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I've read of this as well. I don't like the affects of GA and avoid it wherever possible. If ever GA is required for something else, I usually ask for a scale and polish at the same time, to take advantage. But I do get very hesitant about GA just for teeth clean. GA upsets my boy's system and we work so hard to right it. Lots of dogs also need teeth removed overseas because the teeth cleaning done while the animal is awake is inadequate, but they market them well.......

A dentist can tell us that we need to hold our mouth open. The machines we use to clean teeth make notice and vibrate and can be uncomfortable just like when we have our teeth done so anaesthesia is recommended for safety and welfare reasons.

A dentist can tell us that we need to hold our mouth open. The machines we use to clean teeth make notice and vibrate and can be uncomfortable just like when we have our teeth done so anaesthesia is recommended for safety and welfare reasons.

A dentist can tell us that we need to hold our mouth open. The machines we use to clean teeth make notice and vibrate and can be uncomfortable just like when we have our teeth done so anaesthesia is recommended for safety and welfare reasons.

A dentist can tell us that we need to hold our mouth open. The machines we use to clean teeth make notice and vibrate and can be uncomfortable just like when we have our teeth done so anaesthesia is recommended for safety and welfare reasons.

A dentist can tell us that we need to hold our mouth open. The machines we use to clean teeth make notice and vibrate and can be uncomfortable just like when we have our teeth done so anaesthesia is recommended for safety and welfare reasons.

What if they were already a bad debtor? The clinic may have been burnt by these people previously so I won't judge the clinic in anyway because we only have one side of the story, I am glad they loved their pet so much. Hopefully they startr a savings account to be able to put down a deposit at least in the future.

Bambi does have a wheelchair but they just don't quite work as well for deer as they do for dogs. Her owner is conditioning her to like the wheelchair again (Bambi is clicker trained and has some interesting tricks) but it we don't want to upset her so it will be a while before we introduce it to her again. We are actually hoping that we won't need to hold all of her weight in a few weeks once her front legs are able to straighten out more normally which will allow us to continue with the harness rather than the wheelchair- it also means she is less likely to hurt herself if she decides to jump because we can continue to stabilise which we can't necessarily do with a wheelchair attached. It is really only that she is all bent up in the front and far too straight in the back that makes walking her so difficult at the moment!!

Nekhbet, we fully understand the risks as does her owner and they are certainly being taken into account during our physio sessions. That is why her owner came to us- because we have both veterinarians and physiotherapists on the team.

She had suspected listeria (responded to treatment) possibly with a second injury to her spinal cord while she was recovering.

So i have mentioned in a few posts that I am getting my dogs treated my Dr Helen and Dr Naomi at Animal Physiotherapy Services http://www.k9physio.com and since graduating vet they have let me come and play with their clients and learn more about Animal Physiotherapy. What I DIDNT expect was to end up involved in treating Bambi- the fallow deer how to walk after being paralysed in the hind legs for 14mths. Please don't judge her owner- Bambi has been very well cared for and is clicker trained and is very much a fighter!! So after just 2 consults and finding her a harness this was her first real attempt at walking- you can see when we managed to hold her back legs up enough that she is actually starting to move her back right leg (OK you also unfortunately have to hear me getting very excited in the video). But I just wanted to share this with you because there are quite a few animal physiotherapists in Australia that can help dogs from puppyhood right through to adults with injury prevention as well as treatment post injury. And well I just was really excited so I thought what better place to share it!! Hopefully we will have some more exciting footage of Bambi in the coming months :) Bambi has a loooong was still to go and we have never treated a Deer before so we can't predict the outcome but she already has a much better quality of life which is our entire aim in treating every animal we see. Sorry it is on FB but I think it should work for everyone.

Melbourne (sorry - was looking at Rascalmyshadow's location) Dogs in Motion is a physio in Melbourne http://www.dogsinmotion.com.au and they can help the same way your physio helped you, as well as giving you exercises with the aim to prevent future injuries, rather than just treating the ones she currently has with the chiro. Physio can also reduce pain which it sounds like Maggie could use!!

The Finnish Lapphund Club of NSW is pleased to announce our first group health testing event, echocardiograms performed by Dr Niek Beijerink from the University of Sydney. We hope this will run on the 2nd of February in Sydney (location to be confirmed). This is open to all breeds of dogs and cats An Echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart (no clipping will be required just a LOT of lube) which shows any physical changes in the heart, its pumping capacity and blood flow through the chambers. Finnish Lapphunds have a small risk of valvular dysplasia which can be picked up on an Echo. We would like to encourage as many Finnish Lapphunds as possible to be tested in order to see if this is a problem within the Australian population with the view of doing further research with Niek if we do have concerns. Cost for the Echo will be $220 (which must be pre-paid) if we can get a minimum of 10 animals tested on the day. Please reply to [email protected] if you are interested in attending or PM me. Please include the number of dogs you wish to have tested. Please also feel free to pass this info on :)

BC can they diagnose epilepsy from blood tests - I didn't think they could? I have a poodle boy here who has occasional seizures and I was told it is a process of eliminating other things rather than being able to definitely diagnose epilepsy. Its scary when it happens This is true. There are dogs that begin having seizures after a stroke as well, or many other causes. A full work up of seizures involves an MRI and taking a sample of the fluid around the brain to rule out anything happening there as well.

It costs what it costs? Where is the justification needed?

I certainly think this might be a 'watch this space' post!!! I know there is some talk by a VERY qualified individual about running some courses like this in the next 12mths (physiotherapist and then masters and PhD in animal physiotherapy).

Demi the Finnish Lappund is a therapy dog that now gets borrowed by family members to go visit hospitals and nursing homes since I have become too busy to do it. The Kelpies as a collective tell me when Demi is doing something she shouldnt and run in to me then run out to bark at her. The are also the play police. All of them are USELESS with mice :/

Another option is to see if there are any animal physiotherapists that can help you out- it would probably be cheaper than surgery- I am happy to see if there are any recommendations if you let me know your general area. At the sydney university veterinary clinic dogs having TTA/TPLO are kept in for at least a day. Usually by the time they go home they are at least weight bearing on the leg- pain is very well managed.

Teeth go below the gum line. So what you see is not always telling the full story. http://www.vetdentists.com/consequences-anesthesia-free-pet-dental-care/

I agree and I like to think I have the ability to take a step back and think rationally about things, but sometimes this doesn't happen. I;E in an emergency (real or percieved). IMO this incapacity is easily exacerbated by a lack of clinical knowledge, understanding of jargon or just unwillingness/inability to question authority figures. I know my grandmother has a chubby 16 year old cat with a myriad of other random issues recently got stung for a full teeth clean and removal of a skin cancer on her ear. At 16 that wasn't likely to be what kills her, and surely the risks of anesthesia are greater than the cancer. Her other cat, Lucy, lived til 14 and when she passed, quietly in her sleep while being boarded at the vet while Grandma was away, they called to ask her if she wanted an autopsy and the nurse proceeded to ask if she was sure she didn't want one 'for peace of mind' It isn't so much me I worry about, but there is a huge ageing population, most of whom were raised not to question professionals like doctors etc. I know my grandma certainly falls into this category. It isn't exclusive though. I've also been stung (pardon the pun) for anti-inflammatory shots for when Gus got stung by a bee. I didn't see it so thought better safe than sorry as it was right on his mouth and I worried if it were a wasp and he'd swallowed it or an allergy or something it could be dangerous. They offered the shot before I was even told 'it's just a bee sting' Happy to pay the consult fee to be told that, but rather annoyed I didn't get the option to decide on the course of treatment, which would have been home and some stingose. It's a position of power and it saddens me to think it might be misused and your love for your pet might cause you to be taken advantage of. Personally i would rather die than be left with a mouthful of manky rotten teeth why should an animal have to suffer just because they are old. There is an element to quality of life- some cancers are painful or distressing for the animal (ears can become very ulcerated and painful) and if the teeth are bad then why not take off the cancer under the same anaesthetic. I have seen a 20 year old dog have a dental, it was done carefully and said 20yr old dog was brighter than ever 2 days later. Age isnt a disease and it should be used as an excuse not to treat conditions that are fixable.

The trot exercise each leg completely so often dogs will pace when they are sore or physically can not trot correctly. Because it works every leg it is also the best way to keep them fit and balanced. That being said some walking and cantering are good too. Just remember to warm up and cool down to prevent injury.

QLD has annual fees, NSW has a one off lifetime fee. Different states different rules. Lasareina, you may find you have to do a little more to maintain the super muscley look but I have seen plenty of castrated staffies that look AWESOME!!! They get walked and played with and are in great condition :)

I agree with Diva- look into some physiotherapy that might mean that she can go back to running freely and will also keep her more comfortable with the HD, ED and eventual arthritis. I get exercises to do at home as well as during the actual session with the physio and have really seen a difference.

oooh a Lappie pup!! I dont take my Lapphund to dog parks even now as an adult because she doesnt enjoy all the ruff and tumble with strange dogs- she much prefers her small group of friends. I would suggest finding out what shows the Lappie people in NSW are going to out at Erskine Park once you get your pup (we are having a big Lappie christmas get together) because it is a great way to desensitise your puppy to other dogs being around, and have interactions with well behaved dogs. And it means we get extra puppy cuddles :p The Finnish Lapphund Club of NSW has a website and FB page which we try to keep updated with what we are up to :) http://www.flcnsw.com.au/#!upcoming-events/cmbs we try and have a few picnics a year and will be doing a few training events in the new year too. I think most lappies are pretty good with the doggie social manners from a very young age so long as they don't learn any bad habits of other dogs.

You (or your vet) can ring Christine Hawke from Sydney Pet Dentistry 0408 782 611 who is a dental consultant. She can probably give you a much better idea of the options you have.