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I don't know about other users of the site, but one thing I do check regularly when online, is, whose on.    You know, that little bit in the bottom left of the main forum page.

With the number of discussion groups that are now up and running you only have to have one or two open and this information disappears and is a long scroll away at the bottom of the screen. You also have to return to the main forum page and repeat the whole scrolling process if you are on a specific forum.

Could this information not be added to the right hand side of the page beneath forum stats. it could then appear on every page and would balance out the ever growing list of forums.

Its only a thought and it might save my R.S.I.

LOL Andy, Bell and Hovis

How about a dalmation? They were the original carriage dog, bred to run under horse drawn carriages and mail coaches, something along those lines would be a good all year round companion.

I think it would be too much for a mountain dog, they're designed for pulling and slow endurance work. The problem with a mountain dog would be that you'd have to wait 2 years for the bones to set and then the dog would do its best to please and keep up and probably kill itself trying.

My old newf Annie whilst out hiking with me badly cut her feet on shale, I didn't notice at first until she laid down unable to go any further. The poor dear never whimpered or complained, just kept plodding till she couldn't go on. I had to carry the poor thing 2 miles back to the car. She lay accross my shoulders and never moved. Luckily it was downhill ( it took over 4 hours). It very quickly tought me how devoted mountain dogs are, and how careful you have to be, as they will go beyond their limits in their devotion.

Andy Bell & Hovis

Nina,

I am so sorry to hear your story, This is such a sad thing to happen, you did everything you could for Dilbert and it leaves you with such a feeling of anger and frustration that someone in a caring role could make such mistakes or if unsure ask for help. Rest assured if they have any concience they will be upset and sorry.

At least you know Dilbert will be waiting for you, ears up and tail wagging to thank you for all the love and care you gave him.

LOL Andy, Bell and Hovis

Hi,

if I can give a UK point of view, our local vet has an attitude that you should try everything possible before throwing money at a condition. He worries about the risks involved in sedation of big paws to obtain xrays etc. he also has the attitude that if it goes in one end and comes out the other there isnt a blockage.

We've had a couple of scares of this type with Annie, Bell and Hovis and I'll be the first to admit, the first time, I was scared to death. In the vast majority of cases, if its coming out the back of the dog and there's no blood, its a food thing.

Our vets advice every time has been, starve the dog for 24 - 48 hours giving constant access to water.
after this re introduce food gradually ideally with a tinned food designed for sensetive stomachs, if it persists after this then give him a call as the dog might need antibiotics.

Having said this our local vet is a star, he also adds that if there is any change for the worst, contact him straight away and he will see the dog immediately. he is also available to chat to should you have any worries. On the monetary side I've never once been charged for phone calls. Sometimes I think you have to be cruel to be kind.

Christmas starts in the UK in a little under 9 1/2 hours time, We are just about to set off for our sons house to be with him for xmas, so I wont be near the puter over xmas.

So to get in early may I wish all at BPO a happy holiday and hope that you and all your BP's get evrything they want for Christmas.

Andy, Liz Bell and Hovis

Hovis is very much the same way although she has a comfort blanket that she suckles.

The funniest thing I came accross was with my old Newf Annie, at that time we had a ginger tom cat as well. They always slept together but we didn't realise that the cat was suckling on Annie until he brought her into milk!

It seemed a bit strange going to the vet for diuretic tablets to dry Annie up and having to explain that we didn't have puppies and it was all the fault of the Tom Cat

There's only one solution, give up accept it and love your newf!

As an E Bayer, I have just posted this reply:

Dear E Bay,

please do not do this, Animals need good kind loving homes, and sellers need to be sure that they are going to responsible homes. Selling animals in this fashion will take away personal contact between seller and buyer, something that will be exploited by puppy farms and the like. One of the most important things in buying and selling animals is this interaction. Whilst responsible breeders and buyers will shun this "SLAVE TRADE" in animals, you will leave the door open for irresponsible breeders to profit from the misery and suffering they allow.

My New years resolution this year, is to hand leaflets out, starting at the Bolton Dog Show, UK on New Years Day, highlighting your misguided ideas and asking people to express their outrage and boycott e bay if this decision goes ahead.

Whilst I support E Bay and its principles in relation to inanimate objects, please e bay don't dirty your hands to make a quick buck by exploiting animals.

Yours

Andy Watson, Bell & Hovis


This comes from the heart, it may not be perfect but if it helps anyone to think of something to say to ebay, go too it!