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biting to the extent of having to have jaws prised open does it for me. Did the owner need medical attention ?

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 :)