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..I hope your dog will have collar free time - these seem to me as if they act like a neck brace ... where dog can not curve its neck ..and has a firm/hard edge pressing up behind its ears all the time . What if you measure wrong and get one too long? .... These look a bit more comfortable..and they are sold locally ! CLICK When we are around, and dogs need to not chew- I use a muzzle! much easier and non restrictive , if sized correctly :) perhaps one of THESE would keep you and dog happy ?

..is it just me ..or is that 'potty' looking just like a cosy bed?

The happiest cavs I have known were a pack who lived on a small property with cattle, lots of birds to chase away from a vineyard ..and plenty of obedience training . they were also shown!

I have only met a few of teh lagotto breed - I fell in love with two who lived at a winery some years back . One was standoffish..one was an absolute darling ..they were there to greet the public etc ..and looked so impressive :) not sure what standard poodle temperament is like now ..but I do remember them as being very smart ..and show offs ..and irresistible :) And, yes to playing with a ball etc!

and this is vitally important - he has a companion ..AND access to indoor/outdoor . he is not alone and outside .

Poor old boy. What tests did the vet do to see how his internal workings are working? Very hard to find a food to suit if you do not know what exactly to avoid ....... Can he tolerate eggs - whole raw, or lightly cooked?

Happens here .... mostly the boys . one in particular tends to fight first/ask questions later . The bitches only fight very rarely ..but on one occasion have had one end in death by fighting for one , and death by human for the survivor.

,,don't know if all breeds mentioned are in here- but have a look thru the D O L "dog breeds 101 " :D CLICK here

What attracts you to these very different breeds ? Is there something they have in common? :) Coat/grooming Trainability? supposed intelligence? Size? novelty? health status/lack of possible genetic problems? It's an interesting choice .

I hope it works, but am not sure how a new cream will work if the cause is not known ? is the cream a cortisone type, or an antibacterial/fungal type ?

lillypilly - what a beauty- and SO close!! :)

My dogs eat the soggy flowers ... one thinks they're a treat :p

ouch hopefully you can organise its removal soon - must be very uncomfortable .And getting bloods and a fine needle biopsy would be helpful as well ... there are things which aren't infected which can still be a decided worry ... perhaps you might need to do some reading, so you can talk about it with the vet? If she is licking at it, etc ..it is bothering her ,and is probably painful .

Ah.. makes sense ... thanks.

Hope it can be sorted easily .. :) keep us posted.

That looks to be something which has been there for a while don't squeeze it .. you may accidentally be spreading whatever ..or irritating it .....maybe instead of putting alcohol on. Use salty water ..and take her to teh vet ASAP.

Is that safe while they are so infected though?

He is remembered :) Glad you posted although it was out of grief.

I am glad it may finally be fixed. Probiotics are terrific after antibiotics as far as I know :) just feed good fresh meat with some. Veg/ fruit/ soft bones. Avoid colourings and preservatives :)

Hi - not sure how sunscreen will help any sort of irritated/sore skin patches ... best to see the vet - another vet if teh first one fobbed it off ...,Unfortunately , skin things are often tricky to diagnose - and may need a skin scraping to help. this may be a very good plan ..because IF it is ringworm .... it will possibly spread ..... some images of RINGWORM on dog muzzles .....

LOve the look on his face :)

someone was changing cameras because of this (in part) ?: can't remember who ----but anyway ..have a look HERE

In Google search ..click on search tools , then AUSTRALIA only .. ;) S'easy!

Don't they look all shiny and happy ? :)

:) looks good!