Labradors, German Shepherds & Dogs.....

Alwaysneil said:

Bloody dog has been chewing sticks, been bile sick two days in a row at about 5 in the morning with most of it stick.

Had worsening diarrhoea last couple of days as well with today in park I was picking up watery poo that looked to me like it had blood in it.

called the vet who thinks should be ok and he’s on shirt rations of chicken and rice hoping that sorts him out. Bloody lab crosses eat any shite though the vet says so he’s on serious watch when we are out now....

last thing we need is a CT scan or a stomach op or both. 

He’s good in himself so I hope I’m just being over cautious 🤞

Bile sickness in the night/morning is normally hunger sickness, Bailey does it a lot. We give him a carrot or something a couple of hours before bedtime, just to put something in his stomach that’s not fattening. Try teaching the “Take, Leave” commands we are teaching because he (Bow) will pick up everything the little b@st@rd. 😉

MuttleyCAFC said:

JJ is more fussy than we are. He will eat a bit of sausage, but only the high end ones. Give him a Richmond and he will turn his nose up at it. I told the wife, stop buying those bloody Richmonds. If the dog won't eat them, we shouldn't be.

Try hotdog sausages or cheese, if don’t mind getting messy cut some fresh sprats or sardines up with scissors. Iceland’s normally sell bags of chicken bits either raw or cooked, Ideal for training though. 

T_C_E said:

MuttleyCAFC said:

JJ is more fussy than we are. He will eat a bit of sausage, but only the high end ones. Give him a Richmond and he will turn his nose up at it. I told the wife, stop buying those bloody Richmonds. If the dog won't eat them, we shouldn't be.

Try hotdog sausages or cheese, if don’t mind getting messy cut some fresh sprats or sardines up with scissors. Iceland’s normally sell bags of chicken bits either raw or cooked, Ideal for training though. 

Yes, he likes hot dogs and cheese although he only gets a tiny bit infrequently. He likes cooked chicken but prefers thighs to breast. Perfect set up that!

A female in season locally? 

Recently? 

Week ten of our now enforced separation of JJ who originally went away for some confidence training, getting him out and about around people hasn’t been happening for obvious reasons but he is loose with other dogs albeit there is a 3 foot fence separating them, this wouldn’t be a issue to a Shep if it wanted to go over it but instead we see lots of happy dogs playing either side of the fence line. We see videos of him almost daily but it’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done with any of our dogs and just want to give a big hug.  

Elthamaddick said:

I’ve finally caved in and agreed to the missus and kids getting a puppy. It’s been incessant over the past few weeks and they’ve broke me.

so we are getting a cockerpoo in 6 weeks time, they’ve been FaceTiming him the last couple of days, he’s 2 weeks old currently 

what have I let myself in for !!

A lot of joy. 

Bowyer now 22 weeks old. (Left)

Hal1x said:

Bertie with his first bone! didn’t have a clue what to do at first!But soon got the hang of it!Oh every day is a thrill a minute in our house.

Does he have a raw diet?

Hal1x said:

T_C_E said:

Hal1x said:

Bertie with his first bone! didn’t have a clue what to do at first!But soon got the hang of it!Oh every day is a thrill a minute in our house.

Does he have a raw diet?

no, forthglade usually, boiled chicken and barking heads hard food.

Fourthglade is considered Raw food I believe its just prepared so you dont have to mess about. Good stuff though, the guy who helped in its original marketing/design helped my dogs when they developed their allergies to complete dog foods/kibble. Barking heads or Laughing dog are great if you want to add biscuit although we dont very often as we like to keep our dogs on the lean side. You should have a read up on doing your own raw grub, not as difficult as some would have you believe and a lot cheaper. 

addix said:

Had to take our GSD to the vet at 9pm yesterday.  Earlier in the evening she was struggling to stand (she's 13 so can be a bit stiff at times) but she was constantly falling to the right.  Her eyelids were flickering and she couldn't focus on us.  We feared some sort of stroke, but once the vet looked at her he said it was more likely vestibular syndrome (had to Google it when I got in).  Hoping when they call later they'll have good news and she can be treated.   I get more upset when our dogs are ill than relatives.

Oh mate, so sorry to hear this. 

T_C_E said:

T_C_E said:

addix said:

Had to take our GSD to the vet at 9pm yesterday.  Earlier in the evening she was struggling to stand (she's 13 so can be a bit stiff at times) but she was constantly falling to the right.  Her eyelids were flickering and she couldn't focus on us.  We feared some sort of stroke, but once the vet looked at her he said it was more likely vestibular syndrome (had to Google it when I got in).  Hoping when they call later they'll have good news and she can be treated.   I get more upset when our dogs are ill than relatives.

Oh mate, so sorry to hear this. 

Just asked the question, see what I can find out for you. 🤞

Often a reaction too........
innoculations, flea treatments, or reaction to some medication? 

Have you done any of these, something different

It can often right it self but if it is going to will be fairly quickly.   Try boost /modulate immune system so it can fight back.  Think vets often give ABs saying it can be caused by infection in middle ear.   A good Bowen therapist will clear their TMJ (don’t ask what it stands for just know it’s the ears and sinus etc)