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Glad it was nothing too serious..... although, having said that.... just watch her. I have a friend whose dog had hypoglycaemic episodes fairly often.... where he collapsed.. and at first they thought it was heart attacks!

I agree.

Bloat is when the stomach fills with gas.-torsion, is when it twists itself around. (imagine a two ended balloon.... both ends are 'almost' closed... and the middle is filling up with gas.... One end closes off! gas keeps expanding.... then the whole airfilled bit rotates...shutting off both ends completely!!! gas keeps on expanding the balloon.......not good. )

Just reminded myself this is an 8 week old! .... at 8 weeks.. a puppy isn't going to be that focussed on a task !! He is still a baby... and if he is getting his 4 meals a day.. then a food filled kong isn't going to warrant much of his time! At 8 weeks.. he is still learning about smells and textures, and associating them with either food, things to chew, or things to play with.... he will spend a small amount of time on a squillion tasks during the day ... don't worry. Put the kongs etc away for a week or 2,... then try again :rolleyes:

use DOG stuff as treats... chicken wings,or frozen chicken hearts/livers, a small amount of roo mince, a mix of whatever dry food he has, with 3 or 4 dried liver treats mixed in....

Mind you.. he is probably straining as the muscles and nerves in that area feel odd after being cut&shut .. and are 'signalling' him to toilet, when perhaps he doesn't need to ??

Psyllium husks go to a slippery gel when they absorb moisture! they do not increase stool size like veggies do. When Hamlet had bowel surgery.. he was on psyllium for weeks. If you use psyllium.. soak it before mixing with food, this way it doesn't absorb as much water from the gut! If you want soft stool.. use some canned food.. and some psyllium, and some rice, maybe...

Ohhh... so sorry..

Maybe fleas, but more likely allergy related. The red staining is usually from the saliva. Agreed.. vet check .

I am a bit the same with my Mitchell... I know how you feel...

Tis the season... for pollen, and grass... could also be food colouring, grains, or any one of a million things! Does she have any sort of different smell?... have you been washing her more frequently? here.. here's your backpack

Poor boy.. he will be very sore Hopefully with AB's ,it will settle.

dbl post sorry

I've never seen it happen with normal teething. My first thought is an infection.. from a bite or something. a retained abscessed tooth? an insect bite? Something in the sinus cavity? Sounds like a vet visit, Midol.

Hi.. I wouldn't recommend going near a new dog with scissors! Too risky, especially near eyes/nose. get some clippers, or even a razor comb... take it slow.. start off by brushing face with your hand... then a soft brush... then a comb.. then trimming.. all progressions done as the dog is comfortable with one level. IF the matting is already bad.. then a professional groomer shoud perhaps start off. It is surprising how many dogs behave when in a groomer's rooms...

So sorry to hear the little one is so ill. Did the vet say what it was? Did they test for Parvo? Don't bring her home too soon!! Little ones go downhill so quickly .... Sending thoughts to her and you.. Hoping to hear better news later.

How long have you had the pup? I would say everything sounds normal at this stage... depending on what you are feeding him.. if he is getting lots of liquidy stuff.. puppy milk..canned food,etc.. he may need to toilet more frequently... not sure. as for playing,, pups have VERY short attention span at this age have a read HERE, if you haven't already

We did have another sheep.. about 9 yrs old.. however when the OLD sheep.. Emma got her wings a month or so ago... and then Gladys.. The other sheep left home.. and has gone to live with the 'wild bush sheep" !!! Funny old thing.. at her age, and an 'always in your face,velcro pet sheep'... she won't even talk to us if we call her name ! I was thinking of another goat... but really, it's nice NOT having to worry about cars being jumped on/trashed, chook food being stolen, garden being eaten.... etc . Collie is nowhere near as bad as she was with this sort of stuff, thank goodness. We shall see how things go...and I will try and keep her fat.. slows her up a bit :rolleyes: luckily she knows and responds to "OUT!".. which means "stop what you are doing!and/or find a gate and get the hell out of the garden and/or/ leave the bucket of dog food ALONE...etc" ;) She also comes when called, and walks on lead... so we'll see.

AFAIK.. most rabbits are intensively farmed.. some have large runs in barns.. growers are fattened in wirefloored cages... I think.. from memory. :rolleyes:

persevere.. he is a teenager, and male! it will take consistency and calm leadership ..he WILL grow up :rolleyes:

Cairns are very robust little tanks ... IF he isn't given junk food... like sausages and coloured/flavoured treats... he won't eat them providing his teeth are in good order.... Try him with chicken wings.. turkey necks, lamb flaps...all RAW and UNCUT. Ignore his cute fluffy face, his tantrums and his whining. if you want to spoil him.. give him an extra brushing session, or some doggy massage

laker... thanks for that .;) We have but one left, Collie.. who is about 3 /4 yrs old, and just hitting her prime. Now she is lonely... and would love to be with the dogs , as she was when a bub...BUT she also would enjoy grinding them into the dirt:( She is very violent with her horns (these are feral goats.. not dehorned). I have to put a lead on her if we go for walks... as 6 dogs, one old cat, and a very animal aggressive fat nannygoat does NOT work If I leave her behind, tho.. she screams... and you probably know what THAT sounds like !! Some re-education is in progress.. but I don't think she can ever be gentle with teh dogs again.. too many years of locking horns (literally) with gladys and Pippa...

I have bolded these two comments he 'knows" .. what proof do you have that he knows? ALL food is fair game for dogs... puppies moreso. The 'intention" bit .. were you smiling, and encouraging a swap? what was your body language? I am of the opinion that while puppies should , from day dot, be taught to show what they have in their mouths, and 'swap' at ONE request... dogs eating their meal or a bone should be left alone. Your pup is now viewing you as a threat to his food.. food is his ultimate prize..and YOU are a competitor, IMO. BREATHE.... be calm. he is a baby still. he needs guidance and education. BOTH of you need some more practice in interspecies communication You may want to start doing THIS with your pup. It is a positive but non negotiable way to show him exactly who is in charge of the food ;) The only other thing I would say... based on MY experience.. is to keep the pup away from food areas! make the food IMPOSSIBLE for him to get! if it means keeping him on leash or in a crate for some time indoors.. so be it. If it means keeping dogs out while food is exposed in the kitchen..so be it. he can't get the food if it's locked away, basically ... he is still a baby... and needs to have good habits taught to him... which will bring the rewards that his current BAD habits are doing now :p

well, if you want organic/free range for the dogs.. just buy kangaroo. guaranteed organic AND freerange !

Hmm.. her fussy eating, and now mince alone will possibly lead to all sorts of deficiencies.. and being deficient in vitamins/minerals will cause the body to not work properly. I have no ideas for you just at present... sorry.