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This does sound very stressful No info about dogs you can use ..really.. yes, worms and sarcoptic mange are transmissible to humans ..but most dogs are well cared for , have illnesses treated and are definitely not a 'danger', disease wise. but perhaps explain that it is not your SIL's 'RIGHT' to stay at your house ..and that , when in your house , they accept your way of living, and your rules. The one thing which concerns me is that your dog will pick up on their attitude ..esp if the S I L is demonstrative ..he may behave differently , and may react to them in ways he doesn't normally . I would really suggest a motel/caravan park ,or another relation's house for them . Say you would love to have them there for the day ... but , yes, you think it may not be healthy for them to stay with your dog in close confines....

Poor pup... seems a bit odd . Hope all is well.

Kirislin..his dad was a feral ...., yes. Pumpkin's a nice name :)

..what does your vet say ? This can be very dangerous ..and injectable calcium is often necessary ...as well as determining a cause . Please take her to a vet - get her calcium levels tested. She may not be able to absorb calcium properly ..and may need an IV. It's not worth the risk of losing her ... I will never forget one of our bitches having seizures in the car on the way to the vet Hope all goes well.

She has good taste :)

Mr W , indeed .. :)

Chief sounds as if he needs to channel all that energy ..like most kids ! Teaching him manners & tricks will help , bigtime~ using his brain this way will satisfy a lot of his need for reward/excitement. A few very short training sessions each day help both of you learn to communicate well ..it's amazing what you learn from your pup doing this :D You might also find that these help :) LINK LINK

Which indicates she is not really fine. Why won't the vet do a prog. test? You are the one paying .. so theoretically if you request any sort of test, they should oblige :) Such a drastic change in behaviour is a bit odd ....

Awww little puppy tongues and round bellies to tickle, and those brand new pink pawpads ... Gorgeous!!!

I've been 'pro' for years ..... it's your decision :) I only ever upload low res images , so do not use it for storage .

Skye sounds very settled .. if/when another pup/dog comes into the house-hold this could change dramatically Consider that .... she will have a playmate- someone who may decide to get up to mischief .....

FM Niiice!

Yesterday .. after the funeral, I wandered around the little town for a while . As it was 45 degrees.. not far! This deserted old Bank Building caught my eye . I do not 'do' buildings much ..but enjoyed having a play with this image . It's not supposed to look like any particualr effect ..it's merely what happened . :)

That seems odd ....... has she been vet checked properly?

..and Chief should not be allowed to show such bad manners in someone else's home. It is your responsibilty to have control of what your pup does. if he is reliable using your voice...then that's great . if not, he needs to be on a lead, or seperated by baby gates/closed doors. It's a little like taking a toddler to someone's home, and letting the kid open drawers, and run through the house screaming

WooHoo :) :) and now we need celebratory photos!!

poor old girl. I hope whatever the decision it takes away your worry. For whom?

Hope you both sleep well tonight !!

I took this one today ..it's a bit different :) Titled "Ant"

:)..and who gave in to cute puppy eyes a few months ago , and let her get away with things? Huh? :) What training do you do with her each day? Do you have a yard ? Maybe she can be let out of her crate and have some yard time while you get up?Give her breakfast in a kong, or an old soft drink bottle ..let her take out her excitement on that! I also suggest you practise " Nothing In Life Is Free" :) LINK HERE

Nic.B thinking of you and your girl...

Brace idea link

I am lovin' this thread :) here is one I got earlier .. a little flower spider- just waiting...

Oh, poor old dear. if she were mine, and I could work it out ..I would try for a brace , weight reduction and painkillers/acupuncture..which may help with her arthritis too ?