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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*

that's what you needed to hear !

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....

Here is a start for you http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...300&hl=BARF

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...

dbl post .

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

champagne ,or chardy?

If your pup is pulling that hard... and causing vomiting- it is cruel and unfair . I suggest booking a trainer to come to your home, and work with you all , so that walking her is a pleasure for you, and not dangerous for your pup. The chain collars are NOT meant to CHOKE THE DOG. When you are trained in their use, they are merely meant to provide a very short sharp "pinch" to the dog's neck, associated with a COMMAND from the owner/trainer. Used incorrectly, and therefore called "chokers' they also can be dangerous, and help teach bad habits

and may I add... just what the dickens are we BREEDING, that they NEED all this stuff??? Is it just that humans are losing touch with what an ANIMAL is ,or is that dogs are being bred/made neurotic like the humans?? *is glad she lives in the scrub, with dogs who smell a bit, can dig holes,don't chew our stuff,enjoy the wind in their face on the back of the motorbike,are allowed to bark at people, put the odd hole in each othe,in time-honoured doggy fashion and just do doggy stuff*

Kid goats are unbearably cute!!! Then they grow up and jump on your nice shiny car!! Gladdie was a cranky tart sometimes... but so knowing and smart... Poor Collie is all that's left now.. she is about 3, and has never been alone In the past twelve months she has lost her two goat friends, and Sally horse, plus the two sheep we had ;) She is crying, and wants to come in near the house... except the dogs hate her!!

Thanks, fifi- yep... everyone is getting old at once Sally, Emma, Pippa and Gladys will all be together again....