Me Time!

[laughingcat]

We had a brief moment of having a dog at home, as I helped to look after it when my best friend went overseas for tour. The doggie was a labrador. Unlike the rest, having a doggie does not distract my DCs. The doggie accompanied them when they are studying. Lie down beside DCs the moment DCs hit the study table. The moment one leaves the study table or room to go toilet or take a drink, the doggie will follow them. When it is time to go for doggie walk (which cannot delay), DCs will quickly finished what they need to do. The brief opportunity to have a doggie gives DCs on the brief responsibilities of caring a doggie.

[laughingcat]

Janet, I am impressed you have so many pets.

[lee_yl]

Good morning ladies.


First and foremost, I would like to apologize for being not able to reply most of the posts/PMs here for the these two days as I was “emotionally unstable”. And it doesn’t help when my mum keeps calling me (more than 10 times a day) just to check on the status/well being of the dog! :roll:

AVA contacted us last evening. Microchip ID wasn’t registered so owner couldn’t be traced. See, I knew it! Then why bother to implant a microchip in the dog when owner doesn’t register with the authority?

Yesterday, DD1 invited a group of classmates home to look at her beloved doggie. The girls went gaga over it (“Aww... So cute, right?”) and took many selfies with GR Boy. The dog that I knew who couldn’t even walk more than 5 mins suddenly could pounce up and down for almost an hour in front of the girls! :?
I forwarded the above photo to a friend and she said never had she seen a recently abandoned dog smiling so happily. Now, it makes my decision to pass him to the auntie next door even more difficult.

Don’t think DH can make the final decision. Last night told me why worry, we can keep him. This morning he said he think GR Boy should go to auntie as we can’t commit for the long run. Oh well...

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[MrsKiasu]

I went back few pages then only saw GR boy maiden bath photos..hey today GR boy is so much more handsome..got curly fur somemore..you make me see them in another light :love:

[MyPillow]

MrsKiasu:

I went back few pages then only saw GR boy maiden bath photos..hey today GR boy is so much more handsome..got curly fur somemore..you make me see them in another light :love:

leeyl- W can see the difference in the dog fur ( soft & fluffy, clean)
ANd amazingly, he is smiling , v sweet smile

Handsome goldie!
set down rule to your kids bet study n dog - i think after a week or plus, they will settle down -all dust settle n things back to normal etc - u can have the mindset of temp fostering/care n see how things go .. adaptability of both kids, family n dog
change the dog diet - can dun always eat meat or not? cut down weight, healthier & cheaper to maintain - a few of my
frens dogs are eating veg diet - solid veg such as carrot, potato, broccoli,a little of rice. white meat chicken n occassional white fish/salmon

[Estéema]

lee_yl:

Good morning ladies.


First and foremost, I would like to apologize for being not able to reply most of the posts/PMs here for the these two days as I was “emotionally unstable”. And it doesn’t help when my mum keeps calling me (more than 10 times a day) just to check on the status/well being of the dog! :roll:

AVA contacted us last evening. Microchip ID wasn’t registered so owner couldn’t be traced. See, I knew it! Then why bother to implant a microchip in the dog when owner doesn’t register with the authority?

Yesterday, DD1 invited a group of classmates home to look at her beloved doggie. The girls went gaga over it (“Aww... So cute, right?”) and took many selfies with GR Boy. The dog that I knew who couldn’t even walk more than 5 mins suddenly could pounce up and down for almost an hour in front of the girls! :?
I forwarded the above photo to a friend and she said never had she seen a recently abandoned dog smiling so happily. Now, it makes my decision to pass him to the auntie next door even more difficult.

Don’t think DH can make the final decision. Last night told me why worry, we can keep him. This morning he said he think GR Boy should go to auntie as we can’t commit for the long run. Oh well...

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Sounds like GR won't be bidding bye-bye liao. Even yr mum so adoring towards GR.

Ah, as he gets happier, arthritis pain also forget le. Either he 'shows off' or he's really basking in all the attention of female guests. :rotflmao:
After DD2 PSLE, the girls can visit more often & yr GR will be so busy entertaining its guests, it'll hv enuf exercise & loose those extra weight alr.

Sounds like yr DH getting just as end as you. Tough, tough... Don't stress alr 走一步看一步了. Just cool yrself down & I'm sure u'll get yr answer once u can get beyond yr emotional first few weeks. M'time enjoy your lovely gift.

[lee_yl]

@MKS,

:rotflmao: Yes, lots of curly fur! I booked 11am thurs appt to have him cut botak! Mum and sis said he will get heat stroke and die at my balcony very soon with such thick fur. :scared:

@MP,
Yesterday I gave him sweet potato porridge and he refused to eat. :sick: Then I gave him canned meat w kibbles. Carrot must chop finely. Gave him some xiao bai cai too.

[Funz]

Personally, I don’t agree with people who ‘humanise’ dogs. Dogs are not human. Their genetic make up is very different. In their natural state, they will eat mainly meat, not because meat tastes better but because nature dictates that. Yes we can add some grains and greens as chances are if they are hunting or scavenging on their own, they would consume some of these. But their natural diet should be largely meat base.


GR boy most probably had been overfed all these time that is why he is overweight. Retrievers are notably greedy dogs. They love to eat and will eat however much you give them. For grown retrievers, most adult dog kibbles brands will suggest a feeding qty of about 3 cups a day. For GR boy, going forward, maybe leeyl can check with the vet how to best manage his weight. While we reduce his intake, we must still make sure he gets his necessary nutrients.

[Funz]

lee_yl:

@MKS,

:rotflmao: Yes, lots of curly fur! I booked 11am thurs appt to have him cut botak! Mum and sis said he will get heat stroke and die at my balcony very soon with such thick fur. :scared:

@MP,
Yesterday I gave him sweet potato porridge and he refused to eat. :sick: Then I gave him canned meat w kibbles. Carrot must chop finely. Gave him some xiao bai cai too.

No! No! No!

The fur has it's use for regulating his temp. Shaving him botak may be worse. Unless he has skin issues and you need to shave in order to treat the affected areas, please just give him a trim and not shave him botak.

https://www.grrmf.org/learn/grooming-your-golden/

Oh Yah, you may also want to go to a pet store and get either Revolution or Frontline. This is for tick, flea, mite prevention. Notice that you bring him outdoors and a let him lie on grassy areas so good to apply this on him. It comes in a capsule like those eyedrops. It's to be applied once a month. Just squeeze the content onto the area between his shoulder blades along his spine.

[sharonkhoo]

lee_yl:

@MKS,

:rotflmao: Yes, lots of curly fur! I booked 11am thurs appt to have him cut botak! Mum and sis said he will get heat stroke and die at my balcony very soon with such thick fur. :scared:

@MP,
Yesterday I gave him sweet potato porridge and he refused to eat. :sick: Then I gave him canned meat w kibbles. Carrot must chop finely. Gave him some xiao bai cai too.

Too little fur may be bad too - he could get sunburn? It may be better to trim it shorter but not completely botak. It's best to check with someone familiar with dog care before deciding. My brother had a Siberian Husky before - very thick fur, and he would lie in the shade all day, but he lived to a good age with no major health issues until his final year or so.

Maybe you should check what the recommended diet for GRs is? See Funz's response. For your convenience, you could gradually move him to eating dry food. Do it like when getting kids to eat something - make a gradual shift by mixing in the dry food in increasing proportions over a few weeks. And like kids, if he's hungry enough, he will eat anything. You said he's overweight anyway?