*Avanti*

Hi Nic12, I had two yellow Labs that were allergic to Kikuyu grass. It made it very hard because I had to fence them off from the lawn but they were still somewhat affected by it but not as much as with direct contact with the grass. We still lived with constantly irritated ears and feet regardless of my efforts. I took them to a canine dermatologist who suggested a course of injections to desensitise them but it was not guaranteed to work and I could not afford the treatment being two dogs. My commiserations for you and your boy, I hope it may not be a grass allergy but Kikuyu could be one to have him tested for if it is in your yard or local parklands. They shave an area and do little scratches to test for numerous likely suspects. The dermatologist got me to bring in a sample of my grass and sure enough it came up as a raised pink welt straight away. If it is the grass and you own the property another thing to consider is replacing the grass. Another thing to have him checked for could be secondary fungal infections that can I think occur as a result of the initial allergy but I'm not a vet so best to ask them about that.

This gorgeous 8 year old girl will need a special committed home due to pending health issues. http://www.lortsmith.com/adoption/1151/141/hoshi/ Edited to update; Hoshi has been adopted.

If you are so worried then it would be best to take him to hospital, it sounds urgent to me. That's what I would do without thinking twice, just to be on the safe side. He is a tiny infant and every day matters.

"Heartbreaking picture of dog who won't leave its master's coffin after Italy earthquake." http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/heartbreaking-picture-of-dog-who-wont-leave-masters-coffin-after-italy-earthquake/ar-BBw6NAd?li=AAgfYrC&ocid=UP97DHP

If he's dehydrated and given the other things you have described I'd take him straight to hospital, he might need to go on a drip. Fingers and paws crossed for your little pup to get through this. I'd also contact the breeder.

I also agree, if it can get happening I think some competition could be healthy and a good thing.

I hope a workable solution turns up for him Jo, fingers crossed.

A pair of senior Hungarian Vizslas at Lort Smith (Melbourne) are looking for a forever home together. Arrived: August 6th, 2016 Gender: Male, age: 10.5 Years (Senior) & Female, age: 11 Year (Senior ) Size: Large Breed: Hungarian Vizsla

The are both lovely flame, I like the first one the most.

Some great pics in this thread and I love the adventures of Chi Hua Hua gapvic. :)

He does look a real gem mita, I was happy to discover he has now been adopted! http://saveadog.org.au/adopted-animals/

Do you have a link with any more info twodoggies? I live in that area and could keep an eye out for him. I'd never leave a dog anywhere in public out of my sight.

I noticed there are a few seniors at Save-A-Dog in Vic atm. Dear 11 year old Euro needs a forever home to spend his retirement years: http://saveadog.org.au/animals-adoptions/601/medium-large-dogs/1361/

I'm sorry for your loss Cazablanca, such a sweet little man.

Layla looks so sweet, ideally a home with another dog would suit her best: http://www.lortsmith.com/adoption/1064/141/layla/ Edited to inform that Layla has now been adopted.

My condolences on your loss Anne. RIP Olivia. I can relate to the sense of humour, I'm sure one of my Lab girls had one too. :) efs

Oh he's so gorgeous Starkehre! I would dearly love to adopt a dog like him but my circumstances are not suitable for it at this point in time.

I'm so happy to hear that Mindy and Memy have now been adopted

Hmm, well it's nearly Saturday.... This gorgeous pair are at the Lort Smith Animal Hospital hoping for a loving home together to see out the rest of their years. Mindy, 12 years and her son Memy, 8 years. http://www.lortsmith.com/adoption/1058/141/mindy/ http://www.lortsmith.com/adoption/1059/141/memy/ I love that smile! :)

Has he had a check-up at the vets? One of my dogs became very skinny and it turned out she had kidney failure. Fortunately she came right after treatment and a special diet. I think you would be wise to take your dog to the vet for blood tests because it sounds like more than diet to me, especially as you say he is getting worse.

I'm sorry to hear about Jindi Isabella. I've got a spare roll of PetFlex which is similar to Vet Wrap that I would be happy to donate. I also have some little socks but they may be too big for a Westie. PM me if you think any of this might help and I could send it to you. Here's a rough pic, upside down and all. The tape is 3" wide x 2.2 yards unstretched.

Aww, how cosy they look. Preston sure is a sweety. Well, he and all his snuggle buddies are! :)

It might be a good idea to get a smaller dog that was already used to a bigger companion. I've been looking at some rescue adoption websites lately and come across some that require the company of another dog. If you are willing to be patient the right one might come along. Also I'm not sure with size differences but I often have heard getting a dog of the opposite gender is more likely to work, so a male might be best. I'm not sure if that matters though.

I'm sorry for your loss Ricey of your special boy. RIP Hobbes

I sure am SG. They are so amazing, really happy with how they are maturing and grasping life so far. 2 puppies left last night, 7 still here, with 5 going over the next week or so They all look so gorgeous. It will be hard letting them go. May they all have long happy and healthy lives. You and Seven have given them a great start Starkehre. :)