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Hi. It is certainly time to enlist the help of a professional - who can accurately assess the problem with you, and provide help! Folks on here speak highly of THIS PERSON maybe give them a call, and see if they think they can be of use to you? It is preferable to have someone work with you at home to sort out problems like this ..I hope that you can have a happier and more settled dog soon

Nice......

A lovely lot of doggies expressions ! My fave? The lab puppy lying on the tiles! Well Done

So glad she's on the mend !

It MAY , stress, MAY be a habit - a little nervous 'tic' , if there is no visible changes in the skin ..and if you notice her doing it mostly when she sees you ... and when she is excited. Not being a vet, not seeing your dog, and just taking stabs in teh dark... my suggestion is another vet opinion ... maybe try her on an antihistamine the vet suggests..see if that helps, or makes no difference ... Dogs can be allergic to meat proteins/grass/chemicals/pollen... heaps of things ... it may be wise to talk with a vet about this ...before trying other things. IF, however it is caused by her excitement , there are some things to consider What do you do when you come home/feed her/get ready to go for a walk? perhaps some changes in your body language ,or teh way you greet her etc may help to keep her calm..and cut off the 'scratch' reflex??? You might want to enlist the help of a trainer/behaviourist IF no physical cause can be found ... just to help you and your little dog avoid whatever is triggering this

hi Did the vet have any suggestions? Did teh vet give you any medication for it? Is there anything different about the skin/hair in that spot? Redness?swelling? any pigment? When does she scratch at it most? seasonal/night/day/after walks/after eating/while being patted ...... ?

I am wary of any dog I don't know .

YES!

I have to keep going back to it, and looking into his face .. you done good!

He certainly has a face which tells his story! I am certainly no people photographer ... but love looking at faces like his ..and the lady examining those medals ..just beautiful . My eyes kept on going to the red i background , tho... so did a very quick/rough tweak to maybe bring the eye straight to your gorgeous old man and his thoughts/memories .. apologies if I messsed it up .

But, But, those eyessssss Newspaper bedding for him now ;)

Bones. Frozen.

Thought I'd put up this one as well .. When I put her back on her chain (yes, our dogs do get tied up.) she had something to keep her happy for a while ;) She Loooves these!

GREAT NEWS!!! perhaps put a thankyou in the local paper- so word gets back to those who called?

Scary indeed! Glad she's OK ..and has nothing broken

Here is our current Matriarch , Caillie , this afternoon .. At around 11, she is retired now - was my brother's best worker ..but she has lost a lot of strength in her hindquarters ..so now only works occasionally with helping catch sheep to be treated for flystrike, etc . She can't do the all day -on-&off the motorbike-behind a mob of 1,000 sheep -routine anymore . She misses work , but oldies get more freedom ,and a few more home comforts ... so it's not too bad

Agreed.

*nods emphatically*

Glad you've made a decision I can't tell you what to look for ..but I would get an older puppy or young adult ..and male . Have fun searching

hope someone finds her soon, haven. poor girl.

Eyes do not have the blood circulation to heal fast - ulcers take a while. Surgery , for ulcers, used to mean sewing the eyelids shut, to rest the eye . Not sure if this has changed over the years... Be vigilant with using the ointment as often as you were instructed- keep her out of bright light ,dust and other irritants ..and give it time to heal. vibes sent for Minnie

rastus froggy has suggested a good thing peruse the rescue sections on here.Most rescue folk are VERY conscientious and dogs from a reputable rescue are thoroughly checked and fostered in situations which include all sorts of things A dog straight from the RSPCA or somewhere is an unknown quantity - both health and temperament -wise ..and you may not get what you are seeking. I personally think an older dog, well used to kids, is MUCH less likely to chase/nip/growl, than a youngster.

Yeah, Erny, I know ... just hoping it's something else.... thanks.

Hi ,and welcome . A 3 yr old little boy ..and older dog , etc .. have you thought of obtaining a young adult dog ? One who has been fostered with young children/other pets , and one who is bomb proof? A puppy you buy may grow into a dog with a less than ideal temperament , whereas an adult - well, you can see exactly what they are like Your older dog may not like having a young active puppy underfoot, either. As someone who used to train/place dogs with families/special needs kids I must admit to never having used a very small dog in this situation , for various reasons. I am glad you found someone who listened to you , and who will ask questions on your behalf .. The first lady is entitled to not sell a pup if she feels her dogs are not right for the situation ... as you said , they are her babies Hopefully folks on here can be of help to you , and you will soon find teh right dog (well, BITCH, actually- just to help keep things harmonious)