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More important- what is the reason for the excess tear production staining? What does the vet say? Is it a physical/cosmetic thing? Is it blocked ducts? entropion? allergy?

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melissa- the puppies aren't naughty- they are pups reacting to a change in their management

Dept. Agriculture? CSIRO?

I don't know what terminology you would give it.. but if they were mine, they would NOT be anywhere near food preparation areas.. human or dogs. They would be fed seperately. They would also be required to perform a behaviour prior to being allowed to eat....SIT/STAY or something.

Hoping he is soon feeling MUCH better

yep.. but what did the vet do? endoscopy, or xray? Hard to tell if there is any abnormality in throat/stomach just by looking/palpating... THIS sounds like a dog who is obviously either fearful or unwell to me The static electricity thing could be a factor..IF the pup hadn't been the eater of smallest amounts etc since birth, and displayed similar behaviour when at the foster carer's. *goes and waits for someone more learned than me to offer suggestions...*

Oh.... it DOES put a different slant on things.... maybe why she ended up in the pound or whatever??? Looking "scared" may not be from anything EXTERNAL, but rather could be an INTERNAL, pain-related problem. She is hungry.... HAS to eat, but after a couple of mouthfuls..it hurts... she reacts, and goes to hide and recover.... Maybe??? sorry... wish I could help. You may have to get a specialist opinion.... I have no idea, but if this is a lifelong thing... there could be something there she was born with- either a physical problem..or something to do with an appetite regulator or something??? This is a worry.... I now really wonder why she was offered for adoption, with this sort of problem Sorry. I do hope that you can find something with which to help. *sending thoughts*

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Hmmm... I hadn't read about it.. but at first glance, would call it a preventative... kinda catch22... it acts to suppress the reaction.. which causes the itches etc..it doesn't 'cure' or treat the cause. BUT if affected, the dog will gain relief..... will go read some more have a look HERE for some info on how it works, etc... Maybe Rappie can help?

Yep Feed them seperately, and remove the bowl immediately

Have you trained him at home with no distractions? Is he 100% there?

Is this something new, Kyra? You didn't mention it earlier.... This is different. It could mean she has been hurt or scared originally..and she associates it with the bowl. or the food.. Is she fed in the same spot? On concrete,wooden floor, outside on grass??? where? The bowl is? ceramic, plastic, steel???? Is teh bowl stationary, or can it move when she puts her head in?? have you tried feeding her directly off the ground, or off a sheet of plastic ? It could also mean that eating caused her pain in her mouth or somewhere, now she's apprehensive..... When you next feed her..can you manage a few photos of her awaiting her meal..eating, and then showing the 'scared behaviour'... ?

It is a bit odd..and if the vet suspected some sort of spinal proble...I would have thought xray or scan would have been suggested... If you do have another vet you are happy using, it may not be a bad idea to get Seymour checked by a fresh pair of eyes ...

I would be getting a second opinion.... Did the vet actually do any tests? Blood, Xray , or anything ? Please keep your boy confined and still..and phone another vet tomorrow .

Is this any help?

I hope your boy improved overnight....

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Healing thoughts sent !

I was worried when I saw "update"..but VERY glad to read the news

Oh dear I hope your vet can find out what's going on, and have your dog back bouncing again soon...

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So Glad your vet was one who is helpful and caring. Also very pleased to hear the news on Detroit *fingers crossed* she will recover smoothly!

Good point, actually