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Good info, Jumabaar, thanks :)

Why not buy a small amount of BARF ..and then do your gradual change ?

And I hope you're correct in that belief . leaving a baby puppy unsupervised with two large dogs who enjoy fence running , and who play/spat roughly is not anything I'd recommended , or do. We have koolies- working dogs - and when we have puppies, they are in a pen unless we are there to supervise - it's just too risky with the size/weight difference Are your dogs used to puppies? Sometimes dogs unused to little pups can be a bit harsh in corrections I would also be concerned that whatever unwanted habits the adults have will be picked up very quickly by a puppy .

I will post a couple of excerpts ... LINK HERE

the Spotted Devil has explained things well - All I will say is : ..6-7 mths ago, your dog was a puppy . now he is ADULT , and is probably setting his own rules he is away from you /home , and now has the experience /strength to do his own thing . K9 pro will be the perfect solution for you and your boy. From what you've posted I do not blame the lady at all - can just imagine what your dog could get up to!! There was possibly something that was just the last straw , and she felt that she couldn't do it anymore ... I hope you can find a walker/boarder soon, and that you benefit greatly from excellent professional support :)

yes . Well explained :)

SUNSET SHENANIGANS

Yes :) She hasn't been out with the pups though I just cannot manage them all at once these days ...

They do work to a degree - reflect heat/insulate :) For old outdoor dogs here, I make my own ;) buy one of those foil windscreen shade thingies . for me - Most of our dog beds are made from the stock feed bags - chaff bags , etc - woven, not paper/plastic . A few layers of newspaper slid into the "envelope" /bag . Then a foil folded/cut windscreen shade. Then .. I try & use raw wool ... failing that ..woll blankets from opshop ..OR nice feather doonas- also from opshop . I then secure the open end .. sew/staple /whatever ..and place in kennel with a scrunch-up blanket as well. Mind you - for dogs who scratch/chew stuff - they usually just get a pile of wooL Indoor dogs have old pillows /sheepskin seat covers and /or wool blankets ..always with newspaper underneath ...and in a confined area away from drafts

What a handsome old man he is :) and privileged to be at the Wedding !

Corvus - thank you for adding your professional words :)

"Not playing ; helping " Hmmmmm

Can she have her protein as beans , maybe?

the Dog sat on the Tuckerbox..... and others , plus BRUCE the sheep .

Nova will not have grown a Winter fur coat yet :) I always like to provide dogs with some sort of "den" Winter bed - to store/reflect back body heat . That can be with their bed in a large box /under a table ..in a soft crate , or placed inside a large roll of foam ( the ones you buy to place on your mattress ) Rolled up & secured - they make a fantastic 'sleeping bag type winter bed :) there is always this idea ;) MAXIE SWAG

Re: rat bait -the Big Cheese baits appear to be very safe to use as far as non-target species are concerned . We have been using it for mice for some time now . It's certainly effective ...and we have raptors/pups/dogs/cat ....

..and I'm sure madam is not insulted ;) this is just a $2 shop fill-in .... but I couldn't resist!

was this after breakfast , or before? if it was before - he really needs a thorough vet check - as there should not be any food left for him to vomit up . if he was previously on antibiotics, perhaps the vet suspected gastritis? It could well be that the first A/B was not successful, and pup may need another type. Another thing to consider, if it's not gastritis is a partial blockage ...unlikely, sure - but worth thinking about. so - DEFINITELY a good and careful vet check . If pup vomits again ..take good clear photos - to show vet - also diarrhoea needs some photos. best of luck .

awwwwww..

Yes I agree love that some of our pupster have special jobs from this litter as well as the diabetes alert pup we have a PTSD Veterans support pup, an autism support pup and a mobility support pup. Pretty proud of our pupsters. brilliant work . :) :)

poor old boy - def a vet visit for a diagnosis and something to help . it could be allergy - or it could be obsessive . The vet ., and perhaps a behaviourist may both be needed . To chew that badly he must be feeling very distressed/uncomfortable , and he needs much more help than just a 'bandaid' approach . let us know how he goes :)

suits her !

Dogs who can use their abilities in roles like this are worth their weight in beef bones ;) Great news, tapua!!~

I feed my puppy usually 8:30am in the morning, if I wait til night for his second meal he probably be starving by then? if he normally has 2 meals daily = 12 hrly is perfect :) if he has 3 meals a day ..then you will need to maybe just give some mince /small chunks for a quick snack :) maybe mince up the chicken necks & feed them that way ?

tonight , guests cooked us a camp oven dinner . Molly was not very brave ..but WAS brave in her books ;)