Swizzlestick

Can we keep the racist remarks to a minimum? God I absolutely hate these kind of posts, it always turns into some sort of culture/ethnicity-bashing. "Chinese and their barbarian ways"?? And "Chinaman's plate"?? Why didn't you just go "ching chong chang", maybe make some slitty eye gesture with your fingers. Wow. Speechless. EDIT** I also wonder how many people on this thread have actually been to China or know anything more than just random facts they've read through the internet. Some of the generalizations made on here really have me scratching my head. Yes, dogs are sometimes eaten, however mainly this occurs in the rural areas considered to be "countryside". The main cities like Shanghai, Beijing or Hong Kong, it's quite rare to encounter dog on the menu. China is a huge place, there are plenty of smaller regions or areas that are less affulent and "civilized" than the larger cities. It's not really comparable to Australia where we all share the same culture and moral ideas, in China it's much more segregated depending on where you live and the city people tend to look down on the country folks and their "ways". I'm not saying that China is perfect. It's definitely not and has a long way to go but please keep in mind that China was a closed country for decades and has only started becoming more open in western trade/society in recent years. How on earth is my post offensive or racist? Can you please explain? How is one supposed to refer to the Chinese other than "Chinese"? Just like someone from Germany is "German" and someone from Canada is "Canadian". There is no denying that the way animals are treated are barbaric, so what's your problem? I don't need to travel to China (nor will I) to witness what happens. If you would like me to post some videos here I will. Ever seen a raccoon skinned alive, still moving it's arms and legs? Or perhaps a dog lift his head whilst laying on top of a pile of other dogs also skinned alive? As for ""yes, dogs are sometimes eaten". I know for a fact "sometimes" is not the case. Try "most days". With regards to certain regions of China eating dogs and others not, what does this have to do with anything?

Well yeah..........the majority do find it ok in my opinion. Those who eat the meat are supporting the industry that is responsible. By eating it, people are accepting that "a cruel and torcherous slaughter" is ok.

I think everyone should have to spend a day as an observer in a slaughterhouse. I've always thought this. People say they don't want to see what happens. Everyone should know where the meat comes from, how the animal is treated and transported right up until they're dead. It's not uncommon for the skinning process to start whilst the animal is alive, and as you said chickens being boiled. This happens with pigs too. The other day I saw a sheep with both hind legs stuck out of the truck. Imagine every bump for the next possible 12 hrs would be agony for that animal. I reckon it would be worn down to bone by the time he got to his destination.

That is utter nonsense. Don't even begin comparing the way our animals end up on our plate to the way that animals end up on the Chinaman's plate! There is no comparison. We do NOT set out to INTENTIONALLY cause agonising pain due to unfounded beliefs. We do NOT skin animals whilst still alive. Make all the excuses you want but in the end it is just a load of baloney. I agree with GardenofEden. We don't deliberately skin alive, boil alive, beat with clubs, hack limbs off whilst alive. I'll agree that there's no guarantee that every single animal slaughtered in Australia did not suffer to some extent, that's why I'm a vegetarian, but comparing us to the Chinese and their barbarian ways, is obsurd.

Wow that sounds like one destructive dog!! Suppose though having never owned a dog that is even slightly destructive, yours might just be a "normal level of destructive" Excuse my ignorance, but I can't understand how it can get this bad though. I would have him in a run or crate whilst unsupervised f it meant everything in sight would be destroyed otherwise.

I'd also say ACD x SBT So pretty!

They're not all universal. Just more likely than any other breed to be blood type DEA 1.1 Negative

Not sure how to explain it properly, but the bitchs' blood is more likely to react with the recipient, as she will have produced antibodies to the pups blood types during whelping. I hope that kinda made sense. Still better to use them than nothing if no other dog is available, but her blood is more likely to cause a reaction.

Colliewood, has the recipient have a transfusion before? If not, then they shouldn't need to cross match. Do you know what is wrong with her? Hope she makes a full recovery.

Not sure if your dogs have whelped a litter before, but they shouldn't be blood donors in they have. Just a thought.

Looks like the accident didn't take place at Johns house though.

Just the point I was going to bring up tyra2007. I'm sure his dogs just sit in the cabin with the family. Not in crates like a regular passengers dogs.

Naughty old ladies. Happens so quickly sometimes doesn't it. I cannot leave Whiz and Elliot alone with any toys at all. They get so posessive over them, and one day had a small tiff. As for food, with my 5 dogs who all love their tucker, I'm sure a fight would break out if they weren't separated to eat. Hope the girls are feeling better tomorrow.

Makes you wonder doesn't it. Must have been the antiseptic in the spray that did it Or the alcohol used in the bitter taste

It appears so. Not a joke if that's what you mean? Scary isn't it

Found it. Linky

Hi guys A little while there was a thread about a dog (poodle from memory?) who had advantage or advocate applied. He was placed in his crate overnight, and when the owner awoke the next morning he was stuck to his crate. The product had "melted" the plastic and caused him to stick. Can anyone point me in the direction of this article from Bayer. Thanks in advnace. Sir WJ

I tend to agree with showdog. Well said I know your intentions were good with a pup and your daughter, but I wonder if a very calm mature dog would have been a better option. Although at this stage she sounds like she will still be terrified now matter how calm the dog is. If you do rehome the boxer pup, and in the future (if at all) your daughter can cope living with a dog, maybe an older greyhound would be good. Most are not too bouncy, tend not to lick faces/jump up, are usually very gentle around children. Still quiet a big dog though, and of course would have to suit the living arrangements and the rest of the family too. Hope what ever you decide works out for the best. Good Luck

A vet I know owns a lurcher. He came with her from the UK. I just love him to bits. And one can never be too old to own a whippet! Less work than a papillon Paps aren't as much work as they look really. Bit more to brush but other than that, not a whole lot of other maintenance. And only clipping is between the paw pads. I adore a nice papillon, gorgeous little dogs, but that is still more maintenance than a whippet I'm afraid.

My pesky Afghan Hound howls when I play the piano I don't think he likes my tunes!

It's a form of communication.

A vet I know owns a lurcher. He came with her from the UK. I just love him to bits. And one can never be too old to own a whippet! Less work than a papillon

Whippet ( I own 3) Greyhound Saluki Deerhound Dachshund Dobermann Jack Russell Terrier Bit of a theme there with Group 4

I have two cars. One dog car, and one that a dog will never step a foot in (unless dying). The Nissan Navara (duel cab) is for the dogs. They are in the back seat unless very very dirty. If filthy they can go in the cab part. My other non doggy car is my Ford XR8 Ute Not practical at all for dogs, but I love it!

Yesterday we had a byb bring in 6 pups for 1st vaccination. I knew the genders and DOB of the pups, so had made up the vaccination cards prior to her appointment time. When she saw the cards, she said she doesn't want any info on there, so I had to re-write them all. She insisted there was to be no DOB on the cards, no breed, no breeder contact details at all. No doubt she was going to lie about their age too. Was a bit strange though too that not once the whole time she was their did she physically touch one of the pups