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Pag yes .A good breeder will show you how & what equipment to buy,the cheapest place to get it & how to use it . Our pets are groomed just like our showdogs as are our clients unless they want things a tad different.

did the vet tell you that?? Like many breeders many of us use the no frills labels because they work. Most vets have mad it that what they sell is gospel. That you should buy there over priced Drontal tablet because it works better & o fcourse they sell them for mega bucks or only but the all in ones because they work the best. The thing is Drontal/Excelpet are made by the same company.One is vet only the other supermarket etc etc I remember a radio vet who said on his show"the daily tabs where useless"after the phones went crazy he had to admit it wasnt true . We are old fashioned here.We dont use these new fancy products unless a situation arises. We all worm when they need it. We never flea treat because we dont have fleas We heartworm monthly but used daily for years & years & many breeders still do. It isnt hard to forget it is just good marketing that makes people think they will. \Excelpet is drontal/bayer

Made by the same people but the ingredients wont be the same .That is why one is supermarket & The other premiun. We cant feed either as it makes our dogs itch & the optium we couldnt maintain weight . We did use to feed it when it was in the breeders bag size & it was brilliant but pedigree seem to be forever changing the products

We dont recommend the heartworm jab either for many reason. i would not consider it economical what you are thinking Price iit out

The more regular its done the quicker it is. The longer you leave it the more you need to take off & the longer & often the more unsure people come. I have adog who grows them fast so i do it twice weekly because its just easier & takes all of 5 secs to do

\\She isnt agarzer you have just enabled it :p The more you allo wthem to graze the worse they become

I feed eagle pack hollistic giant puppy to my young lad.He ate it well but his coat was awful on it.I have now switched him to my preferred diet after growing. We swapped our little dogs from Euk to eagle pack power formula & they love it & are doing wonders on it. I find with the hollistic they can be prone to getting the runs. They dont do small bags in the power formula though

You must be very busy for bed & couch activities in your house. Our house it makes no difference who gets on first all that matters is the dog listens. Cat it can be done & many do but even though your dog lies on the tiles you need to offer an alternative so that you can train your pup . Saying argh or no doesnt mean alot as it will hear it all the time. But when its no & on your mat/bed & reward pup will soon learn that the couch is a no no & his bed is for him. It will require alot of patience & time & effort.Also use the mat bed as a reward system for special treats & daily activities,. You will also find at present the pup doesnt want the comfy lounge just to be part of the pair off you sitting there . In our house snuggle time is for the dogs on the lounge & but when we have had enough there told to move our go elsewhere & they happily do,although we do have a 9 seater so its easy peasy.

You need to have an alternative bed/mat for him to be sent too.. Off or no means very little without a direction to the right spot. Is he allowed on the bed?? Like this

Probably best not - Cavaliers are supposed to be completely untrimmed for the showring :wink: I'd still trim & have done so on a show cavie.If the coat is growing in all sorts of lengths it will always look moth eating.All your doing is evening up the coat so it regrows at the same length. Very few cavies need this but watching a cavie that looks like edward scissorhands attacked it during a coat drop isnt pleasant

I would suggest it has been turned into a partial game for her & a habit & your most likely more off it than required & i mean this by it ending up with peanut butter.It sounds like what should take 5 sec ends up being a great reward off you for her. I suggest before even putting her harness on you attach her to a lead .Take her to an area that is non slip & give the command "stand" with no fuss or pandering put it on & then reward.

I think nearly everyone is in the same boat the extreme heat has playde havoc. Us perth people have just coped 5 days of 34/35 & my boys are blowing there top coats agian & today is humid so its a caes of :rolleyes: They have been living with the aircon on to keep there coats sane. As miranda said good diet & maintenance & removing the dead coat as quick as possible even if it looks worse ,the quicker the crappy coat is fully out the better the regrowth will be .

Yep to much to soon. Our current litter do they lounge chair performance,We have 10 sitting on the lounge & 6 8 week olds doing the it isnt fair. The key is to not allow bad habits by both parties.It will all fit in place sooner than you think but maybe longer than you hoped

No you dont want rolling on the back all the time.If she is being extreme & he has had enough then occasionally is okay but this where you need to read the signs & give both there space.If you can see hes had enough & she is getting over the top then calmly pick up & place in the pen.It isnst about discipline but about re diverting that moment or distract which ever works for that time. Not sure what you mean about the barking but if Humphrey is barking stop that asap ,his barking will add to the excitement & that is a nono for him & a habit he may continue & trust me you dont want to vocal dogs

The reality is when i comes to birds & cats its up to the effort you put in & not alot of guarantees. Your cat could be a monster towards the dog . Are there any breeds that have interested your family at all?? *Are you wanting smooth /long coat * are you happy to have a breed that requires grooming expense or prefer not. *iAre you wanting one that requires alot of exercise or one thats adaptable to that day *There are choices out there its just acase of narrowing your wants & then seeking what could match Personally i would go for a puppy if you are wanting a cat friendly/bird friendly & above all very young children friendly.Whilst older dogs can be suitable it doesnt mean any easier & sometimes a young dog that can be trained is easier than trying to train an older dog to some many things.

I nuke it too & generally pre heat the oven just to dry it out a tad. When i do prepare liver i do a whole pile & cook/freeze. One smelly day is enough. Occasionally i do add garlic but i have some that dont like it so i would do a small test run at home before relying on it at a big event

If she is rolling over then she is respecting his discipline. She will grow out of this faze quickly & its a case of being patient & just being consistent .If she is getting over the top then simply distract & remove in a calm no fuss manner but also dont fuss Humphrey either at this time.Both need to be treated equal & its both calm & quiet.She will learn of him in many ways & she will also learn his behaviour so he is the role model At present what is familiar to her is a "dog" & humphrey is it.

You have to be aware .Yes they need to sort it out but both sides are now equal & if it isnt accepted for one then not for both. If she getting atad rough then just distract her to a toy or a command ,dont play to her game. She was most likely a very confident pup before you got her which is great when coming home to another mature dog. Scarlett at present see him as a playmate.Humphrey hasnt had to share for 5 yrs & nor have you so now both Humphrey & the humans need to also adjust to there new dog household. Scarlett & humphrey will spend more time together ideally & as long as Humphrey has a safe area then he will be fine,Its a case of not pandering to him but also not allowing her to be over the top . I should add our current batch of minis would sooner play with my setters than the minis.There very brave at this age & happy to take on the world

Personally what people pick at that age often isnt the one they still like at 8 weeks. We had some pups go today & the first family had first pick.For the first time ever we allowed them to come lookat 5 weeks because they wanted too,They picked the pup they wanted & we said yep thats fine, Today they are nearly 9 weeks & we allowed them to again pick which pup ,they chose a completely different pup. We explained at length that what they see at 5 weeks wont be interesting & that picking a pup at that age based on who does what doesnt always reflect that dogs nature.they learnt quickly but we had also had set aside a pup that we felt was better suited & we where right 5/6 weeks they are just starting to get a grasp on the world,some are slightly more advanced than others but yes you can get idea of which pup is heading down which path buit when they reach 7/8weeks you often get a giant turn around in the pups temps as the slower ones shine through & start to be more on par with the advanced ones & all start playing in a level manner.

What clippers do you have?? We use anything from an #8.5.#7.#10.#15.depends on what look people are after & how much coat the dog actually has.Some done with a#15 would shave them bald for example

Buy a new pair This time of year need to plain well ahead

Simply because long nails do alter the way a dog walks & the way the foot sits. When this altered it affects muscles & other aspects of the dog . Also the longer the nails the longer the quik grows & the less you can trim off. We see dogs weekly with long nails & i can safely say most have flat feet or walk a tad odd to compensate due to the nails often curling under the foot. Commen sense would tell you its uncomfortable Just consider the way we walk if we get a blister on our foot You will also see dogs with longs nails especially on slippery surfaces slip & slide more or grasp the ground with grim death.

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I own 2 dogs who are highly allergic & i carry the injections here. We have other dogs who have been stung & no major issue at all.Licking the spot & minor amount of swelling but manageable.We still give a prednil . My 2 highly allergic are different breeds & no parentage that react but normally in there case when stung its always the face /flew area ,where the others is always foot. With my two allergic ones during business hours i will go to the vets even though i carry the injections.There faces swell to the point there eyes are shut ,glands come up for weeks etc etc,Generally with eye packs applied it take 4 hrs before there swelling starst to go down. The others swelling is gone in no time. Pot luck & careful monitoring.My 2 swell /react within seconds of being bitten

Personally i would say no because many people under estimate what 3 can mean & what happens if it goes wrong.Yes minis are very social creatures BUT 3 can be a crowd. Also ensure your council regs allow 3 & then consider what having 3 will cost. Even though you groom yourself grooming the 3 dog can be a chore for some . So maybe consider when hubby & you sit at night do you have one dog each?? I sit night with 8 minis all craving for top spot,most go off & play in groups. Some arent as group orientated as others & prefer people time instead of play time. Also the ages we see who does what ,where & when. Only you will now if 2 is practical or enjoyable & whether you want the 3 for a good reason because as i say if it doesnt work out which one will you rehome??