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Hmmmm... Our dogs have mostly all been working dogs .. living the 44gallon drum/chain/hard work lifestyle... illness has been a very infrequent happening. Very occasionally a dog will get ill and require vet treatment ,but not often at all... 2 times in the last 10 years that I can think of One pyo, one obstruction. I couldn't agree more.

I use a plastic basket muzzle .. but the Italian made one . I have tried another sort....looked very similar,..but didn't have a leather strap,and it was awful..too tight on the cheekbones..and odd shape. My old Italian one has been used by quite a few of our dogs.. bashed, scraped.... and is still fine I have had it about 6 years. Hamlet used to wear it constantly when out in the bush ... panting is no problem ... Make sure you fit it first

I guess ...guess that dogs with no front dewclaws would need a vet certificate or something???

Ok- that's me out of the equation.. if she had the runs before whelping...pups had the runs at a few days old.... and now mum's got the runs again... I think a vet should be consulted- faecal sample , etc ... just to see what's going on. I was going to suggest charcoal tablets and psyllium husks for simple tummy upset... but I think you should get things checked- with 11 babies depending on her/you . Hope she and the pups do well for you

I agree with this.... oh, and change vets, now. If they don't like peis... not much use depending on them 120% ,IMO

I'm glad that first diagnosis is not cancer,shek. I hope you don't have too much of a struggle in finding out a definitive diagnosis ..and hope it is indeed from his soccer playing .Shinguards for him now .. just to protect the area

Dear little man - he will feel more comfortable re-hydrated Good thinking.. unfortunately dogs don't understand "visiting hours" ..and just get very upset again when we leave them Best he rest and heal for now, IMO . Thinking of you all....

More important is WHY has she developed soft poo How soft is soft ? has her diet changed? What is her normal post whelping diet?? Is she otherwise healthy/happy? There are other things you can use ...depending on what he cause is. It is often better/easier to remove the cause .

At this stage, your little dog is concentrating on himself, and what pain etc he is feeling... he will just need to rest , and won't fret much unless he sees you again... I am so pleased he is finally in hospital ! Hope he improves with good treatment now Oh..and no way. Pancreatitus is a very painful and debilitating disease and can be fatal. My bolded bit.

The best bones are the non-weight bearing ones ..i.e. NOT leg bones. beef ribs/lamb ribs..whole necks ,NOT neck 'chops' oxtail,chicken frames .. roo tails....

especially as it's going slowly thru........ Hopefully the new vet will be able to help. It must be such a worry

WooHoo :D :D SUCH good news.!

perhaps try a whole chicken wing instead :D You can also part freeze it.. so they don't gulp it down ....

Please take this little man to a vet hospital,or a different vet now--- he sounds very, very ill ,and in pain. :D You also need to know what's happening, for your peace of mind.

Dogs can understand "Dog", the language :D There are lots of things in a dog's body language/voice to indicate aggression ....

flattery will get you everywhere

Thanks, Kirislin ..It is a friend's camera (her 'old' one ) she was visiting... and we went for a short walk so I could have a go.I have never used one before..and as the lens alone cost 1,000 ..I was petrified of damaging something!! It was a really windy afternoon ..that web was continually moving- so teh rest of the pics were very blurred

Some puppies do get ahead - but some ,born with some physical condition which precludes them from being well nourished , will not. Some puppies just don't thrive. When you say is there another,yet smaller puppy? I guess I'd be concerned if there were two very tiny pups in a litter... do they all look round & content, with heads the same shape, or do the smaller ones really stick out?

WoW - some great captures! this one tho . http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0603/fly...RP/P9224783.jpg

Awwww I love that last one- the hands with character...wrinkles...and the wrinkly little face of the puppy

Looking good! - any without people .. and with just that handsome dog?????

River scene Spider I only took 12 ..and out of those only 4 were worth keeping here are my two favourites .

When working with guide dogs...and being involved with the breeding . I used to do all the dewclaws at a day or so old .It was easier for visually impaired folks to just clip the main claws..and there was less likelihood of scratches ..which, in diabetic folks, can be nasty . Our working dogs ... if we ever have a pup born with rear dews..I whip them off - but we don't bother with front ones.. and although we have the odd dog rip off nails- have never had anything serious occur.

Our dogs rarely get bathed.. but it is then done with a bar of ordinary Velvet laundry soap leaves them so shiny and sweet smelling We also use vetadine if anyone has skin issues ..or betadine scrub.

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