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She won't eat fresh meat,or scrambled egg,or her normal food with a small amount of sardines or grated cheese mixed thru?? weetbix and milk has no real place in a dog's diet.... (not much help as I have never had dealings with a pregnant bitch who refuses food !!) has she been checked by the vet?

it could be anything from an insect bite to pollen to a certain plant

The vet did not do a test for parvo? That seems odd ... I hope he will now improve poor boy. - if he gets ANY worse over the next 12-24 hours, contact a vet ..puppies can go downhill quickly .

...and one more

I never know...... ;)

yes- after reading your post, I moved my screen around, and saw what I think is a white 'cape'.. ;) It could be a very pretty puppy !

yep- if you look back in the parent's breeding, you will probably find the reason for the abundance of white . The white one is at great risk of being deaf , I would think ;) Also, if pigment does not devop on nose leather/pads, they will have to guard against skin cancer/ soft pads... love that third pup's markings

that is EXCELLENT !

Oh, and ... Perhaps you will see things differently after you have completed your studies ?

I am regularly chastised for saying much worse in person I am very meek online. As said, if you asked me in person I would also say "Remove the cat food, keep your cat confined in a dog proof situation, get evidence, per photos, of the dog/s in your yard, and pester the council until they DO something.!"

"That...kind..of..thing.." have to giggle there. One can do manual stimulation , but, no if a bitch is present ,and the dog is keen, it is not needed.

Sounds like tomcat pee I can't help, really- sorry.

raz!

You do not have to wade thru it - just go straight to the forum /thread which interests you! I never read the show stuff, or a few other forums... and couldn't even tell you what the new posts there are called! so- perhaps use the DOL tools available to enable you to only read what you want , and you'll be happy

perhaps not- however, leaving a biscuit feeder on the step is a great reward for wandering dogs/cats

I think that is what 'marketplace ' is for- buying and selling

Pepi- I am so sorry you are feeling very bad :D Your little dog has been fighting such a hard fight these past weeks , and his body was just worn out. The vets were keeping him going for you, but he obviously was very ,very , tired, and had to stop. You no longer have him warm to cuddle, but, after they die, I always like to think of a dog's spirit, romping over the bridge, and racing around, ears flapping in the breeze, smiling, and pain free! I am sure that is a true picture- I honestly believe they ARE somewhere- happy and comfortable forever. Thinking of you - it will be very hard for a while.. it is not your fault, and not the vet's fault. It was Pepi's tiny body that badly needed a rest ,and it was his time. Take care

You are having such a rough trot!

What a wonderful story! Thank you.

Get pics of the dogs - and keep contacting council.

Buying a puppy in a hurry is probably not a good plan ;) Lines need to be researched, and you need to do your homework with regard to the breed's requirements , etc. Hope you eventually get a lovely pup eta LINK to available puppies in D O L listings

Sorry, Mum, put your dog in a kennel .

nicolatu - he is a BABY. babies love being with their family babies get very tired. Babies cannot concentrate on one thing for more than a couple of minutes. Please play with him outside - sit outside and have your coffee, let him be with you out there, and let him play. It may help you to pretend to think like a puppy- smells are very important- so are things he hears taste is very important, and texture- all felt with his mouth, as he has no hands!

As for picking up your pup - I once picked up an adult lab I was training, when we were attacked by a very determined GSD. One just reacts in those circumstances- and you did what you thought was the right/safe thing The more I hear of parks, and dog parks in particular, the more the idea worries me I would think they would be places frequented by people who have difficulties walking/controlling their dog/s- the idea being they can let them off to run at the park

Hope it went Ok at the vets, and that you have notified the breeder.