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Maybe smaller meals for a while? (Is it dry food?). Has he got and soft poos? I'm no help really, but it does sound like he's just far too excited and guzzling water on top of food is a good recipe for a spew. I understand the long term effects though. I'm hyperaware of anything that looks even close to a seizure. Like when our old girl Missy rolls around on her back in the kitchen.

I don't remember how much either but I used to use Benefibre for an anal gland doggie. It's tasteless and odourless. She was quite fussy so it suited her best.

I'm so sorry there's been a lot of new road transporters popping up due to no flights for transport. I don't know who you used but again, I'm so sorry you must be devastated.

So interesting!

Here you can mark the chip as missing. To mark as stolen you generally need a police report. And police tell you it's a civil matter so take it up with a lawyer as property that was willingly handed over not stolen. I've seen it work like this IRL and you need to look it up in your state: NSW has one microchip register; if I willingly hand a dog to an adopter (fee or not), it's not 'dibs' I own the dog forever. All it is, is my name on the chip, I can flag as missing all I like. And maybe the dog will be returned to me if it's escaped or scanned. But as the chipped owner my legal obligation was actually to sign that chip over asap in a chain of custody if you can call it that. If I want to fight it I go civil and lose my money because nobody actually stole the dog. I hope you can work it out without unnecessary conflict. It shouldn't be this messy. You bought the dog privately. You didn't sign an agreement with anyone. Just desex him, tag him and sort the rest out when the breeder calms down.

I did see once what I thought was a piece of tooth and rushed straight to the vet. Turned out to be a dissolving suture with food on it. Best to get the vet to take a look.

I agree with Scratch. But as a rescue I'd also be devastated if one of my adopters rehomed a dog without telling me (despite the signed adoption contract of returning the dog if ever needed). I think it would be nice if the transfer is done without any animosity, that you send the breeder a little bit of info about you a nice update about how the dog is going.

Oh my goodness I am so sorry. Are you in Qld? Consumer laws vary from state to state so hopefully someone can pop in and advise. But in NSW, it's basically like any other piece of property (sorry, to refer to him as that) and the seller only needs to offer you a refund for a return. If you want to get vet bills back it's small claims court as far as I know. Did you sign any paperwork like a contract?

Dentals include pre-op blood panel, fluids, a clean and extractions of any broken or wiggly/rotten teeth. A good breed with kids is very subjective and all depends on how the pups are raised and what their parents are like. You have to factor in most importantly, what you expect and how dog savvy your children are. One of my favourite family dogs ... Have you looked at Australian Terriers? Solid, active, busy and if from a good breeder, great temperament. Not too small and not too big. But with puppies & breeders we're getting into an aspect that others are better versed in, most of our rescues are older with an unknown history who have to have vetwork, rehab & assessment before rehoming. Anyway https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/list.asp

LOTS of scams around now because there's no dogs around. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-19/police-arrest-man-over-dog-scam-targeting-coronavirus-lonely/12574638

It's possible the dog isn't chipped at all and hasn't seen a vet because it's so easy for him to go to his vet and get the info. Literally just a phonecall. Is he/she desexed or vaccinated? Yes you can ask, and he's not supposed to rehome a dog without one but it sounds like he's getting twitchy about you asking questions so that's a BIG red flag. So is the ultimatum of you paying $50 or he'll sell elsewhere. Yes, absolutely, toy breeds require regular dentals. Most of our rescues are over 7 at least and every single one of those has needed a thorough dental. If the dog is 'placid' you should be able to look at it's teeth, if not I'd be careful. Mainly because a) sore mouth and b) you're planning on adding dog + kids with a completely untested animal. I'm so sorry, I understand the kids will be disappointed but this is sounding more and more like you're better off starting your search again.

This is true but usually it's just random numbers. And gumtree can't check so they're happy with that.

Oops, I assumed they already had the dog Yes, smells fishy.

Edit - sorry I assumed you already had the dog ... Is there a microchip? The date of implantation is recored on the register and could at least give you an idea of age if the dog was chipped a while ago. If the old owner has vanished you'll need a detailed stat dec to submit to your council in order to have your name put on the chip. Unfortunately different states have different registers. Where did doggy come from?

If you haven't tried it already, a lot of rescues have moved over to Savourlife https://www.savour-life.com.au/adopt-a-dog/search-now/

A blue staffy? I'll tag Troy the boss to move this post, because you'll get the best advice in the General or Health section. @Troy pleeease While you're waiting Google "Colour dilution alopecia". I'm pretty sure it doesn't show up in scrapes and bloods, you need a biopsy instead.

The antibiotics will help. Yes, it's possible to catch things from dog baths that others have used. Kennelled dogs kept on wet concrete can sometimes catch it from each other as well.

Have you tried RSPCA/AWLor Council? Reports are confidential, but I have the feeling that you have to protect yourself because you're the only one who can see the dog? And they would guess where the report came from. I feel helpless with offering advice. A private rescue, unless they are crazy, can't jump the fence and help without breaking the law.

She sure does technically raffle ends at midnight so I'm drawing on the 1st. @PossumCorner Unless I stay up late which isn't going to happen LOL.

Thank you Mad Woofter!

MUCH better photo of 1st prize

Thank you Animal House!

ooooh gorgeous!

bumping Raffle drawn on the 31st so plenty more time to grab a ticket or two.

I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a sheltie in rescue. I'm sure they've popped up but it would be a matter of being quick!