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You can practise with mine too eta: just saw that you did!! ;) God i'm slow tonight!! :p eta: forgot to say "good job" ILTBY!! They are getting better every time!!

OMG OMG!!!! I just went to the last post and didn't see this!!! :p I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;) You're a legend!!!

Here are some: I've put some side shots in, perhaps flipping the image will make it easier to balance the overall sig, depending on which individual shots ya'll choose.. (oooooh, I'm excited!!) Sorry if some pic's are big, not sure what happened there :p "Ice" or or (he has dried blood on his ear, courtesy of another dog biting him ) "Spook" (just love this pic) "Tia" or "Fergus" (needs photoshopping of eyes tho) or "Myah" ;) I'm sorry, got a bit carried away, but hey, gives ya lots to choose from!!

Ooooh ooooh, I'll look for some piccies! eta: but you are MOST welcome to steal them off my site, I don't mind :p

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Awwww, I wanna DOL siggy :p They are all sooooo good..

Here is a bigger version of Fergus on the submarine

Yes I do.. But not here at work :D

You sure could. :D :p

If anyone is bored, here's one of Fergus :D (hope its not too small.) You could have fun with this one.

:D Gotta love those Sheparoos!! Love it!

Ok, I'm only learning, so I'm sorry if it sucks But here is Ice begging

And you bought her from a breeder ? I'm sorry, but that's disgraceful!!! Sending a pup home with a hernia requiring surgery and eyes that require tacking. Which state are you in as some have mandatory microchipping laws! eta: oops, almost forgot to tell you how GORGEOUS she is! Love the pic's in your sig!

A good quality mince.

Very touching ...

Barker, try and meet up with my Rocky boy, he's been there for a while and will know all the great doggy places to hang out! Kristie, so sorry hun... efs

Technically called "hypopigmentation" (or snow nose, winter nose) it results from loss of sunlight, and causes the nose to fade to brown in winter; normal colour returns as summer approaches. Snow nose occurs mainly in light-coated breeds; the colour change can become permanent in older dogs. It is not associated with disease. Another reason for this condition is a deficiency of B vitamins, PABA in particular. Get rid of plastic food bowls and replace them with metal or ceramic bowls since some pets may be allergic to plastic. Plastic dish dermatitis can occur if the dog eats or drinks out of plastic or rubber bowls. It is triggered by a reaction to an antioxidant found in the dishes. Vitaligo causes black depigmentation in the nose and sometimes the lips to fade to brown. PABA PABA is the shortened name for para-aminobenzoic acid that is often thought of as only an ingredient used in sunscreens, while it is in actual fact a nutritional ingredient as well. Since it is a moiety of PGA, a form of folic acid, some health professionals do not consider it a vitamin, but only a B-complex factor. PABA is used to improve the protein used in the body, it relates to red blood cell formation as well as assisting the manufacture of folic acid in the intestines. Para-aminobenzoic acid is used in sunscreen preparations since it can help protect the skin against ultra-violet radiation. It has been linked to hair growth as well as reversing the greying of hair, but these results are disappointing. People suffering from vitiligo, over - pigmentation of skin, or without pigment in some spots, have reported an improvement of the skin after more PABA was ingested. Best used with Vitamin C and the B group vitamins, plus Folic Acid are best taken with PABA. PABA is found in liver, kidney, brewer's yeast, molasses, whole grains, bran, yoghurt, mushrooms and spinach, and can be made by intestinal bacteria. TIP A new herbal remedy for animals is called Chorela. It is supposed to stimulate the immune system and has proven helpful in treating dogs that lose pigment from their nose, and also dogs that have the nasty habit of eating their own droppings. Seek advice on this product from your vet or a naturopath. SNOW NOSE "REMEDY" Another suggested "remedy" is: B Complex With Choline, Inositol & PABA Vitamin C, Calcium Ascorbate powder Megamino Amino Acids The Vitamin C works together with the B to help absorption. Give just before meals. One B Complex tablet in the AM and one in the PM. The Vitamin C is given by body weight. ½ tsp. for each 50lbs of weight. The Amino Acid tablet is given in the AM only. Vitamins B and C are water soluble and once the body has absorbed what it needs, it will eliminate the rest. These vitamins are not stored in the body. They are also helpful with stress (for you too) and for the skin in general. In case you don't know it, the B vitamins that brighten our dogs' coats and darken their pigments work on us too. The B vitamins are necessary for our skin and for our hair colour. If your hair is prematurely grey, it may be a simple Vitamin B deficiency. There are documented cases where grey hair turned back to its natural colour after supplementing with the B complex vitamins. It is very probable that the success you will have in returning your dog's pigment back to black will be directly related to the diet you feed - in addition to the above supplementation. Good luck! I hope this is of value to you. Chlorela (fresh water algae) - "Superior to Vitamin Supplements & Improves Digestion." Being a very ancient single cell algae, chlorela was the earth's first green plant and the first link in the food chain. Each cell of this plant is self sufficient and capable of life sustaining functions. Chlorela is 60% protein, and contains 8 essential amino acids, and more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant in nature! In just 1 tablespoon it provides 300% of the daily need for Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C. It is very rich in beta-carotene. Due to its rapid growth and the abundance of nutrients, chlorella offers many benefits including protection against toxic pollutants, pesticides, drugs, chemicals, atmospheric radiation, power lines, microwaves, computers and television. The natural vitamins and minerals in chlorella are bio-chelated. That means they are naturally wrapped in amino acids, so they will be taken in by the body more readily. Chorela contains natural digestive enzymes and fibrous materials that improve your digestion. Higher in chlorophyl than any other plant. Contains more chlorophyl per gram than any other plant. Contains 5 to 10 times the chlorophyl content of barley grass, spirulina, and wheat grass. Chlorophyl is one of the greatest food substances for cleansing the bowel and other elimination systems, such as the liver and blood.

What The? It made your dogs stink??? ;)

Awww, and i'm sure a long year without your beloved Sam.. Such a gorgeous boy.. the pain never goes away huh? :rolleyes: eases, yet still remains.

Do you have it yet 4paws?? :D

Awwww, I'm so sorry to hear this.. Another Shep in heaven.. ;) I hope you're other 2 are coping as well.. Poor babies.. Prayers for Stryker on his journey..

hehe, ;) My girl Tia has a penchant for palms!

Ooooh, ooooh.. Just found some products that might help so your backyard does not have to go 'plantless' STOP Repellent & Bitter Bite .. The repellent can be sprayed around and on the pot, and the bitter bite can go on the pot and the plant ;) Here is the linky - Dog Products

Exactly what we did this morning. I just wanted to know other people's experiences with it. ;) Thanks! I used to have plants in my backyard, not anymore though :D There is a product called "Get off my Garden", (i think that's what it's called ) Hmm, i'll do a quick google search :D eta- awww, just did a search, it's a deterrent for "peeing" not chewing.. darn that! ...