Loving my Oldies

Yep, yep and more yep. So good to see, @juice

I’m sorry to read this. I have no advice on Palladia, but googled and found this extract in an article. Please note the comments (their capitals) about side effects. Go back to your vet and if you feel you are not getting clear instructions on how to medicate your dog or if the vet seems unsure, seek out another vet for another opinion, keeping in mind that finding correct dosages and/or correct medications can be a matter of trial and error, so it is very important that you keep seeing your vet regularly throughout the treatment especially if your dog is as sick as Thief seems to be. Good luck and best wishes for Thief’s improvement. In terms of administration, PALLADIA is given approximately every day. It should be given with food. If side effects occur, the most important point is to STOP THE DRUG. Side effects are generally reversible. Additionally, preventive and protective medications can be dispensed to help mitigate the risks and effects of treatment. Treatment will restart after the patient has recovered and is then given less frequently and or at a lower dose.

Some dogs stain more than others. My first puppies (Maltese) had shocking staining when they were puppies. I was pretty ignorant of the causes and it was so bad that when I was out with them one day, a little girl said to her mother, “They have blood all over their faces.” Out of the mouths of babes . . . . . . With the regular use of Optrex eye wash, the staining disappeared completely on the male and became negligible on the female.

Go to the chemist, buy some Optrex eye wash and bathe your dog’s eyes with it (soak a cotton ball) every day until the staining disappears or is reduced. After that, maintain the habit of bathing your dog’s eyes with the Optrex every few days. I regularly give my dogs eye drops particularly on windy dusty days.

A lot of people, as evidenced by many threads here and in other places over the years, don’t realise that ANY effort needs to be put in.

Just brilliant, Grizabella. Wonderful to see them simply being themselves.

Oh god, that is just so damned sad. Deepest condolences to you and your family, @Genabee. I actually read your post late last night, but was too saddened to respond then. I was in tears for all of you and especially Genevieve who was still so young and such a loved, integral part of your family.

I wonder how long the original owner had been looking for a home before she decided on giving the dog up in order to make it easier? I’m torn too; I would have to be in a state of absolutely last resort before giving my dogs up.

I agree, @westiemum. Sad really, very sad. I have been told to leave footpath cafe, also a courtyard cafe and once, coming back from Brisbane all the taxis at Sydney were refusing to stop for me .... I had Calypso with me, a 2kg Maltese who was probably cleaner than 99.9% of the drivers and their cabs

What a cuddler !!

So beautiful. Big smiles here. The pic of the Secret Lecture is priceless.

Brilliant!! Well done.

I don’t think it was missed. This tragedy has only just happened and has been reported all over the ABC TV news. Unfathomable sorrow and loss.

He is gorgeous and anyone can see how he has become the light of your life. Troy has recently cut down on the number of sections and the introductory one was one to go; welcome back - some wonderful IG and their owners on DOL.

Yee Hah

A vet once said something to me that I found pretty scary. He said the mistake was made when they were called “Veterinary Surgeons”. A surgeon thinks he/she has to operate. Operations should be considered, considered again and then considered again .... for all animals including the human animal. This vet also showed me how easy it was to slip dogs’ knees out of joint. Paraphrasing: he said that a customer takes their dog to the vet, the vet says, OMG look at this luxating patella, it just slips right out of joint, this dog must be operated upon. Another mistake that we make (and one that is hard not to because we are not vets) is that we thinks vets love animals, would walk over hot coals to help our animals and have only the deepest ulterior motives in taking up this profession and are extremely skilled. None of these things applies to some vets. I could relate several more horror stories from over the years, but I want to sleep tonight.

Going well. Soon it will be time for congratulatory celebrations

“Luxating patella” probably two of the most over used word in the veterinary lexicon. Get a second and a third opinion.

They sound scary to me, too.

Loved the vid of Pip enjoying the park. You’ve already worked wonders for him, @yellowgirl

@Malamum Oh no!!! She works at other practices, too. How ghastly. Her name starts with L and she dresses as though she is off to the Antartic. Even on days when the temp is in the thirties, you’ll see her with several layers of clothing on. And the air con at the practice isn’t particularly good LOL. My latest peripheral experience with her was via a couple with a lovely dog. I was waiting at the counter as were they when she came out to speak with them further. I couldn’t hear the full exchange, but heard her say some disparaging remark about their dog being a rescue dog (something along the lines of: well, she’s a rescue dog, what do you expect). I have heard her being extremely judgemental about rescue dogs over the years. When she’d gone back inside, I turned to the couple and asked them if they’d adopted the dog recently. No, they’d had her for two years !!!! This ghastly woman who should not be allowed within 100 yards of a pet, was still going on about all the problems with the dog because she was a rescue. Insane. And when I have been forced to have an interaction with her (as you did, because no one else there and Danny was on a series of injections one of which fell on a Sunday), I have been horrified and certainly don’t think she is at all smart. I have reported her on a couple of occasions, but to no effect obviously. When I mentioned her on this forum a few years ago, another DOLer who goes to the practice said she knew the person I meant and she called her The Witch.

LOL. I missed this. Very sweet. I would have voted red with bone, but the rainbow one is very bright and colourful. I hope you all have the most fun and wonderful day.

Outside ...... makes me so damned angry. Hopefully you will be able to help him find a proper loving home, Katjek.

In tears again for your loss, grumpette.

You are being too kind, persephone. The dog is not allowed inside. This family wants a dog to be all things to all people, but kept outside. This family is totally unsuited to any dog.