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For sunscreen, you could try Equine Puff UV powder. I got ours from Guardian Horse Products. Our sunseeking chi terrier mix dislikes creams and had a strange burning type reaction to filtabac - vet had to shave it off his ears as it stuck on like glue. Anyway, he much prefers the equine puff powder and I actually think it does a better job of protecting him than creams ever did.

No idea where you are in NSW, but if you’re in Sydney the person to see for a second opinion would be Dr Christine Hawke. She’s currently working at specialist hospitals in Artarmon and Rosebery. https://sydneypetdentistry.com.au/contact-us/

I’ve done part of NDTF and quit. I’d go with Delta out of those two, but I would also consider other options such as IMDT, Karen Pryor Academy and Dognostics.

Oh. That’s interesting. I knew about the dog aggression study, but not that particular IBD one. Same bacteria implicated. It would be nice if it wasn’t a proprietary overseas product about which they refuse to give information.

My experience FWIW. Protexin - I only have success with it after a course of one specific antibiotic that is prescribed to dogs post-operatively. That particular antibiotic can’t be given concurrently with Protexin. Prescribed by vet, I think for diarrhoea post antibiotics. Purina Fortiflora - no effect. Prescribed by vet for IBD in conjunction with everything else (prescription diet, meds etc). Big Dog - decided to give it a shot when the first two weren’t helping with his IBD but it too had no effect. Chose it instead of Blackmores as Blackmores has extra ingredients in it and I didn’t want to upset the IBD apple cart, and because Big Dog has the same strains as Purina Calming Care and it wasn’t available in Australia at the time (my dog has GAD and OCD). Speaking of which, I’ve head good things about Purina Calming Care for some dogs with anxiety. It does not take the place of behaviour modification, management and medication (if meds also needed), but I’d give it a go if you are covering those essentials. Perhaps ask your vet if they think it’s worthwhile spending money on probiotics, and if so keep a diary so you can try to be objective? It might be that something else is more appropriate like a diet change if there is GI upset? That article you posted is interesting, sandgrubber. For Malcolm’s IBD flares, metronidazole is gold!

I wouldn’t feed grain free unless there was a genuine medical need (i.e. known allergy or intolerance) and/or the diet was formulated by a veterinary nutritionist. I was previously in the ‘whatever floats your boat’ camp but it’s not worth it with what they’re seeing with boutique/grain free diets and heart problems. I’d find a brand/diet you like that meets WSAVA criteria and agrees with your dog – feed the dog in front of you! Below are a couple of websites that may be of interest. It has changed depending on his needs, but I typically feed my dog Royal Canin. I called them a while ago as I needed to find out what exact proteins were in a particular prescription diet. I was amused when I realised that if they were to individually list ingredients rather than lumping them together, the internet would be fawning over them. https://vetnutrition.tufts.edu https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/

I think a Border Terrier would be an excellent choice. Athletic, generally healthy physically and behaviourally.

If you hadn’t mentioned X-rays I’d have suspected they didn’t get all the disease, but your mention of X-rays made me question gut health instead as that can also cause foul breath. Did they take full mouth X-rays or just of those areas where teeth were removed to ensure they got all tooth roots? You're better off trying a dog specific probiotic like protexin or fortiflora than yoghurt, since dogs have different gut bacteria, but a fair bit is done to dx GI problems... if he has no other symptoms it may not be worth doing the whole kit and kaboodle (med trials, scopes, ultrasound, novel diet). Sounds like a chat with your vet might be in order. Gosh Rebanne, that sounds like Malcolm. He’d get a dental and three weeks later look like he needed another. In the end he needed daily toothbrushing and the vet dentist to do their amazing job. I reckon disease was missed by earlier vets, I suspect as they very rarely took X-rays. Apparently a significant percentage of disease is missed if they only poke around. I will never again have dental surgery done without insisting on X-rays.

How is his gut? Malcolm has a history of severe perio, had top notch surgery done with a veterinary dentist, after which the smell completely went away when after surgeries by other vets it did not. Some time later his breath started smelling again. Of course I’m thinking yes your teeth look great but you get sneaky perio where your shiny well-maintained teeth are rotten underneath. Anyway, it was first sign of his IBD and lymphangiectasia. The second sign quite some time later was licking fabric/himself excessively.

Oh Perse. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss.

That is interesting. It looks like they’re recommending tick collars and medicine like Bravecto/Nexguard. I guess as the latter doesn’t repel ticks but kills them after they’ve latched on? Not good for dogs who can’t wear tick collars due to medication interactions!

Check places like Petceutics, Pet Chemist, and OVED horse and pet store, and factor in any script fee charge (might be $20 or so with repeats).

Devastated for you. I’m so sorry.

Regardless of what you decide, check out Family Paws Parent Education (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), Stop the 77 (YouTube) and Resiner Veterinary Behaviour Services (Facebook). Lots of essential information to help you keep your dog and grand daughter safe. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ngDhO3FZQk4&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1WbyBdky5pCcjVusyzpaUVp7PQSEjmynbTwaPQ8WQmdcQ2QpwsfwyNofM

Fantastic news! Our chi terrier mix has generalised anxiety disorder (and ocd) and he has shown aggression in the past as part of that. Seeing a Behaviour Vet was one of the best things we’ve done for him and us. He is a much happier boy now and we are too, ‘cause it’s tough living with dogs with these behaviours.

I used to walk a JRT who would gain such momentum when scuffing his back legs that he bounced practically up to waist height.

Margaret Keast at Jigsaw Dogs is excellent. She’s in Newcastle. Stephanie McColl is in Maitland but I don’t think she takes aggression cases. Do get a thorough vet check as there may well be a medical reason contributing his increased aggression. Seeing a Behaviour Vet would be a good idea too.

Unfortunately punishment is reinforcing for the punisher. As some who has crossed over, I think that until you’ve had that dog with physical and behavioural fallout, people can be pretty resistant to change. The truth is that no breed needs a heavy hand, and force free or rewards-based training (pick your title) isn’t just for puppies or sunny days. Nor is it one type of training. For anyone who might be curious about learning more, there are a couple of links below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QJcIPbp8LRK5bj92Xl3oMwRdTN4Fr7K9YNnoFioyLPE/mobilebasic https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/p/all-about-dogs.html?m=1

In some communities the population of dogs has dropped up to 30%. https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7088192/cross-border-bans-mooted-to-slow-deadly-dog-disease/?cs=9676&fbclid=IwAR081n0hUgfzbHBqMcZjOhU3SHxCF88C2bd9jjTdxQhUepy7cg7OQzWD4t4

How’s the young man today?

My knowledge of propalin extends to it sometimes causing anxiety. GI upset and appetite loss can be a symptom of that but your post doesn’t scream it, like it would if you had said he’s suddenly snapping at other dogs or easily startled. I do know there are other options when there are untoward side effects though! I hope you can get to the bottom of it and that Mezza is his bright happy self soon. It’s reminding me of Malcom during an IBD/lymphangiectasia flare. Mal’s currently very picky, in the mornings especially. We recently got one of his meds compounded into a fish flavoured suspension and if he could sing the pharmacist’s praises he probably would.

Yelping/saying no either increases arousal, making things worse, or frightens your puppy. Rather than writing a lengthier post, watch and implement the things in the below video. Kikopup has lots of excellent, up-to-date content around puppy raising. https://m.youtube.com/user/kikopup/featured Where people come undone is often the (physiological) arousal and management piece. Be proactive and set your pup up with activities, especially in peak bitey times. Ensure he has adequate sleep and quiet time. Don’t constantly amp him up. And teach him to settle and be calm around exciting things... like your hands. If you haven’t yet enrolled in a good puppy preschool, which I suspect is the case given you’ve asked this question, please do so. Trainers are starting to see a lot of young dogs with behaviour problems due to pups and owners (needlessly) missing out on learning critical skills due to covid. You can find a good trainer on the PPGA website, some even have online offerings. A good puppy preschool is not about puppy mosh pits. And no this can’t wait until your puppy has all his vaccinations (see the AVSAB position statement on puppy socialisation). Hope this helps. Do we get a photo of your little land shark?

I make a variation of these baked into a pyramid/dot pan. Original recipe is fine but I double the salmon and add mackerel, sardines in spring water and anchovy, and use oat flour (oats ground in a food processor) rather than wheat flour as we don’t have that in the house. It’s a forgiving recipe. https://pethelpful.com/dogs/Salmon-Crack-Dog-Treats-Great-Treats-for-Gaining-Focus-During-Dog-Agility-Training-or-Competitions

Big hugs to @Powerlegs and @sandgrubber I am so, so sorry for the loss of your treasured friends.

So heartened to hear this, LMO. Go Sooty!