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YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I worked at a vet and we did heaps ..they are stitched etc afterwards to stop them refilling .....and of course have to wear a cone they do refill if the blood vessels/tissues aren't closed/squashed flat and kept that way it makes a 'cauliflower ear ' a few of our old workers had untreated haematomas in their day , and ended up with twisted ears ... not painful, just discomfort ..they didn't seem to worry about them much .

Trouble with them is that often they feel funny- dog shakes head/scratches...and they get larger That's why they're usually drained /stitched flat etc .

YOU need to teach her to toilet onlead, and to NOT bounce around like a fool on lead. You are the human ... perhaps begin with several short/sharp obedience sessions a day ..just a few minutes - away from distractions , using plenty of rewards ... so you get a good line of communication happening ..and she starts to listen . Also EVERYTIME she toilets (yes, you will need to follow/watch her) use a cue work, with praise . use a word you will be happy using in public ..like "quick", or "busy" or one of your own . She will learn that the word means toilet time , then when ON LEASH, say the word, and toileting happens. This may take some time..not going to happen in a week or so ...

I concur. You won't find anyone better . Phone him in the meantime - he may give you a strategy ...while waiting .

Some info for you : HERE HERE

Collar/lead training ASAP I always like pairing this with a nice bone of some sort ..so leash on = chicken wing or similar

may I interrupt the flow of EXCELLENT information to go AWWWWWWWWW That is one cute fluffy baby. By all means offer him a chicken wing or lamb rib and see how he fares just leave him with it . I love feeding puppies fresh raw meat - it seems to "bring out the wolf" in them The other information is from places of much experience, and is well worth a try . best of luck with your little one. Hope he gets vaccinated very soon.

Dear little dog - hope she's feeling better very soon You're a good person, T .

Aren't dogs supposed to display some of their owners' traits? ;)

Yes..a toy poodle puppy is such a delicate , bird-like morsel ... Hope this little one soon gets into a good routine & we get a happy update

Hi I'm sure you are worried sick Pups and dogs do these things ..and turn our hearts inside out! When you got her, what was she eating , and to what did you change her (if you did) How long has she been 'fussy' ? What is her normal feeding routine , and what do you do when she doesn't eat? What is her daily exercise/training routine like ? Do you use treats for training? What sort ? What has the pup's breeder suggested ?

Awww

Bittersweet. What a shame - as if those old souls would be a detriment to good housekeeping. ( well at first glimpse) I hope we see more updates They are the most wonderful of elderly faces ...

he may be able to feed fresh on a small budget if he lives country --I can get meaty bones/chicken necks quite cheaply from our butcher in country town SA It would cost little to feed a dog fresh each week . Add a little puppy kibble (we use supercoat puppy always - with lots of fresh meat/bones for our puppies, and they grow fit & well. )

Oh..a snuffleupagus!! Busy echidnas here as well. Yes..a mist of green..needs another drink very soon ! I think Cleo is very pretty The white boy will look amazing with a new tail ..I do prefer the coloured though

Today I unearthed the camera , after the corona shock ... found some euros (of course ) and a little red!

LOVE the sheep photo.... that really is beautiful . All those peacocks! Your place will be noisy ! I think that pretty hen looks like a Cleo(patra) ;)

Ohhh..look at those dear old faces I am so glad you are there for them

Ouch It may take weeks for your little mate to settle after "just" a road accident trauma- let alone losing sight - his life has changed- and he doesn't understand any of it . (luckily) there are some excellent suggestions above , from experienced people the main thing is PATIENCE - and understanding how dogs work . Dogs use their nose a LOT ..so scent trails (not too strong - remember, they can smell MUCH fainter scent than us ) ... different textures underfoot ..and remember, too, dogs sense things with their whiskers! leaving things in the same place is VERY important I would suggest getting one or more ADAPTIL products for now ...they use a pheromone which can give a dog a feeling of comfort , and may be useful in this post traumatic time . Looking forward to progress reports , and more photos of the little trouper

Not sure what exactly your dog is doing , I am presuming you mean scratching before he lies down ? If so, Dogs scratch to make a bed (more comfy) ..perhaps this is what is happening? It's an instinctual thing . maybe put a blanket or something on the couch and see what happens?

Fence -Running ? It's called patrolling ! takes much patience and precision ... Hailey does so much interesting 'stuff'

My condolences. She was another of your special oldies, and been thru so much. You will miss her a lot.Take care of yourself ...