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Oh he's a real cutie - thank you :-)

Unfortunately, she won't get used to it. Her separation anxiety means that every day is scary, and this alone will reinforce her fear. The only reason that some dogs may seem to get used to it is 'conditioned helplessness' - they realise that howling, etc., don't help so stop doing it - but they...

Yes, you could get some cheap plastic containers, like the ones takeaway Indians and Chinese tend to come in. Or just use this as an excuse to have a few more takeaways!

It's fine to defrost it in the refrigerator to the point where you can cut it, then divide it and refreeze.

Even if it is the case that you 'can't cope', it isn't your fault that you can't cope, just as it isn't your fault that you suffer from anxiety. It's like blaming you for not being able to walk to the shops when you've just broken your leg. Maybe your OH could manage to look after and entertain...

It could just be that he feels differently in the evening - as night draws in, he might feel that his family should be all safely in the house. Or if you're often out during the day, he's accepted this as your routine whereas he has come to expect you to be in in the evening, so being on his own...

I hadn't noticed to be honest - I was too focused on their balls.

Welcome from me too :)

Maybe their pants ride up with all that exertion!

Welcome to the forum, Steve.

I'm not an expert, but it sounds as if it could be a form of PTSD, which dogs can get as well as humans. Behavioural treatment, with very gradual desensitisation (to going to different places and to unexpected noises), can work, though it would probably take a long time. Stress-relieving natural...

Cool things to chew can help if he has sore gums - maybe put the duck necks in the freezer for a while before giving them. Wetting a towel, wringing it out tightly and then freezing it can also help.

Fingers crossed she's happy to take the synolux and gets better soon :)

Have you tried them in something really stinky, like the oil from a can of tuna?

From a quick google, Noroclav can be crushed, which might make them easier to hide in food - or possibly dilute in a tasty liquid. I wouldn't try either of these without checking with your vet first.

A very successful reintroduction down my way is ospreys: I spend far too much time watching this nest of four - we must have an excellent supply of fish in Poole Harbour, as it's unusual for parents to be able to raise four young, but these are so well fed there haven't been any squabbles...

And if the insects, very close to the bottom of the food chain, die off then ultimately so does everything higher up, including us :( Sorry, I'm bug obsessed. You could say it's a bugbear of mine ;)

And songbirds eat dragonflies, ospreys and otters eat fish, dogs eat chickens, foxes eat rabbits, hawks eat crows, we eat pigs... If we love songbirds, we would do better to stop using pesticides that contribute to insect armageddon and/or harm the birds directly, agricultural approaches that in...

A few thoughts on the questions: Q14: I assume that where you walk most often should be numbered 1, but it might be better to make this explicit. I also would have liked 'heathland' as an option - maybe add 'other' and let people fill in details. Q18: I'd have liked 'none of the above'. My dog...

I used Yumove Dog Digestive Care for my dog: Advanced Dog Digestive Care Solutions | UK's Trusted Range | YuMOVE It seemed to work well for his digestive issues, but I've no idea if they would help with itchy skin. They do also do a skincare range and are very helpful, so it might be worth...