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don't bet on it. some vets will just push product , citing convenience. Hopefully yours doesn't.

All that is a lot for a dog's immune system to cope with....- esp. if he is carrying a fungal/bacterial infection. if he were mine, he would be desexed, but not have vacc's the same time, and definitely not the heartworm injection.

you can go to the vet well-armed, now- and don't let them fob you off.

Thanks

Can these be done at 5 months?(sorry, I have never done either, so don't know) with a pup showing behaviours as described, perhaps doing this , where other dogs are would not be a good thing at present ...

No expert- but would also suggest he is losing his puppy coat.

IMO - fear aggression needs one-on-one professional help. You pup had a rough start at the very important beginning of her life- so her brain is now wired a bit differently. If you ask on here, someone will give you recommendations for a professional to assess and advise. I will say one thing tho- when she is carrying on- do not pick her up/pat/talk to her. Best of luck with her...

Betadine is preferable to tea tree oil(toxicity)

Hmm.. I use it a bit... here's one from yesterday.. HERE,on flickr

me too..... shall hope someone else comes up with an idea

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if he has had this for some time- then next week should be fine *still googling- for what I am trying to think of....*

Ok- fast growing nails/furry pads...this is ringing little bells- something about keratosis.... *goes googling*

Looks as if it could be a fungal infection?..definitely get it looked at closely . orrrrrrrr.. when he walks- do the nail edges abrade that part of his pad? looks as if it has been roughened by constant friction as well.....

Glad Boots has been to the vet, and that you now will hopefully get on top of her problem.

Glad to hear this news!

be a cute photo though!

Dyzney- for stepping forward with practical help !

perfect! You might try phoning A E C but I would think payment would be needed up front

agreed largeish bones with heaps of meat on are also terrific for first feeds- pups start out sucking, slurping, nibbling, then chewing......

Please- until you see a vet do NOT put any more chemicals on/in this puppy She sounds ill enough now, without having to deal with flea treatments! Do you have a fine-toothed comb?A human hair comb is fine.... Comb her with the fine toothed comb.. have her stand on newspaper. Comb her and comb her- methodically-a lot of fleas will fall off/be collected in the comb.. roll up the paper and bin it. gently wash/wipe her face/eyes with cold black tea or chamomile tea. a few times a day... Dilute her milk with water- she needs to drink . keep her cool, and quiet.

Do you not have any friends/rellies with a car? Your puppy really needs help now...and if you can get into the city to Lort Smith, she will get it.

Agreed!!

be careful with chicken necks tho they are the right size/shape to , if swallowed WHOLE. get stuck somewhere! get really big ones, or turkey necks instead.. or bash them flatter with a hammer ... wings/thighs are fine

ours like cucumber too- and tomatoes.