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That's so wonderful to hear, that you were patient with your rescue doggie. Thank you for giving him a wonderful home! We've had dogs returned to the shelter where I volunteer because the owners didn't feel they had bonded. The poor things are always so sad.

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I'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty and dog. Thank you for loving them. It can be disappointing to have animals that are afraid of children, but it is a sign that they respect you and the baby. Dogs don't let other dogs approach their babies until they are older and dogs sometimes carry...

Hopefully that helps. Sometimes it can be tricky to find just the right dose for an individual dog.

I'm not an expert on dog grooming, but I do regularly help trim our 6 poodle mixes as well as multiple friends dogs. In my experience, when the blade isn't working it is caused by: An old/cheap blade (since yours is new it shouldn't be the problem) Plastic or poorly designed guards (clip on...

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Could it be the dosage? I understand that too low a dose of medications like this can cause worse fatigue.

The terminology does get confusing. : ) I usually call dogs like Australian Shepherds "herding dogs" and shepherds are the livestock guardians. So German Shepherds included, but also Great Pyrenees, Maremma Sheepdog, and the like. Shepherd dog mixes (you can find some adorable shepherd mixes at...

I don't know what it is called either, but it comes from a natural territorial instinct and is basically "property protection". Some dogs are better at it than others. A laid back but watchful, cautious breed is the best choice as wound-up or overly protective dogs tend to not do well when...

Welcome to the forum! So glad you could join! Some dogs are just like that. We have a Spaniel mix who will lie at your feet but doesn't want to be held, snuggled or sit on your lap. She doesn't even really like to be petted. She doesn't pull away or anything, she just kind of ignores it or...

I'm so sorry to hear about that. Our dogs have allergies to. There are food allergies, but there are also environmental allergies, such as allergies to grass, trees, dust mites, or even humans!! A simple diet with as few ingredients as possible is best (no corn or soy, chicken, turkey and beef...

Welcome to the forum! So glad you could join! Sounds like you have some wonderful dogs! My dog is about 11 too! Hope to see you around. : )

He past away just a few minutes ago, peacefully, with his best friend (my brother) beside him. We had laid him near the fire-place and he seemed very calm. We're going to bury him today, out in the frozen ground. I'm not sure how to react currently, I'm very sad but wondering when he would pass...

We took Rax to the vet today and they said he seems to have Pancreatitis. He is on supportive care, was given fluids and antibiotics, and lots of love. We aren't sure if he will make it, there is little to do besides fight the symptoms and hope he can get past it. Please pray for our sweet Rax...

Our 90 lb, 11 year-old Goldendoodle (named Rax) got into a bucket of old eggs from a hidden chicken nest this morning. Since then he has gotten progressively more sick. He could have eaten up to 20 eggs, he has a lot of yellow, runny, and terribly smelly throw-up and now seems to be bloating. He...