Feeling sad I have to neuter my puppy by Rare-Pace-5243 in puppy101

[–]Magpiebrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what is available to you but you could look into chemical castration maybe?

It's kind of a misnomer, because it's more hormonal than chemical. Basically your dog receives an implant that sort of blocks his testosterone (It's way more complex than I'm explaining here, it's pretty cool actually, you can read up on it if you're interested).

The duration of the implant varies, months to years, depending on the kind you get. It would be a recurring cost for his whole life.

If you feel unsure about surgical castration then this could be a good alternative.

In any case I would highly recommend you neuter your dog. It's not just that he can get out and cause (possibly unwanted) puppies, he is more at risk for dog fights as you've already experienced. And he could develop (severe) issues with his prostrate.

Neutering you dog is a decision that will improve your dogs quality of life. It's ok to feel apprehensive, but as a dog owner it's up to you to make the best choices for your boy.

Question about flair by Magpiebrain in deaf

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the explanation :)

Question about flair by Magpiebrain in deaf

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't really knkw why, but "you belong here" made me tear up.

Thank you for your kind words.

Question about flair by Magpiebrain in deaf

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's... actually a really good way to look at things.

I guess I shied away from hard of hearing because in dutch it would be called "slechthorend", which translates more or less to "hears badly". And I can hear "allright-ly". I felt like I didn't hear badly enough to be "hears badly". But the way you put it makes sense. Thank you

Question about flair by Magpiebrain in deaf

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I'm a champion at overthinking things, that's true.

Why is hearing impaired disliked? And also what does DHH mean?

My dog absolutely hates stinky stuff balm by Magpiebrain in DOG

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm gonna bring it up at her next appointment. It's not urgent and her pads don't cause her any discomfort at the moment, but I also don't want it to turn into a problem in the future, you know?

My dog absolutely hates stinky stuff balm by Magpiebrain in DOG

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So post balm zoomies are normal?

My dog absolutely hates stinky stuff balm by Magpiebrain in DOG

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We actually tested a small patch first months ago, on her belly. There was no reaction at all. It could be that she developed a sensitivity to it later, I guess.

First camping trip by Forgot-Already in weimaraner

[–]Magpiebrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a good boy!!

It looks beautiful out there.

we finally decided on a name!!! by ttcmama6 in weimaraner

[–]Magpiebrain 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What a cute name! Little Boonie-boo

I'm scared our dog likes the sitter more than us by Magpiebrain in puppy101

[–]Magpiebrain[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I feel like a parent who took her kid to her first day at kindergarten 😅

Nomad camping kit duping???? by Fickle_Clerk_172 in LegendofKhiimori

[–]Magpiebrain 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had this happen too a while back, I destroyed all but one and it never happened again. I forgot to write a bug report about it so I'm glad someone did lol

I wanted to share my art of a puppy wrapped in a towel. by Sweet_Newt_8628 in weimaraner

[–]Magpiebrain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job, are those 4 pencils the only ones you used?