zacpud

Fingers crossed for a good outcome. You are having a worrying time, you poor thing. Good luck at the Vets.

That is wonderful that Detroit made it but sorry to hear about Rambo. Run free little Rambo. I hope Detroit gets better and stronger by the day. All the best to her and give her a cuddle for me.

Hi Zacpud, Sorry to hear about Oscar - I had a Golden Retiriever with diabetes that we lost early this year at 12.5yrs . We had him on the Hills Prescription diet so can't offer any help with the fresh food ideas. As for the syringes I used to purchase Bensons online as it was much cheaper than the vet from http://vetnpetdirect.com.au/product.php?productid=16926 Good luck with your boy - as others have said it does get easier over time to give the injections, give him big cuddles from me :D Jodie, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Golden Retriever. It is very hard to lose a pet as they become part of the family. We never forget them. He was a great age which makes it so much harder to be without him...they leave a big hole in our lives. Run free,dear boy!

Thank you so much for your input ex coordinator and Jodie 1. It really does help to find out what others do for their furkids. The mackerel in the dry food is a good idea. I imagine the dry doesn't have much taste. Oscar tries to steal food from the others as he has always been a guts. He is so quick too. He has lost 3 kg in the last 3 months so the vet said to try to keep him at 6kg for the time being. Still a tad overweight at 6. As for exercise, he runs around like a ratbag chasing the rest of the pack...I have 8. Jodie 1, I have given him a big cuddle for you and he loved it. Thanks.

Hi Baifra, I am so sorry to hear about Sammy. You must miss her a lot. 12 years is a good life for a fur kid. Thanks for your advice and the encouragement. Every bit helps.

Yes, she did mention the fat content in the bones. I'll try to get on to some roo bones/meat. I live in a small town and we don't have a pet produce store. However, I should be able to get on to someone who sells roo meat. Thanks Puggy.

Thanks so much Puggy. The vet said no bones so I'll stick to that for the moment. However, I'll go with the low fat meat and vegies. I have managed humans with diabetes but this is the first dog one. So much to learn!

Hi all! My 9 year old silky X ,Oscar, was diagnosed with diabetes on Monday. He was in hospital for 3 days to be stabilised. He also has mild pancreatitis. I brought him home yesterday and he is now on Caninsulin 7 units daily. I have him on Royal Canin Diabetic diet...wouldn't eat the Hill's diet. Does anyone know of a fresh food diet I could give as well as the Royal Canin? I realise this will all depend on his BG levels but any info would be very much appreciated. Also, does anyone know where I can buy cheap syringes in QLD? Thank you for any help you may give.

You must feel really bad but unfortunately accidents do happen. I do hope your little puppy's leg improves quickly.

I am so sorry for your loss Shelly. Sarg sounded like a wonderful and faithful companion and you will miss him so much. I wish we could keep our pets forever. He had a great life with you and sounds as tho some very adventurous times. At least you have all those memories. Thinking of you at this time and sending hugs. Run free Sarg.

I don't know about giving ones for humans. I would much prefer to give ones specially formulated for dogs. There are plenty on the market. I have given the Aristopet brand to my dogs. They are beef flavoured...the tablets not the dogs. LOL

My big boy, Paddington, pukes if we travel on windy roads. I'll definitely try the ginger treatment. Do you use the ones from health food stores or are there ones for pets?

I love puppy breath, it is a clean sweet smell.

Peibe, I sincerely hope that all goes well with Jewels treatment. It will be a hard slog for both of you.

I always have a few cans in my cupboard too. The dogs love it and it smells OK.

I was so sorry to read about Jaffa....what a beautiful boy and you must miss him so much. What wonderful memories you must have. I am sure he is happy on the "Bridge". RIP Jaffa.

I was so sorry to hear about Moses and I feel your pain...such a tragic end and so young! I had a wonderful budgie who lived till 9 and I was devastated when he died. I still cry when I see his little grave and that was 5 years ago. Give Joshua a chance, you will both get there. Your training methods will come back to you when the initial grief has lessened. Sending you lots of hugs.

My 8 month old Zac is a terror on legs when I'm not around. His latest trick was eating my rice crackers and salmon which I had put up on the stereo unit.....he did leave me one out of three! Has destroyed all my pot plants and broke a hand painted emu egg which was painted for me over 20 years ago. The list goes on and on and on.......

Thanks bluepoppy, I'll certainly give that a try. They need variety in their diet.

Flycow, is there any particular yoghurt you give to your dog....fruit, low fat, soy etc? My border collie loves to lick my empty yoghurt container but I never thought of adding it to his diet.

Thanks for that Rusky. I'll check it out.

I wonder if someone could please explain to me what a prong collar is????? I never heard of them. This is a very interesting topic. I use the martingale collar when training my border collie.

I cried when I read your story about Kaya...so very very sad! She was a beautiful girl and had such a great life to look forward to Lots of hugs coming from my way. RIP Kaya!

I am not familiar with Nutro Natural Choice. Where do you buy it? I live in SE QLD.

I am so sorry to hear about your dear Rio, and what a beautiful girl. It is not fair that it had to happen to a girl so young and it must have been very hard for you. RIP Rio and may you be happy on the Rainbow Bridge.