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Hi being in a backpack/frontpack for a pup the size of goldie would be uncomfortable, methinks Dogs are not meant to be carried around like that..and IMO I think maybe it would create a problem with the pup wanting to be carried a lot afterwards? Why not buy a second hand pram.. and use a small crate on that... or buy a pet stroller to push around? At least puppy would be at the correct level, and on its 4 feet .. Dogs are not meant to be carried around like that..and IMO I think maybe it would create a problem with the pup wanting to be carried a lot afterwards?

Hope your boy sleeps ok tonight, and that in the morning you can get some good advice!

No- same here .. altho it IS a boy he does sound as if a more thorough check is needed, AND some relief!

painkiller is a good idea, but Not sure about aspirin for a puppy who has not eaten since this morning, tho, longclaw? May be a bit much on the tummy? if it were mine, and I was able- he would be off to a 24 hr vet.

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Is there not an emergency vet you could see tonight??? look here

I am reading with interest all the allergy related posts. many years ago, when living in the city, my boy , mitchell was allergic to grass/pollen/food colourings... Life was a continual supply of prednil..avoiding stuff, and visits to a holistic vet for vit.C injections. I now what it can be like . Now however, with multiple dogs... we have absolutely no allergies, and things are so much more pleasant Just providing a spot where we can share our itches play nice

Aussiedog- how did things go at the vets?

Your rottie pup will need a well thought out mix of meat/bone offal.. or a complete puppy dry food, to ensure it gets the correct amount (and PROPORTION) of calcium and phosphorous to build that heavy skeleton correctly! Chicken necks are a bit small..try wings and turkey necks too Did the breeder feed ONLY diced liver? If so, that shows an ignorance of nutritional requirements of a baby puppy :D have a read HERE and HERE for some discussion on diet :cool:

Yummo your pup will be a happy one !

Sounds ominous- wonder what else is wrong with him ? poor little fella.

Can't you get him to a vet earlier..... maybe a different vet? A puppy who needs to be carried is an urgent case Hope he's ok.

I just remembered an exception to my rule-- my daneX deerhound, Kieran had a habit of gently holding us by the wrist and walking that way with us....no pressure..no marks I remember one day in town, a crowded mall..and a poor woman who suddenly was taken by the hand and 'escorted along' Luckily she thought it was very cute... if a 45kg, metre high brindle boof can be cute That was the only time he did it to a stranger. he never used mouth/teeth on humans at any other time...

Hope everyone is OK this morning... I don't do the vet thing for normal bite wounds either-- but suggesting someone NOT take their dog to a vet seems lax

I suggest a vet trip ...he could be sore.... he could be lacking in stamina..it could be that he is having a bad time teething... (do bullies have difficulty because of their jaw shape? ) there could be lots of reasons . ..... Hope he's bouncing soon!

This is ok- but I prefer to use water sprays etc in a way that makes it appear humans did NOT apply the aversive. The ACTION of the dog set off the spray, or whatever... The reason? i don't want my dog to expect something unwelcome when I pick up a spray bottle .... You may want to get a small water pistol- and have it with you all the time. spray when he cannot see the pistol... and do not accompany it with eye contact or any overt movement....or praise if he drops. add a few drops of vinegar to the water ,too Agree with nekhbet - a lot of the way dogs behave should be in response to human body language- not a spoken command/direction every time .

yep vet/doctor antibiotics and painkiller all round! poor thing- I hate dog fights- and I've seen a lot!

Does he scratch just with his hind leg/s?Is he nibbling at himself- or rubbing on things? Clutching at straws here- but if it is before toileting, and (guessing) at other times when he has to make a decision... it may well be that his scratch is a bit like us biting our nails- or grabbing a cigarette ;) It helps him in a time of some anxiety....he is not sure what is happening- so he does something completely different- he scratches ! is there , or has there been, any problems with toilet training? Why couldn't it be an allergy to your laundry detergent or disinfectant??? AS far as I know neither of those is hypoallergenic?

IggiePiggie- glad he is playing Here is my boy, Hamlet

Perhaps he got hurt by the microchip insertion ? If he is a sensitive pup..he may well feel the chip , and be uncomfortable..... that's all I can think of..

ABSOLUTELY NO teeth on human skin- ever! Mouthing objects? Well- of course- they have to carry their toys

Sounds most likely anal gland seepage - but I guess it could be something else ... can you express them yourself? if not- take her to the vet/groomers and see if that helps

Got any photos of the boy in question? if he has allergies- can your friend obtain this info from his previous owners or the treating Vet?Then they will know exactly what they are dealing with- and can prepare food accordingly . I would suggest feeding a rottie whole chicken frames- they have BIG mouths- and my worry would be gulping smaller bits...He could easily handle a whole frame

If you just suddenly changed food - she could well have an upset stomach. As said- if she is teething, she may have sore gums, too. Take her to a vet- blood/runny poo can mean all sorts of probs- and she needs to be checked out.

Build him a secure run outdoors ?- doggy door? Him wanting to eliminate outside is something most puppy owners would DIE for!! Ditch the pads and get a decent turf dog loo if you must.. his body is triggered by the feel/smell of grass to toilet... and I fear if you don't provide this indoors, he will seek out carpet or bedding to use if you can- keep him toileting outdoors!!