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ruthless- if you are on broadband, and want somewhere to put your pics- you can't go past flickr ) It has options which enable you to either have public or private 'albums'- and all sorts of other ways to display your work! it is a great community, with lots of groups...like this one A terrific spot for family /friends to view your photos. There is a free account, or a 'pro' account- annual subscription. .

The beauty of GB is that is Australian (SA, take a bow!) :laugh: I will therefore buy it in preference to most other DOG foods. (edit to add 'DOG" )

I know nothing of start pegs or such things However- I walked Hamlet to a stick(no lead- don't have one ) to mark a spot- got him sitting..and then waited- he watched me for about 25 seconds.. he is a kooliexcocker-6 y o - done absolutely no formal obedience..is just a free-range idiot

What has changed? Different walk/feedtimes? temperature changes? Different food/water? If all is as before- get her to a vet to check for a urinary tract infection. Also- put her back in her pen, perhaps. Poor girl is trying to get as far from bed as possible... and she is still only a baby .. .

I didn't think it was an acceptable thing to 'bunny hop'? Or are Dogues different? I'd be a tad concerned if this breeder has several

I agree- contact the breeder first. if she is truly incontinent (wetting when asleep ,or just walking along)... and is bunny hopping- the two could be both coming from a spinal/pelvic problem, maybe ... Breeder first, and as said , a vet who knows your breed . Hope all turns out fine for your gorgeous girl

Good news on all fronts :laugh:

Overcast is lovely for flowers,and pet portraits- you don't get all the contrasty stuff

*nods*

I have photoshop- and am S L O W L Y learning to use the tools correctly. Being impatient does not help I have bought several of these magazines which are terrific!!!!!!!!! and a few of THESE I like having something I can flick thru.... (plus with dialup- video tutorials are a no go.) I have PS2

... we are using GB.. our dogs are getting fat on it! It keeps them in good condition,even when working hard Your boxer has good taste

Sounds like cellulitis to me -an inflammation/infection just below the skin. Causes can be part hereditary and part infection.... Has the vet mentioned it?

Glad she has been to the vet here's hoping she recovers happily,now.

Mmmm bokeh ......... lurve good bokeh with green light

Not sure- but I do things ON lead until they are solid- then try offlead. If they don't work offlead- then it's back ON lead again. Commands are given once- the second time the dog is 'helped' into position. There is no third time. Trouble is, if she obeys on the 10th time, for example- this is what she is trained to do So- onlead again, maybe. At her age, too- I would NOT expect her to be at an age where she would be 100% reliable- she is still a pup...

I will not give too much of advice or opinion- save to say that she may well have been born timid- that tying her up will probably NOt solve the problem, and that you need the personal assistance of a trainer/behaviourist....not just an obedience class... body language is just so important with fear-aggression issues, and , as she is still a baby- the right help for your family is VERY important, to set her up for life A professional - seeing her at home will be able to give much more pertinent advice

Is the dog distressed at all? scratching, panting, hotter to touch, lying on cool surfaces, not eating..... does there seem to be any swelling around her eyes/mouth/neck/ear flaps? If you think she IS uncomfortable- then the emergency clinic would be able to recommend an anti histamine for her, perhaps... If not- then put something cool on her belly...and if you have any NON/LOW acid vitamin C..give her a human dose of that . It MUST be the low or NON acid one tho- anything else may upset her tummy even more Vit C can act as a natural antihistamine if it is an allergy

VET ASAP. I can't figure out why the vet advised giving the tablets when it seems there is an allergy???? Poor little thing.

Oh...

Is there any way the ivermectin and anaesthesia agents could have reacted, causing heart failure?

Don't know how 'common' it is. Sorry I guess it happens, tho. What was the cause of death? heart? Lungs? Bleeding? Seizure? Sometimes dogs have problems which aren't always visible....

Oh so sorry.....

if you don't have anything else- you can use stingose spray/wipes NOT ON OPEN WOUNDS. The ingredient in that is the same as in de-ter, the spray which is used to stop animals eating gardens/fruit etc. I find it works very well... one lick, and a funny face, and then they leave it alone. Yes, I have tasted/tested it... it kind of makes your tongue go all funny.... I have also used it when my mouse was trying to demolish part of her cage...and it worked for her too