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Is she well? Any health problems? Sore areas? Limping? I'd perhaps get her checked by a vet if it has happened all of a sudden. Doesn't sound like a normal happy Goldie to me.

Did you ask the vet why? No, it would not be connected. Two entirely different systems. I agree with Persephone and Cordelia. This story does not make any sense at all.

That was a fair question. Good you know the difference. If it was my dog, I'd be finding an emergency vet today. Sounds like a lot of blood loss and it is a long time from now till tomorrow morning. Sunbury is not that far out of Melbourne.

How long since she was wormed?

If I were you I'd buy some RAW chickens necks or wings and feed them (RAW -do not cook them) whole as a supplement to whatever dry food you are using. There are many good dry brands available, and it's just a matter of finding the one she likes best and seems healthiest on. Advance is a good food and she likes it, so why not stick with that one? Make it the main part of her diet and add some raw bones and vegies for variety.. it's also good for her to have some raw carrots, or apple pieces (no seeds) to chew on. Good for teething to to help her baby teeth to come out I would avoid feeding wet tinned food as it is mostly water and won't clean her teeth or be nearly as enjoyable for her as raw bones.

No rice, increase the vegies, with things like zuccini, cabbage, cauli, carrots, beans, and add in raw fruit and pulp as well, and sardines in oil. If you are going to follow the BARF diet, the meat should be on the bone, not mince.

I feed the pups Advance as well, and find the dogs love it and do well on it. Not only that, but it is a reasonable price and easy to obtain.

Don't you sell it anymore? It is still on your webiste, front page.

I noticed in the supermarket the other day that Nature's Gift now have a semi dry food. Is it Australian made? From what I could gather reading the label it is appears to be. The content looks quite good, and I know there canned stuff is better than the average canned stuff.

No, I wouldn't risk it either. My dogs get the same quality food that I eat myself.

Considering your boy is a large breed, you would be best to feed him a food that is specifically designed for large breeds. All the pet supply places stock the good quality foods such as Eukanuba, Royal Canin, Advance and several others. Supercoat and other supermarket brands are not the best quality. I'd be careful woith the chicken drumsticks as well.... frames would be better. I have heard the larger weightbearing bones in poultry can be a problem. Have you spoken to your vet about an appropriate diet for him?

Has he got a place inside where he is supposed to be, such as a bed on the floor or a crate? if so, every time he gets up on the couch, just tell him no and gently remove and put him on his bed. Don't try to drag him off the couch with a lead. When he is in the correct place, and staying there for any length of time, praise him and give him a treat. Poodlefan is correct. You cannot have your dog diagnosed over the internet so please find a good trainer to point you in the right direction as early as possible. Early traiing is retained extremely well by pups. You are shaping him into the kind of dog he will be in the future by guiding him properly now.

It's peritoneal fluid, it's called ascites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascites

I'd have it drained. It's a simple procedure and will make him more comfortable. Probably just short term relief for him though, it will no doubt accumulate again over time.. If he is well hydrated to begin with it shouldn't make too much difference, after all the fluid is coming from his abdomen, and not being taken from the rest of his body. I'm sorry for your situation and he is lucky to have such a caring owner. edit to add, the lasix is more likely to cause overall dehydration than the fluid being drained from his tummy. Drain the fluid and stop the lasix is what I would do.

Can I ask what the obstruction was caused by?

Kayden if you are genuine, and if you care about this pup, why have you not taken her to the vet already? We are not vets here and can't tell you what to do for her except take her to the vet. This is shonky backyard breeder you have bought from, and not to be trusted. People here care about dogs and want to do what's best for them. I don't understand your comment here. Pups should not leave the litter until at least 8 weeks old. How much do you know about this pup? What diet has she been on, and did she have her first vaccination? Is it 1pm or 1am where you are?

Kayden my honest opinion would be take her straight back to the person who sold her to you and ask for your money back. She is way too young to have left her mum and littermates. I hope you did not pay much for her. Your only other option is to take her straight to the vet. Vet's charge more on Sundays BTW, but they charge double on public holidays, so cheaper today than tomorrow. However, I suspect this poor little girl may need lots more than just one or two vet visits. Nobody here can tell you what is wrong with her. All the best with her.

Crates are great for when you aren't able to supervise them. If you let him roam free and CAN watch him and see he is circling or sniffing, you can grab him and take him outside before (hopefully) before he gets the chance to let go. Let him out of the crate after eating as that is the time he likely to need to go to the toilet. I would not recommend crating during the day. Can you section off and puppy proof an area in the house for him, such as the laundry or kitchen? Puppies are hard work. You have to be consistent and diligent but you will soon see your efforts paying off when he gets the right ideas in his head.

At their age, especially the baby, they do not need more exercise than what they get playing in their own yard. "at least one 45min RUN" is far too much for growing bones. And, the ten weeker should not be out in public dog parks without having completed their vaccinations

Skipy, can you get in touch with a reproductive vet perhaps to ask your questions? I would be interested to know as well. I think it is not something that standard vets would be keen to do. I don't blame you for "not being very polite"

take her back to the vet that did the surgery, as it sounds like they have left some ovarian tissue behind. She will most likely need surgery again to do the job properly IF that is the problem.

There are plenty of ways you can demonstrate leadership, apart from ignoring a young puppy who is excited to see her family coming home. Sure, make the puppy sit and stop making noise, but don't give her less time than she deserves because that's what you read in a book and you think that is the right thing to do! A lot of how you raise your dog will depend on that individual dog, so use your instincts to determine what you think is acceptable behaviour. The best part of my day, is coming home to happy excited dogs, who want to see me as much as I want to see them. No way would I ignore them because of what some regimental training book said. And no way would I call happiness and excitement "bad behaviours". 13 weeks is actually a baby puppy, in show terms anyway. Using that term is not humanising, it describes the age group of the dog. Don't forget this pup has gone from being surrounded by lots of company recently, and it is a big shift to find themselves alone in the yard all day. At that age they still need extra care, extra feeds, and to know that someone will be home sooner, rather than later.Anyway, Trini enjoy your dog, she sounds like a sweetheart.

Not true at all. It is always a personal choice and a good idea to do research before making the decision of when to desex, as you appear to be doing Karen. The idea that a bitch needs to have a LITTER prior to desexing IS however, archaic. Waiting until the dog is around 9-12 months old is not a bad idea because it allows them to mature physically with all their hormones still active. If you can keep the bitch contained when in season, I would wait. Others here will tell you otherwise. Keep reading and seeking opinions.

That's good then Don't feel like an irresponsible dog owner becuase you are not. And it's very difficult for unqualified people to diagnose your pup's condition, especially over the net, as you can see, and some people jump to the worst conclusions and can make you worry when there is probably nothing wrong. I hope you have not been put off from asking questions. If it was blood you would see dry, dark red flakes, and darker urine, but from what you describe it sounds like a brown discolouration of the skin and fur? I think she looks normal in that pic, just darker around the vulva from wee stains. Baby pups wee a lot. As Jed said, if she is happy, eating, playing and toileting as normal, I wouldn't be too concerned. She looks gorgeous BTW.

Are you sure it's actually blood and not just brown staining from her wee? Is she unwell? Is she her normal self? Is she eating, drinking, playing etc.. doing all the normal puppy things? Is she Ok with you handling her? No sore areas around her tummy? What are you feeding her? Is there any she has been eating/drinking that she should not have been eating/drinking?