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I found this: "Chihuahuas are terrier-like, perhaps because they were stray dogs of terrier ancestry living in Northern Mexico, and when they were imported to England, they were probably bred with the toy white terrier and the toy Manchester terrier. That would give them a really strong...

Thanks was just wondering. I read somewhere that chihuahua's descended from terriers or something like that so I could see how they'd have a similar temperament. It doesn't seem easy to find gentle laid back smaller breeds as there are in the larger and giant breeds.

Thanks ..I'm curious is there any difference in temperament between the different coats of dachshund and the different sizes?

ok Thanks I just realised that food says gluten free I thought it was grain free as that's what I'd typed in the search! There's so many supplements out there I didin't realise they'd be so many. I do know turmeric works as its worked for my own arthritis so may stick with turmeric paste and...

She has been fine today managed 2 short walks to the nearest bit of grass for a sniff about and has been dropping her tennis ball at my feet all day wanting to play, no sign of a limp. I suspect she maybe never had an opportunity to go for day trips before or get walks like that as we've had to...

I found this dry dog food that contains green lipped mussel this is for delivery to the UK. Integra Protect Dog Joints. Buy Now at zooplus There doesn't seem to be any reviews though. The only other food that specifically mentions joint care is Hills Science but the ingredients don't seem as...

I didn't know they had them for dogs! I have one (a bracelet not a collar!) for my arthritis and it does help with the pain. I also take turmeric capsules with piperine in and have a small chunk of coconut oil with it. I haven't had swollen joints in my hands all winter despite it going on for...

Thanks, glad someone agrees with me. I can tell when a situation is life threatening or not. My 'marbles' are still all present lol! I'll just start her on the supplements at a younger age if it looks like its something she may start developing at a much younger age. As I said we have no...

She has quite a few I went and bought a selection from pets at home when I first got her to build her confidence with me sitting nearby as she was very shy at first. She's smart though and empties them quite quickly, it didn't take her long to figure them out even though I suspect she'd never...

I do have a first aid for minor injuries at home and things like painkillers suitable for dogs and the stuff you give them for tummy upsets. If it was just a small cut or sprain that needed resting for a couple of days there's no reason to rush to the vet like its life threatening. It only...

There's only one area she could wade in water near here but it also tends to get very muddy and with this Alabama Rot been around and them saying to avoid walking your dogs in muddy areas we haven't been for months. How long would the waiting period be? She's lost the limp this morning as she...

Thank you..I have a border collie would she need a Large or XL then?

Recently I've noticed that Jess has stopped jumping up and down on the sofa as much (she used to love a particular spot) Now if she does go on she seems to pause as if summoning the energy to get up put her front paws up for a few seconds before then pull herself up. After a day out recently...

awwh bless him, that collar looks better than those plastic things! Where do you buy them from? Wishing him a speedy recovery

Often when I make a sandwich I will give Jess a treat sometimes in a interactive toy or a chew, she will disappear with it then just as I sit down for my sandwich she sits in front of me giving me those sad eyes..I ask her "where's yours?" She sits there like she doesn't know what I mean...

ok I know it seems they seem to add extra sugar in gluten free human foods probably so it tastes better so wondered if the same was done with dog's food. I'll look at those links thanks and see if we can find her a better food. I haven't brushed her teeth as she was very nervous when she came...

I know in human foods the grain free versions often have more sugar than the regular and (bread for example) I wondered if the same was true with dog foods? I ask because years ago when I had dogs with my family our dogs were on a cheaper food with cereal but they had beautiful teeth right up...

I have an adult rescue Border Collie and I think they are a sensitive breed (even not counting ones that have come from rescue centres and had health/behavioural issues due to mistreatment) in general. Maybe not as 'bomb proof' as say an happy-go-lucky lab. I think as they are quite newish to...

Hi again Thank you all for your replies, bear with me I'm new to forums and iPads! They didn't exist when I trained to be a secretary many moons ago..lol! Yes, Jess is a lovely girl, she seems to know she's safe here and seems to trust me. I've had several cuddles off her, (and yes her coat...

I am Sue. I have recently retired and rescued a collie called Jess. The vet thinks she is around 5-7 yrs old, she was rescued from a bad situation so I didn't get much detail for her. We think she has some sight issues and can't see fully as she is nervous about hands coming towards her and...