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Grab a cuppa (or 3) and have a read. there is a raw diet to suit EVERYONE in this thread - from simple home recipes to ready made .. :) the pros & cons, and ingredients :) RAW & NATURAL CHITCHAT

"snipers" in helicopters!! They need one decent HUNTER, on foot ,preferably with patience and stealth , a noisy bitch in season ..and the understanding of how these dogs think .... After the trauma these two dogs have endured - why on earth would they pop their heads up to watch a chopper?!! ANY motor noise will send them down a hole very smartly .

not a collapsed trachea , like Westiemum's old Mac had ?

Oh dear - poor little baby - what a worry for everyone . The weight gain is a good thing , even if it is the extra fluid he's received ;) Sending more thoughts ...

Such a happy and thriving family :) Occasionally here a litter of 'yellow dogs' appears , when properties miles from anywhere have a bitch in season- and as they have only bitches, don't worry about cages etc ...

..and what a shame we didn't know this at the start of the thread i wish you well in your journey .

Wish I had some of those skills !! ;)

:) the benefit in professional help!! VIDEO from K9pro

It could well be a very painful tooth or another part of her mouth . I suggest feeding her whatever's easiest for her until you see the vet . poor little girl

here a light and simple vest with glow stripes ....

:) providing the dog has ribs covered nicely and is bright eyed & happy , don't worry . 'Bulked -up' dogs may suffer later on ... Your pup may not ever be large ... individuals in a litter can vary in size and temperament . While that bulky look is fashionable among some owners - the dog will be healthy & happy without excess weight ....and luckily ,dogs don't feel the need to compete in the looks department ! Your dog needs a good balanced diet .Dog roll, plus soft RAW meaty bones, like chicken frames/lamb flaps / beef brisket , plus an egg or two dfor now will help. Change his food gradually to avoid a tummy upset ;) Roo meat IS lean , and is not a balanced meal at all .

While I am so glad you came & got some info and support here , I am sorry you do have such a very ill puppy , and that the 'breeder' is being unhelpful and unsympathetic . please keep us posted , and I am sending more thoughts your way .

Agree. The shorter hairs are spiky. The longer hairs go in drifts. They all shed but differently. and it's those short hairs which stick out at odd angles on contrasting colour clothing ;)

Watch a very happy enrichment video here

LOL - short coats like pugs& Jack Russell tend to shed heaps, from memory !!

awwww... LOOK HERE

If you are so worried then it would be best to take him to hospital, it sounds urgent to me. That's what I would do without thinking twice, just to be on the safe side. He is a tiny infant and every day matters. I was hoping to read that he sees a vet today ..and gets a diagnosis . Such a worry in a teeny baby Thinking of you, and sending healing vibes :)

agreed :) You might get some useful information from previous discussions on D O L :) CLICK HERE CLICK HERE

:) I also find this hard to understand - a vet behaviourist can diagnose , and provide you with the most appropriate plan for your dog /your situation . Phantom - if you have a car , and the engine is sounding odd - do you try the duct tape , screwdriver, blutak regime , in the hope it will sort itself out ? Normally , a mechanic's advice/expertise is sought promptly , as further damage can be done if an engine is running rough . So - a Vet Behaviourist is the most effective way to diagnose/treat a dog with a problem :)

Hmmm.....there are different types of aggression . This would not be a defining moment for me ..

very happy puppies !

:) might be time for a thorough vet check, including a full blood panel - in case there is something happening to make him feel ill/uneasy after eating . What happens when you change the time/way he eats? if you, for instance .. break his food into 3 tiny meals ? Or hide it in several spots ....? if you feed him at different times each day ?

make SURE you get a thorough vet check .. maybe even a second opinion ...keep records ... If the breeder is registered with their state body , and you receive a pedigree for your pup - depending on how his health goes , you may have some recourse ... the most important thing now is to get him hydrated and feeling happier - ASAP , get him to a vet again , and if still underweight/dehydrated,the vet may use some fluids injected under the skin to help . meanwhile let him rest .....

ohhhh Saffy looks very perky & happy ..and the BEST little healer-of-hearts .