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<DIV>We had the puppy experience nearly 3 years ago when we got Freddie - aka
JAWS. He was a chewer a butt biter (mine, of course) and overall little
stinker. My husband would come home and find me in tears with awful
bruises on my rear and legs from the nips. Obviously Freddie was removed
from his Mamma way to early and didn't learn the proper social graces. Now
of course, he is an angel and the "best puppy in the whole world".</DIV>
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<DIV>We used nyla bones for chewing. They have different
flavors. He loved them. Always supervise chewing. They also
have a freezable nyla bone for teething puppies - it worked well.
We used the Behavior NO chewing spray - think it was one of those Nautral
products - available at Petsmart. Worked wonders, even on our antique
trunk - he never went after it again after spray - and there's no stain from
it. I recommend lots of nyla bones and other toys - crate training for
when you're not at home - its safer for your puppy to know they're safe in a
crate and not chewing the electric cords - lots of walkies and training.
Also never leave collars or toys with your baby in the crate. They can
choke or strangle if they get caught.</DIV>
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<DIV>Now for Miss Chloe's pain. Freddie and Ellie had lumps removed
yesterday and within a couple hours Freddie was in visible pain. I called
the vet and since we had Rimadyl in the house from Ellie's shoulder pain we were
advised to use that for a couple days. It totally worked and took the edge
off. Freddie stopped the ferocious licking and felt a lot better.
I'd definitely call the vet for more pain management for poor Miss Chloe.
Sending healing droolies her way.</DIV>
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