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persephone

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  1. Poor boy The honey/water should only be doled out like cough mixture.. which it is I just put enough hot water in to enable free flowing honey...then just dribble a little in his mouth if his eyes are weepy, and it is as severe as you mentioned, please rest him, and contact the vet tomorrow ...or .obviously if it continues/worsens, maybe even later today . Maybe ring th ekennel and ask if they had noticed other dogs doing similar things? Our old dog has done her snorting forever, and there is never any other symptom....
  2. One of ours does it regularly...she comes over to us, and I cup my hand gently over her nose, so she's breathing in warm. recycled air it seems to make her calmer....
  3. That's good Hope they stay healthy and happy and ant-free
  4. Hoping for some positive news this morning, indigirl- hope you got some sleep
  5. Glad I popped in for an update - the news is a bit more promising, at least for you- you have had a very draining day, indeed. The old boy will be happy at home, with his mum, and hopefully feeling better in the morning .
  6. Glad he hung on til his owner came :D Hopefully the transfusion/s will give him a chance. Thinking of you all...
  7. Ahh, shite. That poor man injured, and, in all probablity, his dog will be now unable to work reliably again, due to the effects of being attacked. How sad. :D
  8. 'corn' is an old, old word which was used for wheat... and barley. It then came to be used to describe MAIZE :D
  9. Hopefully he'll hang on until his mum gets there.... at least he won't be feeling too much pain- and hopefully the drugs will slow things ...I don't think I would be as strong as you and sit there with him :D May I suggest you call the vet? Ask about response times etc... (remembering lifting him/getting him in the car will break down more capiliaries etc :D )
  10. too long :D trouble is, this will be happening internally as well :D
  11. In Australia, cornflour is mostly made of wheat! White wings makes one with corn :D This is the same as US cornstarch, I believe...
  12. So, what have they suggested to compensate for blood/fluid loss?Being an oldie I would worry that he couldn't replace stuff so well anymore
  13. Bindii- some clinics aren't staffed on w/ends etc .. so dogs are left alone , and checked on every so often I think I would do the same as indigirl And yes, I could manage a drip line/bottle.
  14. Shite- Keep him very cool and still... *fingers crossed* if he is bleeding so much it doesn't sound good. Guess he's had a truckload of vit K .. here's hoping it will work!! I thought he'd be on a drip ...poor old fella. for you- what a worry. The owner will be very distressed
  15. Hamlet has just been out lying on the hot sand... it's about 35 here They seem to love it in short bursts
  16. I see nothing of an "idiot" in that behaviour, either
  17. I would not be using it- esp. as the dogs will be there, right on the surface
  18. so sad... Hope Ralph will be ok, too.
  19. Breathe! He may just have a scratch somewhere.... Hope all goes well at the vets.
  20. I would be useless at any obedience club! I hardly use my voice, I don't use treats,and I quite like the jingle of a 'fursaver' chain collar ...tho I haven't used one in years. My 2 cents worth is that new dog owners/owners having problems, should be able to find guidance and information at any club. Sure methods will not suit all, but I believe that is the owner's choice, not the club's. Ideally, club instructors would be versed in using all sorts of training aids/tools, and be able to show owners the correct and most effective use of all the aids-voice, touch, collars,food....blah blah blah... Ideally.... This is an interesting thread :D
  21. There was actually another truck a bit earlier...with fantastic dust cloud formation..but I was too far away rain??? we actually have had good falls over the past couple of months- but have also had some of those horribly hot days which just kills everything. The country here is very fragile....
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