JulesP

Blackmores Lyprinol is the human version of Antinol. Still expensive but a bit cheaper. You can usually find it on special somewhere, Chemist Warehouse was a good place to buy it normally. ($48.99 for 100 tablets). I used it with good effect on an elderly dog.

It is also a good idea to respect the rules of this forum. This site was created for pure bred dog discussion (ANKC recognised breeds)The primary purpose of this forum is to promote and discuss pure bred dogs (as recognised by the ANKC) so we ask you respect our aim when visiting here. If you own a cross breed dog, you are also welcome here, but we ask that you refer to it by its proper name (eg a pug-x or cavalier-x instead of the designer term 'pugalier').

American Pit Bulls have been on the restricted list in Victoria since about 2005. It is illegal to buy or breed them. I suggest you read this - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/livestock-and-animals/animal-welfare-victoria/dogs/restricted-breed-dogs/owning-a-restricted-breed-dog

I've only owned border collies. My family had a corgi, so I do have a soft spot for them and Mum has had a few shelties so I like them too.

I went to Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre in Glen Waverley. Your vet would need to write you a referral. Liver shunts are often not detectable on a normal ultrasound at your vets. Once diagnosed the treatment is an operation to close the shunt. Not all shunts can be operated on. The alternate is treating with medication and a special diet, the lifespan of the dog might be reduced following this route. Has the vet put your puppy on a different diet now? Or any medication? Do you know what your test results actually were for the bile test?

Yeah my 75yo Father regularly does 20km walks and I know plenty of people still competing in obedience well into that age group with active breeds.

I wouldn't even respond to an advert that had such silly wording. No I'm not 'adopting' the horse, I am buying it! Unless they want to give me the horse as money exchanging hands in an 'adoption' just isn't right!

I also think that in this case you should refund them their money, less your expenses.

The only time I've had people be considerate about not letting their dogs meet mine was when I was walking 2 obviously elderly dogs. People suddenly became very polite in not bothering us. I tried the 'my dog doesn't like other dogs' line for a while and I ended up with this psycho woman hating me and yelling at me for taking dangerous dogs out and telling other people about me. A friend tried 'I'm in training' vests and I'm not kidding but more people came up to her than before to ask about it, lol. Be firm, you have to do what is right for your dog but realise people may react badly about it. Some people might see and learn and also use the same techniques though, that is gratifying.

You are doing a great thing for the little dogs. I hope it goes well.

They weren't microchipped. Their microchips were checked before being returned to the owners.

I'm also going to add that depending on what state you are in it may actually be illegal to rehome a dog that has been declared dangerous. The dog should also be on a leash whilst outside of its enclosure. You are opening yourself up to all sorts of legal issues having that dog loose with other dogs in your facility.

Rehoming a dog that has been declared dangerous is not acceptable. Putting a declared dangerous dog into the daycare like that is also not acceptable and extremely unfair on the other dogs. Penny was telling you quite clearly that she was not happy with the situation. I would be furious if that was my dog. However it is not your responsibility to put this dog to sleep. The owners need to do that rather than just washing their hands of it.

Glad you found something that worked. Nothing wrong with 'off label'. A lot of the treatments I've used have been off label.

That is a great idea Sheena.