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haven't used it for a few years when it really changed, and not for the better We now use the LAUCKE product - Uncle Albers .

Thinking of you as you play the waiting (and worrying) game

take her out in the backyard & play - eat treats .. sit with you .. and try to NOT pat her or fuss if she runs away at the noise , etc. Just let her gradually relax by chewing bones..chasing fluffy toys , etc. perhaps start feeding her out buy the back door ? just go about the normal stuff.... with her tagging along.

Sugar, Fudge,Candy, Chip, Butterscotch..

Long coated chihuahua

Glad she's at the vets now takes away some of the worry from you , too .

Why do you pat your pup while it's eating.? .............. IMO there's no need to ...unless you have a sick pup or a scared one unwilling to eat in the presence of humans ....

Do you not have an 'outside" ? Outside is always preferable and heaps of praise after she goes outside will help her to realise this .

will she lie still and relax with a warm wheat bag or two along her back ? that might help ... poor girl - it must be awful for you , knowing helping her will cause her to panic..

That's a good start make sure he sits before he eats, too ..and starts to eat when YOU say so ;)

What diet did the breeder recommend ? baby pups are like any baby .. they don't like everything .. and if they have never eaten it .. they may be slow to try it

have you asked the breeder for their advice? They know their dogs best

I'm not sure on this one .. UNLESS puppy is relaxed and happy and not obsessing over its food . Patting a puppy who is in this guarding mode is both rewarding and escalating the behaviour ... and risking a bite.

I would say that's more than mild! I would first up suggest that you seek professional advice, Yes there are things you can try - however, if you're unsure ..things can go wrong. There is some info in the following threads... LINK LINK LINK I wish you well .. and hope you can stop this quickly before it gets worse. The little tyrant!!

Someone in our town has one ..admittedly the dog is oldish now ..as is his owner .. but they both are always out & about .. dog happily on lead, and very relaxed At a local eating place, they are usually found out on the deck ..dog lies in the sun, and enjoys when people come & talk to him ... No idea what he was like when young, or is like at home ... but he impresses me every time

Good luck at the vets.

It would be wise I think... just in case. .. Normally the treatment is to fast a dog with tummy upset for 24 hrs... then give a bland diet , like boiled chicken & rice ...

I second kirislin's advice.Vomiting and rubbish eating needs a good check by the vet . actually I posted on this... but it's gone ...... ?

he will REALLY appreciate when you can go walking again !

I would think so ... sounds a low risk ..and fun!

;) if he's not losing weight , then unfortunately it is . cut his meal back by a third . no pigs ears or other treats . ..

Nup - Not happy ..he wants to go elsewhere ................... NOT ! What a sparkly looking handsome boy

I'm curious about this ? Can you explain further?

He was indeed a handsome lad! So sorry you had to make such a hard decision. ....

Now email that to the council! ;) They'll be happy!