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Awesome!

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Have you shared to FB as well? Or taken little one for a microchip scan at the vet? You'll need to call your council rangers tomorrow. I don't know the VIC laws but here you have to go through the pounds if an owner doesn't step up asap.

This is true amongst rescue. (like we're all living the high life anyway ) That the dogs should be worth less or you're just money grabbing despite everyone knowing you spend triple the asking adoption fee on vet bills, premium food, meds, wormer/flea/tick - with donations covering some if you're fortunate enough to have donors . We've got permanent/palliative/special needs care dogs to think of also. We should all be aware of re-sellers. If ANKC are selling cheaper than 'market value' (sorry I don't like that term) out of some sort of misguided principle, you really need to be doing your homework and vetting buyers. Dogs do end up being on-sold for extortionate prices &/or if un-desexed; being backyard bred from to make the money back. Case in point, the pup thread.

There's a couple of meds depending on what the vet decides but one dries up mucous and one is an expectorant and loosens it up. I'd have a grizzle to the vet about it and see what they can add to help. Codeine is ok, but I've never had exceptional results on it's own.

Either rehome the pup or rehome him.

Would it stop you anyway?

How odd. We've had a few who wouldn't eat from certain bowls. Best advice I've got is: 1. A vet visit for a checkup (teeth can be a problem) 2. A couple of frisbees

Google will find you 'Registries' of pure and crossbreeders to make it look legit. Having taken some ex breeding dogs I'd say their apparent high standards aren't worth the paper they're written on. For purebred go ANKC registered. Rescue is always an option. Just make sure you do your homework. The dog should have been in foster care minimum of 2-3 weeks if otherwise healthy; to make sure the vaccine, vetwork and parasite treatments are all done and the dog has recovered, stitches removed and had a chance to be assessed. Pounds are a source, you just don't get the foster care benefits. Shelters (kennels) staff do get to know their dogs well (some are placed into care if they aren't liking the kennels) but little things like housetraining aren't always easy to assess. Rescue is here https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/ Pedigree are here https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/dog-breeders.asp

II'm not saying it to be a party pooper sorry but you're doing this online so be careful. There's online scams going on due to demand. Pay a holding deposit and the dog vanishes. At 3, desex her. Everyone is going to have a different experience and I respect that but as rescue I'm kind of tired of mammary tumours and pyometra.

Are we talking Stomatitis? Very very painful and unless you put them on prednisolone forever (v bad), the best treatment is complete removal. The relief for the animal is incredible. And they do fine, gums harden up very well. Lots of dogs have no teefies for different reasons, it's no dramas for them. Some do end up with their tongue sticking out a bit, that's about all.

Sorry @giraffezI can't work out how to quote properly It's a stronger smell than average dog so I don't know if we're talking about the same smell, and you get it on your hands with the oil from their skin. Best is a quick trip to the vet. I'm only going to confuse the matter.

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No help with the toys but there's a bitterant spray in the bunny section of pet supply stores. I don't find it smelly. Wish I'd discovered it when I had pups here!

It's very humid this year. Is he getting a 'doggy smell' in between baths? Yeast can be patchy or scabby or cause scurf; it's almost always oily and thrives in this weather. Have a sniff in his ears as well. Yeast loves it there. It's a distinctive smell. Maybe get a skin test just to be sure ?

I wouldn't but definitely check with the breeder first re their quarantine protocol.

Congrats! Puppy photos please! Grain free was a bit of a fad IMHO, that said, you have to feed what your dog does well on and some are put on grain free by dermatologists. I believe grain free foods sprang from the fact that a lot of companies were using them as filler. There's plenty of better balanced food around now that include grain. I like Royal Canin Mini Puppy for babies up to 6 months (I order everything from Budget Pet Products where you can read ingredients etc without standing in the pet supply store for hours lol) Just don't limit yourself to dry. Raw and sardines etc sound perfect. If the breeder will supply you with some Eukanuba you can wean onto whatever you choose. If it's a diarrhoea disaster then you may have weaned too fast/soon.

Don is so cute!

Removal of the glaucoma eye is the most effective solution obviously but at his age it would mean a serious discussion with your vet re risks and benefits. If you've got trouble with Metacam/Meloxicam for pain, ask about Previcox. More expensive but easier on the tummy. I've only ever opted for removal so have no experience with controlling the condition long term. Removal is virtually instant relief. I imagine the pain from surgery is much less than the glaucoma because dogs come out of the vet so much happier and recover so well. Dry eye: I've recently had a senior dog go from standard Cyclosporin (Optimmune) to Tacrolimus twice daily and the difference is amazing. Again, more expensive (I get it compounded) but no more backup Chlorsig, squinty or gummy eyes. Just some lubricant in between. Oldies manage fine with blind and even no eyes. Unless it's a sudden like from diabetes, they've had a while to get used to losing their sight and do quite well using their nose. He's not a candidate for cataract removal though with an unhealthy eye. Good on you for taking on a palliative soul and giving him a new life.

I'm so sorry Libby I haven't had any experience with that particular condition but I find writing your story helps and is of immense benefit to googlers who are searching for advice about their own dog. xxxx

Silly question but are they symmetrical? Have you made sure they aren't nipples? They darken with age but just look like dots particularly if the dog is young. There's also spots from sunbaking on their back. And age spots that are normal. Don't use the sulphur mix on a tiny yorkie tummy! That's an old treatment (and can cause allergic reactions) for animals with scabby bacterial/fungal patches. You should be really going to the vet anyway and getting a diagnosis. Experimenting with stuff off the internet is a recipe for trouble. If there's no flaking, raised bumps or itchiness or redness it'll be a very quick visit.

We just had to say goodbye to our dear old persian tonight at 18, she was tired and ready to go. Rest in Peace Google Thank you for the poem Sandgrubber.

Full of threats. Not brave enough to name themselves though.

Not really. What flea treatment are you using? Some cover mites, but if it's a flare-up of demodex (not uncommon in puppies if we're talking about a pup) you may need something stronger. I can't really tell by the photos but are we looking at a blue dog?

I'm sorry (knowing the dog vs human aggression stuff) but I'd say he's a risk to anyone that got between him and a dog he was intent on attacking. Sad that his story ends this way though.