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provided the vet is experienced with tooth extraction ..just pull it :)

Such good news :D Your vet certainly does need to be informed , it was an almost fatal mistake, and hopefully won't happen again if they have it calmly explained, with facts , IN PRINT now! Do we get to see photos of the miracle mya ?

That'd be great! Especially if they understand the Spitz temperament! I live south of Perth CBD, close to Belmont area. ...'quite significant'?... the difference can be extrem! that refers to behaviour, needs, maturing, training, bonding, food requirements etc. etc... See, I mentioned that my puppy is a Spitz and they are more independent and stubborn than working dogs and my trainer told me that basic principals are the same (she's probably right) and I must be doing something wrong at home (then she suggested that she does home visit because she needs to see what the dog is like and that I'm probably misinterpreting his behavior - all fine but just a little hard sell especially considering she hardly deals with him in class) :/ Also she's never heard of Japanese Spitz before... eems a new trainer /school is the go ;) It's nice to work with somebody who knows dogs .

quite well, apparently :) We used have an OESS ..and she always had her fringe, even when the rest of her was clipped very short :)

Just a few days ago there was a poster who very nearly fell for a similar scam Fortunately they asked a question on D O L first ;)

castration if possible ....tho, at that age , he will probably still 'want' to ! I have had castrated when mature dogs behave worse than the entires!!

A very special visitor :) A 7 mth old BRIARD , with the sweetest temperament , and softest coat ( which is a burr magnet ) ...Oh - he was here with his very very proud and loving owners , and apparently has an impressive family background , and lovely sire & dam . What a pleasure ! Mind you , I am so thankful he is a sweetie , as within 5 minutes of him arriving , he found a chop bone someone else has thrown away (grrr) , and had a piece very well lodged across between top molars . My first contact with him was to grab his muzzle ,and throw a hand into his mouth ! I did think there may be a vet visit needed ... the darn thing was wedged SO tight ..but luckily he didn't wriggle, and I eventually flicked it out! My visitor of the week!

lamb flap , sardines in oil, eggs, ox cheek ,,minced raw chicken , a higher fat kibble, where she won't have to eat as much. ( too much kibble may be a cause of bloat ) Of course , this is all provided she has an all-clear from the vet , and has no health probs which may cause it :)

Seems Shoelace's hunch was a good one! Shoelace for president :) for MYA ..and a for teekay

Excellent :) :)

Zackly!!! *drool*

That is SUCH good news :) here's hoping each day will see her a lot less anguished and a lot more comfortable .

Don & Mary playing 'chasey' this morning ...and she just LOOKS larger than him ;)

Thanks for the wonderful update :)

Uh Oh ..Doomed, I think. The smell/noise and movement will bring out that prey drive - even without seeing them the dog will smell & hear them

Sounds very normal behaviour from puppy to me . It's great that you are working with the pup , but ... Please make sure there is no real routine . IMO this builds anticipation & excitement -- it also leaves a 'lost' pup when you do something different ;) Spitz breeds can not be compared to non-spitz breeds in their temperament , really . Picking him up - this is actually rewarding him ;) That few seconds of close contact with you is faaabulous! Hasten slowly !! :)

yes- to being unable to move etc , but awake very frightening .

How reassuring is all that ?!! :)

Oh ! I do hope that shoelace is correct, and that with supportive treatment, Mya is soon feeling much better !!

..and Molly in the new 'driving to town ' wheels :)

Molly has decided that the boss's travel bag is a great toybox. Whenever the bag's on the floor ---- it gets used :D

How awful for you all . I hope there is an answer/treatment soon ....

awww- Scottie is a very happy boy again :)

yes.as far as 'redneck' kids go , he's still at the OK stage ..and he did enjoy bonding with Ned . I am worried we will lose a dog or dogs this year - all the moisture/frogs/lizards etc providing food and cover for snakes .....

Hope new families contact you soon :)