monsterpup

Just wanted to clear this up. Homeopathic nosodes aren't injected. They are an oral preparation. You're welcome to your opinion about homeopathics etc. I'm not trying to change your mind I'm still on the fence myself. However, I don't know if you class veterinarians as not respected, or part of the scientific and medical industry, but there are many vets who use homeopathics. It is becoming increasingly accepted even in Australia. And there are a number of professional bodies (some listed in blue below)with conventionally qualified members who do use homeopathics as part of their system of treatment. Here is what a vet (with a Phd ) has to say about nosodes: "The word comes from the Greek nosos, "disease", and eidos, "from". This is because nosodes are prepared from diseased tissue or the product of disease. In other words they are made from natural secretions that the body produces to help eliminate infective agents. Nosodes can be used to help protect against the same diseases that vaccines are conventionally used for. This includes Parvovirus, Distemper, Hepatitis, and Kennel Cough in dogs as well as Feline Enteritis and Cat Flu in cats." From Dr Douglas Wilson, BVM&S, PhD VetMFHom MRCVSc CertIAVH. "Dr Wilson is a veterinarian with over 25 years of experience. He has worked in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. He recognizes that there are limitations to conventional veterinary treatment and now uses a holistic approach to animal health care. Dr Wilson is experienced in treating dogs and cats, horses, farm animals and other animals. He is a member of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA) The British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (BAHVS) The International Association for Veterinary Homeopathy (IAVH) and is President of the Australian Holistic Veterinarians (AHV):" Titre tests do show when your dog's immunity falls below safe levels, and when your dog is at risk. That's what they're meant to do. They give you a picture of your dog's immunity so you don't over-vaccinate, but they don't replace vaccination. They aren't anything to do with homeopathics at all.

Thanks monsterpup I would really appreciate your help! I am trying to get as much info as I can It is very frustrating, I totally agree! Hi Laffi, The vet's name is Dr Esther Horton, from Indooroopilly Vet Clinic, tel (07) 38789766. I contacted her a couple of years ago, but I assume she is still there. I was told she was one of the first Aussie vets to do titre testing. Hope one of the contacts I or someone else has given is of use to you. I remeber when I was searching I felt like

Laffi, I don't know whether you have a satisfactory answer yet, sorry, didn't have time to read the whole thread. A couple of years ago when I was looking for a vet to do titre tests here in Melbourne, I actually had to ring a Brisbane vet to get the name of someone here in Melbourne :rolleyes: No vets in Melbourne were doing it at that stage, but vets in Brisbane were. The Brisbane vet was terrific, but I can't remember her name. Sorry I'm seeing the vet this afternoon, so I'll ask and either pm you, or post it here. It's really frustrating, isn't it? :D

That's my vet, and she did the first ones for my dogs I've just had them re-done for this year. Her name is Nicole Hoskins, from Prahran Veterinary Hospital. She is a fabulous vet. Prahran Veterinary Hospital. 682 Malvern Road Prahran Vic 3181 Tel 9510 1335 HTH

Sorry to hear about Mac You might be interested in joining this group. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9Auto-ImmuneSupport/ Hopefully it might help you to chat with other owners who have been through the wringer with the many different problems that can be caused by AI diseases. Good luck with Mac, hope you are able to get some help.

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Sorry to hear Jaeger is unwell again. KIJ are you still feeding the remaining Bonnie kibble? If there is something wrong with it, it might cause diarrhoea? Just a thought. Hope Jaeger picks up soon.

Oh, no, I'm so sorry. I don't know anything about HD, so will just cross my fingers for you that it isn't quite as serious as it sounds, or that something can be done for her.

Welcome Wei's Mum, As Chloe had such a bad reaction to the vaccine, have you thought of having her titre tested instead of further vaccinations? I have my dogs titre tested, as one boy had a vaccine reaction. Info about titre testing: http://pyrmont.tripod.com/vaccines.html

Hi Kathy, Sorry to hear Jaeger is still unwell Poodlefan's food diary idea is great. Also want to echo what PF said about not exposing other dogs to him until you know what's wrong. You could try feeding him a bit of cooked pumpkin - this is great for upset stomachs. Also some yoghurt (natural, with the acb's). Definitely don't go ahead with his vaccinations until he is 100% well. Vaccines have been linked to auto immune reactions in Weimaraners - here's a link : http://www.britfeld.com/vaccine-thomas.htm If he is not 100% well he is more likely to experience problems. (I'm sure you've already had this checked out, but whipworms can cause bloody diarrhea, and colitis also produces bloody diarrhea. Or some types of plants can cause problems if he's chewed them) Good luck, let us know how he goes, and what advice the vet gives you. Crossing my fingers for you that it's something that will resolve quickly.

I hope you don't double dip NO, no double dipping. Poor Daisy ;) But her poor old ears should get better now, fingers crossed. Good luck with the building works!

This is what a vet told me to do years ago. It's always worked well. I warm the olive oil up in a small bowl and after I clean their ears they get to slurp up the remains. They start drooling as soon as they see the cotton balls. Seriously, though, it might work for Daisy, as it may make it more pleasurable for her.

KitKat, do you mind me asking what seminars you are talking about? Are they for vets or general public?

You're doing the right thing. The fact that the vet didn't even know what BARF is, says it all. Can't make any kind of balanced comment if you don't know anything about what you're shooting down. edit to add - did he suggest you bought the premium food he sells?

^ Same here. All the dogs love it. But I really enjoy massaging them too. I find it just as calming as they do.

Sorry, didn't mean to mislead about the age thing. He just does from puppy to adult. But he does have calculations for weight reduction, and many of the conditions he discusses would be seen in older dogs. And every diet recipe he gives has a breakdown of the calories, protein and fat, and says, "Supports the caloric needs of a (eg) 34 pound dog". I think its a good book, and even if you don't choose to go with his recipes, it has lots of great info. :D

Ouchie. Hope your poor nose heals quickly. At least it's a more interesting injury than most ;)

I have that book, Mita. I got it from Amazon a few years ago. It's a reasonably good book, I think, although I don't really subscribe to how much carbohydrate he feels is necessary, and all the food is cooked. There is some really technical stuff - one thing I found useful was the tables for caloric needs by dog/cat weight and age. There are a lot of suggestions for food intolerance and allergy diets, and for heart disease, diabetes mellitus, and renal disease. He provides actual balanced recipes, so if you are wanting to feed a cooked diet, this is a good book.

Sorry, off-topic, but WHAT a hairstyle That is unbelievably cute.

Where is it new?????????????? Where I come from kibble and cans are new, we didnt have them 15-20 years ago.... And even if we compare how humas fed the dogs over centuries Id say that kibble is relatively new discovery. Same here. Where I grew up there was no canned dog food to buy, and I'd never heard of kibble. All our dogs did very well on the same meat we were eating. I'm always amazed by people in the US that go on about how dogs can't eat "people food". If they mean KFC or McDonalds I'd agree, but they usually seem to mean *gasp* fresh meat

So sorry to hear about your pup's diagnosis. These are the Queensland Vets who belong to the Association of Holistic Veterinarians: QUEENSLAND Dr Elaine Cebuliak BVSc Dip Ed 9 Cornflower St, MANSFIELD, Qld, 4122 OT: Reiki, Homoeopathy, Acupuncutre Interests: Dentistry Dr Tanya Geisel BVSc PO Box 8206 G.C.M, BUNDALL, Qld, 4217. Ph: (07) 5539 6551 Fax: (07) 5539 5669 OT: IVAS Interests: Equine Acupuncture/Homoeopathy/Sportsmedicine Dr Dorothea Hofman BVSc Browns Plain Veterinary Clinic, Cnr Browns Plain & Wernhly Rd, BROWNS PLAIN, Qld, 4118. Ph: (07) 3800 0369 Fax: (07) 38007269 OT: Homoeopathy, Reiki, Flower Essences Interests: Acupuncture, Homoeopathy, Bach Flowers, Herbal, Nutrition, Reiki Dr Alison Macintosh BVSc 351 Upper Brookfield Rd, BROOKFIELD, Qld, 4069. Mob: 0419 836 238 Fax: (07) 33742845 OT: Bowtech Level 1; E.M.R.T; Reiki 1 Interests: Performance Horse Management, E.M.R.T (Equine Muscle Release Therapy / Bowen); Nutrition Dr Charissa Smith BVSc ; Dip Ac Forest Lake Vet, 447 Waterford Rd, ELLEN GROVE, Qld, 4077. Ph: (07) 3271 4755 Fax: (07) 3879 3400 Mob: 0418 759 237 Interests: Acupuncture, Adjustment, Herbs, Homoeopathy, Healing Dr Henry Stephensen BVSc Kawana Waters Veterinary Surgery, WURTULLA, Qld, 4575 Ph: (07) 5493 1144 Fax: (07) 5493 1618 OT: Dip Hom; IVAS Interests: Homoeopathy, Acupuncture, Herbs Dr Tonia Werchon BVSc 82 Buderim Ave, ALEXANDRA HEADLAND, Qld, 4572. Ph: (07) 5444 4442, OT: Dip Herb Med IVAS Interests: Homoeopathy; Aromatherapy; Bowen Technique; Equine Muscle Release; Acupuncture Homoeopathy, Bowen Hope this helps, and all the very best with any treatment you undertake.

^That's what I should have said, 4Paws The elastic time frame is an enormous advantage for me - sometimes I have lots of time, and often I have no time, so I don't think I could fit in with a conventional course. I also looked at the components of some TAFE courses, and they really aren't anywhere near the depth of the MDBA course. I actually wanted to know a lot about canine nutrition, rather than just skimming the surface and MDBA course is intensively educational. (I should have mentioned that I also am amazed by the value for money in the courses).

Thanks for the update. I'm so pleased for you! I was watching to see what the results would be, and had my fingers crossed that it would be ok.

Yes, I'm doing it at the moment. I'm really enjoying it, and getting a lot out of it. It's not a lightweight course - some of the stuff is very in-depth (although I do tend to research to extremes ). You can pm Steve to ask her more about it - I'm sure she wouldn't mind.

It might be the plastic, but have you considered the flaxseed meal? Ian Billinghurst points out that if you over-supplement the flaxseed meal and oil you can upset the balance of the omega 6's and actually cause skin problems. I know he's right, because I've done it If I were you I'd just take the flaxseed meal out for 6 weeks or so, and see if it helps.