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I would think dog would be dead already ...

If, as you said before , he is so sore that sometimes he has trouble getting up /walking - perhaps the cool/cold helps the pain? perhaps also , as he is only a youngster , he has had no good experiences of what we think dogs should sleep on ;) With him always having HD .. and pain/weird movement .. maybe he figures concrete doesn't have bumps, doesn't move, & doesn't hold him in an uncomfortable position ? *shrugs* maybe ....? Does he lie on his side ..one side in particular ? or does he lie like a Sphinx statue ? :)

well, she thinks the dogs are her mob ... "Mulberries? Really ? "

i try to NOT look closely ... the one eating is HUGE .... he will bring a good price . That's the only way I can look at them, otherwise it's heartbreaking ....

was it a worry about Salmonella?

..and if he is still in pain ..he may need a small low step or something to help get into/onto it ? use his favourite treats to show him it's a good spot :)

We don't have free range fowl anymore ..but in teh past our dogs have eaten copious quantities of eggs ..fresh /stolen and wonderful . We didn't ever see any problem .. one old dog used to find nests and eat maybe a dozen in a sitting ... apart from the smell next day .. no problems .

he is probably warm .... as an adjunct - how did the latest vet visit go ? Did you get new Xrays /a new diagnosis of what is causing him so much pain? if dog is outdoors ..maybe get him a sandpit ..dampen it, and it's kinda like 'memory foam ' in that it will curve to suit a dog's body :) the key point about dog beds : the HAVE to be Where the dog feels is relaxing .. and suited to the body type/physical shape of a dog . :)

Oh No .... :(

What our dogs are needed for - and why they also have to be bloody minded and tough! The Boss & the crew mustered these feral/wild goats over the past week, many thousands of acres, and much dust .'The' truck comes for them tomorrow .... Don & 'Rudolph' Ash & mary mary ...

:)

I did read that caution must be used ..and ANAPHYLACTIC shock can occur when both the proheart and vaccine are given together

The new toy's are doing a great job :) Glad you are enjoying it all .

in case you didn't find this in your reading .... it's from this thread .. CLICK HERE Apologies in advance - this is probably not what you want to read - but it will help explain things.

oh what a dreadful shock for you . I am sorry . yes, the general consensus seems to be to NOT use the injection

Sometimes I'm glad of ignorance on my part

maybe the company is kind to them ? Possibly, but many local companies would be too, if asked. But even if it's free or cheap, you'd think good nutrition should still come first. It actually reminds me of what happened with our local RSPCA- they used to accept all food donations and our local pet meat lady would donate literally trailer-loads of meaty bones and other goodies to them. Then, Hills started sponsoring that branch, all other food donations were refused and now the dogs live on a diet of plain kibble. RSPCA benefits financially, dogs lose lots of mental stimulation and access to an interesting, varied and nutritious diet.

Yes we only saw a snippet - you're quite right. But that snippet made me do a double take. And please load video of back scratching paw! bit hard to do a selfie of that!! LOL

maybe the company is kind to them ?

yes, I understand .. and you are probably correct ..however we only saw a snippet ... and I guess I'm stirring :p

This kid( same one as seen with her dogs) is having a very well rounded childhood !!

Ok .. clinical eye assessment ;) I did notice ..but the littlie was painting ..not playing with the dog ;) if she had ..in those couple of minutes , squeaked at the dog.. or patted it - she would have lost her brush !! An Artist's priority !! :p * dares not tell WM that often I will use a nice long dog front leg as a back scratcher ... !! " yes, still attached to dog ... This little girl is in another video as well :) even cuter ! https://www.facebook...00348355255630/ LOl ..doesn't look as if the dogs have a terrible life ...

Moosmum - that is perfect :)

what a seemingly great household in which to grow :)

I believe even small kids are WELL able to distinguish between their own dog and a strange dog :) once again .. it is up to parents to instil respect and knowledge . As kids, we used to do all sorts of things to our dogs ... but would NEVER attempt to try anything on one of the working dogs , let alone a dog we didn't know. Why is it so hard to teach this nowdays? We knew we'd be snapped at by the dog , or chastised by a parent if we did the 'wrong' thing ..simple consequences .So we learned ...