's not already on the max

so sorry your first pup got meningitis but try not to let that influence you too much. It will be hard but you were very unlucky. while little enough I carried a pup to the car etc. Once too heavy they were on lead. Though as my car was parked in a fully fenced front yard I just let them loose there. I think a good puppy school would be great. They do get to see other dogs and you get to hear other owners. If the private has other age appropriate pups then that would be great as well. My view is, all doggy schools, are there to help you train your dog and it is not a free for all. Ideally I have always wanted my dogs to ignore other dogs when we are out and about and not to see them as a play toy and start ignoring you. Can we get a photo of your new family member?

As much as I am all for our strict quarantine it is a pity the dog couldn't have come straight into our quarantine facilities. After all Bella wouldn't have met many dogs while lost at sea. Not sure where she has been since being rescued though.

I would be getting a vet consultation. It's most likely nothing but if you are new to dogs best to get things checked.

except for any testing done on bloods etc the basic autopsy report would already be available. When Opal died I got a written report the next day. I opted not to send out tissue, bloods.

That's a bummer, they got you over a barrel.

I'd be finding another source of meds.

I have no idea where you are buying your stilboestrol but it's cheap as chips from my vet.

I would have said the dog was skinny because he was a 14 month old working breed and by the owners account very active.

Opal is now home.

it might have started as a dog fight but it ended as an attack.

One week today. I was still working on Opal at this time but I already knew it was futile. I feel so broken.

Anne wasn't saying there was.

In my anguish I missed the full report from the death. pulmonary thromboembolism is the diagnosis. Nothing I could have done.

this is all the vet said. I will get my regular vet have a chat and see if she can find out more. I have discussed the case and reviewed the images with my colleagues this morning and we are in agreeance that the degree of haemorrhage in the lungs is likely more significant than from just CPR alone and most likely to be the cause of death.

Well I don't really know how to say this but Opal died this morning. It was instant. I did CRP for around 20/30 minutes while trying to get a vet. Had to ring a friend to ring one for me. Couldn't take the time to find a pen to write down a number. I've never had a dog die like this. I've always been able to help them. I'm in shock, I can't believe she was fine one minute and dead the next. Vet has done an autopsy, will get the report tomorrow. Main possibility is some bleeding thing, her lungs were full of blood. Photos were taken of Opals heart and the vet's colleagues will discuss tomorrow, but Amy thinks more the bleeding thing. I'll post the correct name when I get the report. Opal was 5 3/4 years young. My only consulation is she had no idea what happened.

Well I don't really know how to say this but Opal died this morning. It was instant. I did CRP for around 20/30 minutes while trying to get a vet. Had to ring a friend to ring one for me. Couldn't take the time to find a pen to write down a number. I've never had a dog die like this. I've always been able to help them. I'm in shock, I can't believe she fine one minute and dead the next. Vet has done an autopsy, will get the report tomorrow. Main possibility is some bleeding thing, her lungs were full of blood. Photos were taken of Opals heart and the vet's colleagues will discuss tomorrow, but Amy thinks more the bleeding thing. I'll post the correct name when I get the report. Opal was 5 3/4 years young. My only consultation is she had no idea what happened.

Most likely a mix and some girls have large nipples whether they have had a litter or not. Different breed but you couldn't tell my girls had had even a heat, let alone a litter.

Maybe after the 6 weeks are over @Boronia. Just doing what the specialist wanted. Though would be good for the others.

We are 3 weeks into the 6 weeks of supplements and injections. Can't see a difference myself so I guess we are heading to the denervation, in the not too distant future. Opal is still full of beans and loves her walks but we don't go too far or she cries later that day. Thanks for asking @persephone. Next appointment is July 18th with Dr Andrew.

Are the papers in your name and are you a member of DogsQld? Be aware, when push comes to shove, most of those family and friends won't want a pup when the time comes. Breeders on Dogz will not sell you a bitch to breed from as you are not yourself registered with DogsQld as a breeder. Join the nearest Dachshund club and see what health tests are done on the breed. I know you can't breed a dapple to a dapple because of health issues. Prices vary because they can. Each individual breeder sets their own price, the more a parent has done, imported, titles etc the more expensive the pup. Are you prepared to lose the bitch, who you will love, due to pregnancy or whelping issues, prepared to pay for a c-section, dead pups etc? Breeding is not for the faint hearted that's for sure.

If the breeder is happy to keep the pup an extra two weeks then I don't see a problem and I also understand you. I'd want to pick up my own dog as well.

I think it's most likely too late for Wilson but we can still hope

I don't. Sorry

I never had a problem with 2 female GSD's together but they were all hearing dogs and could hear my growl if things were getting a bit wild, which stopped them in their tracks. So something to consider that your deaf dog won't hearing your warning to cut it out.