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There is a warning in the title - why censor the poster ( I agree with your statements about why the story is important) - check out the link - some very useful info especially for people with their first dog and kids.

My 2 adult dogs got a very mild dose of KC when my youngest had her last puppy vac. Cough lasted for 3 or 4 days and was very mild - neither of them has a KC vac so I wasn't surprised.

The very emotional attachment people have to their animals is exactly the reason that the DPI needs to take the PTS decision and not owners. The decison needs to be made for the health of the community - it is not about how individuals feel about their animals. Thank you to those people who are providing information.

I would offer them the dog back saying that you understand that sometimes things don't work out and when they decline (as they will) I would say that while you are happy to send updates on b'day and christmas there is to be no further contact with the dog as everyone needs to move on. You adopted the dog not the family - they are using you. JMO

I adore old photos - love the crufts ones! I actually collect old poodle postcards so love the first one!!!!

I distinctly remember a young kelpie bitch who died from distemper when I was a child. the days pre canine vacc were not nice

Mishka ate her puppy vacc certificate - luckily I have never needed it :laugh:

A largish miniature poodle would probably fit the bill. With grooming it depends where you live. I am cheap and do a gorgeous job (with scissoring) for $40 and there is a certified master groomer (who would be one of the best poodle groomers in Australia) who lives in the next village, grooms from home and would do you poo for $50. Some of my clients lived in larger centres befor tree changing and used to pay ridiculous amounts for very ordinary groom.

It is entirely the owners responsibility. This dog has already been rehomed once and the current owners solution is to lock it in their back yard - is this any type of life for a dog. It is not being adequately contained either. Everyday, perfectly healthy, well temperamented dogs are euth'ed. If an owner wishes to spend time and money on their DA dog that is their choice and is what I would do if I were faced with thad decision but I like to think I am a responsible dog owner. Should pounds and rescue groups do it - no, I don't think they should but that is JMO

It is if it is not being managed. Locked in a backyard for 18mnths from which it escapes is not being managed!

oooooohhhh, toooooo cute!!!!!!!

Totally agree about the "Gold Standard". However, all the treatment/ diagnostic options need to be presented and the pros and cons of each scenario discussed so that the owner can make an informed decision. I ask questions about my dogs health conditions and possible diagnostic/treatment options.

The MRI is the expensive part - they are not easily accessed so there would not be many people who have had them done. What makes the specialist think an MRI is necessary????? In the past how was a ruptured eardrum diagnosed??? Let us know how Lola gets on.

I love my Doggyman nail trimmers and they have lasted me for years (clipping several dogs per day) I have a small pair and even do my standard poodles with them. I don't have any trouble using them and they are very sharp. ps mine were much cheaper from Petedge

Yep - really good site!!! Is your breed prone to inherited epilepsy - you may be able to contribute to a research project if that is the case. Good luck and here is hoping that your boy doesn't have any more!!!!

The dogs tied up at the shopping centre had managed to get loose and then attacked the girl - a bystander and mum were bitten trying to stop the dogs. Owner took dogs and left but later went to local police station. In another story the dog was tazered - the owner is being questioned about owning a banned breed which was purchased post ban.

My dogs are inside dogs so I just used a baby gate to partition the house - that way they were together but could not get to Acey if he had a seizure. He had most of his seizures around 5/6 in the morning or late evening - two when I was out walking them Acey had pre seizure activity which was always the same so I actually had about a minute to get him to a safe place before he dropped. I learnt to take the phone with me to call a friend or my husband to come and help me get him home and the other dogs home. I still take the phone with me even though he has not had an episode in years. There was actually a really good thread on DOL about epilepsy several years ago - see if you can dig it up.

Hi Zenith, I have a standard poodle (coming up to 10 years old) who had grand mal seizures between the age of 2 and 5 years. He was never medicated as he only had about 3 seizures in a given 12 month period - sometimes he would have a 3 month interval and then go 6 months. Vet agreed that the seizures were not frequent enough to warrant medication with its long term side effects. He has a granddaughter who also has seizures so odds are inherited epilepsy (he was removed from stud after his first seizure). He has not had a seizure for over 4 years and I am glad I didn't jump the gun and medicate straight away as I have known some vets to do. There is a lot of very good info on the net about canine epilepsy and it does pay to do your own research so that you can reach informed decisions in consultation with your vet. Hopefully your dog will not have another episode - but keep a diary just in case which describes the seizures in detail. It is not uncommon for dogs to be disorientated when coming out of a seizure - and my dog did actually bite me after his first seizure as I wanted to comfort him and check him out and didn't listen to him telling me he needed space. With his following seizures I would talk to him during the seizure - but once he regained consciousness I let him decide when he needed contact. I didn't leave him alone with my other dogs until he had been siezure free for over 1 year.

Yes you can be unlucky, but don't forget the Guy up the road may caused the problem by over feeding and over exercising. Many of the problems that we hear of can be also man made. I just get so sick of breeder bashing. (I am not saying that you are doing this) If it was a registered ethical breeder why didn't he just take it back. Sorry Oakway - obviously I wasn't clear. Dog came from a byb who advertises on the net - he was told by several dog savy friends not to do it. Unfortunatley he didn't listen and is now heartbroken. Dog is not overweight and has been sensibly raised. I meant that the poster needs to look for a registered and ethical breeder - and do their homework - not all registered breeders are equal!

Guy up the road didn't listen - "chi" is just 12 months and needing very expensive surgery on legs (not just patellas). Purchase from a registered and ETHICAL breeder.

HarperGD You have made the right choice and Harper will be very happy in his new home. Take care of yourself while you partner is O/S

Face, feet and tail. Hope Mack recovers - when you come back come on over to the poodle subforum - we are nice :laugh:

Mack - I wouldn't use Betadine - use something soothing! If your boy is licking the area could get infected - if you have an elizabethan collar - stick it on him. Nicole - do Grooming Salons go shorter than a 10 blade for ffts - bit risky unless it is a very thick coat or a dog that is used to it. Mack, Ask them to fft before bathing - I find this reduces the chance of rashing and washes away the clipped hair which could cause itchiness.

Hi Mack's mum, As the owner, groomer and exhibitor of several standard poodles over the years I can say that poodles sometimes do this after they have had their tail and anal area shaved. It is probably just itchy or could even just feel a bit naked. It does not mean the groomer was incompetent or reckless. Mac could also have had a bit of a chew if it was itchy and thereby made it worse. Putting cream on could also encourage him to lick and make it worse. I tend to put a little baby powder on tooshies that are feeling a bit sensitive. Before learning to clip my own dogs one did have a case of clipper burn on her face (which she made worse by scratching)and I did take her to the vet - however, nowdays if they get a problem (using a 40 blade on skin that is not used to it) can result in rashing I apply Bepanthen (used for babies with nappy rash)to the area and do not let the dog lick or scratch the area. Of course if there was an infection or the irritation continues you would visit the vet. If they are just itchy I use baby powder. Hope this helps. For the record I always shave against the growth of the hair on the the tail, face and feet.

I have used them for years now and have always found them very helpfull and personal! Sorry for your loss, Noisymina.