Danelady

Hi all! I am looking for a show trolly and not sure which is the best one to buy. Its for a medium size dog and also a small dog. Any particular brands that are good? Also I have a back problem so it needs to be pretty light weight! Any suggestions would be appreciated

Herbert has the same look on his face as Harvey had too ha ha

It was his first swim today and I will be swimming him weekly. Its at a dog pool in Somerville vic.

Just wanted to share a picture of my dog swimming for the first time. He has arthritis in his elbows due to elbow dysplasia and is getting sore when he runs around sometimes. Swimming helps.

Red Fox, I have contacted the ebay seller and they are looking into the extra requirements I need. Thank you for your contact.

Thank you for everyone's advise. Its been great! The largest dog it will be used for is a Great Dane so deck length is important. The longer the better!

Thank you Red Fox! I did see those but they don't go fast enough. Was wanting up to 20kms so I can run dogs on it. I might call them and ask!

Thank you Stitch! I was trying to get a Fitforlife one but in 3 weeks cannot get a reply to emails or phone calls. I'm not sure if they are in business anymore. Does anyone know?

I'm looking at buying a treadmill / walking / running machine. Which brand do you think is the best? Any advise and help would be great. Thank you in advance

Christian Langeder - Soft Tissue Therapist, inconjunction with Dr Steven Holloway BVSc (Syd), MVS, PhD (Melb), DACVIM, MACVSc are conducting a study on a soft tissue method for treating incontinence in dogs. Treatments are currently 80% effective. Looking for dogs with urinary incontinence to take part in this study based in Melbourne. Dogs with rear leg paralysis or spinal damage are ineligible. Dogs are treated for free To take part in the trial as we are looking for 20 dogs, please call Christian directly on 0418 334 036 Thank you

Christian Langeder - Soft Tissue Therapist, inconjunction with Dr Steve Holloway are conducting a study on a soft tissue method for treating incontinence in dogs. Treatments are currently 80% effective. Looking for dogs with urinary incontinence to take part in this study based in Melbourne. Dogs with rear leg paralysis or spinal damage are ineligible. Dogs are treated for free To take part in the trial as we are looking for 20 dogs, please call Christian directly on 0418 334 036. Thank you

VIC HORSE COUNCIL BIOSECURITY SEMINAR When : This Saturday 30th July Time : 10:00 Registration for a 10:30 start - approx 2:30 Where : "Woofpurnay", 357-359 Belgrave-Hallam Road, Narre Warren North. Cost $5 pp Morning & Afternoon Tea and Lunch Provided. RSVP TODAY (28th July) (for catering purposes) TO : Kristy Waddell 0417 583 667 or [email protected]

VIC HORSE COUNCIL BIOSECURITY SEMINAR When : This Saturday 30th July Time : 10:00 Registration for a 10:30 start - approx 2:30 Where : "Woofpurnay", 357-359 Belgrave-Hallam Road, Narre Warren North. Cost $5 pp Morning & Afternoon Tea and Lunch Provided. RSVP TODAY (28th July) (for catering purposes) TO : Kristy Waddell 0417 583 667 or [email protected]

Queensland Government Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation Queensland Health 26 July 2011 Hendra virus infection confirmed in a dog The Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) in Geelong has confirmed that a dog has tested positive for Hendra virus. Queensland Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Rick Symons said this was an unprecedented situation. “This is the first time outside of a laboratory that an animal other than a flying fox or a horse, or a human, has been confirmed with Hendra virus infection,” Dr Symons said. “The dog is on a property where Hendra virus infection has been confirmed and is currently under quarantine. “Biosecurity Queensland’s policy is to test cats and dogs on properties where there are infected horses. “In this case, the dog returned two negative results for the presence of the virus but a different type of test conducted at AAHL has confirmed the presence of antibodies. “This means that at some point the dog has been exposed to the virus but to our knowledge has shown no signs of illness.” Dr Symons said this case raised many questions for biosecurity and health officials and researchers. “We don’t know how the dog contracted the virus or when it happened,” he said. “Based on our knowledge to date, it is most likely that the dog caught the virus from an infected horse. “The remaining horses and dogs on this property are still being monitored daily and show no signs of illness. “Biosecurity Queensland has tested other cats and dogs on the eleven properties currently under quarantine in Queensland and has received no other positive results. “We recommend that people keep dogs and cats away from sick horses to reduce the risk of such an infection happening.” Queensland's Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said Queensland Health would today speak with the property owners to assess if there were any further people who may have had contact with the infected dog. "We will continue to monitor the property owners and all previously identified contacts for infected horses on this property," Dr Young said. "While we have not seen Hendra virus in a dog before, I believe there is a minimal risk of infection to humans from this animal. For a human to become infected, they would have had to have significant contact with bodily secretions (saliva and/or blood) that contain the Hendra virus." Dr Young said Queensland Health continued to have a number of staff working on the Hendra response, including public health officials, medical and testing staff. "Staff are also available to assist anyone with concerns via 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), and mental health staff are on standby to provide counselling or support," she said. Up to date information on Hendra virus is available at www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au or phone 13 25 23.

Hello people... I am looking for a dog trainer who is able to work with dogs (and their owners) after surgery for basic handling skills and training. Some of these dogs have behavioural issues as well. You will need basic knowledge of anatomy. Most owners live Mornington Peninsula area so someone local to this area would be fantastic. If you can recommend someone or if you are that person yourself, can you please PM me with contact details and experience. It will be ongoing work. Thanks Jo