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The yellow flakes look to me like there has been a serum oozing from inflamed skin ..this has dried, and the yellow remains . Lots of betadine :)

Wasps do not lose their stings as they are not barbed like those of bees ..they sting multiple times, then fly away . Bees lose their stingers, and intestines , and die .... I am glad he is feeling better . I never laugh at allergic reactions - AFAIK , with a lot of what you can SEE - there is often the same swelling happening inside the body - not funny at all . ( yes, a party pooper, sorry)

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woohoo!

Shanks are OK if you watch him ..and take them away once he has eaten all the meat :) they are hard and can splinter, yes. NON weight bearing bones are better - they don't splinter , and can be all nicely crunched up :) Try turkey wings/necks!! mine love them :)

..and until you get blood test results /diagnosis ... perhaps leave off consulting the herbal nutritionist ..... is he on any herbal medication/supplements?

Ok - get the vet to do bloods& urine tests ... this time . - if he's anaemic it could be from all sorts of things , and it seems now a matter of urgency to have him thoroughly checked .It would be good to have an answer - a relief for you. pale may be his colour .. but the vet will test . Oh - have you spoken with his breeder at all ? has pup had a heartworm injection or anything ? best of luck .

Try to not get so wound up - THIS alone, will be affecting pup, who now has a bad vibe from food /feeding time wherever he is relaxed ..be it outside , or in a room ... leave him with a couple of different MEATY bones ,some vegemite toast, some grated cheese , and a bowl full of the kibble . do NOT hover , or babytalk, or try & keep him close to you to eat. Do not even LOOK at him ..just carry on about your daily routine ..and see what happens over the next hour or two keep your other dog crated or tied ....but still in sight of pup. poor pup - he now sees feeding time as torture ....

I suspect they are just playful - maybe it's cooler- maybe they've been somewhere new- maybe they have just had a good day :)

how often do you notice the behaviour? If she is in season , it should only be twice a year .

Oh my - that face is the cutest:) :) Glad all is going well - drains can be annoying .

it is a similar infection, I think ... and I vote betadine scrub as the BEST thing for the horse version ..dog version , scrub, then apply betadine solution. The betadine works almost instantly to kill bacteria/fungal infection ..and by doing it a couple of times a day , the skin gets a chance to heal cleanly :)

poor boy - bet he feels awful hope he settles overnight with another dose of A/H .

real bull ants? Inch ants? get rid of them !! Must admit ..he is braver than I , if he did get bitten - I screamed the place down - the pain was like someone had driven a red hot knife into my leg! Bull ants can cause all sorts of problems ! perhaps ..and I have no idea if dogs get it - but MSG affects me the same - hives/pain and much discomfort. I do not eat sausages anymore, cos most have MSG in

..eek - be careful at the hockey then! least she has the protection of a crate ;)

looks like a perfect hot spot . clip/clean /keep dry routine :) betadine is excellent ! Try & stop dog licking at it /do not cover it ..the little bugs LOVE moisture/warmth .

Mrs RB . may I ask why you take your dog to hockey - crate her and , I presume, play ?

Terri - well done! I LOVE the "De-constructed Christmas Lunch idea " :)

if you're out all day - just make sure she doesn't get fed before you go ...give her a long walk/run ..and leave her with treat balls/large iceblock with treats frozen in ... and enjoy yourself . *thinks that she could never go anywhere and put dog in crate during the visit*

They do :) I guess I am being cautious , after the very rocky start they had with this little girl ..and how anxious she was ... It was meant as more of a reassuring comment than me disregarding the owners anxiousness :) Ok ...

it will not be 'good' anymore - any oils will be rancid ..and nutrients depleted/gone.

They do :) I guess I am being cautious , after the very rocky start they had with this little girl ..and how anxious she was ...

Whimpering and shivering can be anxiety/coming down off the anaesthetic .... their temperature regulator can be upset somewhat.... if she sees the laundry as safe - and being the worrywort she is - I would DEFINITELY use the laundry . She doesn't need the stress of being somewhere different - not after all the trouble you had with her from the beginning ,,,, make sure she can be either snuggledin lots of bedding , or lie on the floor to get cool - give her water ..and leave her quiet and undisturbed . As she hasn't eaten or drunk much, toileting may not even happen .... *BREATHE* :)

Why not just leave her home? non one really enjoys the visits, it seems , so why do it? Give her something special , like a huge ice cream container iceblock ... and go visit :)

Thank you, maffra - if folks ask - say 'nothing- it's his style ' :)