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persephone

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  1. They should be I guess... make sure they have not been soaked in brine tho!
  2. I found THIS thread from some time back... maybe it will help. Hope your girl is ok again soon
  3. So sorry- after 15 years, she will have stored up a lot of love to carry her swiftly over the bridge
  4. he should have stopped after he made his point Aggro dogs are not tolerated here. All our dogs will have the odd spat.. no probs. but he went too far and too hard. Stupid blue dog. he was such a cute little blue boy... LINK
  5. We have had blind dogs- and providing things are kept in the same place, and they had their 'routes' clear for travel, there was no problem Blindness is the least of his worries, shmoo..esp if it is a gradual decline.. he will adjust
  6. Ok. I figure if a dog is 'throwing themselves around' ..and digging, bouncing..they may do damage... have you tried the behave paste yet?
  7. Could she have a urinary infection, if she is peeing more frequently? i see the digging etc as trying to get out of the crate to toilet.... but perhaps it isn't... one or two drops of lavender oil in a burner, or near her crate may be calming..... the frantic digging etc is putting pressure on that leg , unfortunately. If she were mine, I would be asking the vet for something to settle her .. so she doesn't damage herself physically or psychologically...
  8. It will be a balancing act, that's for sure, but hopefully he will respond well! ;)
  9. aah.. well, at least you now know the enemy, shmoo ! best of luck with the boy tomorrow... ;)
  10. HERE is that thread- lots of interesting discussion, but I think that dog is lame in FRONT legs .
  11. Ermmm a hungry pup will NOT settle A full belly is conducive to a resting state . Ok where is her crate? If she is in a separate room.............. I would strongly advise getting another crate- or moving hers around to be where you are. If she can see/smell you, she will be much more settled. Just don't talk to her all the time,..this has to be the 'new NORMAL' and have the crate semi covered. feed all her meals in a treat ball or kong... and maybe have her with you on a short leash.. lying down, when you are sitting somewhere without the other dog around..... do NOT let her jump or put extra weight on the hind legs, tho - so no getting on furniture, etc. It is up to you. Don't feel sorry for her! use that energy to work out ways to provide her with interests!!! The more you feel sorry for her- the more anxious she will get !! keep up with the rescue remedy- When used, it has to be given frequently.. every 15 min or so to start with. Again- NO speaking- just open door- drop the stuff onto her gums/lips (not tongue) and close door. simple. yes, you CAN You imagine her body healing- you imagine her resting and being calm- you imagine YOURSELF being calm and positive and powerful! It will happen !!
  12. Not good At least where he is he will be carefully monitored and cared for .. Bugga
  13. Hi-You have a very large pup, soft bones in a growth phase, and a limp. Not a good combination I would recommend two things- speak to your breeder, and get the pup vet checked/xrayed etc, to find out what the limp is. better to find out now, and be able to adjust diet/exercise accordingly, than to wait, and maybe exacerbate a condition.
  14. Shmoo-------*fingers crossed for Sweep*. Not a good night for you
  15. Our dogs didn't like it...plus they put out more than they put In, I think
  16. Pale gums are not good- I am always wary of an internal bleed .... Hopefully you get some answers soon, shmoo- poor little man
  17. .....and it is still hard for me to even talk about her. My tribute to Sal, written last year Yesterday ,I took the remains of her foal, ozzie, and placed them near her grave.. they are now both bathed in the early morning light,, on the little hill. ozzie was euth'd on his first birthday, due to a hernia, found at castration, and due to him being born premature :D he was my 'cuddlepony'.... and , years on, I miss him, and remember his last evening, standing proud, with the setting sun lighting up his mane and his gorgeous eyelashes.... I remember too, our last hug, and his poor sweaty cheek pressed to mine........ No more horses.... their loss hurts more than the dogs
  18. It won't hurt- but don't be surprised if you notice no difference Hope it DOES help !
  19. rescue remedy is not a 'sedating' treatment- rather it is best used to help with extreme stress- like a dog scared of thunder, or a vet visit, or an injured or very anxious dog.... ..and make sure cuddles are ONLY given when she is being obedient/quiet/still.....and NOT just as you leave her in the crate, or on your return...
  20. That does sound more like kennel cough at present- purely on what I've read ! When Hamlet had a blockage in his gut he certainly vomited frequently, but there was no coughing, just foul smelling sour stomach content he had diarrhoea which was bloody, he was unhappy and hunched occasionally. Not at all interested in food... he was 4 days at the vet total- had parvo test first,then normal Xray- which didn't show anything comclusive, due to the blockage being leaves etc...then a stomach scraping, then barium Xrays, then had surgery to remove the foreign bodies (leaves/sticks)(and a castration) then a few days in hosp on a drip- until he was eating/pooing.. I can't remember the cost- but it was nowhere near $2,ooo.
  21. Oh :p What terrible thing. Poor little Rocky. Hope your Aunty recovers OK.... that's a big shock for an older person's system ;)
  22. What else does she have to occupy her in the yard?
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