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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

Mulch and coated dogs is a bad plan...... as you are discovering ;)

When giving tablets ..you need to poke them down OVER the back of the tongue . if you put them in a knob of butter .. cold and hard ..they slide down easier , and don't 'stick'..causing irritation and coughing . You can also make some jelly ... only 1/2 the amount of water ... and very quickly poke the capsules in a teaspoon sized bit ..then drop that down OVER the tongue. poor old Trixie- an undignified and confusing time .

It's been a very warm day/evening? provided he is still eating and looks happy ..he's probably just noticed his very first warm day!!

yep - they hear thunder WAY before us humans do

You will find discussion on this in this thread - CLICK HERE Not good news for your friend . She could also get some professional help ....

yep - here's hoping !!

Glad he's doing better . Just a word of caution...a show may be not what he needs - too much excitement, perhaps ?

oops . He'll be fine ... harness that anger... write a list of other stuff that the vet can do/check while you're there , so you get your money's worth! lumps/bumps? teeth/ nails? ears?