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:) Aawwww .

OH, gosh he was so young, and obviously his work was such a passion ....

And this should not apply in any other communications on D O L ? How very sad.

It's not at all:) Our dogs have a fast day every week ...

IMO ..dogs stay MUCH warmer if they have a little igloo/den.This can be a crate, or a hooded basket, or a kennel ,or a cardboard box - the thing is that there are few drafts, and body heat gets trapped/circulated in a small enclosed space . It is well into teh minus temps here.. house is not heated ,and I have stopped putting a coat on Hamlet (very short coat, with no undercoat)at night! I find he is warmer and more settled when I cover him up instead :) With a coat on he curls right up to keep warm ..with a cover he sleeps stretched out a lot . he has his dinner , then about 20 mins later I tell him to have his bed time drink..then he goes on his bed, and gets covered up :) Most times he is still covered next morning , and I vary cover types ,depending on weather . he sleeps on a human stretcher bed which sags nicely, making a 'hole' ..then with his doona/blankets over the top , he is like a spotty dog pie! ..and very warm!! Just something to consider ?

M-sass- this was a thread of grieving and support for a long term DOLer and her family . If you really need to do a court martial- maybe start a nice new thread ?It could well be an instructive and useful thread ..but this is not the place for such discussion.

What breed/size/age of dog? Where does she sleep? is she a chewer?

I had a bed sucker ... he was with me at home, at work , on holidays ... but I got him at between 1 -2 yrs old . he sucked his bed a lot... all his favourite bedding had these round holes in . It looked cute ..but was a problem. he also licked his forelegs. the only thing which gave him and me some respite was a visit to the chiropractor (mine!) He was then just very gently treated ..and for days after was such a mellow fellow - folks used to notice the difference!!

It can definitely be a 'comfort' thing ..it can also be an indicator of pain in a joint ..... kep her well supplied with chewing opportunities for now... and maybe dab/spray on some bitter bite or similar ..don't use vicks or citronella - the odour will be annoying .

yay for a full belly!

To remove yourself and your dogs ..so fluffy has nothing to growl at ,and your dogs have nothing to evoke a response?

Rozzie - I totally agree. Sending healing thoughts to your girl and her family ....

Dog was on its own property - you had the option to remove yourself ....... end of story .

what a worry . After all that money & effort and vigilance on your part..

he looks like a wombat :p what a lovely boy - hope he has a temperament to match !

Squinter- what has happened now? I hope that things worked out without heartache , and would love an update .

What smart birds :) ..and that is why they survive anywhere !

is he fully hydrated? perhaps he needs a boost - some sub cutaneous fluids and a vit B shot or something

I'd be tempted to really up mum's protein/liquid etc ..and do some breast massages on one or two rear ones ..letting puppy suck whenever ..so she can provide him with the best food of all at the moment....

R I P sarge ... what an awful way to end a life. Poor husky 'status symbol', having nothing worthwhile to do but get aggro . I hope there is evidence to prove the husky did it, and I hope the owners do not get off lightly. Sorry, Rozzie.

:) She's lovely!! and looks happy !

Thanks for the update :) Hope all goes well with her now she's had her op .

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