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unlikely- but it could follow injury. Poor boy... it is a hard one to crack- as if it is boredom/anxiety related... then you have to provide a substitute to get the 'feel-good' stuff happening for him.

All I can think of is to get a run ,and quickly! Stock it with bones etc... and meanwhile- work on some training and stuff.

Ravyk. Causes are varied... from anxiety/boredom to trying to relieve pain of arthritis or nerve damage. It can develop into a compulsive thing, and cause an ulcerated /thickened area-'lick granuloma'. Aloe Vera will soothe the spots... the suggested product will numb and protect them. You could try chiropractic treatment too It helped my old Mitchell.

That's good- at least you now know--and the AB's should sort it

enjoy your pup LOL No- YOU will teach him!! "Puppy School will teach YOU" Glad he is bright and inquisitive

I don't have pittys... and would never, altho I love the look and temperament... I am a huge DADDY fan!!! but it sounds a fair comment to me With a lot of 'trendy' dogs.. pups are often purchased by people who have not the resources to handle the particular coat type, or strength, or exercise needs... So- with a gentle 'warning' coming from Cesar.. some folks may realise that a pitty is not for them.

Something in the dim recesses of memory is whispering "hookworm".... Or IBS ?

Re the water spraying... add some (not a lot!) vinegar to the water .. and the smell/taste will not be popular like plain water!

Hope all goes well tomorrow No! It's scary !! My old wolfhound x dane . Kieran had his head xrayed... and the vet was laughing at just HOW tiny his brain was !! It looked like a walnut!!

Dear little thing.... :hug:s

SecretKei.. do you do THIS with your ratbag? It may just drum into his brain that YOU are the omnipotent- the giver of good things, and the one with the POWER !!

oh Ok... I didn't know- it has been a LONG time since I used a boarding kennel :p Well done...apologies if you thought I was 'having a go'

You may well do-and that's worth heaps!! however putting a dog with a potentially infectious condition into a large group of dogs isn't the most responsible action ...do boarding kennels actually accept dogs with diarrhoea present???

Me? I would be seeing not just speaking with, another vet. Did he have a high temp? Did they do a parvo test? Did they mention anything like Giardia ?

SecretKei- do you go obedience at Barmera? No one there capable of understanding/helping?

and because she has TRAINED you to let her out,or speak to her when she does this

Hope he's ok

Oh- ok ;)

*nods* a suggestion. do not FUSS over the pup. when visitors come.. they can be asked to NOT say hello to the pup until everyone is settled.. and pup is sitting quietly. this means NO eye contact, or voice attention, too ;) When speaking with the pup.. keep it calm... ask people to gently pat pup under the chin.. running to take her out will add to her anxieties... maybe even have her elsewhere when people are visiting... and if they want to see her- then they go out into the yard, squat or sit, and let pup approach them. Basically- ignore her unless she is sitting/standing quietly

An 8 week old only on two meals a day? That seems less than I would expect.. if she is filling out, and there are no ribs visible.. feed the same amount, but divide it into 3. Do not add veges as a 'filler'- she is a baby puppy and needs good quality protein /fat to grow on- not vegetable matter ;) the ingredients list for the food you are using. It has been mentioned on here that dogs cannot easily digest /assimilate CORN.... perhaps your pup does need to be GENTLY/GRADUALLY changed to a more suitable food?

jodie- if you are taking the dog to a vet- please don't put anything in the sore ear... it may make things look different, so the vet can't make a diagnosis as easily ;) Hopefully you will get some relief for you pup

everything!! chicken wings, mince smeared around the inside, some peanut butter, kibble, left-overs, like bits off chops/roast... possibilities are endless ;)

there is a thread here Hope all settles down - poor old girl

Don't know... just a thought- I have a big apology at the ready :rolleyes:

yeah- but she fattened them up, and fed them sugary things :rolleyes: her dogs may have got pancreatic problems !!