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That's lovely :) he has an all-round halo !

Love it!! :)

apparently ......... *shrug* Don't usually spend time on silly ads - but this intrigued me ...

LOL the answer to my query about the dobe's breeding , and some explanation of bobtail ...? I like when kiddies get upset ;)

terry L - check the prefix name with dogs NSW . - if you have concerns/facts , that the ad was misleading , contact the forum admin. troy click HERE When you asked about pedigree papers , what did the breeder say ?

ad has been removed anyhow .... poor thing will probably end up in pound

I did wonder - the labradore looked reasonable , the dobe - well looked dobeish ..the offspring looks black, and narrow ,with a white spot on chest anyhow - just one of those things , which I should have ignored ;)

*sigh* I shouldn't have even commented - however , does anyone have any facts/numbers on teh likelihood of a dobeX lab pup having a naturally occuring 'dobe' short tail?

..exactly how much does this wee doggy have in his piggy bank???? if he has LOTS - then this looks excellent! LINK excerpt

if the cats weigh more than a tiny dog - he may well miss out!

a cat enclosure ..outdoors? Locking cats in one or two rooms during the day? Tricky. as for an indoor loo - for urine, I heartily recommend the Conni Pet pads!! they are terrific - VERY absorbent ...not unsightly ..and easily washed/dried quickly .

..and please do not feed them together - a new puppy will more than likely go investigate, as she did with mum or littermates - and your dog will be within its rights to snap at her ! Don't encourage this - feed them out of sight of each other to avoid any hassles :) It is good for puppy to learn to eat alone .... :)

I find it a bit odd that you have watched this collapse on several occasions , and not sought a vet's opinion ... Once would be enough for me! How old is this dog?

poor lexie has had this for so long - it would be good to find someone who can help!! yes.

Tallie is an indoor only girl - apart from her outdoor enclosure , which she uses only rarely! It is a lovely enclosure ... she prefers sleeping on my bed ;) Only old cats are allowed free range ....

Mc Dowells have a vet on staff - and mixtures I use are all very different . A couple of ingredients are often a base ..and yes, they smell strong . They will also provide various supplements if they think it's warranted , Last time there was a big bag full of seeds ...forget what it was ... Hands-on? No . Chewie, if you can find a good hands on holistic practitioner - by all means go there! I use Mc Dowell a lot, as holistic vets/naturopaths etc are a long way away from where I live ..

I suggest you phone Mcdowells- and speak with them. They may ask you to fill out a diagnostic form etc. They tailor mixtures to suit individual cases..and are lovely caring people . Can't help you with any others, sorry.

keep wishing :p

he just doesn't stay still!! :)

:) Good News.

She shows signs - but has she been diagnosed? Could it be something else? if you do not have a diagnosis - as pepe001 mentioned - hypoglycaemia is a possibility . Friends had a dog behave in a similar fashion - took a while to get a correct diagnosis :)

Wondering about this - the running into his crate does sound as if there is some sort of nasty memory /expectation . have you tried the following ? doing a different routine when it's walk time? using a different leash/collar , which jingles differently ? gone thru another door? have a car parked just outside- and go straight into the car? start putting leash on during/just before meals - don't do anything ..just clip it on , so that at least has a good connotation again for him :) walk the are without your dog . feel the ground, listen for odd noises, look for things , sniff the air low down ... if you can, stop & sit ..and listen/feel... have you driven him somewhere different and walked him? if you are walking alongside roads ..be aware that a faceful of exhaust fumes is one of the best deterrents there is Dogs are, unfortunately at the right level - and when someone is reversing out a driveway, or you are , for some reason, walking with the traffic flow , instead of against it - there is a risk of noise/fumes/burning . His feet would need to be very soft to worry about hard ground - it's hot manhole covers and soft black asphalt which are the dangers. have you had heavy rain? I have seen dogs spooked' after walking over drains/pipes thru which water rushes - they hear it underneath, and it can be very unsettling.

ouch ! I guess it depends if you need to know exactly what's happening - a vet /dog chiro may well be able to diagnose without Xrays . She might be more comfy with a boot or bandage when walking ... ask the professional you see :)

get a good harness- and advice on how to fit it snugly :)