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Oldies (Over 9s) / Re: Upstairs Downstairs
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on May 19, 2026, 03:18:39 PM »
Jayne so sorry I missed this altogether!!

Having seen the sling type bags and the dog ramps that seem plentiful on Amazon - my thought would be to try and control the need for Herr Hump to attempt to get up or down stairs unless controlled by you both so a child gate at top stairs and bottom, then a sling or ramp would be easier to control his eagerness !!

We don't have this problem with being a bungalow - but when we go away to holiday homes we have a two wooden expanding trellis so we can stop the hairy hound from diving onto the beds :shades:
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General Cocker Spaniel Discussion / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on May 12, 2026, 04:24:31 PM »
I never knew what a little madam she was :D

Hope she is turning a corner....but these cockers are a force of nature and don't think time scales apply :005:
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General Cocker Spaniel Discussion / Re: Miss Molly
« Last post by bizzylizzy on May 11, 2026, 06:43:23 AM »
  :clapping:  Well done Miss Molly!!
HUmphrey  was my first cocker and I remember coming back from a puppy training session feeling very disheartened after the trainer had explained that most dogs will calm down at around 12-18 months but added with a rasied eyebrow
?Cockers need at least 3 years?!!  :lol2:
I can imagine its tiring when Molly doesn?t sleep in the day but lately Humphrey doesn?t do much else but sleep, he?s hard to motivate with anything (except food) and do wish sometimes I could turn the clock back, the days when he was enthusiastic to have a go at anything new all passed too quickly.
  :luv:
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General Cocker Spaniel Discussion / Miss Molly
« Last post by MIN on May 10, 2026, 10:38:29 PM »
For the first time in 27 months, miss Molly has stayed up all day with us. She is a young dog who never sleeps during the day. And therefore gets very argumentive and bitey with tiredness. So bitey , verging on vicious that she is crated to chill out.. But today, survived with only a little tantrum. In fact she asked to go to bed around 10pm.
I say vicious, but it is only aimed mainly at me because I am the "NO" monster in her eyes.  I am not scared of her and she knows that.Around other people she is fantastic and I have no fears.  So today has been a massive 👍🥳🥳.  I do have her on yumove calming tablets but the jury is still out on them, at the moment no plans to get a second packet.    Oh well, another day tomorrow

On reflection, vicious is probably a bit harsh,  savage is better 🐾🐾
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Health / Re: dental surgery
« Last post by bizzylizzy on May 06, 2026, 12:58:32 PM »
That?s great news and a big relief for you no doubt!  :clapping:
Yes, they are very resilient, they seem to just take it all in their stride, my Humphrey always amazes me, no matter what the vet?s done to him in the past he still goes in with his take wagging!
Don?t worry about her not needing to poo, her routine?s been upset, I?m sure she?ll be back to normal before long.
 :luv:
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Health / Re: dental surgery
« Last post by lilliegez on May 06, 2026, 12:35:22 PM »
so maisie amazed me, she went in for surgery at 11.00 and was ready to collect by 3.00.  she was a little drowsy but steady on her legs.  she had one tooth out and has sutures.  she ate a little last night and slept well.  ive got to give her 1/2 a pardale v tablet twice a day.  she ate well this morning but hasnt had a no 2 yet.  letting her chill today.  wish i had got her dental done sooner its surprising how tough our senior spaniels are.
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Health / Re: dental surgery
« Last post by Jaysmumagain on May 05, 2026, 03:54:23 PM »
My late boy had teeth removed aged 13 years, the vet combined it with another surgery he was having at the time.  The vet felt the bad teeth and bad breath would be contributing to bacteria in his system.

He was certainly groggy and I was given antibotics.  All went well so am sure your girl will be fine, the vet will have taken everything into to account before suggesting the surgery.

Hope all has gone well
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Health / Re: dental surgery
« Last post by bizzylizzy on May 04, 2026, 06:15:51 PM »
Hi, sorry I can?t really give any concrete advice, but I?m sure your vet will. I think the main thing is to keep a close eye on her  but let her have the peace and quiet she needs while she?s recovering. You?re naturally concerned but no doubt she?ll be well monitored during the op and the vet will have weighed up the risks.
Will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending positive thoughts!
All the best.  :luv:
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Health / dental surgery
« Last post by lilliegez on May 04, 2026, 05:46:29 PM »
hi all my old girl age 14 is having to go in for dental surgery tomorrow .  im so worried, she has kidney disease but is doing well for her age, she is deaf and her eyesight isnt great but she still enjoys a walk and play.  ive been putting the surgery off coz its a worry having her put under, im scared she wont wake.    i know her teeth need seeing to and the longer i leave it the worse it will get.  could anyone give me any tips for after surgery and what to expect, i know she will be sleepy.  any advice, thanks
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Health / Wart Removal
« Last post by bizzylizzy on May 04, 2026, 05:16:39 PM »
Hi,
Humphrey?s had a pea sized wart on the top of his head for quite a while, the vet?s always been reluctant to remove it as it would involve full anaesthetic but a couple of weeks ago he ripped it open on a thorn and every time it stopped bleeding he?d manage to rub the scab off and it was becoming a problem and I was worried it would become infected.. The vet was umming and ahhing and I asked about freezing it, he suggested it was worth a try and told me to get something from the chemist and try it myself!
I wasn?t too keen especially when the chemist suggested we?d have to hold him down  >:D. so I  roped in a friend to do it while I fed him treats!  :005: and it worked really well !! he didn?t even seem to notice it.  After a week, there only a small scab left which presumably will also fall off in due course.
If anyone?s interested, its called Endwarts Freeze, it cost around ?20 and there?s enough for a couple more treatments if necessary.
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