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Happy Birthday Kuges!!!!!!!

Or you could try a raw, natural diet. It did wonders for my dog who had a funny tummy.

Is there a reason she's not getting bones?

Thanks for the info everyone! Unfortunately, the vets my friend has called in the area, have all basically given her the impression that anything other than an annual vacc is taking a big risk and not providing the best care for her pets. Whether she spoke with the vets or vet nurses, I don't know. It was whoever answered the phone. I've given her all the info I can find.

Thanks Erny, clairybell, megan, everyone. Much appreciated. I'm a little confused now, I didn't realise there were 2 different vaccs. The cat was given the annual/old style F3 a year ago. Does that mean she should be ok for another 2 years, or does she need the new '3 yearly' vacc and then she will be ok for 3 years? Indoor only, elderly cat.

I'd ring AVA back and let them know. I've placed a call - couldn't get hold of person straight away but have left a message for a call back. Thanks Erny, really appreciate it! Thanks Tess

This gets stranger and stranger. We contacted the AVA to confirm their policy after being really confused after talking to the vets. AVA put us on to another clinic where they said we can get more info. The clinic they put us on to said the same thing... annual vaccination is best

They said it's only trials and they're not really conclusive, there is no danger of over vaccination, etc etc etc, best to vaccinate annually I was really surprised. If you could get us one Erny that would be really appreciated... ETA Frankston/Mornington/Penninsula area.. anywhere around there would be fine....

Can anybody recommend a good vet in the Frankston/Penninsula Vic area who follows the new AVA vaccination policy? The vets phoned up in that area so far have said they recommend annual vaccinations for all dogs and cats. Is the area an unsually bad area for dog and cat diseases or something?

Happy Birthday Cherry!

Thanks pers. Will do a check tomorrow to see if we have them. I gave him a very small dinner and that seems to have really helped.

Where do the grass seeds get caught? In the mouth? We are looking into the DAP because K9 Pro recommended it for a program we're doing.

Thank you, it might be this. He has settled but is still coughing occasionally, swallowing a bit more than usual and licking the floor when let out of his crate. So I have him in his crate at the moment. I haven't fed him tonight, I don't know if I should. His stomach might need a break. He seems calm and happy though.

I didn't read your post until after I'd given it to him... I thought oil might dislodge anything stuck... will remember bikkies for next time though thanks!

Yep he's swallowing a lot. I gave him a pigs ear and some oil from a can of mackerel. He seems to have settled since then... I don't think he swallowed a grass thing, he's hardly been out today, it's raining. I won't correct him for eating grass anymore, I just won't take him near it. I feel so stupid, I didn't try the ginger like you suggested. I just forgot... this happens like twice a year and I forgot about getting something for it Most of the shops are shut, but I could go and buy some ginger ale today if he keeps doing it. Talking to hubby, I found out he gave him some raw chicken about 45 mins before this started today. There's nothing wrong with the chicken. But I'm wondering if he got some caught in his throat or something? And thinking about it, this usually happens at night... and he gets fed at night. Maybe it's food related? Maybe it's something stuck in his throat? I just had a look with a torch and couldn't find anything. Right now he's settled in his crate, the mackerel oil seemed to help.

I posted a thread a while ago about my dog and his licking frenzies, it's here http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...&hl=licking Well he hasn't done it for many months, but he's doing it again today. I can't find anything that has set it off. He just started licking the corners of the room, the floor, the wall, and then vomited. Then he licked again and vomited again. I've found that taking him for a walk seems to take his mind of it and settle him down a bit, so we did that. At first he was diving for any piece of grass he could get to, but after about 10 minutes of walking where he couldn't get to grass, he settled down and seemed to be fine. As soon as we got to grass he'd try to eat it again. He then vomited again. I walked him again but it didn't seem to help. I took him inside and had him do a down stay. He wanted to lick but I corrected him when he started, and he then stopped. When I don't watch him he licks though. I've given him a treat in case it was a bad taste on his tongue, it hasn't helped. I've also given him a drink and it didn't seem to make a difference. He's now in his crate doing a down stay, but he's trying to lick his mat and the sides of the crate Normally I'd take him to the vet, but I did take him once when this happened, and the vet couldn't find anything. She said it was just a bad taste on his tongue. Does anyone have any ideas? About what might have caused it or how to help him? He was acting totally normal before this started. I've been through the suggestions from the other thread and they were helpful to go through, but I've eliminated all of them as he was fine before it started, and he doesn't have access to any detergents or anything.

For Queensland, all the information is here http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/key-proje...nce-guide-dogs/ A list of the approved organisations and trainers is here http://www.disability.qld.gov.au/key-proje...s/trainers.html The organisations and trainers have to apply to be approved and meet certain requirements.

The particular change to the law mentioned on that website is only in Queensland, however Assistance Dogs have had public access rights for many years in all states by Federal Law. It's just that Queensland has given Assistance Dog users extra protection from discrimination now. As well as that, they're making it so that Assistance Dogs covered under the new law are easily identifiable with the requirement that they wear a new logo on their vest or harness.

Remember that not all 'dog seat belt harnesses' have actually been safety tested or are designed to offer protection like you would expect a seat belt should. Some are good for keeping your dog tethered, but wouldn't offer much protection like a proper seat belt. There are a couple of brands of dog seat belts that claim they are safety tested/the same as human seat belt standards. These are what I would call a dog seat belt harness - the ones that are designed to offer protection as a seat belt, and not just ones that tether the dog to the back of the car for normal driving (even though they're better than nothing.) The brands that are proper seat belts are Ruff Rider Roadie, and Pet Buckle. There may be others, but these are the two I know of. Link http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?showtopic=188699

New public role for assistance dogs Written by Content Team Friday, 21 May 2010 11:41 Two young Queenslanders with a disability have just achieved a national 'first' – using an accredited assistance dog in public with the same rights as guide and hearing dog owners. Queensland Disability Services Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland's Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009 aimed to ensure people with a disability and their assistance dogs had access to public spaces and places such as cinemas, cafes, public transport and Parliament House. Ms Palaszczuk congratulated five-year-old Reilly Paterson and 24-year-old Luke Sharpe who are the first two Queenslanders to gain Handler Identity Cards for their dogs under the new legislation. "These are the first assistance dogs certified through a public access test that has been approved by a certified trainer," she said. "Queensland is leading the way. These laws are an Australia first and they're changing people's lives. "Assistance dogs make daily life easier for people with a physical, neurological or sensory disability, by doing things like opening or closing doors, pressing pedestrian crossing buttons. "It's apparent to me that these dogs have had a profound impact on the lives of their handlers and their families." Ms Palaszczuk said the new Act extends the anti-discrimination provision of the previous Guide Dogs Act 1972 to people with an assistance dog. "It's a groundbreaking measure that will mean new freedom for people with a disability other than sight and hearing impairments who depend on a dog to help them live independently," she said. Owners of assistance dogs can now have them trained by government-approved trainers, Ms Palaszczuk said. "Business owners and the public should be aware that assistance dogs can be of any breed and size and will often not be as easily recognisable as guide dogs, which are mostly Labrador/Retriever breeds." Ms Palaszczuk said certified guide, hearing or assistance dogs could be identified by a badge on their coat or harness. "We understand that businesses and other organisations need to know that the dogs are accredited – which is why they have this identification system.'' She said the government was committed to an ongoing awareness campaign to ensure business owners know the law's requirements. The new law provides tougher penalties for refusing access to a person accompanied by a guide, hearing or assistance dog. Fines have increased from $100 for an individual in breach of the Act to a maximum of $10,000, and from $500 for a business up to $50,000. Further information on the legislative requirements can be obtained at: www.qld.gov.au/ghadogs http://www.getliving.com.au/index.php?opti...s&Itemid=50

K9 Pro premium leather leashes or standard leather leashes are great.

Yep ascent and descent are the hardest for some dogs. My first AD didn't really like them either. My current AD couldn't care less she just sleeps the whole way. She's so easy to travel with, we've done around 14 flights so far.

Through a Dog's Eyes like alpha bet suggested is a great video. http://video.pbs.org/video/1475527358/

I wouldn't. What if the dogs are then declared dangerous rather than just being a nuisance? Not sure of NSW laws, but the nuisance dog order doesn't seem to be too onerous. Can they really do that? That seems a bit off, just because she asks for proof If so, then forget what I said.

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