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take your bitch & pups elsewhere ...... that is very odd. I hope you have a breeder ,or experienced person who is your mentor to guide you on these things .

it's only been around 24 hrs .....

have fun with it ! :)

The wind has changed direction ..and now we can't see for smoke and dust !~! It's still 30 deg at present . I'm glad there is some relief for those in VIC .... :)

It's something I would not put any of mine through.. I hope whichever way you go goes smoothly :) , and that your boy stays happy . (do we get to see pics of the boy we are sending thoughts to ? ) I;ll be thinking of you over the weekend .

Sending thoughts ....

..why does he need a cushion if he feels the heat ? let him sleep on a cotton blanket ..or one of those hammock type beds with a breathable fabric?

saltydog ... breathe. :) there are many differing opinions on D O L always , in these horrible scenarios - and we all know how it hurts. You ,as a responsible owner need to weigh up (write it down, perhaps?:) the pros & cons of each action for the QUALITY of life your boy has/will have. take into account the following ..as well as your needs/wants ... effects of anaesthetic/surgery recovery time pain appetite medications mobility during/after. toileting also bear in mind the hind leg/hip amputation will certainly have an effect on how his body moves ..and will make the other hind leg work harder . his general health/happiness his heart etc his activity levels ask specific questions on here ... we will discuss anything!

OH I didn't know the leg was broken . I am so sorry .

Very nasty . For a dog of that age, were she mine , I would also do the palliative care thing.. a "long goodbye" . keep her happy and comfortable , with no pain, no GA or massive surgery from which to recover ..just love and pampering until she becomes uncomfortable .. Thinking of you,

Oh my ...what a lovely set of photos and words.Dear old soul ... Rocky went by himself ... and saved you the horrible decision . What a blessing for you both. Be kind to YOU now ....

:) So glad for you . Hope you can all stay cool!!

they look good :) I would probably use them as salad bowls outside !!! Ant proof ..and cool ! :D

..ah yes... 45 degrees - let a couple of the dogs go so they can find somewhere cooler .. hear lots of noise - and of course they are off up the paddock 'playing' with the pet sheep & goat !! The two puppies we have ..almost 3 weeks old are doing it easy //they are outside on damp sand ..have their icebrick , and have learned to lap a little water from a bowl ..they too are playing ! Their mum went & caught herself a rabbit this morning!! Old Gert is inside sometimes, and outside sometimes ... Dougal cat has to literally be thrown outside to toilet twice a day .. otherwise he is lying in the bathroom under the bath :) I so wish we humans coped half as well...... Thoughts to everyone plodding along ... it is horrible.

esky- check freecycle!! :)

Yoiks!!! poor Dog . please stop filling his body with insecticide ..... BREATHE . go out for the day ..with dog. flea bomb every room . discard bedding .... or leave to be bombed. and bedding outdoors.. spray ..then wash ..vacuum every surface indoors .... comb dog twice a day ..remove any fleas.... if you have stray cats visiting ..try & discourage them ..

well, get him to a vet ...and have everything checked ..then perhaps drive to a different area and see how he behaves? Hope he's OK - he looks gorgeous!

may I suggest- other than a vet diagnosed illness..that he is HOT ? he may well have burnt his pads on a very warm footpath/road ..and not want to repeat the experience ? he may also not be used to this horrible heat ....

Lovely tribute ...

Oh..I surface spray the outside doorframes/window ledges ......

I wouldn't use them .. having a constant stream of insecticide floating around the room is something I can do without ... my dad has a couple of things similar to these ... magnetic curtain his are nice & soft ..and heavier than some I've seen ..but I have no idea of teh brand. They work really easily & well (no dogs though)

I had a little macro lens for teh iPhone..but feel this one is far better quality . It is an OLLOCLIP 3 in 1 here are a couple taken :

Oh gosh ... the wisdom of Solomon is needed here ... glad she has had the ultrasound :)

one little black grub snoozing on the ice brick just now :)

It is an awful situation , as her body will carry residual effects ... sending thoughts & prayers....