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I hope things start to improve ... and that you can keep the urine flowing!

if it were me - I'd just feed them normal food - but a HALF of what they are currently getting easy .

Vet visit tomorrow . I wouldn't muck about .... How often is he urinating.... and do you have to have him in a sling..or is he just wetting as he lies there? How long did he spend in hospital? Perhaps he managed to poo there- but just hasn't gone since he came home?

:) he looks big for 6 weeks ..but not overweight . Very cute sleeping pic!

if you can feel his ribs- he should not be overweight ....

!!

Leo is one of the best yard dogs around this area .. guess looks aren't everything :p

Esp since Hamlet's mother was a black English Cocker!

That'd help ! :D

Finally managed to get Leo to stand still long enough for a photo They had the same dad - old Freddie ..Leo is a couple of years older than Hamlet ( and yes, he a has a parti wall eye)

One example .. is if the dog grabs something it's not supposed to have - perhaps a cooked chook, or tonight's rack of lamb? It is a wonderful thing then for a dog to willingly give up the prize !!

Ali - my guess is that it IS tough when an owner is away from home a big chunk of the day ....

yep - and you could get hit by a car anytime you step out your door .. doesn't mean you should never step outside ;) pups NEED to learn how to interact with other dogs - need to learn the body language/social niceties - so when they DO come against an aggressive/unfriendly dog, they know what to do!

professional, personal help - we don't want the gorgeous barkly to become evil

only a teaspoon or so though!!!

My animals will be PTS if/when I can no longer care for/have them.

Hot water bottles are dangerous to keep pups warm, you need a space which is enclosed - even like a big crate/carton which held a fridge or stove! That way it is draft proof- and will retain body warmth as it radiates upwards A shed is way too big- without another kennel/box inside. Fridge cartons are great and easily replaced!

Hi - perhaps post this in the SPITZ THREAD,HERE as well

for you.

Olive needs to learn the 'swap' game!!! when she has an ordinary toy of hers in her mouth .. show her a yummy treat and say "swap" when she drops her toy- she gets a treat . repeat, repeat ,repeat ..then maybe start taking the toy and giving a treat .... it's a game all our pups enjoy ...and let me tell yopu, it saves a LOT of angst later on! I also suggest you get professional help - aggression of ANY sort is not something to experiment with .

have they done xrays or scans to see what's going on? I hope the specialist has some clues!

With severe burning/hair loss , there could be risk of infection, indeed . Poor dog