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That means it hurts to walk on it I don't think glucosamine will do much to help - as the patella is actually loose- not fitting in its groove properly ...and glucosamine can not tighten ligaments or deepen the groove in the bone.

From what you've posted... definitely an instinctive reaction to the pain! (and remember puppies bones can crack very easily) perhaps the kids would benefit from some simple rules ..like NO turning your back on Roy when he's playing ...Always finish a game properly..then leave .. play gently & quietly around Roy ...that sort of thing. 4 kids + a very active puppy! ;) You may like to have read on THIS SITE all about safety with kids& dogs. There are pages especially for kids as well There are games listed HERE

That's good. So your dog never comes inside ? Hopefully with a good trainer and lots of work.. you may be able to get him settled enough to spend time inside with you have a look at this website... made by parents who lost their little boy to a bite from their own dog ... CLICK HERE

Whilst growing, your puppy needs his food to be pure nourishment, not starchy stuff like rice /veg. if it's going to be a stretch to feed your pup the right mix of foods... then buy butcher's offcuts/bones..pet mince (which should have minced bone in ) chicken carcasses/wings.Also eggs, cheese,yoghurt (plain) and a good puppy kibble . meat should be fed raw...and NEVER cook bones. They become indigestible, and also may splinter . you may enjoy reading thru some of this CLICK HERE

unfortunately , that doesn't mean an awful lot A BIG dog and a small child .... there are still risks - and accidents happen.

I hope the trainer is a good one , and I hope all goes well. You have a small child? Even more reason to get this problem fixed by someone who knows their stuff

;) you could always use a leash ....... when my dog had his knee done ... he was very strictly on bed rest for weeks ...That month or so of restraint was worth it tho - he never had any more trouble!

Confining him to a crate/room not only allows the bad leg to rest & heal..it also prevents too much load being put on the OTHER knee ..and risking that one being injured as well. ..esp as he has extra weight on him.

Just curious, what did the vet say as to his post- op care? I was under the impression that dogs who have had knee surgery should be confined/crated and NOT use the leg. It takes weeks for knee joints to recover...

Hi, and welcome. A large dog who is aggressive needs urgent attention. You really need to contact a good trainer who will come to you and assess things- then help you sort it out. There are two D O L members , good experienced trainers whose names are quick to my brain please contact them ASAP and get some help. (presuming you are in Vic.) NEKHBET CLICK HERE COSMOLO CLICK HERE There are more good people .. t

ah well..it just may take a while ....

Does she like peanut butter/vegemite/fish paste/sardines? paint some of the bone with that ..and make it a really exciting treat , perhaps?

Good for you!

Dogs get all sorts of lumps ...and your vet is the best person to give you a diagnosis. Hopefully after the vet visit you will have good news

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It is what is one of those rare things...an ACCIDENT no fault, no blame, sh!t happens . One of the perils of playing with dogs . I have been bowled over by dogs more times than I care to say .... ;)

we can't use pawpaw cream here- everything is sand/dirt/dust ..and it ends up yucky . Betadine is a very handy thing!!

he shouldn't be chewing at all . spray it with chili or bitterbite .. or , for a time, use a fine chain leash with a nice soft handle for you That's what I usually do - that fine link chain isn't fun to chew- so they give up!

;) the collective DOL brain . I'm glad that you have that sorted now ... it will make life much more pleasant

for the Huras - they do good work!

I have stacks of 'em! Love them too ..

Yep - I think the link is all that needs posting... LINK

I saw the ad the other night- not my cup of tea .

Glad they're going down