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Yes - absolutely fine for any dog or pup assuming no digestive issues or abnormalities.

Sometimes one just has to cut losses, treat it as a learning experience and walk away. There's an old saying "The game isn't worth the candle". There's nothing in it for you except hassle, and it will cost more than you will gain. Enjoy your pup.

Hello and welcome. I'm sorry for your loss.

What a cheeky face. Welcome to the Forum to both of you.

No advice except offering you cyberhugs at this difficult time.

Be kind to yourself. This happens with all of us. It takes a long time to feel anything except devastated, and that is because we love them so much. I agree with JoanneF's suggestion.

What compelling eyes! I hope s/he hasn't chosen a career in politics......

To explain the 'doddery old lab' incident - dogs are not politically correct, and it is normal with social species to target and drive off or even kill another that is "weak" because such animals attract predators. Old animals are often ill and smell of their illness, and if on medication, smell...

And from me too.

Nick is an exceptional clinician - highly recommended by me too.

I agree - it's a bit like teenage boys mouthing off. The lying down is uncertainty - specifically keeping the guts safe - then a rush of brashness causes the stand up and charge.

Hi and welcome. How sensible of you to think this through before getting your puppy. Nowadays thinking is that it is best for the dog to have had at least one season and preferably two before spaying. Of course a lot also depends on breed - larger breeds tend to mature more slowly than small...

Hello and welcome. I'm sorry you and your dog are going through this.

I agree. If I saw an approaching dog that wasn't being controlled by its owner - which is most of them - I would put my dog/s to heel on the furthest side of me and give the unknown dog a wide berth, using my body to block the approaching dog's line of sight. The owner is obviously a (insert...

Very handsome dog. Good to hear from you.

Hello and welcome.

When I was young (a LONG time ago!) pups usually changed homes at 6 weeks. I've also bred several litters from my own dogs, and at 5 weeks they are well on the way to learning about their world. So although yours is very young, it shouldn't be a big problem teaching her about her world, and...

Well done on such good progress. Now you know that any future hiccups will be just that - hiccups - and we are always here for you.

I used to think of them as furry Geiger counters when they chuckled.

Certainly sounds a great level of care. And I bet there was always someone there at night, which you don't get now even when paying for "overnight observation" as I found with one of mine, who would have been much safer at home with me to watch over him. Ah, hindsight!