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How are things now? My first thought was some pretty severe pain Also an intruder... Hope everything's OK.

Hi, and welcome. just some brief points as I dash out the door . Your baby pup does need time away from the kids.For sleep and to avoid injuries. Good for you in having him crated in your room he is a BABY ..and like any baby ,needs a 'mum'. Time in his crate during the day is great- give him a treat , and let him chill for a little while- this is a good opportunity to teach the kids that they do NOT disturb puppy when he's in his crate - that is 'his place' ;) Keep using the recommended food for a while.. and GRADUALLY change onto something else- so there are no tummy upsets. What is he being fed?You are best advised to keep him on the best possible food you can afford .. it will pay dividends healthwise. Good for you in planning on getting him desexed as well Pet shop pups are often a mixture... so don't get too much of a shock if he grows up looking different to what you expect ;) Has he been wormed and vaccinated? have you had your vet check him over thoroughly? yes, having a pup is expensive! Food is the least of it - especially with such a tiny scrap you will find some interesting reading in THIS LINK..ahh Poodlefan put this here as well .

Oh That poor old dog, and poor old lady. What an end to a long friendship. I hope the owner of the dogs is found.

Isiss- have you thought about a D A P diffuser? I've not used one, but think they seem a very good idea .... Some info HERE Hope all goes well at the show

I also thinks long walks ..especially to new and interesting places gets the nose going and processing info in the brain The physical exercise helps as well . Smiling here at Spottychick's mentioning Tango.... he would have certainly changed the dynamics! LOL!

How sad.. I would suggest contacting These folks ASAP. Meanwhile- if you can.. don't try and comfort him with cuddles etc.. do your normal routine as much as you can.. walks, etc. and try & stay away from him at other times It's hard, but while we can cuddle distraught humans and it helps.... with dogs, cuddling etc when they are feeling so bad, just means they are being rewarded for acting that way. I hope the link leads you to some help

This perhaps should be moved to the "In The News" section?

Just a thought... he behaves around other dogs in a certain way with you, and in his routine.. but may behave very differently with a stranger on the other end of the leash ..and also because this is the first time he has been without you .

The lectade thing - does that actually increase fluid intake- or purely replace electrolytes? My guess is this dog needs more actual fuid in his body ?

Try different water. Mum's old dog will NOT drink out of the 5 different water troughs/bowls outside ..only the one in the kitchen. Other dogs of ours will not drink fresh water..only that which has sat for a few days.

So sorry you lost your boy . he was being held and loved,and he listened to your voice,and smelt familiar smells, as he left to race over the bridge....that is a very lovely way to leave . Thinking of you.

perhaps- but there are LOTS of things one can transport in a traytop or ute which can not fit into a stationwagon. Motorbikes/hay bales/furniture/building materials/large boxes........

Please do NOT put anything on the wounds...keep them dry and let the air get to them. let the A/Bs do their stuff. Hair loss is because that skin layer was very damaged- and so are the hair follicles It is an injury..and will slowly grow more skin. No collar for some time either- new skin is very fragile ..and infection may be introduced again Perhaps walk him in a no pull harness for now? I would hate to hear of new problems. So - was it a cut or bites? Sounds as if it was bites . Did he get cellulitis?

I would love to have a deerhound ..my Kieran was a deerhoundX but after having lost him to bloat/torsion ..after 7 years of worrying it would happen- 'knowing' that was how he was going to die ..I feel I could not ever have a deep chested dog again. His temperament was to die for ..he was so gentle and soft and just absolutely wonderful.......I am smitten ..but ...

Perhaps when doggy door is in operation cats can be in another room /area? Can you enclose them in their outdoor run while dogs are free ranging?

Doggy door with magnetic opening thingy? Only animals with magnet things on collars can get thru....

snail eye up very close ?

One suggestion... DOGGY DOOR

Just be aware that a relatively closed in canvas shelter may get VERY hot . our dogs, being workers(sheepdogs) spend a lot of hours on the back of the 4WD!! They are chained on short, well swivelled chains ..and there are often 6 of them . They have either wool or matting on which to stand ..and a shade cloth canopy in Summer. I hate seeing dogs on bare metal trays... on chains long enough to slip over the edge.. and in vehicles parked in the sun We have only ever had one mishap/injury in many many years .. ,about 35 years ago,something came undone ..and it ended very badly, with a dog dying. ETA we never take our dogs to town like that , so there are no problems associated with traffic/the public.

BOKEH bokeh bokeh there is an excellent discussion on bokeh HERE, on flickr

yep.... the definitive test

..he could also be eating poo of some sort .. or have a chronic throat infection.... or .. Ask your vet next time

ADgray? yes, she writes some nice stuff - has done one for one of my photos too

WooHoo - I could understand it before I read the translation Thanks for that .. dammit- now I've been a' googlin' & found anither braw 'un Poem in Doric