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Hi, and welcome to the forum. I would definitely get a pet sitter in - to be there 24/7 if at all possible. And having chosen your petsitter, I would let your girl get to know her first, then leave them alone together for a trial run. Dog doors aren't ideal - they have the potential confuse a...

Oh bless him, and bless you for being such an understanding owner. I lost my dog to dementia and know how hard it can be to see them decline... but how every moment together is so very much more precious xx There's a thread here about dementia in dogs which you may or may not find useful...

Enjoy :) Pup art: the 2023 Dog Photography awards – in pictures

Oh, I want.....! Welcome to the forum :-)

They have been gonned :cool: Posting pattern and IP address were enough circumstantial evidence for me.

Welcome to the forum. My feeling is that most gardens have spring bulbs, and most dogs have access to gardens with spring bulbs, or bluebell woods (also poisonous) - and it's only on very rare occasions that the dogs eat enough to harm themselves. You know your dog and whether they have a habit...

Even the police and military use positive reinforcement training now, at least in the UK and the US - it's a myth that 'powerful, aggressive, dominant' dogs need to have similarly aggressive, 'dominant' training methods. Muzzles as a precaution are fine - my dog wore one on all his walks just...

Your starting point shouldn't be with the aim of making her more obedient, but making her comfortable in the situation she is in, so she doesn't need to hold herself back. If she anxious of other dogs, then a prong collar, or other punitive form of control, will add to that anxiety... and even...

I've always just used poo bags, but some people find bending over difficult for any number of reasons. Pooper scoopers could be a godsend for them.

Whatever you do, don't beat yourself up about it. You are literally doing everything you can. And some conditions can develop at any stage of life - humans can develop dermatitis in adulthood - so it might not be anything in her environment at all. Stress can also influence skin conditions, so...

This may be of no relevance whatsoever, but when my son developed mild eczema as a baby/child, I found that a mild OTC steroid would help him get through the worst flare-ups. I didn't use it till the eczema had completely cleared, but just till he was comfortable, and then it could be weeks...

Hi - I'm afraid I don't have any advice to offer, but just wanted to say hello and welcome to the forum. Have you asked the specialist what they would do if they were in a similar position, and/or what they would advise?

Welcome from me too:)

I'm so sorry to hear that - it must be devastating:( Is your vet able to refer you to a specialist?

Personally I'd want to check out the references that are cited. Almost everything seems to cause cancer if you look hard enough. I've also checked citations for other 'facts' where the original research doesn't back the conclusions drawn in the article. Or the studies involved giving HUGE doses...

Fleas have built immunity to some flea treatments. I would try a different treatment - maybe ask your vet for recommendations - and also treat your whole house thoroughly. For a heavy/persistent infestation, more natural remedies may be of little or no use - sometimes we need the heavy artillery.

Phew! I'm so glad that he's enjoying life again and I'm sure you made the right decision re Rex.

Sorry, I don't know. I remember reading that this can (or may) happen with some sedatives, but can't remember if specific ones were mentioned.