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Yes..that's scary - I love cats ...heaven help me if I am ANYTHING like the orange man

Oh That sounds a lot for one old body to cope with . I also wonder if fluid can be physically drained to give her some relief .... her quality of life isn't great at present , and it would help. You certainly have some difficult decisions to make

how old is he ? is he a wriggly submissive type ?

oops...double post , but it's fine, 'caue it's about CHASE

I think there is a queue....

Awww..what a lovely dog-family pack! I do think Chase is going to be SO handsome! (well, he is already, in that 'teenage' way)

yes..laying out reasons in point form and calmly. Definitely! That was almost disastrous..and must have been absolutely the scariest time

As you gave none of this information in your posts , we weren't to know you had consulted a vet . Some folks have meds left over from previous cases and use them - you could have been doing that , for all we knew . It's great that puppies are doing better ! Hopefully they continue to improve for you .

We are not vets - these pups need professional attention to be sure .

Short answer- No . A pedigree is a family tree - proven ancestry from dogs registered with the state's Canine Association. As Pup's mother has NO such proven ancestry, there will be no pedigree available .

@sandgrubber any words of wisdom?

Good advice, BUT - This was 3 months ago - I daresay they have their puppy by now

Oh Dear ! I can imagine your panic Aloe vera IS used ..but only the clear gel , not the skin/outer part , and that's humans, not dogs ;) Thankfully you caught him , and yes, thanks for your insurance! never a dull moment !

@koalathebear Strudel is delicious! She looks a smarty, too! You'll have a lot of fun, I think. What a fortunate little puppy

Is there any reason she's not getting any fibre like psyllium, or pumpkin mixed with the mince/canned ? That might help firm up the poo ? Are there any dietitians available ?

Good update - you must feel heaps better now - enjoy your walks :D

The poor dog needs to be assessed, maybe by a different vet ? the 'demanding of walks' may be a sign of dementia, too .. Only a vet will be able to answer your question for medication-induced diarrhoea like that ...and maybe it's time to really look at quality of life for this dear old thing . The following article might be useful

I have often seen those hard lumps ... some dogs react to the internal suture material...or it is as they say .I'd suggest just keep an eye on her- don't panic if there is any discharge , or it appears to change ...then contact them . I guess it will be checked in a few days at stitch removal ?

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 ..