Topic: Rox's Dog Advice Thread

[Slippers]

Thanks for the replies pretty heartbroken about it all.

All the best with it mate.

They're not with us for long enough are they?

[reddebs]

I'm so proud of our youngest border collie for overcoming her fear of water.

When we got her 4yrs ago she wouldn't even go near a tiny stream for a drink now she's straight into the estuary.  She doesn't swim but she'll go in as far as just staying on her feet.

Today she was retrieving a stick from the river but realised it was just out of her depth so she kept moving further down river until she found a spot to get to it.

Such a clever brave girl ☺️

[CraigDS]

That's great. None of my dogs have ever really been too fussed by water, but my bulldog Norbert loves it. He won't go deep enough to swim but he'll duck himself fully under where he can stand up and loves nothing more than lying down in flowing water 

[Claire.]

Floyd loves a swim and will run into the sea, dive in a lake, but absolute murder to get in the bath and doesn't trust paddling pools!

[Crosby Nick]

Was woken by whining at 5am this morning. Poor dog had got the runs, all over her bedding. Loads more liquid (not even runny) ones this morning but seems to have settled a bit since. Haven’t fed her all day. Was going to give her some boiled chicken later to see how she handles that.

She keeps digging out the soul from the pots out the back and chewing the plants in there. Would assume that’s what has caused it. Do they learn now to eat it if it makes them rough?

[redbyrdz]

Was woken by whining at 5am this morning. Poor dog had got the runs, all over her bedding. Loads more liquid (not even runny) ones this morning but seems to have settled a bit since. Haven’t fed her all day. Was going to give her some boiled chicken later to see how she handles that.

She keeps digging out the soul from the pots out the back and chewing the plants in there. Would assume that’s what has caused it. Do they learn now to eat it if it makes them rough?

What have you buried in the garden, Nick?

[Crosby Nick]

What have you buried in the garden, Nick?

Oops, busted.

The soil…she keeps digging up the soil.

[reddebs]

Was woken by whining at 5am this morning. Poor dog had got the runs, all over her bedding. Loads more liquid (not even runny) ones this morning but seems to have settled a bit since. Haven’t fed her all day. Was going to give her some boiled chicken later to see how she handles that.

She keeps digging out the soul from the pots out the back and chewing the plants in there. Would assume that’s what has caused it. Do they learn now to eat it if it makes them rough?

Some plants are poisonous Nick even the most common ones.  Daffs, foxgloves and most corm/bulb/rhizome types. 

It won't be fatal but they won't necessarily learn either though they will grow out of the puppy stage of eating/chewing everything and anything.

If she's no better by Monday get the vets to check her out.

[Crosby Nick]

Some plants are poisonous Nick even the most common ones.  Daffs, foxgloves and most corm/bulb/rhizome types. 

It won't be fatal but they won't necessarily learn either though they will grow out of the puppy stage of eating/chewing everything and anything.

If she's no better by Monday get the vets to check her out.

Thanks Debs. Luckily everything had long since died. There’s were no bulbs either, just the remnants of some small shrub. Will keep an eye on her but she seems spritely enough.

Although a friend of my wife’s dog died rosy having eaten something toxic in one of the local parks apparently which is horrible.

[reddebs]

Thanks Debs. Luckily everything had long since died. There’s were no bulbs either, just the remnants of some small shrub. Will keep an eye on her but she seems spritely enough.

Although a friend of my wife’s dog died rosy having eaten something toxic in one of the local parks apparently which is horrible.

Most of the time what we grow in our gardens doesn't affect us or our pets however some folks will eliminate all potential risks which is fine and dandy but doesn't leave much vegetation for us to enjoy 😂

Yeah just keep an eye on her mate.

[Nobby Reserve]

Some plants are poisonous Nick even the most common ones.  Daffs, foxgloves and most corm/bulb/rhizome types. 

It won't be fatal but they won't necessarily learn either though they will grow out of the puppy stage of eating/chewing everything and anything.

If she's no better by Monday get the vets to check her out.

Don't dogs eat grass/plants as an emetic/laxative if they're unwell anyway?

[reddebs]

Don't dogs eat grass/plants as an emetic/laxative if they're unwell anyway?

They eat grass but I've yet to see any scientific reasoning for it so I'm not sure if it's myth or truth.

I've had dogs all my life and never seen any of them eat plants but puppies definitely will and do as they chew everything.

[Claire.]

My Dad's always said they're eating grass if they're feeling unwell, maybe we should get it on James O'Brien's mystery hour to see if there's any truth to it

I've had dogs all my life and never seen any of them eat plants but puppies definitely will and do as they chew everything.

I'd never noticed it before either, Floyd went through a phase as a puppy and I had to get rid of a peace lily because he was obsessed with trying to eat it, found out there's crystals which cause irritation and burning but he took it as some sort of challenge.

[Chakan]

My dog never eats the inside plants, she'll chew a bit of grass when we're out on a walk though

[Claire.]

I've found with him that'll chew it but spit it out, like he's more interested in the moisture than the grass.

[reddebs]

I've found with him that'll chew it but spit it out, like he's more interested in the moisture than the grass.

I've always thought it was more about getting the moisture out of grass too.

[Nobby Reserve]

They eat grass but I've yet to see any scientific reasoning for it so I'm not sure if it's myth or truth.

I've had dogs all my life and never seen any of them eat plants but puppies definitely will and do as they chew everything.

A couple of bouts of upset stomach, and we've seen plant leaves in the vomit. Once also in her diarrhea.

We have artificial grass in the back and perhaps that's why she resorts to eating plants.

[Son of Spion]

Well, we have a new dog. 🐕

Sadly, my Mum's friend passed away on the 1st February. She was a massive Liverpool fan too. I'm a bit cut up about it to be honest. I liked her a lot and she was a great friend to my Mum.

She was always very worried that if she passed away before her dog, there would be no one to look after him. Mrs Spion and I promised her we'd give him a good life if it ever came to that. He's a little Cojack. A cross between a Corgi and a Jack Russell. He's a little character. Currently curled up and cuddled in next to me on the couch, lying on the blanket he used to share with his Mum.

I just hope we can give him the life his Mum wanted for him. 🐾🐾

[Son of Spion]

They eat grass but I've yet to see any scientific reasoning for it so I'm not sure if it's myth or truth.

I've had dogs all my life and never seen any of them eat plants but puppies definitely will and do as they chew everything.

Our now dearly departed boys would eat grass if their stomachs were off. We used to call it rumble tum. Every now and again they'd go off their food and their stomachs would rumble. We'd take them out and they'd eat a load of grass then throw it back up again. They seemed to feel better afterwards. Who knows why?

[reddebs]

Our now dearly departed boys would eat grass if their stomachs were off. We used to call it rumble tum. Every now and again they'd go off their food and their stomachs would rumble. We'd take them out and they'd eat a load of grass then throw it back up again. They seemed to feel better afterwards. Who knows why?

No idea mate, as I said I e never seen any scientific reasoning for it but my dogs do the same even though they're rarely ill.

Congrats on your family addition and well done for adopting it 👍

[Son of Spion]

No idea mate, as I said I e never seen any scientific reasoning for it but my dogs do the same even though they're rarely ill.

Congrats on your family addition and well done for adopting it 👍

Thanks Debbs. I'm anxious about taking him on because I take the responsibility really seriously. Mrs S thinks I need to lighten up and just go with it.

I've looked into the grass eating thing too, but found no real answers.

[reddebs]

Thanks Debbs. I'm anxious about taking him on because I take the responsibility really seriously. Mrs S thinks I need to lighten up and just go with it.

I've looked into the grass eating thing too, but found no real answers.

There's a lot of truth in dogs picking up on their humans fears so I agree with Mrs S, don't let your anxieties transfer as it'll make the transition harder than it needs to be for you and the dog.

If you've never watched it try to catch up on a couple of the TV programmes "dogs behaving badly".  They're a bit extreme but it does highlight how easily problems occur due to the owners behaviour rather than the dogs 👍

[Son of Spion]

Good advice there, Debbs. Thanks.

Yes, we watch that programme. It's great. 🐕🐾

He's cuddled up on the couch with me again now. 😊

[reddebs]

Good advice there, Debbs. Thanks.

Yes, we watch that programme. It's great. 🐕🐾

He's cuddled up on the couch with me again now. 😊

It's great isn't it and so much to relate to with our two crazy, disfunctional rescue collies 😂

Best of luck anyway mate I'm sure you'll do a great job 👍

[Son of Spion]

It's great isn't it and so much to relate to with our two crazy, disfunctional rescue collies 😂

Best of luck anyway mate I'm sure you'll do a great job 👍

Thank you. I appreciate it. 😊

[tubby]

Bagel saw a hot air balloon for the first time the other week, shat him up a bit, and now he's realised that man made objects can be in the sky too.  He's started looking up everywhere to check, and keeps jumping away from street lights when he sees the top of them.

He's such a goof.

[hixxstar]

Well, we have a new dog. 🐕

He's a little Cojack. A cross between a Corgi and a Jack Russell. He's a little character. Currently curled up and cuddled in next to me on the couch,

I just hope we can give him the life his Mum wanted for him. 🐾🐾

'a little Cojack' ....  .. at first i thought that was his name, then i realised a cross Corgi & Jack Russell. good on yer for tacking him in 
Bit of sad news myself, my jack russell 13yr old 'Maxx' .. had some breathing issues over the last 6/12 mths and last night just keeled over having a kind of fit (horrible)
anyway he regained himself after a few minutes.. poss cardiomyopathy i think, classic enlargeing of the heart, hard to pump blood, it is what it is
giving him baby aspirin at the mo to thin his blood.. my last Jack lived till 15 yrs... end game is so hard.. but he/we had great times..

As for dogs eating Grass... mine never did that, he tends to nibble gravel..
Best thing i found out by accident was Herbs.. i have a box of herbs growing outside i always use, each year they regrow.. sage,rosemary, mint etc..
anyway one day i put the herb box on the yard floor and 'Maxx' gave them a sniff and nibbled the mint and or the sage, so i think dogs do kinda know what helps them.. just a thought. 

[kavah]

Ahg mate. Jack Russells are fantastic dogs, good luck. Hard times indeed

[hixxstar]

Ahg mate. Jack Russells are fantastic dogs, good luck. Hard times indeed

Update... Maxx was put to sleep this morning   :'(

We are heartbroken, but his health was failing fast ... struggling to breath, rapid heart .. not nice & we can't let him suffer
over 13 yrs with the little fecker...    ... sleep tight little man  :'(

[Chakan]

So sorry for your loss hixxstar

[kavah]

Update... Maxx was put to sleep this morning   :'(

We are heartbroken, but his health was failing fast ... struggling to breath, rapid heart .. not nice & we can't let him suffer
over 13 yrs with the little fecker...    ... sleep tight little man  :'(

ahg what a cracker  :'(

[Nobby Reserve]

Update... Maxx was put to sleep this morning   :'(

We are heartbroken, but his health was failing fast ... struggling to breath, rapid heart .. not nice & we can't let him suffer
over 13 yrs with the little fecker...    ... sleep tight little man  :'(

Sorry to hear this. I bet those eyes melted you many a time  :'(

[CraigDS]

Ah sorry to hear this, never nice losing a dog 

[hixxstar]

Kind words... Thanks   He really was a little cracker, ..stand his corner Vs any dog 

This is not my Jack Russell... but it's so much like Maxx it makes me laugh... he was the same after having a bath. 


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[Slippers]

Update... Maxx was put to sleep this morning   :'(

We are heartbroken, but his health was failing fast ... struggling to breath, rapid heart .. not nice & we can't let him suffer
over 13 yrs with the little fecker...    ... sleep tight little man  :'(

Sorry for your loss.

[Slippers]

Ah sorry to hear this, never nice losing a dog 

It's awful,what you wouldn't give for one more day with them.

[kavah]

Read this Hixxstar (if you are into reading - if not it's quite short)  - it will make you feel better - it's a great book, not sentimental

The Boy and the Dog is just great. Powerful, set in post Tsunami Japan.

[hixxstar]

Read this Hixxstar (if you are into reading - if not it's quite short)  - it will make you feel better - it's a great book, not sentimental

I do know of it... after a tsunami the dogs journey.. Thanks 


But i do like this Poem by Rudyard Kipling - The Power of the Dog

https://poets.org/poem/power-dog

[Slippers]

Our little bugger's rolled in fox shit again.

[tubby]

Any tips for getting your dog used to a car?  We've had him just over a year and only just got the car, but he's terrified of it.  Doesn't want to leave the house if he thinks we're putting him in it, and once we get him in there he just shakes non-stop and eventually starts whining and panting.  90% of the trips so far have been to parks for adventures, so he knows there's fun at the end of the ride.

We're rolling the window down for him and we're both taking turns just sitting in the car with him without going anywhere, plus treats, of course.  Still hates it.