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There are so many. It is hard to choose. i can only ditto the above (onsntillnflash). Via a reputable rescue you have had someone care for the dog, get to know them and do the vetwork. Make sure there is a trial period and return clause if it doesn't work out. When a foster dog is placed into a forever home, another poundie can take that spot.

With all the best planning in the world, nothing in life has a 100% guarantee. My first silky was a byb and I doubt many of the awesome rescue dogs I've met are from ethical registered breeders . Don't sweat it. You tried your best and learned a lesson along the way. Puppy has a loving home. All dogs deserve that.

I agree on both points. Sometimes dogs react so strangely to the hospital smell. And yes, professional help before it gets worse.

The idea of a practice baby as a trial run gives me the shivers. Dogs aren't babies.

That's awful. I'm so sorry. Report the dog. And ask for vet bill help. Owner needs a wakeup call. We don't go to the off-leash nearby and won't until they have a small dog section. Maybe try a reputable doggy daycare or a few playdates with just a couple of small friends to keep him socialised?

I have some organic Quinoa soaking at the moment (you need to soak the raw grains to remove the soapiness). I don't use it often as it really is just another grain, but the dogs won''t turn their nose up at it though and it's a better food than rice. You can put it in hooman soup. It's yummy in chicken soup.

You didn't explain it to anyone, you just made another demand on Danielle. I didn't realise you were running some sort of online amateur veterinary advice service. Diagnosed many other head injuries over the www lately? I was curious about the lump too. It sounds big. I have next-to-zero head lump experience and wouldn't take a guess on the basis of a piccie but if if it is for example - very painful? Silly to make assumptions I know but a pup in pain is not going to behave like a normal pup.

The last rescue who needed a major dental: had 18 rotten teeth removed. He was sore, needed antibiotics and pain meds but recovered fine. It's really common (oldies in particular) to need an extraction or two and they all do well.

Oh no I'm so sorry Dunwarren. We send hugs for you. Run free beautiful Bonnie. Loved to the very last and never forgotten.

Take care Nic. You've given Ray a beautiful gift by caring for him through the hardest part, and given him a dignified send-off. He will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace Old Ray

I have one of those too.

I've noticed when new rescues come in they gravitate to another that looks most like them. There's definitely something tribal about dogs.

Happy Birthday Sashy!

lame but nice to know it's so easy to find lifetime quality homes for all the byb dogs out there - rescuers can relax now.

It's a once in a lifetime procedure. & Very simple. He won't remember and will bounce back to normal. Just don't fuss too much and he'll forget all about it.

Has anyone ever heard the one that if a dog has 'locked' it's jaws onto something the only way you can force it to let go is stick something (ok well the exact something mentioned was a finger) up it's bum? :thumbsup: So wroooong in so many ways. eeewww.

Boys seem to cope really well. If both testes are descended (you can see them quite clearly LOL), then it's really just a snip and a stitch or two. A couple of years ago my own boy who was 5 months and well into being an absolute whirlwind of destruction and play - he went in and I was actually looking forward to just one evening of a slightly quieter dog. Ha! Dream on. Picked him up and the little horror hadn't even noticed the desex. He was wiggling and jumping as usual. Got home, tore up some kitchen paper, ate a huge dinner, bit the strap off my bra and scattered toys all over the floor. Business as usual.

Same. It's not a huge deal, just fiddly and cosmetically not appealing for rehoming. If you can find a vet who has done it before there is no need for specialist or PTS. Have it done while the dog is under for desexing. What area are you in? If you post about the dogs in the rescue section you might get a bit more advice about vets and temp testing before you jump in and commit.

Foster care a terrier ;)

oooh I see a couple of Dol dogs. All the photos are so nice.

Omg Baifra I am so sorry. That is a nightmare - some kind of freak accident you could never ever have predicted. Please take care and don't beat yourself up, the terriers and I send love

Yes talking therapy wouldn't hurt - to dig a bit deeper. I'm not saying it's the case but if your dog and any dog is triggering such a distressing reaction without actually doing anything except being nearby ... in her young mind maybe she funnels all her stress to something tangible.

Jane I help Yorkies on the rare occasions they need it.

Not on. Rangers will hang around if they have a report like that. The next dog might not be as lucky as Honey.

Terriers are the best.