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I would be sending that dog on a one way trip if he couldn't actually pry it off his arm at that age. Sounds like there is something not right with this one. That is a definite worry. If that is the case, I think I agree with nekh.

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">And this is such terrific news!! :) :)

if it works ...it's a good look :p

Great shots !! My fave is the last one , with blue sky and all the colours in teh sand :) You certainly did get close!!

*nods* Mitchell did that the first time he was in a boarding kennel .. his nice custom made doggie beanbag bed .....The kennel owners thought it was a white Christmas!!

I was thinking of a big doona shape which would fit inside teh crate ... so he can't really get out of it? An open side near the door , but floor/walls/top enclosed?

Hamlet just has his polar fleece coat on, and he sleeps on a shadecloth bed with a blanket & pillow ..it is very cold in my room, too- I have a window open!..it was -2 here this morning... ..If he doesn't move around much. or chew..maybe make him a 'sleeping bag' using a BIG doona ?, to be used in the crate?

:) :) I've been wondering how it went !

AS well as the spca eblanket, I would get a BIG doona from opshop or somewhere, and insulate the crate over the space blanket :) That works really well! Obviously the MOST important bit of a crate to seal/cover is the bit near the floor ..as this is where the drafts will be sneaking in.(cold air sits at floor level.) I buy lots of mattress protectors, old electric blankets and doonas from the opshop ..and they hold the warmth well :) The other thing, which probably would be messy in the nth degree is shreddedpaper, in which teh dog makes a nest ..so on all sides they are protected/insulated :) We do similar here with raw wool ... the dogs have such a cosy nest :)

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weird they don't have any info on-line.......

What a lovely photo! It will hurt like crazy .... I am glad you got to see her in hospital, and that she knew you were there - that would have made her feel much happier... take care.

EF where did you see/hear about it?

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">YES!! do they already have your address ? I woke up this morning worrying about that fact , and was going to suggest a shopping centre car park or somewhere ... Hope it all goes well.

Thanks :)

Hi - I've re read your post a few times now ...and IMO the problem seems to be .......just humans... With Freia .. AFAIK urinary tract infections aren't a common symptom of a liver shunt , so there was no real reason for a vet to be looking for that ...and as explained it isn't something easily /commonly tested for. With jack ...perhaps the vet was just going on your supposition of toothache ? Owners are often the ones who know their pet better than anyone, and can spot a problem , esp a recurring one . perhaps the vet did concentrate his examination a bit much on the area you thought was causing pain...but looking at it from a different angle ..at least the vet DID spend time checking out your hypothesis ! Some vets will just give a very cursory check A new vet will obviously make you happy ... just ensure they get all the histories , and I hope your next vet visits are happy ones! :)

When they come , tell them he's over at the doggy spa ..having a massage for his arthritis :p :p

Sago might help him ..it is a starchy product made from the pith of a palm tree. ..so no grain.When cooked up, it is a bit like lumpy glue :p

Just look at those faces! Well done :)

Lovely photos .... Lions are def. my favourite .. were the giraffe trying to graze on almost nothing , or at a salt lick?...... Great photo, if a bit sad .... I am very envious of lion cub cuddles!!

Oh Run free & smiling over the bridge, Lola .

I collect these things like some folks collect shoes! This FREE one has apparently been around for a while ..but if you ONLY want to do adjustments/cropping/redeye .. it is really fast and easy!! (sliders..and not heaps of tools) Results are pretty good :) LINK The full version with 30 day free trial has heaps of options for those who enjoy lots of control over exposure/colour/detail. Not many 'effects' to clog up the works either LINK both are easy and clean to use...I love the workspace - where original and working versions are side by side , and there is lots of info if you mouse -over tools, etc.

Awww he looks in good condition ..nice clean teeth etc . Lucky boy!! Well done :) :)

Kirislin ..yes, there is a little halo ..but apart from that, it must be a good pic, as it made me feel motion sick :p :)

:) love the happy chappy /chapette pic ... On my screen a lot of detail has been lost in teh dog's body ... in the first shot, rib cage curves, and hair detail can be seen .... it seems to be much less visible in the others?