Steph M Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Oooooooooooooooooooh Louis is sooo cute! And Tank! My word, he's lovely too! Jealoussss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Louis hasn't drank any water (except a few licks from my fingers) since we brought him home. He's not showing signs of dehydration except that he hasn't done any wees or poos either. Should I be worried? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 9 Sleeps to go. We are in the closing stages. I'm looking around and thinking....OMG!!! I'll never know sleep again...and WHY do I always get puppies in the colder months. Melina if he is otherwise bright and happy I wouldn't worry so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackC Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 We are due to get Koda on the 31st, only 12 days to go :D still got to get all his bits and make sure the house is ready, gonna be busy this weekend doing all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 A lady on the street told me I should buy a jacket for Tank. Are they really necessary? Or is this just a human issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonnieBelle Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Hi everyone! I'm very excited about getting a gorgeous Staffy pup, although it won't be for a while =( My best mate is breeding her two Staffy's so I'm stoked to be able to bring home a pup that I know comes from two fantastic parents! I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Louis has now done two wees. Breeder says the amount of water he's taken is fine. However, he's trying to poo and can't, and there's a little blood on his bum. We are putting him on a bland diet, and if he's not better by lunchtime I'm taking him to the breeder and we're both taking him to the vet. It seems to be the same thing as last time, which makes us think its the worming treatment which is causing it. I know this has nothing to do with me, but I feel like I'm doing everything wrong. All he wants to do is sleep on me, and I want to comfort him because he must be so stressed out... But what if I'm spoiling him by holding him too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dory the Doted One Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 A lady on the street told me I should buy a jacket for Tank. Are they really necessary? Or is this just a human issue? That depends. Is he shivering from cold? Are you out walking at the time? I wouldn't have thought he'd need one while walking, you want him to be able to maintain his body temperature (dogs don't have sweat glands like we do,they loose heat through their feet and via panting). If you have a cold house or he sleeps outside he might need one. I've put coats on my Old Farts, when the nights turn cold (double coated breeds) even when they slept in side, but we did live in a cold area. I've been seeing heaps of people walking dogs in coats and jumpers lately. And judging by the elaborateness of the outfits....I'm quietly confident it's a largely 'human' thing. These were coated breeds, like Oodley dogs. I don't object to coats, but surely it would be better AFTER you've walked the dog, not during. I could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashtank Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 We were sitting having coffee and he was snuggled against me. He wasn't cold. Because he's a Frenchie, I'd prefer for him to deal with it and especially learn how to regulate his own temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Don't fret Melina, I don't think you've given him a bellyache from spoiling him ;) These things happen, they're just babies and babies get sick, I am sure it's nothing. Sometimes happens with a bit of stress, anything can set little bellies off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I'd be inclined to agree with you there, Smash. If he wasn't cold or miserable looking I'd leave it, though cute as little jackets are.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I bought Louis a little plain sweater. I don't like clothes on dogs, but he's so tiny and winter in Canberra is cold. Then I remembered living in North Yorkshire (until 3 months ago!) and it was much colder. He's a Yorkshire Terrier, what was I thinking? I'll be shivering way more than him :laugh: PS: I'll be posting all my concerns about Louis in the other thread, to keep this one more on-topic. Edited May 20, 2013 by Melina Bea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Did I say I don't like clothes in dogs??? I TAKE THAT BACK: http://www.etsy.com/listing/121377324/knitted-dog-sweater-bee-dog-jumper-puppy?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_search_query=Puppy+bee&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=AU&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=Puppy+bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 HOLY HECK THAT IS CUTE! AAAAAAH! We have a crummy felt one for our Persian cat. He is never amused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oh my god that poor pussycat! Reminds me of the yearly ordeal of watching my ex try to put Santa hats on our highly uncooperative cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 So Louis is back at the breeder's, and everyone's feeling a lot calmer (except for his sister, who's thrilled at having her chew toy back). Louis is back at the breeder's until he gets better. It was a last minute decision, watching him play with his sister, and seeing the breeder's worried face. Louis is well enough, very lively etc, but because its my first dog I think she'll feel a lot better having him nearby. She didn't want to say it, so I just offered :laugh: His well being and everybody's peace of mind are more important than keeping him all to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Oh my god that poor pussycat! Reminds me of the yearly ordeal of watching my ex try to put Santa hats on our highly uncooperative cats Totally OT. Apologies. Also ignore my chubby leg. Good idea to let him recover in peace, sounds like you might enjoy the break too, less a 'baptism by fire' Edited May 20, 2013 by Steph M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Omg he's taking it so well! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyolf Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 My puppy will be coming on Wednesday now!!! 2 sleeps to go :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melina Bea Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Woohoooo, almost no time at all! Do you have everything you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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