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thanks... I'm glad I caught him like that.

Mimi has a lovely 'smile'

he looks a lot younger than his almost-8 years :)not a`good' photo - but a happy one .

yep ..I was 22 and renting , with a dog, and cats and a duck.... BUT I had had years of dog/animal ownership behind me. perhaps point her in the direction of an older rescue whippet or whippet X

I always have capsules here ..never tried juice. I break open the capsules, and sprinkle bits in some wet food ..nice & easy, and even works for fussy cats!

Maybe change something on them .. like putting a piece of carpet down? That way the texture would be a different one ..and maybe not trigger off her fear? What are the front steps made of ? is it different ? Will she follow you if she's on a leash? I'd practice going up them on leash ..so she can 'measure' them ..then try going down ...

I'd try the cranberry ... and if it's still happening , then vet on Monday .

Glad the collar seems to be working

Separation is a neccessity . It may be a forever thing.. or it may be while you get advice and learn how to train your pup . He will possibly always want to chase the chooks ..but he may be able to be controlled .

make sure crate is plenty large enough for your dog to lie flat on his side and stretch out without touching wire in any direction... ..and also to turn around easily in- without having to bend /knock that sore shoulder!

Oh dear .... while I am SO glad your boy's home :) ... a boxer puppy bouncing on him any time in the next 4-5 months is probably not the best thing . ... IF you think you can manage two completely different dog types/needs/timetables for a while .. then do it happily ... what would I do? I would do it ..but then again I am a pragmatist , and have different 'asks' from my dogs , and don't go away to work during the day ..your scenario is much ,much different, and I don't envy you this decision time . Hope it all works out for you ...

perhaps an antihistamine to stop the reaction happening in the first place , before the skin gets so bad? I second/third calendula tea as a spray/wash, as well

Hope al goes well with the surgery poor little fella . As said - breathe- do some calming things ..and keep everything as normal as possible around your dog. Unfortunately dogs can interpret our emotions very differently , and stress over how why we are acting odd ! Work hard at th e practical arrangements ...and at keeping your son calm and happy, too It was an accident, he is in the best place ..and he needs you to be cool and calm and not falling apart

Hope today is a happier one for you

I think you have made a wise decision Hope all goes smoothly on Friday for her .

Corrie - he was special .. he was an honest dog and an open, loving dog....and I think of him still every day ,7 years on.

I read that it was after a C -section.

Thanks. She only has two speeds .. flat out & stop. Mini foxieXchi & SO small ... Her 'mum' keeps her lean , and she weighs nothing noticeable ! Rat loves racing around, digging holes, and playing fetch - she also likes going crabbing , barking at birds, and sleeping under her blankie ....

SO very tiny .... and very cute

awwww.. What a lovely idea !! perfect

A vet can and will desex a pregnant bitch if the risk of pregnancy /whelping outweighs the risk of surgery. If you suspect this bitch is pregnant , and you do not want a litter ..then please get her speyed asap.

is the bitch ill/on medication? Any chance she has mastitis, or a tummy bug? Hope they all get a good check a the vets and that it is nothing serious.

It could be a food intolerance .. or something that doesn't respond to that particular antibiotic................

Staghound ... 44 kgs of sooky gorgeousness.