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But you love it. Its what I miss the most since selling my dog wash business . All those kisses and cuddles.

Looking forward to seeing the pics of Maverick and Gomez .

Mine get either tuna or sardines everyday as it is mixed with their chicken and veg

RIP Marika Shannon will show you the way A sheltie friend to play with.

My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family

Too young RIP

Great news All the best for you and Tallulah

That's just disgraceful. I guess you'd run a mile from that breeder knowing what you know now, hey Magthedag? Or from ANY breeder who even hinted that they would not help out should any hereditary issues arise. Perhaps some breeders think that testing their breeding stock absolves them from responsibilty should any possible hereditary problems arise? Yes. Unfortunately I didn't know about DOL when I was looking for a breeder. Since being on here I have learnt so much . What questions to ask ect and what to expect from a breeder and breed . Just because it isn't common in your chosen breed does not meen it does't happen. I know that things can happen it isn't cut and dry when it comes to HD and that is why myself would never blame anyone for the disease but you do expect some advice , help ect from the breeder and acknowledgment that yes it has occured in one off her puppies ( or more as I have learnt). My own vet wouldn't give me the diagnosis although he knew it was HD he prefered me go to a specialist which I did for confirmation. But in the end I look at it as if Maggie was chosen for me as I am in the position to be able to take care of her and give her the best care to make her life comfortable and happy. She may have gone to someone who is unable financially and time wise to do this.

Exactly the same as I feel with my baby. I informed the breeder just to let her know . I never blamed her . I never expected any money, or replacement just acknowledgment and possibly a sympathy pat and some advise which I never got . The only difference is my breeder is well known and has been breeding for years . When I got my puppy I did sign a piece of paper saying that the breeder takes no responsiblity for heriditary diseases. I will add that my dog has the best temperament and I absolutely adore her and will do everything possible to make her life as painfree and as happy as I can.

you poor thing . Legg perthes is not a nice disease at all. Very serious and the breeder should know once you are 100% it is it At first my vet thought Maggie had legg perthes She had a second lot of xrays taken 4 weeks after the first . The difference appearently in 4 weeks of the hip joint is very obvious. Thank goodness Maggie didn't have it as there was no change in the joint. ( HD Instead). Have you seen a specialist if not it would be the first thing to do and get an accurate diagnosis and go from there All the best for you and Tallulah

Maggies eyes really droop and are red when she is tired. Maybe get a second vet opinion.

Thanks Leo and Toohey. That was very good. I may just have a go at Maggies legs

I use to use my mars coat king a lot esp the head when it got whispy and for the back . I've only just started clipping maggie's back before that I only ever used the mars comb but it is much quicker and easier just to zip it off with the clippers . The other equip same as KW .

I can do Maggie's ears , back and chest but not sure on the legs so they are feral. Haven't been touched Nidawi is going to show me in March :D

We put our kitty litter tray in the bath so the dogs can't get it . Hence we never have a bath any more. :D

Maggie is another rock eater. Everytime she comes in from out side she has a rock. I swap them for a treat, place them in a bucket and when I've got enough they'll decorated my rockery out the front . She is also slowly cleaning up the backyard for me. :rolleyes:

Maggie loves her milk bottles but I do supervise and take away as soon as little bits are torn off. Cheapest toy around and lasts for ages.

God I hate snakes ! RIP

RIP Tristan Cockers make wonderful furkids

RIP Blondie. What a lovely tribute my tears are flowing

RIP Jessy It is never easy to say goodbye. All the best to you your family and that special little addition Bailey.

True :rolleyes:

think of the $$$$ can pay his own vet bills then

RIP Ace :rolleyes:

Maybe a book in the making :rolleyes: "the Adventure of Atlas -one very tough Bull Terrior "