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Warley, will he eat bones? if he chews bones, maybe he could start with that... say if he has a meaty beef bone..then offer some mince /chopped beef? maybe ? I don't know! he must be a very modern dog..."what the hell is this RAW stuff? Where's my processed food? " LOL

Our guys get Bonnie working dog..that has a high fat content. Great barko tends to give ours the runs. Lamb Flaps, definitely!

A bit late, but they can still be used ! My printer, I just discovered... has the ability to make calendars, as well as other stuff, in its little 'brain' I am only practising on the simple ones ..no added text or anything... here is one page I just did. (A4) some more Chrissy presents solved..my pics on the desk/wall/whatever!

? no idea really, but if you maybe check as to what sort of grass is growing in the area..then you'll know if it a perennial or an annual? Some grasses die back, leaving roots alive until conditions are favourable..some are just alive for a short time..then die completely., as Jules P said...

Janba ,thanks for that info about the dallies!! I had NO idea LOVE learning new things

Thanks, PF.. Makes it hard to manipulate diets then..now the hard question....why the difference?What is it about dallies and whatever others that makes them prone? are they similar breeds? Is it a 'modern' discovery/problem? is it an ancestry thing?

Ok.. now you have me curious may I ask why the dallies don't need as much purine?Do they have different metabolisms ?

After reading a couple of threads on diet -related stuff... I have been googling away during lunch. Whilst everyone has a bias... and not one article should stand alone... I did enjoy the explanations in this article here... http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/contrast.html

Spanner...residue = fibre, NOT carbohydrate, AFAIK. Carbohydrates are sugars..easily metabolised into energy. Fibre is not digestible, but passes thru the digestive tract. So, as I suggested, go do some more research on the fibre content of the many ingredients You are having a tough run.... hope you find a good solution. feeding a raw based diet would be HEAPS cheaper than premium foods.

AFAIK, fresh meat has little fibre..maybe ask the vet if a raw diet..meat/egg/plus some dairy etc would be suitable? Some sort of fibre would be needed I guess to move things along..maybe a soluble one, which is a gel..and very gentle on the bowel wall? Miranda has posted the main info Do some research..look up residue/fibre content of different foods ...work out costs of raw V the modified dry...and see how things go. Sorry your dog is having so much trouble

Yep..often I have seen a timid pup..maybe even a hand-shy one... and was told how it's breeder/owner must have abused it... I try to explain that ,like people, AFAIK, some pups are born sensitive/nervous/timid. Our current pup, Widget, is a case in point.... she has been very submissive and 'timid' since she could walk.... she certainly hadn't been smacked/or abused !! It's an interesting one.

Hi..don't know about your pup, but ,when ours are teething ,they prefer stuff a bit easier to chew..like chicken franes/brisket bones ,,the pig's ears are a bit harsh on gums, methinks;) And..of course she stops when you stick your head outthe window She has what she wants..your attention! It's a horrible cycle..and I'm not really the one to help you...

;) thanks.

Slow and Steady:) You may want to try some of these ideas.... only suggestions..every pup/situation is different... Start off with the car door already open..car NOT running. sit on the passenger seat in the open doorway..have pup with you, and if he is relaxed, offer a treat.repeat,repeat. Next step..pup sits in car to eat his meals!! No sitting in car..no dinner Lots of praise... when he is comfortable with being in/around the car..then he gets in and door is closed..you are with him praising ONLY when he is calm..... then sit in the driveway and have the motor running...then drive up&down the driveway....etc etc. Only move to the next step when he is comfortable. You might also want to try some "rescue Remedy".. available at pharmacies.. a few drops before going near/in the car. hope he feels better soon, and enjoys his travel.

takes too long to open on my dial-up... like flickr ....

Hi..the product you're after is CETRIGEN.it is both an anti-bacterial and insect repellent. It is brilliant stuff...but beware..it is a BRIGHT pink/purple , and stains like billio!! Do not use inside your local horse feed/goods supplier should have it...some pharmacies in country areas also stock it. (pics of boris with a pink ear are mandatory )

Oh... poor Boris . Did the vet say WHAT bacteria were involved? Hope the new drugs kill it off quickly !!

Oh, Horus, what a terrible day for you. So sorry. thinking of you.

yeah, wags, that's all I can think of,too..but I have no experience with the type of camera or shooting mode.

I'm just a newbie..only been in about two weeks I think their MAIN aim is to offer saleable works... they mention somewhere that they are not just an 'image sharing' site... so I guess if you have a couple up for sale , the rest you can mark "not for sale", yes There are some amaaaazing works to be found! being on dial-up it is a bit slow, but still heaps quicker than some other photo sites. let us know your username when you sign up!

WOO HOO!!!!!!!!! Someone actually bought a print ) I am a very happy camper! I have put up a few new ones too

just a thought..you said she is urinating more/marking... is she possibly coming in season? may be worth a check...IMO it will certainly make for interesting behaviour changes

don't panic. Give her something like psyllium /metamucil..which turns to a nice buffering Gel :cool: about a half teaspoon full of husks in her food If she chewed them up, there shouldn't be a problem..and I don't think she will bloat from a couple of chicken wings ... just watch her for the next day or so... you'll soon notice any difference. Friends have dogs who live on every cooked bone known to man They are disgustingly healthy and now around 9/10 yrs old!

Oh Goldengirl... how terribly sad all round for your family..