Loving my Oldies

What is emo? Something to do with emotional??

That’s a bit rude.

“….there was a disagreement.” I can just see it - denial and anger on both sides. And sad for both sides, or three sides really because the puppy suffers too and, depending on where she goes, could be damaged for life. I think @Prajeena you have to let this go, despite how sad you are, and I do feel your pain and loss. Are you new to having dogs in your lives? If so, perhaps do some reading on various breeds to get some sort of an idea as to the breed you favour and which best suits your lifestyle. If you definitely want a puppy, read up on “when you bring your puppy home” books and other sources.

That is what happened with my first little dog over 30 years ago and is what my vet at the time told me. It was pretty scary as I was new to dog ownership. Fast forward to today and I now have a little foster dog who went for years without any treatment as his owners thought he was just having spasms and did not have him vet checked . He came into rescue and was immediately taken to a specialist. He was initially prescribed Phenobarbitone and it took a bit of juggling to get the dosage correct between controlling the seizures and little dog being a zombie . After he'd been with the rescue group for approx 3 months, he came to me and he was having seizures regularly, so back to the specialist who prescribed Epibrom to add to his mediations. Since then (29 October 2024), he has had only three episodes. They are very mild, but last for about 20-30 minutes. He just shakes, stiffens his legs, fair bit of head shaking. No drooling, eye rolling, incontinence or loose bowels. He is a 6yo Pomeranian. @bmac1994 I really think seeing a specialist is the way to go. Where do you live, so a DOLer will probably be able to make recommendations. Good luck.

So many questions you have all raised LOL. How dare the vet have a holiday

Has anyone used/had experience with Plaque Off? My latest foster is a 4yo Pekingese girl who is in such good condition. She is a surrender due to dire financial situation - very sad. Her owner has been extremely diligent in her care of this little dog and her teeth are beautiful. The owner said she has always used Plaque Off and came with bottles already made up and two new bottles. Obviously, I am using this, but am curious as to whether or not anyone has experience of it. As nearly all of the dogs I have had over the years have been rescues or come from pounds, I don't really have experience of good teeth . My own two little Pekes have about three teeth between them and I have had a couple of dogs who, when they came to me, had to have all their remaining teeth removed. If Angel (new dog) is any example, this is a product worth using. Before I start to sing its praises, however, I would like some more information. I will be talking to Angel's vet who happens to be one of the vets used by the rescue group I foster for, but they are on holidays at the moment. TIA. Angel is still learning house rules so the paper in the background is there to soak up you know what.

That would be right. Those who are mounting these prosecutions need to be forensically examined themselves to see what their agenda is. You have to be suspicious when whistleblowers (in any part of society) are dragged into courts. Not difficult to hazard a guess

Oh gosh, that is interesting. My vet ended up being a Best for Pet practice, but I didn't even consider joining. In terms of overservicing, Shala has a condition we have been treating for a couple of years (gets nasty infections around her vulva) and the time before last, vet and I agreed it was looking pretty nasty. She suggested that Shala might need an operation, but to leave it until one of the other vets came back from leave and, in the meantime, treat with another cream. When I took Shala back after a few weeks on the medication and the other vet was back, they both agreed she looked much better and did not need the operation. On the other hand, they was a hold up with tablets she was on and the vet charged me over $8 a tablet for a few to last me until order was received and $27 for a new script. Bunches and Beatrice (Pekingese) and Shala also need regular eye check-ups at the eye specialist. Last time I was there I was in and out in less than 20 minutes for the three of them and the charge was $435.00 ($145 for each of them). I do understand the cost of the equipment and the expertise I am paying for but $145 for a bit over 6 minutes each!!! At the moment, I can meet all these expenses, but in a few years when all my super has gone (thanks to Beatrice and a tick ), I will be in a very different situation. I cannot imagine how some people manage and understand @Dogface's fears.

@Deeds, in my thread “Now I Am Afraid” I wrote about how I was just weeding two of the next door dogs body slammed the fence again and again to the extent it was rocking. I was terrified, went upstairs and shut all my dogs and myself inside until they had calmed down. They were already riled up from running around, barking at anything and everything. Yesterday my lawn mower guy came over to do some work for me in the gardens (not mowing so no noisy machines) and they were going ballistic.

Another horror There are just no words that anyone could say to describe the horror she went through and will continue to go through.

Have you ever noticed that when these attacks occur in the owner’s yard and photos are shown that the place is usually a tip? I guess I am being judgemental, but I can’t help but think that a messy yard probably equates to a “messy” life. Dogs are affected by their surroundings, good or bad.

It is too close for comfort with dogs next door barking for hours.

Have they taken responsibility? I can’t remember. I seem to recall the man was giving gangland hand manoeuvres as he was taken away. But it is way beyond time the Law took a stand and I hope it sets a precedent. Another attack today in Melbourne with a young woman fighting for her life and the three dogs shot dead. . Her physical pain would be immeasurable and I hate to think of the psychological scars if she survives.

I was part of a dog training club that used the Council building there and when we were told the front area was going to become a cafe, I couldn't believe it. I have an amazing business sense and gave them three months. A couple of decades plus later . . . . . They were very successful and became known far and wide. I did a google. The cafe is called Cafe Bones - I had forgotten that. Not Cafe Bones - just a few yards away - but one of my all time favourite photos from my time living in the inner west. Clockwise from far left: Tirra, Jeune, Danny, Tamar. Long gone to god, but I still miss them all . So many stories.

I used to live in Dulwich Hill and frequented that park for years. Most of the time, I loved it, but with multiple little dogs, I used to have my eyes swivelling everywhere LOL. I didn't use the pathway much preferring to walk closer to the canal mainly because of the aggressive attitude of the cyclists. They would literally speed along, ringing their bells (sometimes) and yelling at people to get out of their way. Gosh that was another life time --- I've lived where I am now for nearly 20 years. Hard to comprehend.

Many years ago, my Nammu (small male Maltese) was run over by a cyclist, both wheels. He was trotting along the very left side edge of the path (off leash dog park) and the cyclist would have had to veer over to the side to run him over. She called out as she rode off, "I didn't know where he was going." I was so shocked, because I am sure it was deliberate. The cyclists at this particular park (Hawthorn Parade Leichhardt) were known to be extremely aggressive - I kid you not. I rushed him off to the vet, but he was fine with only a little graze under his chin. As he died of cancer at 8 and a half, I have wondered over the years whether he sustained some internal damage which caused the cancer. I feel so sorry for the owners of the little dog. So heartbreaking and a constant worry.

I am so sorry, @pesh . Scotti lived to a grand old age and his passing will leave a great hole in your lives. I think the pleasure, love and comfort that cats bring into our lives are not always fully understood and appreciated. My Gussy Cat was a stray as well and adopted me. She passed away at 16, very suddenly from a blood clot, and I still remember all the details of that night. I just went back to my files to check what year Gussy died - 2015. Hard to believe it is 9 years as I still think of her regularly. Scotti will live on in your hearts.

I have said the exact same thing many times, @Mairead, regarding children known to DOCS. If the designated department can’t look after the children, what chance do animals have. Virtually every child/baby who dies at the hands of parents, partner, family member is already known to DOCS. Sickening. And I am sick of the excuses EVERY company, institution, or organisation makes. There is one reason and one reason only: lack of commitment to the job.

That's what I found too, LG. The dogs (all long since gone to god) would all use the stairs, but jump off. I finally had to bite the bullet and not let on the bed and the dogs I have now can't get up on their own. I'll get them up for snuggles, but have to lift them down before I go to sleep. I have just started to foster a little Pomeranian and he just leaps onto the bed as though he was just taking a step . It's lovely having a little dog cuddling again - he crawls right under the bedclothes and lies on my legs LOL.

Google Dog Ramp and you will find a large selection, most of them adjustable heights. Good luck. Space is always a bugger.

Moved

Oh, I just saw it on YouTube. There are a lot of videos about this case some of which I’d watched and then I saw the one about sentencing. I certainly didn’t expect those sentences. Australia please take note. Of course there will be appeals, but hopefully this will bring at least a few irresponsible owners into line.

So desperately sad. Yes, you will feel guilt, even though this tragedy was purely an accident. We always blame ourselves and wonder whether we could have done more, even if our dog/s have lived to great old ages. My deepest sympathies. Blessings to you all

Trazadone is great for specific situations and is not something to be given regularly for separation anxiety. For instance, I have a dog who was rescued from a puppy breeding mill at 11yo so she is traumatised. When I have to take her to the vet, I give her trazadone 2 hours before we leave. The best thing for a puppy with separation anxiety is another dog.