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I was just about to say the same thing. Plastic food and water bowls can certainly cause this reaction. It is not the actual plastic that is the problem it is whatever the chemical is that they line the moulds with to stop the plastic sticking to them. It stays on the plastic and I have heard of these exact symptoms from plastic bowls several times.

Could possibly be something like megaeosphagus or laryngeal paralysis

They can be desexed up to 7 or 8 weeks into a pregnancy so getting her desexed would be the best option. It won't matter if the dog is pregnant or not and will ensure she never has to worry about it again.

Where do they work from, and how much on average per visit? Cheers. Prices last time I went were $25 for a check or $40 if they need treatment. For some reason my two seem to take turns needing treatment so I usually end up paying for one check plus one treatment a total of $65 for the two of them. Great value for money. I have been going to Gary for over 20 years and he only put his prices up a few years ago from the $15 and $25 they seem to have been forever before that. They are in Wolstenholme Rd, Greendale but you need to book in an appointment as they are always booked ahead. Also if you make an appointment and cannot make it you MUST let them know you are not coming. As they always have people waiting for cancellations they take a very dim view of people who just don't turn up. If you do this to them you may not get an appointment next time you try for one.

Neil Barnsley is fine and I know of several people who will see him in preference to his Dad. I personally stick with Gary when he is available but would be happy to see Neil if he wasn't. Gary has taught Neil well and Neil also has a science degree in chinese medicine so he is very good with accupuncture.

The only dog I have bred in over 25 years that got car sick was one that was travelled in a harness as a baby. I started picking her up to take her to shows and her owners could not believe that she was never sick in my car, just in theirs. Then we worked out I either crated her in the back of my wagon or left her loose on the back seat but they had her in the car harness. They stopped using the harness and let her move around and look out the closed window where she snapped at passing cars, and the car sickness stopped. They used this arrangement for several months then tried the harness again and she was then fine in it.

The time frame is actually 13 months after the injection as it works 12 months in advance and the monthly tablets work one month in arrears. I have just done this with my two under instruction from my vet.

Approx 9 hours so feeding at 4.30pm is making it impossible for the dog to hold on till morning. Try feeding morning and evening about an hour or two before you go to bed. So if bed time is 9.30pm feed at 7.30 - 8.30pm as they need to eliminate shortly after they eat as well and this will allow time for that.

I make doggy chicken rissoto for the dogs when they are sick and I am sure a cat would eat it as well. Dice the chicken and bring to the boil in enough water to cover twice the amount of chicken. Add a little chicken stock powder for flavour and to give some salt which is needed to replace lost body salts. Add half to one cup of arborio or short grain rice and simmer stirring every few minutes until the consistency of porridge. For a cat I would probably go with just half a cup of rice as opposed to cup for a dog. Feed slightly warm. My dogs loooove this.

Sorry Berry if you feel that you have not been fairly treated on this forum. Quoting from your original post above you did ask for advice or suggestions and if anybody had any experience with OCD. Sadly there are many owners who have come across OCD in various breeds and unfortunately there are only two possible ways for a dog to recover from it. Complete rest sometimes works otherwise surgery followed by complete rest is the usual course of action. I realise that you are trying desperately to find another solution that you can manage in your situation but unfortunately there just isn't one. No matter how much we would all like to be able to suggest something else we can't because the bottom line with a condition like OCD is have it treated right or pts to avoid further suffering. Making this sort of call is the worst part of owning a dog. You also commented that your internet search was all negative and that is because this is a very serious condition that there is no easy way to fix. It is caused by a dog becoming too heavy for it's growing bones and joints to cope with, usually coupled with some sort of trauma to the joints from being too active or sustaining an injury. Genetics, diet, environment and sheer bad luck all play a part in whether a dog will develop OCD or not so no one is blaming you because this happened to your dog. If your dog has a Lab type body with a bouncing Boxer temperament the odds were against him from the start. Reputable breeders of large breeds ensure that puppy buyers understand the need to restrict certain activities until the dog is past the danger age for conditions like OCD to occur. If buyers cannot provide a suitable environment they are not sold a puppy. As your dog came from BYB you would not have had this pointed out before you bought what has turned out to be a totally unsuitable dog for your situation. Again you cannot be blamed for this but the regulars on here get frustrated hearing yet another sad tale about a dog from a BYB were the owners and the dog all end up suffering because of an unethical so called "breeder". These forums are frequented by really dedicated dog lovers who would do anything in their power to treat one of their dogs who was diagnosed with any ailment. Obviously some would be able to spend far more than others on treatment and what is too much financially is different for everyone depending on their individual situation. For most a vet bill up to $1000 is not considered excessive and should be allowed for when you acquire a dog. Others spend tens of thousands if they can afford it but for some of us this would never be an option. Some like Inspectorex pay out for insurance so that they are never put in a position of not being able to afford treatment. Her comment was not meant to make you feel bad, it was just a comment. The comments about crating are all valid as most of us have had to do it at some time for some ailment but it is never easy with really active breeds. Possible, yes - Easy , definitely not and it is a big committment to take on. I am sure we all wish we could wave a magic wand and fix the situation for you and your dog, rather than just giving you the bad news that you did not want to hear but we have all owned enough dogs to know when reality must be faced.

35 min walks are way, way too much. He should only be allowed out to toilet, NOT to exercise. OCD happens when a flap of cartledge comes loose from the end of a bone in a joint. Healing this is pretty much like healing a broken bone so complete rest is the only way that it can heal. Playing with the kids is definitely going to do him major harm as well. What would you do with him if he had a broken leg? If you own a dog you need to be prepared for these sorts of things to happen both financially and as far as managing their recovery goes. Keeping a hyper dog still long enough for it to heal an injury is a nightmare but sometimes it just has to be done. Sadly if your situation does not allow you to treat him properly he will most likely get worse and remain in pain. You may have to make the hard decision and have him pts if you cannot give him what he needs.

The OCD cases I have known of in puppies required complete crate rest, only being toileted on lead for a month. Occasionally this allows the flap to heal back on as the dog grows. In most cases this is not completely successful so then surgery is the only cure as the flap needs to be removed. After surgery they still need to be crated for a further 4 to 6 weeks to allow healing. I have seen dogs fully recover from surgery with this regime but the either way complete crate rest is vital. The more active the dog is by nature the smaller the crate needs to be in order to stop them jumping around at all. A placid dog may be OK shut in a small room but the active ones need to be in a crate that is just high enough to stand comfortably. Can I ask why surgery is not an option at the moment? If it is due to cost ring around different vets as surgical costs can vary enormously. Surgery for OCD is not really very complicated and should not be hugely expensive. Also ask if you can speak to someone that owns a dog they have successfully operated on for the same problem before going ahead. OCD in puppies needs to be cured while the dog is still growing in order for it to heal properly so leaving it will only make it worse.

I agree with "trust your instinct that something is wrong" and ring the vet now. It may not be bloat or an obstruction but if it is you don't have any time to lose. Tomorrow morning could be too late. Below are the symptoms of bloat or gastric torsion. If there is even a remote chance that this could be the problem get to a vet asap. Typical symptoms often include some (but not necessarily all) of the following, according to the links below. Unfortunately, from the onset of the first symptoms you have very little time (sometimes minutes, sometimes hours) to get immediate medical attention for your dog. Know your dog and know when it's not acting right. Attempts to vomit (usually unsuccessful); may occur every 5-30 minutes This seems to be one of the most common symptoms & has been referred to as the "hallmark symptom" "Unsuccessful vomiting" means either nothing comes up or possibly just foam and/or mucous comes up Doesn't act like usual self Perhaps the earliest warning sign and may be the only sign that almost always occurs We've had several reports that dogs who bloated asked to go outside in the middle of the night. If this is combined with frequent attempts to vomit, and if your dog doesn't typically ask to go outside in the middle of the night, bloat is a very real possibility. Significant anxiety and restlessness One of the earliest warning signs and seems fairly typical "Hunched up" or "roached up" appearance This seems to occur fairly frequently Lack of normal gurgling and digestive sounds in the tummy Many dog owners report this after putting their ear to their dog's tummy. If your dog shows any bloat symptoms, you may want to try this immediately. Bloated abdomen that may feel tight (like a drum) Despite the term "bloat," many times this symptom never occurs or is not apparent Pale or off-color gums Dark red in early stages, white or blue in later stages Coughing Unproductive gagging Heavy salivating or drooling Foamy mucous around the lips, or vomiting foamy mucous Unproductive attempts to defecate Whining Pacing Licking the air Seeking a hiding place Looking at their side or other evidence of abdominal pain or discomfort May refuse to lie down or even sit down May stand spread-legged May curl up in a ball or go into a praying or crouched position May attempt to eat small stones and twigs Drinking excessively Heavy or rapid panting Shallow breathing Cold mouth membranes Apparent weakness; unable to stand or has a spread-legged stance Especially in advanced stage Accelerated heartbeat Heart rate increases as bloating progresses Weak pulse Collapse

I worm my puppies fortnightly from 10 days with Drontal until just under 8 weeks than swap to Interceptor monthly from then on. If you are using Interceptor you will not need any other wormers as it covers everything. Make sure you do not use the Interceptor until one month after the breeder has given Sentinal. Even before Interceptor came out I only ever wormed fortnightly to 8 weeks, monthly to 6 months and then three monthly from then on for intestinal worms. The vaccine routine has always been 6 and then 12 weeks with a further one at 16 weeks sometimes depending on which vaccine is used and how much parvo is around at the time. I have however heard recently about puppies being vaccinated at 6 then 10 weeks so this must be something new. Your vet is the best person to advise on current vaccine protocol as it changes from time to time.

I have successfully treated a dog with MCT with traditional Chinese medicine. His prognosis was only 6 months at the most as they could not get any clear margins but he lived three happy healthy years until he was just short of his 14th birthday. Much cheaper than chemo and no side affects either. If they are able to get good clear margins your boy may not need any other follow up treatment. If not, and you are in either Sydney or Melbourne I can recommend someone to treat him with chinese medicine.

Luci Ellem at Camarna in Austral has a fantastic Puppy Pre-school program. I can highly recommend it.

I have successfully treated demodectic mange in the past with Ectodex rinses. It was about 20 years ago but from memory I think the dogs had to be wet all over with the rinse once every 1 or 2 weeks for a total of three rinses. It can only be used on dogs over 3 months and there are lots of precautions to take as it can be toxic but it kills the mites in a matter of weeks and they never return. The more modern threatment seems to be with ivermectin or Interceptor but these treatments are internal and dosed daily sometimes for months. Personally, as much as I had using any toxic product I think I would rather the faster acting rinse that is at least external. As for the diet debate, I have seen far more health problems in dogs fed on so called super premium commercial foods than I have ever seen in those fed on properly researched BARF type diets. I changed mine to BARF when successfully treating a dog with cancer about 10 years ago and would never go back to commercial dog food. My dogs have never been healthier and hardly ever see the vet except for vaccinations.

My first bitch developed demodex when raising her first litter (stress) and could not be treated until the puppies where completely weaned. Three of her litter of 6 developed it after their 12 week injections (stress) as well, and had obviously caught a load of mites from their dam. This was over 20 years ago and all were successfully treated with ectodex rinse. It never re-occured and all went on to lead long healthy lives. I have not had anymore cases descended from any of these dogs.

Try Gary Barnsley at Greendale. Probably a little over an hour away but no much depending on traffic.

Leave them alone if they are not worrying the dog but if they become sensitive they will need to be removed. I have a dog with the same problem but so far she has been OK. I did investigate capping, etc but found while it can be done at great expense it usually doesn't work long term because they have not come up with anything as hard as a dogs tooth to do it with. My vet has told me that the dogs almost always break any form of cap or filling that is attempted. Stick to raw lamb, chicken or turkey bones and avoid beef bones except for brisket bones as dogs can break teeth on the harder beef bones.

I have had a few that liked to lick soap but Gina took the cake literally. :rolleyes: She scoffed a whole bar of Solvol soap and then vomitted up soapy slime and bubbles complete with the sandy grit that is in the Solvol to scour grease from hands. Didn't do her any harm at all.

I have bred Borders for 26 years and the males I have had here with me have weighed 21kg, 18kg, 26kg and 23kg, all fit and able to feel ribs. The three heavier ones were all about the same height, just under 21"which is the top of the standard, but different body lengths and amount of bone make a difference. There are plenty of male Borders taller than this so that can also make a difference. My dog that was 26kg was the thinnest of all of them because he was the most active. Most of the male Borders I have known weigh about 21- 22kg but there are still plenty above and below this that are still fit and lean.

With dogs the usual treatment for a cruciate injury is at least 6-8 weeks crate rest, only allowed out on lead to toilet. I would definitely make him rest more than you are doing now, especially the racing around when he hears a noise. One episode of that could set him back weeks. At this stage he doesn't sound like he needs surgery but treatment from a chiropractor who does greyhounds with laser or some acupuncture would be very helpful. Do anything it takes to try to get this to heal without surgery because he will have to be crated for at least 12 weeks following surgery. Not fun with a Border Collie, they are their own worst enemies when it comes to injuries. If it does get worse, not better and eventually ends up a surgical case make sure they drill a hole through the bone to put the new ligament through rather than just loop it around the small bone notch. A friends Border had the latter surgery as they though it would cause less arthritis but after 12 weeks in a crate he managed to snap the bone notch as soon as he was able to move around off lead. Back to surgery to have it done the other way, 12 more weeks in the crate and finally success.

I hope the surgery goes well for your beautiful boy. Can I ask if he is from a registered breeder and if so what his parents hip scores were ? As a BC breeder of 26 years, find it worrying to hear of a puppy with such bad HD. Most but not all Borders have pretty low hips scores and debilitating HD is very rare in the breed, especially in such a young puppy.