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I don't envy you or your family the coming night... hopefully it will bring good news by morning.

Being dehdryated is not good :rolleyes: That's the problem with little puppies. Leaving the dry food out all day COULD be why he is having loose motions- he has a continuous stream of food needing to be processed and it's going through quickly Overnight, his gut has a chance to fully digest the remaining food- and to remove moisture from it for his body to use. This is a good cyhance to teach him (and you) good eating habits! he should be on at least 3/4 meals a day.. just little ones... and high nutrient/low fibre ones at that. When he has recovered, and is back on normal food... set his mealtimes, and it is only then he gets his food! :p Hoping his tummy settles with a good rest and some nice easily digested food

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Oh Bugga- poor little mite. Thoughts and prayers sent.

rehoming the kids is a good option! Seriously- YES get a trainer/behaviourist out.ASAP. It won't be cheap- however it better than either rehoming the pup, or having hysterical kids. Where are you situated? in the meantime- have you read THIS

Good- That must feel HEAPS better now

I can understand muzzling the dog for a brief time... After Hamlet had surgery to remove sticks/leaves, he wore a muzzle during walks(free running) for months .. but not at other times . However- it is just a 'bandaid', and theCAUSE of this compulsive eating of junk needs to be found and sorted

have a read HERE to learn more of food/ingredients and pleAse- hold off on adding chemicals to his system until he is well ( unless they are vet prescribed)

Bonnie is better than a lot of the supermarket stuff... but is not a "premium food'. I think that a 'good' food can be judged by the ingredient list. Dry dog food with meat as the first ingredient, and NO wheat or corn re among the 'best'. At this stage- just get him vet checked, THEN worm him/de flea him /change his food....

We have used bonnie pup food with no problem... I would recommend a VET check. THEN... if there is no illness, or gut function problem maybe cut out grains altogether.. and feed raw food, ie: meaty bones , with a small proportion of veg/fruit/egg/fish. AS he has a normal poo in the morning, it does sound as if there is something happening during the day- he is maybe processing food too fast, or getting too much for his system, or..... having ribs visible isn't a good thing in such a baby... See what the vet says...

I would also suggest reading up on pica getting in a professional trainer/behaviouralist - to assess the dog/environment/owners, and suggest strategies. providing more stimulation for the dog- not LESS, as is being done by confining/muzzling. Have a look HERE The sandpit idea sounds a good one too IF it is all seeming too hard, by all means contact customs etc- she could be just what they are seeking!! Shame about the breeder's attitude

What did the vet suggest? Seizures may be caused by all sorts of things- remove your air freshener and see what happens - however, a vet check will help to locate the cause. Hope it doesn't happen again

Hi- I have never heard of bathing a suture line post op ... Your bitch should ,ideally be BY HERSELF, resting, and NOT jumping or playing with another dog- for at least 5 days, as far as I know Hope all is well, and she doesn't do any permanent damage.

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Good for you in pre-planning! May I suggest that for the first day or two you refrain from randomly cuddling and cooing over your new boy? especially on the way home in the car Have a routine set from day ONE.. and give pup lots of praise and cuddles for participating... NOT for jumping on the couch ... or demanding a cuddle . Puppies aren't human babies- patting/cuddling/picking them up when they whinge/cry/shake just tells them that that particular behaviour gets rewarded!!!

No.. i think it's a bit sad... that today's dogs spend so much time indoors that burying food treasures in furniture is their version of 'normal' Our guys never have any meat/bones indoors.. all outside, with the doors shut!

A 'dog training Centre' ? I would suggest you give us your city/town, and then contact a good trainer who someone may recommend!! Sounds as if your pup and you woul;d benefit much more from one-to- one sessions .

Does THIS help?

Have you taken him to the vet for a checkup???? He may well have a urinary tract infection or other problem

My old Mitchell was the sweetest dog around people and other animals generally... but he was also totally reliable as a self-appointed 'protector' when the two of us were anywhere ...if it was not a 'walking the dog' exercise.. and I was sitting/taking photos/ snoozing on a beach or something... NO ONE would get within a few metres of me without him growling/standing up... He let burglars rob my car....

Crying here......... so sorry- but it's not your fault.

Thanks, Chezzyr I should be out doing stuff... I DID do this tho Damn I hate new toys ! :cool: Wentworth Jail. *gone*

I have just tried out Picasa's new features.. haven't had time before ( have used picasa for years... I am impressed with their new collage function, and also the ability to add text to photos, and edit out obvious flaws/blemishes easily ... May I recommend it to those who just want to have a 'play', and not get bogged down in technology-speak a quick one just done to celebrate our rain event, today ! 20 mm :cool:

Ok... given he does have some physical limitations, and some perceived fear issues.. please book yourself a good trainer, and get their help. I am sure folks here will recommend someone for you