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Well Done both of you Thanks for updating ! It was an adventurous time !! ;)

me too !!!

Oh T - Oh Nooooo I am so , so sorry . You and Herbie were a little Team .... What an awful day for you. (((HUGZ)))

I would imagine that's it! tedious work - no wonder it's expensive ! Absolutely beautifully light & warm though - I have a possum/merino (NZ made ) beanie which almost never leaves my head for several months of the year!

How he's grown!! Such a good-looking lad Thanks for the new photos - lovely to see him thriving . Did the vet send any meds home, or was it just one injection?

From memory they're a bit like labs ... some shedding a lot of the time ..

I am pleased to read the update - was thinking about you (well, Chase actually :P ) Great that bloods were OK..and it's good that there WAS something abnormal found ! An inflamed muscle like that could well be the culprit- here's hoping the good drug helps heaps We need a cute "Chase snoozing" pic, I think

Here's hoping all went OK at the vets with your little man

this....Sorry he is unwell..

..and that's about enough time puppies' attention wavers- they get fed up ..they might not WANT to play for more than 5 minutes. It is up to you to remove your pup from situations which might get stressful .

Glad all ours are workers!

That is just ridiculous !

So sorry you've been ill Love the story about the two trucks goosebumps!

Such good news You must be feeling very happy. A testament to your loving care !

Ohhh..babeeeee Herbie he is definitely a very cute and mini bundle ! Look forward to progress reports .

Just had to look back at the photos again to admire her Soft stools CAN also be the result of pushing extra amounts of food thru ....have you tried Psyllium husks for the fibre content ?

What is she being fed exactly ? Yes, these photos do show her ribs clearer- she's in about the same condition as my Koolie, Clive - who will leave his dinner /treats if he feels he's had enough, and who exercises like mad ...so I'm not concerned about him - I know he's fit and healthy , he enjoys his food , his toast crusts, his chicken pieces etc ....and if I try & feed him extra , he just leaves it.

Wow - She is a pin-up girl at this weight looks just about perfect She has a lovely trim waist and nice muscling . Well Done

The vet can't really give an "OK" when they have no idea what is happening internally

can he pick up a ball OK if you roll it past him/away from him ? does he grab the tug first time when you dangle it in front of him ? Or is this part of his being "clumsy" Mind you, growing pups can often look/act very clumsy - all legs & elbows !! LOL I agree- if you are concerned- get specialist opinions . (and I think we need a photo of this gorgeous boy ;)

What does your boy do to play ? chase balls etc ? Catch anything ?

..and gradually replace with a better diet /or one you choose to avoid tummy upsets . GRADUALLY being the operative word So - over a couple of weeks, you change over to what you choose...by gradually adding a little more of the new, less of the old - that sort of thing - so puppy tummy gets used to digesting different things .

I would suggest you do a course or two - when starting a business , some accreditation always shows dedication and hard work went into your 'title' . Remember too - training the dogs is the EASY bit . What you need to become is an excellent human body language reader/communicator/problem solver - as it is the humans with whom you will be working the hardest . You will need to educate THEM in what their dog is doing and why, and how to best manage it . Just my 2 cents worth ;) Good luck with it all .

I second what Rebanne has posted, and recommend you find your state's Great Dane Club for good relevant advice .