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I am callous. I know they have pain relief to cope with the immediate post op pain.. but I don't believe in giving any more during recovery. Why? because if a dog/bitch 'ouches' when they wriggle/walk/bounce... then they won't do it! If they are a bit sore.. then they are more likely to rest and let the body heal as it should-- being still and quiet. I am a firm believer in confinement and quiet and physical rest, for at least 5 days.

That is better news:) Hope things improve over the next 24 hrs.!

I can understand trying to stop a dog barking when they bark at birds all day, or at traffic, or just because it is a habit ...especially as there is an unstable person living next door :D Attempting to stop a PUP play-barking? My worry is that pup gets happy/excited- barks, and gets the aversive. Will it be the bark which is addressed, or the bouncy., happy feeling?

Bet that news made you smile! :D

Yes! :D that is brilliant... it makes me sad... the look in her eyes... but it is a beautiful work .

Ok... hope he continues to improve :rolleyes:

:rolleyes: give me a blade of grass, or a bee on a flower anyday

I am useless in the tech dep't....... mix up buttons on the camera, fly in the face of the wind.... but capture what has a 'feel' to it :rolleyes: Macro is my love- being in the world of mini beasts, of plants and dewdrops....nature in general- macro in particular caterpillar feather I have absolutely no desire for portraits/studio work, or 'the perfect shot'

Asd far as I can remember- small pups need 3/4 meals a day...Their little tummies can only hold a certain quantity... but they need to refill often. :rolleyes:

So- why did the pup have yet another different food for tea? I don't understand.... Why would you spend money at the vets and not follow instructions?

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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