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that would be illegal pro shooters supplying meat need pretty much the same hygiene procedures as meat for human consumption from memory .yuk.

I don't use it , as for many years we were involved in the 'harvesting' of macropods for human consumption ..and I kinda lost any enthusiasm for playing around with smelly carcasses .....it's also why I never eat roo meat

Sounds OK for a dog you know ..however with this description : no way would I be trying that technique

That is really an unenviable work situation, and I hope the dog can be contained somehow

I can't watch the video ...is the guy OK ?

:) Live long and prosper, keeley

& that's the way it is usually ... LOL

Is Don,is BUSY (digging out a rabbit hole ) No we didn't find a rabbit . cameo appearances by Pudden, Ash & Molly ..

I am glad you made the right decision for your poor old boy ...

Thanks for the update, and I hope the effects start to show very soon :)

The limping is possibly a patella issue ..the organised eating is fine ... I have a dog that does a very similar thing - but the head shaking is worthy of some more attention

There are certainly more reasons for head shaking than an ear problem -- if he were mine I would definitely be getting more tests done or seeing another vet . It really isn't comfortable for him, and would also be causing some pain ... Seems he needs relief NOW , and if money is a big problem , and you cannot afford tests/medication ,you may need to talk about other options ..

Go, keeley!!

:) How alert looking is the handsome Ronan!! :)

Oh dear .... he has had enough, his body has given up . He is now not 'living' ..his is an existence only as he cannot do any doggy behaviours anymore ....and all he wants from you now is a peace and release from this life. He will be in discomfort and , as humans are supposed to be the wise ones, we have decisions to make ..not for US..but for our dogs . Never forget these words of wisdom : "better a day too early than a day too late " to you ...

be at peace , Fleming ..your mum gave you that gift ...

yep - it's his fault we have a menagerie :p

That breeder still needs his name given to the authorities ! Even if there are no steps taken - they will be aware of his way of doing things .

Pudden with The Boss , yesterday ..

feed what she's used to - but 1/2 quantity :) Easy .

oh s all round it must be a real concern .

Good update on a horrible situation , and I hope to see many photos of your new addition :) Welcome to the DOL family!

ACK. Pls breathe- stop , & get in touch with one of excellent DOL professionals in vic. Cosmo , & Nekhbet are both excellent , as is kelpie i There may be more . A professional assessment will help you see things from a different perspective - you're too close at the moment .

- it's like holding the dog's nose in your armpit . the basis is that the dog gets to be close to the owner ..and I guess someone who cares to do anything like this will care for their dog anyhow - and this will reflect in their dog's behaviour . being a pack member has benefits :)

Hi - I would not go on any recommendation from that breeder - at all. I would also suggest you stay away from any of the same bloodlines . "looking nice", as you now know is not really important Definitely be guided by folks know the breed on here..and try to not be in a hurry . You might find helpful ideas HERE and HERE> responsible and ethical breeders will have pups vet checked ..have all the health details of parents' health tests for genetic problems ..and provide you support for puppyhood, if not a LIFETIME .