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To be fair to rescues it's a difficult one. The Kennel Cough virus keeps on mutating so a vaccine can still leave a dog vulnerable. I speak as someone who last year had the flu vaccine in October and flu in November. :rant:

Get to know your neighbours! I do agree you can't leave a dog confined for hours and I have and do use doggy daycare when I have to, but over the years my neighbours have been brilliant about popping in and either walking a dog or just playing in the garden. And I offer do the same for them of...

What a lovely dog! And so sorry this has happened. Kennel Cough is a nasty thing and can make dogs feel awful, like they've got the flu, and- as we do- wanting to do nothing bar lying around and not wanting to eat. The only danger signal here is not drinking- very bad for kidneys. If still not...

This is so hard for you I'm sure because it's obvious you're wanting to do the best for this little dog in difficult circumstances. Only you know what is the right thing to do here- but you could try contacting your local PDSA - just Goggle them- to see if they can help with some treatment...

You don't say how long Chloe will have to be left...have you thought of approaching a neighbour who might be willing to look in on her and spend a little time? Often a retired person will be pleased to help if they have free time. My 90 year old neighbour has been in for us, can't walk them of...

I'd agree with everything Gypsysmum has just said. I too work for a rescue as a volunteer and know that Dog's Trust is excellent. You do need to let yourself get over the attack which sounds terrible beyond belief. If it's any help we have had a similar failure- my elderly parents-in-law lost...

Lucky you, having a puppy! I think it's not uncommon for puppy's to do this. Our last spaniel puppy was the same and never went back to eating the range of food he came with from his breeder. . Firstly though is this a general loss of appetite? Because a puppy that just stops eating is needing a...

Hmm...trainable often means smart and smart often means has own agenda! Border collies for instance. If you like labs why not look for a small labradoodle (a lab mum x with miniature poodle dad), sweet, trainable and smaller- a lot of people will recommend a cockerpoo but I do know one that is...

Sorry no experience of this specifically but have had a dog with spinal/hip problems from a young age. We went for conservative treatment, NSAI's, not too vigorous exercise but regular short walks and some physiotherapy. Also fish oil. Perhaps look into a regime that might be beneficial together...

First don't let it freak you out or spoil having a lovely puppy! It is actually quite natural and something dogs do in the wild. My puppy specialised in finding dead mice or birds so they don't have refined tastes. But there are a few things to consider: It could be in that your puppy was...

If food won't distract what about a squeaky toy? When other dogs appear get attention with the toy and reward with a moment's play. I think it helps if you have a play session with the toy at home each day- only a couple of minutes- which the dog learns is pleasurable. Obviously if the other dog...

Hi- I'm not sure re puppies- though like you have heard that a murmur can disappear in a puppy as it matures. I do know we had a rescue whippet x lab with one, only found when we took him on, that lived to be 17.

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I hope she gradually calms into a routine but I have to say we've had four cocker spaniels (two show and two working) and each one was the same in one respect. They craved human company. They're known as the clingiest breed on earth which is lovely if you like a shadow (I always did). I suppose...

All good advice here. We stopped the regular vacs when a mature whippet x of ours reacted really badly to a booster at 9 years and nearly died. Vaccinate as puppies, then test before boosters.

Well done you! I rescued a whippet x lab from a bad situation (alcoholic owner who often left him shut in for days or threw out to roam the village). Best advice is not to overload with attention and let the dog come to you when happy to. Absolutely don't allow interaction with small child for...

Hi to all! I'm a lifelong dog owner and dog rescue volunteer. Currently I have one rescue dog (corgi x ) who I took because he couldn't be rehomed through rescue (anger management issues!). Still have him three years and several scars later. I'm interested in dog welfare and animal welfare...

I'm new to the forum but have taken two rescue dogs- still have one!- with aggression issues. I agree about consistency being needed. There's no quick fix. My current dog has a guarding problem, will steal items and defend them aggressively. He will bite. The first thing in this case was to...