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Thank you, Jan

Hi Guys, It has been a while since I posted anything but I need advice. One of my dogs, Hector, has just been diagnosed with canine Lupus, the SLE version. I know about this in humans as my Mum suffers with it but I have never come across it in dogs. He is very poorly at the moment. Do any of...

I have a fat boy too. Hector would eat for Britain given half a chance. Do you feed your dogs dried food? If so try soaking it in water before you give it to him. It makes the kibbles swell so the dog feels fuller quicker and won't eat as much. It doesn't cost you anything and is worth a try...

Have you thought of contacting Leahurst Vetinary school, Annie. It is part of Liverpool Uni and is just down the road from the Two Mills. I haven't been there for years so can't guarantee they will help but it might be worth a phone call. Give Finn a cuddle for me. xx

He had just been rolling on the grass so his harness had gone a bit wonky! It does fit him really!

Of course you can, Jane.

I thought I would give you an update on Hector. It is almost a year since he became part of my family - I can't quite believe it! As you can see he is a different dog these days. He still suffers a little with fear aggression but no more than other dogs do. As you can see he has 2 playmates so...

Gorgeous new edition to the pack! I used a rucksack back to front when I have had pups which seems to have worked quite well. Hope everything goes OK.

My boys are moulting too. Hector's coat has gone quite frazzled looking too I noticed so it must be the time of the year. You could try giving them fish. The oils are brilliant for their coats. My boys love sardines.

I took a phone call last night asking me to take in this little chappie. He had been living in a shed and the owner's wife said that the dog had to go there and then. As you can see he is very thin and just needs a bit of tlc. My plan is to foster him for the moment and then when he is fit...

What a sad story! Poor little mite. I had a similar problem as I had an old jack russel cross when Ash was a pup. When we lost Billy Ash really grieved and would wander around the house looking for him. He also started walking to heel off lead when we were out, almost as if he didn't want to...

My rescue whippet, Hector, suffers from fear aggression too, especially if the dog approaching him is very bouncy. When I fist had him I muzzled him if he was off lead but that was for my benefit rather than his. I took advice from a dog behaviourist and switched from using a halti and collar to...

Same here with my boys. The Halti was a godsend and neither use it now.

http://www.collarsrus.webeden.co.uk/# Collars R Us are fab too.

Both mine do it. And run in their sleep. And howl and growl. And woof! And ninja under the duvet given half a chance! Who needs sleep? :))