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Right now support / advice/ medical assistance might help take the raw edges off those wounds.....and time will do the rest ...like any wound - it does need some help ..

tomas- that's interesting ... I have read about dry food changing the pH of stomach acid, (but must admit to having fed a mix of dry/raw for many years and have never had a dog with a diet related tummy upset.)

what a beautiful tribute . I am so glad she went quickly, and at home, with you ... she did it in her own time , and saved you the decisions .... may I suggest you go to a Dr. & have a checkup? You have had a rough trot..and YOU now need a bit of TLC ..

whatever you do - you need to do it gradually .. to avoid tummy upsets ! So 2/3 current food- 1/3 new food for a few days .. then slightly less old food, more new food, etc...

no experience whatsoever- but just G88gled it - here's a LINK to what's inside.

I work on the idea that we play what the dogs like-and what they are good at ? I'm no help - have never taught a dog to play 'fetch' .. they either do , or they don't - I'm lazy ;) I love playing 'soccer' where I dribble the ball around and they chase it ..or I kick it and they run .. then I tell them 'leave' and I kick it again Most of ours love that . Do they normally carry things around a lot? if not, then 'fetch' may not be something to continue with. They need to enjoy carrying things , IMO. You could try a soft toy.. or an old sock instead of a ball ... How old are the dogs, and yes, what breed?

perhaps ask your vet about the harness rubbing?They would be better placed to answer, I would think... My old dog never wore a harness, and was covered in lipomas .

Awwww

Oh That is a big hit , so soon after Whitey. perhaps he missed her and was calling her .... for you and the kids run free Gypsy ... I will be thinking of you .

I think it's a good plan .. BUT study THIS THREAD on raw feeding well before starting .. introduce it gradually to avoid tummy upsets , and don't forget to ask lots of questions he'll love it!

if he has these symptoms- he needs to be checked by the vet. Hopefully it is something easily fixed with antibiotics

..could also be a lick granuloma .... the vet visit is the best idea

Our dogs LOVE the damp and wet after a run they come home looking like mud-men ..

I have had dogs with multiple lipomas.. all lived to OLD age and never had a problem

that is sad- dogs which are now unable to enjoy bones.

slightly but jass.91 THIS link takes you to an ebook which may be a very useful thing for you !

good news, and absolutely gorgeous photo!

as a growing pup, she doesn't really need this starchy stuff. perhaps make up some thick chicken broth (no salt) just boil up chicken bits(skin, bones,gristle) - when cooked, take out the bone . then add some pieces of kibble .. maybe two or 3 liver treats to get some good scent in there. let broth set in the fridge overnight plug the end of the kong with peanut butter ..pour in teh broth, and freeze. MUCH more dog- appropriate food - and the smell will attract her . the best bones for dogs are those which can be completely chewed up and eaten (they are also the ones which may not upset her tummy)

Glad your dogs have helped in teh healing

hey, gillybob- there's time yet for snow

i would also suggest a boarding kennel - where the dogs will be in a secure environment ... I hope they can find somewhere which allows the dogs to be home again.!

i have never used a crate - and probably wouldn't ..simply cos i am used to doing things 'the old way' None of my pups have ever made more than one or two messes inside - none have been chewers... if you think it will be a useful thing - then learn how to - and do it . if you are happy to do things as you have done before- then that's fine too

washing soda crystals.

;) they are animals- not machines.. so they have all the wonderful and not-so-wonderful attributes !