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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on April 03, 2024, 06:26:08 PM »
Honestly I have a totally different answer and that is not to worry Harry looked positively skinny ribs showing and so thin across rear tummy cum end ribs....I really was concerned.  This look continued and like you I even mentioned it to vet when I took him with his ears itching.

All I can say was as he got older he filled out - not sure if I have any photo that show this.

Hope this reasures.   Like me it is a case of being new mum to a pup when we were use to our old darlings
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Puppies / Re: Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by Mudmagnets on April 02, 2024, 09:35:12 PM »
Quote from: MIN on April 02, 2024, 08:41:50 PM
https://ibb.co/jRzNvVv
The vet isn't concerned  but we are. Despite tummy issues miss Molly is putting on weight. Around 7.5 kg now. At the moment she is on RC puppy gastrointestinal ( for the second time) and supposed to have 180 grams day according to feeding info. I have her on 225 plus extra for treats as we have been
instructed not to give anything else  But she is so thin across the hips and  you can play a tune on her ribs.She doesn't have worms or anything nasty.
Not a good photo but  should we be worried. She is a high energy pup

 Would it be possible to get a 2nd veterinary opinion if you feel the need? Have to admit she does look a bit thin - but looks can be deceptive, I guess with vets same as with our doctors, they have their own preferences
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Puppies / Skinny Miss Molly aged 20 weeks
« Last post by MIN on April 02, 2024, 08:41:50 PM »
https://ibb.co/jRzNvVv
The vet isn't concerned  but we are. Despite tummy issues miss Molly is putting on weight. Around 7.5 kg now. At the moment she is on RC puppy gastrointestinal ( for the second time) and supposed to have 180 grams day according to feeding info. I have her on 225 plus extra for treats as we have been
instructed not to give anything else  But she is so thin across the hips and  you can play a tune on her ribs.She doesn't have worms or anything nasty.
Not a good photo but  should we be worried. She is a high energy pup
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by bizzylizzy on March 29, 2024, 09:46:39 PM »
Quote from: Jaysmumagain on March 29, 2024, 08:24:09 PM
Min

Try Pumpkin Puree 100% (not sweet for pies) just a heaped teaspoon a day and it really stops the smell. I just give it for couple days.....too much causes the runs, while a small amount stops the smeely wind, the only problem is you waste almost half a can each time. 

My Sainsbury as it now £2 was £1.60  >:D

could you not pop the rest into the freezer maybe?
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on March 29, 2024, 08:24:09 PM »
Min

Try Pumpkin Puree 100% (not sweet for pies) just a heaped teaspoon a day and it really stops the smell. I just give it for couple days.....too much causes the runs, while a small amount stops the smeely wind, the only problem is you waste almost half a can each time.  There are powders out there now but not used them

My Sainsbury as it now £2 was £1.60  >:D
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by MIN on March 28, 2024, 05:29:36 PM »
Quote from: sueneil on March 28, 2024, 05:07:02 PM
Is she, maybe, chicken intolerant? Try a fish based complete with some mashed potato- I know it works!

That will be our next move after this  "trial".  A complete food rethink. Never had this trouble before with any previous pup
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by sueneil on March 28, 2024, 05:07:02 PM »
Is she, maybe, chicken intolerant? Try a fish based complete with some mashed potato- I know it works!
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by Mudmagnets on March 28, 2024, 03:02:10 PM »
 feel for you, I know it is so frustrating when you think you are winning - then something upsets the apple cart. Rupert is on Tribal complete meal sausages , it is a one protein source food and can be fed to puppies - he has either Turkey or Chicken, - lamb or duck are also available, but I found these to be a bit fatty, not sure if that would help Molly.

Have put the link here for you so you can have a look if you wish

https://tribalpets.com/uk/

You can get the dry food also, but Rupert prefers the sausages.  (warning they are a bit expensive)

Wishing you and Molly all the best  :luv:
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Puppies / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by MIN on March 28, 2024, 02:30:05 PM »
Well nothing showed up in poop samples. ( the bad news was the £90 to be told that).  Back on the gastrointestinal food and promax. . This time with strict no treats, chews or human foods. . It just seems 3 steps forward and one back.  She is gaining weight as she should so don't really understand the issue with her.
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Grooming / Clipping/scissor problems with young Cocker
« Last post by silke on March 25, 2024, 04:02:58 PM »
Hi all,
I have an 11 month old lovely Cocker boy and I have brushed him regularly, which he is absolutely fine with. However, as soon as I try and trim or even dry his feet, he gets 'upset', he pulls his feet away and clearly doesn't like it. The same when I try to get the (very quiet!) clippers to him to clipper off a tangle that has unfortunately formed on his belly. He has been to the groomer twice and was apparently really good there, so I don't know what I am doing wrong. I have tried to click/treat for holding the equipment near him, then stroking him with it, touching his paws, belly etc, but as soon as I want to get to work  :005: we struggle. I am very frightened of hurting him or putting him off etc, so maybe I am a bit hesitant. Does anyone have advice? I have invested in a grooming table but I am frightened he will fall off it.  ph34r By the way, even with OH holding tasty treats or a licki mat, it doesn't work.  :huh:
Thanks in advance for your suggestions or even similar experiences to that I don't feel so bad!  :lol2:
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