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Oh, My - haven't the boys grown!!! More Jack pics?????

Good news indeed!! :)

Our dogs(not whippets) chase rabbits and feral cats , and sleep with our own cats :)

:) :) Guess who is having much fun!! ;)

if you're just in SA .. IMO it is not cold enough at present to need a hot water bottle .. he is possible too warm .(also hot water bottles, if chewed, can burn a pup.. and /or make a BIG mess , also are dangerous if pup swallows bits ;) Pups & soft crates are not a really good mix ..as they can chew out of them , or scratch them to death also, be careful what you feed as treats .. too many fatty things like cheese spread/peanut butter may make them a bit upset in the tummy ....

If it is the same spots all the time, and she's chewing .... it could be some minor pain happening in joints . It could def. be mozzies, but they usually can only bite on bare skin, or sparsely furred skin... yes, we do need photos :)

:) :) Well done . ..a symphony in pinks !

:) What a dignified looking cat !

Well caught!! They are difficult to catch ..and you got some good detail :)

Kirislin .. ermmm I use mine on the canon 28 -80 lens.They screw into the end , and are MUCH easier to use than extension tubes , and I think I only paid around $25 .00 to buy online . I found THIS SET of pics on flickr , using the +10 (macro) filter/magnifier that I used . Some of them are pretty darn impressive! :)

..and .by the way , we do need more shots of this gorgeous girl ;)

Reggie is very handsome :)

Dear little girl... I would give her the human low fat stuff - turkey ham, lean mince, low fat cottage cheese,chocolate custard , roast chicken - no skin .... plain sponge cake .. or UNIBIC sponge fingers .. (a dryish biscuit with egg and little fat) Eating human food/treats is the least of her worries now ... so ,as long as it's low/no fat .. try it!

Thanks :) yes, I dragged the Canon out ( I really don't use it as much as I should - prefer the point & shoots) and put the 'magnifying glass' on ..;)

I seem to remember reading that the Op does not have 100% health? Forgive me if I'm wrong,M2S.

yep .. the 'novelty factor' is still much in play . I have outside dogs - have no problem with outside dogs - provided they are of a temperament to cope, have company, plenty of things to do, and enough physical and mental stimulation to have them settled and satisfied.

She is growing into such a pretty girl ! she will enjoy having a swim, I'm sure :)

<br style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(238, 242, 247); ">yes. ..so, two dogs? P'raps not, with the demands of a toddler, and then a new baby .... time for walking/training two dogs may be hard to find ....

Number 2 :) :)

:) they were not in solitary confinement ... and that can and does make a big difference to many dogs.

the bolded bit. ;) She was an inside dog FIRST ..and so learnt a lot of calm behaviour , and had attention and lots of constant exposure to human sights/sounds/smells in her puppyhood.

..and that is fine :) 5- 10 minutes a few times a day is great ..ALWAYS finish before she shuts down, and end on a good note. By whispering, you get your dog to really listen ...and you get the chance to be calm, and watch ....it's a very simple thing :)

it depends ... If there are several people in a household, and the dogs are getting inconsistent discipline/training , and there are some problem behaviours shown by the dogs, then having an independent professional come in and assess/make plans takes the pressure off the owners/family/housemates , because everyone has the situation explained to them...they are all on the same page :) if an owner is experienced, can read his dog accurately , and has a good working knowledge of how and why dogs do things , what they see as reward, and if they how to control their own responses according to the situation..then taking advice suited to their dog/skills is a great idea. It's a bit like having a sore throat.. and ramping treatment up , and only when the pain is excruciating/disabling, is a doctor consulted , and the best ,tailored treatment given .

onions & bacon! Oh- for the DOG :p :) boil and then cube?

have him checked for a yeast problem, maybe ?