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Sally is very cute!! hope you get to the bottom of the problem with her, keep a close eye on her and definatley take her to the vets if you are really worried.

Wilson looks like a lovely dog.

If she was born on the 16/5 that makes her 10 weeks tomorow so if you got her only 2 weeks ago then she would have been 8 weeks old.

Do you know what the food is called?? Even though you may be prepared for a young pup, they really are not ready to leave thier fur families till at least 8 weeks so they have some coping skills with the outside world. Did the breeder give you a reason as to why she wanted you to take her so early? All mine were eating meat, veg, dry food, chicken necks and wings by the time they were 10 weeks old. But if you are going to change pups diet you need to do it gradually and you should definatly get to the bottom of why she has blood in her stools before even considering changing her diet!

Welcome to DOL. It definatley is NOT normal for your pup to have blood in her stools unless like Sahla said she has been straining? Have you changed her diet at all since you got her? This could cause her bowel movements to vary somewhat. You said you got her 2 weeks ago and she is 8 weeks now so that makes her 6 weeks when you got her?? Is your other dog Cocker Spaniel as well? Would love to see photos of your pup can you post some??

TN, love that first one it is so effective!!

Ha Usually it is pretty quite here, which is suprising you would think 4 would create a bit more havoc but lately, it seems like I have a cross on my forehead Hoping for a few quiet months now. I think it is Banyan street policy to keep dogs over night after desexing, I was gogin to change when Lacy was a pup but changed my mind as I didnt like a few of thier policys. Im glad I stayed with Wollasten, they have been really good!! Think I will go for a walk this arvo not sure what time yet, it is still dam cold outside, seems colder than what it was this morning at 7 when I went to work. Ill probly just go to Albert park. I feel so bad that Cooper cant go the poor lad!!

Will do thanks so much!!

Well done Tez for being such a great doggie mum. Im like you no way do i want my guys being at the vets any longer than they have to be. I was having a nervous breakdown today when they took CJ off for his xray and he was only gone all of 5 mins

Hey Jj can you tell me have you ever had anything to do with the drug Rimadyl, this is what the vet perscribed Cooper they are 20mg tablets and he has to have 2 tablets twice a day for 4 days. Then two tablets once a day for the remainder. Does this sound right? That is 80mg a day, sounds like alot?? I googled and found this but I cant put it all into perspective and I think this may be american it doesnt say anything about it being available in 20mg tablets. Cooper is 18 kilos. Am I worrying unnecessarily? Dont wanna ring the vet and look like a total numpty!! Its gotta be righ doesnt it?? What is the most important information I should know about Rimadyl: Rimadyl is a prescription medication that is FDA approved for use in dogs. Rimadyl is available as 25mg, 75mg and 100mg Prok Liver flavored Chewable, scored tablets. Rimadyl is also available as 25mg, 75mg and 100mg capsule shaped scored non-chewable tablets (Caplets). The usual total daily dose in dogs is 2mg per pound given as a single daily dose or divided and administered as 1mg per pound twice a day . Contact the veterinarian if the pet has bloody, black or tarry stools as these symptoms could indicate damage to the stomach or intestines, which could be dangerous. Before giving your pet any prescription or over the counter medications check with your veterinarian or pharmacist. after typing this post I figured it out. Cooper is just over 40 pounds and he is having 80 mg a day so it is right, he is having 1mg per pound twice a day in having two tablets morning and night, which is 80 mg. Worry over, I just noticed he has been sleeping so much today and it is probly from the tablets.

Tez, i would protest to Jane staying over night there is no need for her to stay over night at all. All of mine went in a 8.30 and all were home by 3 in the afternoon. Which vet do you go to, is it a local Warrnambool one or one in your town?

Hi Linda, I dont usual work Thursday! Also there is 2 Barbs at Bunnings which can be a bit confusing at times. Sitting down finally tonight just thinking Im so glad todays over when I heat this almighty smashing of glass, run to check out whats going on and find 3 little pups among a smashed glass fronted cabinet!! They were rough housing on thier way through the hall way and must have hit into it a bit to hard and it didnt hold up, what a mess and no blood so no one got hurt!! What next, hoping for a quieter day tomorow.

Great shots. Very sad about your SIL. Your mum looks like a lovely lady great shot if her very expressive!! Are you happy with your camera so far??

Id love to do Sunday but Im off to Melbourne for the day. Cooper is actually bearing weight on the foot this evening. Im so glad it wasnt broken. Im hoping that he isnt to bad under house arrest. Generally out of the 4 of them he is so quiet at home happy to just laze around but has never had to do it for a whole 2 weeks before, well see!! I really wanted to take him to Melbourne with me but will wait and see how he is on the day. We will be in the car most of the time and only stopping to eat and pit stops, so he should be right to go. I think the tablets have kicked in already he is on a big dose, 4 pills a day for 4 days then 2 pills a day for the remainder of the course. Have fun on Sunday!!

How exciting. I remember when I first got mine got it home and it was missing the battry charger and couldnt get back to the store till the next day. I was so disappointed!! Cant wait to see some pics, hope you can post some soon!!

Been to the vets and had xray done and seemingly Cooper has dislocated his toe at the higher joint, it is all but a smidgen back in line where it should be but he is not baring weight on it at all today. So we have tablet for him over the next week and he has to be on complete rest for at least 2 weeks, then only lead walking for anohter 2 weeks then gradually build up the off lead walks. I know one poor pup who is gonna go stir crazy!!

Thanks Tez. Hope you friends works out for SEDA. My friend Laura who is the Co-ordinator of the program in this area, (you will probly meet her at training soon, She usually comes to the 10am class but wasnt there last week) is going to be a puppy carer herself and she gets her puppy on Friday. I thinkk all the new pups for the area should be placed by September. I think it is very exciting and my hat goes off to the puppy carers. It would be very difficult to give the pup up after 12 months, dont think I could do it. Cooper is not out of bed yet this morning which is indicating to me that his foot is still sore, so I will wait till he wakes up and see how he is walking but have decided if he is no better it will be off to the vets!! Ill post later about how he is doing.

Yep thats what I thought. Just posted in general!!

Will have to wait and see how the weather is I have a puppy client in the morning for a one on one at 9.30 (if the weather holds out) ALso Cooper is limping very badly after this mornings walk, hardly bearing weight on his foot now. I think he has very badly sprained one of his toes. I just rang the vet and he said if he is no better tomorow I should bring him in, I feel it is not broken but must be badly sprained for him not to be baring my weight, so definatly no walk for him tomorow!! SO I will wait to see what the day brings and hope for better weather and no rain!! Anyone had a doggie with a sprained or broken toe?? Might go put a post in general to see what the general consensus is but my instincts are just telling me to keep him quite and off his foot for a couple of days and see how he goes!!

Yes I noticed that too, may have been a tad over tweaked I am heading to Thunder point now!! Tez, Details passed on to Laura, she will be calling today!! Thanks.

Me niether, they are all awesome. I havent taken any for a few days but great to see the ones who are still taking regular pics, they have al been so very good this month. DOes anyone have a clue what next month is going to be??

Thanks makes sense now!!

Nice, I had a play with this one of Seb

Love the second one of Seb laying down!! I tweaked a bit with light room.

Thanks Kristen, I am resizing now to each image being around 70 - 100 kb so hopefully that will be better for the ones who have slow connections etc... ps what is FWIW??