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Sounds as if you are working hard - but I suggest NOT wrapping feet in plastic except when he is walking raw skin , esp if is seeping, plus sweat from pads .. is a perfect breeding ground for nasties .the extra heat produced on teh sore skin may hinder healing, as well, sadly. Good to see that he is on a limited steady diet as well :)

Hi Dianne, it really is a complex situation, and I do think you may need to scale back so many supplements, as it could be confusing his system. try and source some raw green tripe as a meat source, and combine with steamed mashed sweet potatoe, as a basic elimination diet. I'd encourage a consultation with a holistic vet to discuss a treatment plan. personally, I'd hold off any more Advocate for now, unless you truly have a flea issue, and then just use Advanatge, or try the new Activyl product. Your dog is on so many different things ..and yet still has free access to the grass which seems to exacerbate the issue You did say he was improved when kept indoors, right? he loves to run free, I know ..however , a couple of weeks in a pen with no grass would really point you in the right direction, I think. he will not enjoy it - there are lots of people & animals who need to change a lifestyle during a diagnosis ..and maybe also as a management tool. is there nowhere you can leash walk this dog on plain soil/asphalt/concrete? !! speaking of concrete /yards ..is there a disinfectant used on the cattle/pens/shed ??? That could well be something else to consider.

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MEXTURES mextures is textures/light and grain . mextures also has tools for sharpening/contrast/colour temp.Cropping, film effects and B/W conversion . It may take a while ..there is so much content with which to play!!! :) much fun, and some nice effects .

happy george :) :)

These look fantastic. Not cheap ..but very appropriate and comfy ..wonder if they come in human size ? :p almost ! :D HERE

The wallybed looks great for littlies! :)

doesn't look healthy, does it . Sorry, no real help , except that they look as though they were not formed correctly - so testicles may have a problem ....

A flat pillow/mattress type bed might look wonderful to us ... however , dogs are diggers/ den sleepers , and in cold weather love having their backs protected from cold , so they can tuck themselves around and snuggle . Heat rises, too..so a hooded, curved cover will reflect body heat , and THESE look wonderful- hamlet would have been so happyto have had this to climb in :) .they do make a LARGE !

I am so glad you have no fractures!! be kind to yourself ..

It is safer to feed them in seperate areas where they cannot see each other :) You will also find less chance of gulping using bowls like these ..or by feeding the majority of their meals as meaty 9softish) bones like lamb flaps/chicken frames or turkey wings (all whole)

..and skye , I think you probably are STILL lovely ;) A bit wary of coming back here , - but you are not alone many first timers need to get their "D O L - legs" . Hope you & your gorgeous girl hang around & read lots on offer here - even if you refrain from posting. It really is THE best source of info....with so many years of dog owning/working/breeding experience

if this has been happening for years - has testing been done to find the cause/s? It does make things marginally easier to manage if a cause can be found ... a good preservative free, colour free, diet is great - but NOT if the dog is allergic to a certain protein in meat , or the grains used .... believe me , I can sympathise ..having lived with the problems with my Mitchell. He was allergic to food colourings, plus several grasses. It made life very tricky! he ended up living on Prednil (anti histamine + predisolone) for most of his adult life. ..he died when he was into his teens with no other illness. He also had Vit C per injection occasionally if the itch got too bad, ester C powder in his food (fresh meat plus cooked vegie peel etc ) ....

Agree .

I have seen bitches wake up ..and snap , killing/injuring pups - not out of aggression , but out of confusion /pain, and the obvious inability of newborns to react to the growl/snap . I have done the smearing of birth fluids on pups ..muzzling bitch ..covering pups with butter and holding them for bitch to lick ..holding bitch and waiting for hormones to kick in as pups knead/suckle ( and yes, this works with bitches speyed at the time of birth, too!)

I am so glad his feet were much more comfortable while he was inside :) That gives you a BIG HINT that the problem is what he is touching with his feet/belly outdoors . As said mange does not magically stop when a dog is indoors ..or after just a few days of being poisoned with insecticide . is there anywhere else you can walk - on a bare road or footpath ? The poor dog must be driven mental with itch/pain ..and different things used all the time make it harder for his system to work out what the hell is happening ;) Instead of neem ,etc - just use the calendula ..that is SO good - for infections/inflammation and fungal things ..magic :)

*nods* We felt bad once - there was a pig dog wandering - still had his breastplate on . We tried food , and patience , but could not catch him .. and after 24 hrs , he was shot . Next morning the owner arrived to look for his dog he took back a body in a blanket , sadly .

As you may have noticed, tan dogs tend to photograph really nicely... and your boy has a fair bit of tan in him. Add that to his lovely textured coat, and you have a recipe for amazing photos... *grin* T. oh yes! Lots on which to practice focus ..and all those wavy bits :)

can you get her acupuncture ? That does work with pain relief :)

LOL he does good zoomies!! :)

Didi is pretty darned cute .... and I love her ears :p

Oso- I have also seen GSPs and labs chasing /killing stock - yes, it happens , and is so sad for the owners of both dogs and stock animals our koolies are all on chains at night for that reason - 99/100 they do not chase anything ..BUT ... it has happened when they start watching /playing - and it all gets serious There are also accidents waiting to happen ... No one left on patrol here except the oldies ( those over 12) at night .

you reminded me - if there is not enough headroom now - the kennel is simply too small

:) good update!

She may have been quite co operative and willing to listen before - but now she has a solicitor THEY will be digging in their toes :( Bugga.