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It wouldn't be colour dilute alopecia which affects fawns and blues. Is there any fur missing around his eyes? The photo makes me think there might be but its probably just the light.

I also incorporate hill work (straight up the hill and zig zags) at a walk and gait and some work on the wobble board for their core strength. They are mostly for injury prevention rather than building up cardio though.

That is correct here in Australia.

Lift up his lip and feel his gum. It should have a slippery feeling to it, if it feels sticky then he is already dehydrated. That being said any sign of dehydration (stick gums or a prolonged skin pinch) means he is already behind the 8 ball. It may be better to get in early with fluids to help him get the rest of his body into balance and get better a little quicker. Your vet will have the best idea if it worth running some fluids now.

Might be best to ask her to email you with the details or perhaps give the vet permission to talk to you directly? I agree with Pers there are a number of different conditions that sound very similar and are easy to get confused between when your emotional and talking on the phone. Which state/city is this dog?

I have a puppy pen surrounding the tree once the presents go under it- I have one dog that knows how to open them and would go searching for her toys that she KNOWS lie waiting for her behind the pen That being said last year it was the Christmas pudding that was raided- thankfully a night on the drip as a precaution was the only result and this year all dogs are crated when there is any Christmas cooking happening.

I would be asking her for the exact name of the condition in veterinary terms which will make researching the relevant condition more useful and also considering a second opinion. With that diagnosis you cant really tell her anything because its not really clear what is going on- is it a compression fracture or has the vet used it as a laymens term to describe something else? Also some vets dont know the wealth of knowledge that is available at specialist clinics because they are a relatively new concept in the veterinary world. Hope she isnt in too much pain. Best wishes to you and her owners.

My clinic advises going off all fish oil supplements 3-4 days before a surgery because they have found it can extend clotting times. They deal with unusual cases so probably not a big deal for a young healthy dog but if they are compromised it is something to keep in mind. They recommend flax or fish oil as part of a balanced diet at all other times.

Just check the info sheet with the paperwork regarding the anti inflammatories being taken on an empty stomach- some need to be given with food to prevent damage to the stomach. Perhaps also try and write your concerns very precisely in point form (trying to stick to 3/4points) to make sure you and your vet are on the same page. If you dont feel that your getting anywhere with your local vet perhaps see a different one or ask them to get in contact with a specialist for more ideas?

Her ability to absorb oral calcium will depend on her diet for the past few weeks, as will her ability to mobilise calcium from her bones. If these two mechanisms are overwhelmed then oral supplementation will take a fair amount of time to put her back in balance. I am another that thinks its off to the vets asap to get her calcium levels and get them to carefully administer calcium to her. ETA- Calcium is used for muscle contraction, neurotransmissions and for heart depolarisation so it is very finely balanced

I started off teaching my girl to gait for the show ring and separately reinforcing the heel position with her giving me focus. When it came to moving from the static heel position I did find she was a little confused but I made sure to keep it to just a few steps at a much slower pace than I gate her at to try and get her to understand it was a new trick. There was a fair amount of time where she would forge ahead but she has finally got the hang of it- once I taught her to do a left about turn of all things which made it click as we only ever do right about turns in the show ring . So now we start heeling by doing some circles to the left before we do straight lines

If he is using the newspaper inside then it probably means your not taking him out enough. I would wait until you are having less 'accidents' on the news paper until you remove it so that he doesnt have accidents in less convenient places, and try and increase the number of times you take him out.

I agree. The insurance company has already done its figures and worked out the risks- so that they are well and truly in their balance. A quick look at their profits says that already- and they will use wording and loop holes to get out of paying- only fair customers look out for them too. Interesting regarding the home and contents insurance- I might have to look into it.

My OKS trolley has carried about 100kg of kibble, gone off the beaten track, is used to lug all my equipment to and from the car, been rained on AND has lasted 6yrs. The only bit that has not survived was the toggle to shut the door which came loose and I lost- but was fixed with a screw and some superglue :laugh: I have a trolley cover made up by great rugs which is great. And it is light enough for me to pick up and put in the car. The veebo trolleys have been ok for small/light dogs and where people dont really want to go off road.

Yes- Finnish Lapphund freaks out when you pick up the broom. Tail between her legs sooking, running and hiding. She knocked the broom over at 3mths of age and has been petrified since. Not abused but my eldest Kelpie will also randomly decide she knows someone- so it may make someone think she recognises that 'type' of person. But mostly its just random and she has to wave and pull toward them.

I have found that washing first with an antibacterial spread because it gets rid of the sloughed skin which the bacteria like to grow in. I have found the same thing when I havent been able to wash the area first. And i have always eventually had to scrub the area clean.

Chlorhexadine was to get rid of any dead skin cells and kill some of the bacteria. Then curash to dry the area. The bacteria live in warm moist areas so I have found creams tend to make them worse.

go on youtube and look at some of the puppy foundation work. There are a heap of 'tricks' you can teach until you can get to a class

From my understanding you need three state clubs before you can have a National club. In Nsw you need 15 Owners of the breed who reside in NSW and are members of DogsNSW to start a club. Other states have different requirements and different fee structures.

Because they are saying that they do not want to cover the increased risk associated with breeding ie from the time she is mated to the time pups are weaned. So conjunctivitis during the pregnancy would be covered, or a broken leg, or a bite from another dog- be it a bite from her own pup or a strange dog. But the dont want to cover progesterone supplementation, Sections etc that are all physical or physiological risks associated with pregnancy/breedjng. So no I cant see them saying that damage caused by a pup would not be covered if it has nothing to do with a regular complication of breeding- nor do I think that it is inferred by how it is written.

Yes she is better, thanks. Here are a couple of hypotheticals though: 1. A bitch has a phantom pregnancy (not mated), lactates and is give a litter to foster and then gets milk fever. Technically she has never been pregnant or given birth. 2. A bitch has a litter and all of her pups die and she fosters a litter and gets milk fever. Should they pay out for either of these? My arguement with them, not anyone on here, is that the pregnancy and birth didn't cause the milk fever (it wasn't present during either) it was the feeding of a large litter three weeks later. :) IMO they would cover hypothetical 1 because it is not required for the bitch to be desexed. Hypothetical 2- the costs should be paid by the person who owns the pups. I think the intent behind the statement is that they do not cover anything during or cause by the process of breeding the bitch, but they have said pregnancy and birth which this technically isnt- so a bit of a stuff up on their end. Not sure if they can get away with not paying based on the 'intent' of their policy.

I wouldnt rush into it. My eldest dog is still much happier as an only dog!! She gets left in my bedroom when I go out so she has some peace and quiet from the rest of the dogs!! I love my other dogs (and dont regret having them) but I do regret that Abby went from being a very happy only dog, to one that has to share me around!! Perhaps wait and see how Kirra develops in the coming months, and put lots of time into training and bonding before adding another dog into the pack. By then you will have a better understanding of your own wants and needs and what would fit best into your situation.

Its great that you have had success. Just remember that the best training happens before the dog is overwhelmed and too much too fast can be detrimental. So perhaps begin by going to the club and just hanging around during class and not interacting with the other dogs and giving LOTS and LOTS of rewards for easy behaviours. There is no need for her to go up to other dogs while she is still learning that calm behaviour is appropriate. It also means you wont take two steps back every time someones 'friendly' dog has a go at yours. The Halti can suppress all behaviours- so the ones that tell you she is stressed and needs more space so be on the look out for more subtle warnings that your little one needs some time out. I find crates or popping them back in the car can give them time to relax in a 'safe' place and just doing 3 sets of 5 minutes of work at a time can get you better/faster results than an hour of class!!

How about nose work and sent discrimination? Both are easily googled :)

I must say Megan I am also very shocked re trialling an obviously injured dog. Poor thing Why would anyone do that? Firstly, the discomfort factor for the animal. Surely that would have to be a responsible dog owner top priority. Secondly, the big risk of causing further injury. They must just get overly competitve perhaps. Best times at all costs perhaps. Very sad if that is the case. I don't get it either . It happens a lot down here in Vic in Flyball. I have come to the conclusion people just don't care as long as they can compete with something. My beef is horrendously overweight dogs who compete. There is honestly no reason for a dog to be expected to perform while they are carrying an extra 20% of their bodyweight.