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My rule of thumb is that if my dog is no longer independent in feeding/walking/toileting comfortably , the she/he is not really enjoying life , and deserves peace. Thinking of you and your gorgeous Zoe .

Sammyelle - I am so sorry . take care - you did everything you could for her ..

poor dogs - they experience their world so differently to us - and we often just do not realise how different until they react with fear to stuff we don't, or cannot notice .

Agree with this . We will never pass one on either ...dogs are not happy living like that .

it is hard but need to do the right thing by him and only hope that sending him back is the right thing for him. I also need to do the right thing for my other dog ..and you , the family, and friends . having a dog with any form of aggression is stressful and dangerous. IF this dog was bought with such behaviour entrenched - the seller should be told of all problems . I guess there's a story behind why he was sold ....and I do hope that things work out,

Why do you have to wait until Monday if it is causing him pain/irritation? poor boy ... no fun for you, either.

Our old girl Sophie has killed two metre long browns over the past 3 weeks -

What a worry ... I hope the behaviourist will give you a realistic assessment and help you make a decision. Rock :Hard place sorry

:) a noisy boofhead

Fly fast, little blue wren

it does sound as if there is a problem with his mouth/throat . You said his jaw wasn't even ... and this also makes me think there could be another problem back further - something else not put together properly ? Ultrasound? Xray?

can you weigh him before and after a feed? he may be sucking, but not getting a full belly?

kirislin ... Kibah had the best of humans looking out for her ..... I am thinking of you this morning as you give her to the earth .

:) :) I know that feeling - just awful! *says she who bought one of those rechargeable portable power pack thingies for when the iPhone gets worn out doing photo stuff ;) *

Mmmmm, rhino poo ................. :)

Glad things have settled :)

this - what a perfect backyard !

:D I don't know how to react to that gorgeous photo - It is just so emotive and wonderful .

A vet check is the ideal thing .. could be a foreign body , or an infection ... either way , the sooner it's treated, the sooner it stops ;)

Lovely pics, piper ! Cheetahhhhhhh

RmS What a wonderful morning Bella had - such nice memories . I hope you sleep - she'll be there - just not as heavy ....

Love, a comfy bed, good drugs & Chicken - what a lovely way to slow right down .....