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With rashes and things, I usually do what I'd do if I found them on myself - sensible first aid as a first step. But if they didn't go away, or got worse, I'd get professional help. It's tme to involve the vet I think.

It might be the photo, but it just looks like pigmentation. But if that's what it is, it wouldn't be irritating him. Is the irritation a new thing?

Yes, my dog had a MCT a number of years ago. It was removed under GA just as you said, they got clear margins and it has never recurred. I think you said it came up suddenly, I'd take that as something to be optimistic about. My dog's one developed slowly. Obviously there's no guarantees, I'm...

Hello and welcome. Sorry I have no helpful advice but I didn't want to read and run, I hope you find a solution.

Hello and welcome on board.

I've heard that too, but obviously please talk to your vet before doing anything. I couldn't find the source of my information, the page I had bookmarked has been moved.

Oh, absolutely, you are right. Sorry, I put that badly; I just meant Wainwright's isn't usually one of the problem foods.

The food probably isn't contributing to his behaviour (some are like rocket fuel). Did you find anything helpful in the reading lists? I also second the suggestion of a good class - if you have a Dogs Trust near you, they get a good reputation. But, not all classes are good, if you find one and...

Crates are really helpful and I do believe all dogs should be crate trained for the times when they are really needed. The problems begin when dogs are just shut in for convenience. If your dog settles well, and sees the crate as a good thing, that's fantastic. For her, it's right. Feeling a...

To be clear, it's MY fingers and buttons that don't connect!

Pretty much, yes. Especially when he reaches adolescence, you will find it a lot easier if his focus is on you, and not letting him be attracted to other dogs is an important part of that. Most of us aim for a dog that is dog-neutral; neither afraid of, or magnetised to other dogs. Many people...

Personally I'd go straight to a normal lead. I really don't like these extendable leads, fingers and buttons can fail at crucial moments, and because they work by extending when the dog puts pressure to move forward, they aren't conducive to training loose lead walking. There are various ways...

Fingers crossed for an uneventful recovery.

Hello and welcome. With those paws, he certainly looks like he is going to be a big boy.

Yes, a tangle teaser type thing was what I had in mind (but couldn't remember the actual name).

What about one of the human detangling brushes? You could also spray her coat with a detangling product.

That sounds like a long time to me but I'm not an athlete.

Your trainers could well be right. I know if I'm in pain, I'm a grumpy old bag. I can't remember if this has been suggested but can you get a buggy to take him out and about during his recovery? We had one when Timber had his cruciate ligament surgery and I honestly think it kept us all sane.

My poodle friend says - It's a really really complicated question, and I don't think the puppy buyer has enough information to make a decision based only on COI. One important factor is how the COI is calculated. If you are calculating the COI based on pedigree alone, you'll get a different...

The only Frontline I know about is for ticks and fleas, not worms (and, by the way, some fleas have developed a resistance, it's better to try to get Frontline Plus now). Please double check what your aunt used, and what the repeat interval is. Certainly some can be given as often as monthly...