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Living in the NT- you may want to avoid the short-nosed breeds, as they can have problems with breathing/staying cool in hot weather. Also - letting a dog run around the oval means that you will have to put in a lot of obedience training beforehand , and it is also a bit of a concern , with regard to other non- friendly dogs

I was asking re: symptoms as I though a pup in your care actually HAD a problem Buscopan will reieve cramp/spasm... however, it will not kill virus/bacteria. It will not dissolve gas bubbles. It will not alter the acid balance, and it will not stop food allergies. That is what I meant by 'hiding' - yes, the pain may be gone, but the cause may still be present ...and getting worse without being noticed . It is a drug. Aspirin and atropine are both dangerous if used inncorrectly- both originated in plants. Cyanide has plant origins, too! Just because something is 'natural' doesn't mean it is safe.

Wishing him well for next week's op.

How can you tell if your pups have a stomach ache? What are the symptoms?Drugs like Buscopan are not to be used lightly- and they may take some pain away ,without helping treat the cause of the problem You may want to get information from your vet, who will have seen your pup/s previously, and will advise you on any suitable home treatment. They will also be able to tell you correct dosages for anything they suggest.

I have no experience- phone a vet ,or emergency centre would be my suggestion.Hope your dog is OK.

Dogs aren't rational- they act as dogs, not humans who can reason and think things through to a high level. An owner- who feeds and cares for a dog may not be the person the dog RESPECTS. Feeding a dog and having interaction with it is no immunity to being attacked. Having the dog respecting an owner is helpful....not FEARING, not avoiding, but respecting. Dogs in a pack, with no definitive human leadership, will challenge. Simple. It's what dogs do.

Hope all is well this morning !

GO! best of luck - yep they may well have been bitten killing the snake :D

but I don't think they crunch the heads first? They go down pretty well intact- mouths closed...THEN get worked on in the gizzard. A dog may very well crunch the skull and open up the venom glands....

Please phone a vet. if a tooth scratches the mouth etc, they could, in theory be envenomated :D better to be safe than sorry!

Indeed . That is what dogs do- instinct can override everything we think they have been taught :D he is safe, you are safe, and know his limitations. The shaking will stop by tomorrow! :D PS: that was well written !

FROGS OF QLD. You may find it here I don't think frogs are poisonous to dogs at all- only toads

Just make sure that whatever crate/pen you use is wide and low! Low- so dog cannot stand on hind legs.. WIDE, so dog can comfortable wear an elizabethan collar, and/or stretch leg out to sleep... when my old Mitch had his patella op.. his leg was bandaged and stiff.. he was lucky to have an 'aunt & uncle' who looked after him ..carrying him everywhere, and spoiling him No crate needed ..he was with someone , or his leash was attached to the wall. He enjoyed his recovery!!

Much better to hear .

glad it's gone. It is always a worry when they are in/near the house!

What allergies does she have? What diet did the dermatologist recommend for her? may be better to stick to what is recommended- but if that isn't working, go back and ask the doc's opinion ...

I'm sure they will, after being asked so nicely

I second what tez has said... if he is not used to a live in companion- he may well be feeling a bit overcome he may also be incubating an illness. Hope you can find out what is wrong soon ;)

We have always been lucky- living in the bush..being home pretty well all the time.. so no need for any crate training Any pups have just always been in & out with us.. when we see that something like a wee is imminent- then the chosen word is said in a happy voice..much praise is delivered (pats) after the deed is done, and we go about our business. very soon there is a pup who toilets on command , makes life SO much easier ;) I have never had to get up in the night for a pup (piglet, yes), but not a pup, and my 3 have all just been in my room on their bed..... I think crate training can be useful for some people, but it not a necessity

Odd looking alien ! have no idea what it could be, but definitely worth a check up. Hopefully it's merely some sort of skin infection

Oops.

Hope there's no lasting effects

Sounds much like where I used to live