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its actually called Infectious Tracheobronchitis and is caused by the bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica.

blood coming out of anywhere from a dog is not a good sign and can range from nothing too serious to something deadly. personally i would want all checks done NOW incase there is something inside that needs urgent attention ie torn bowels

she was oral ivermectin for 1 week plus malaseb baths every second day. then she got ivermectin shots every week for about 6 weeks and the malaseb baths got less and less. she had a course of anti biotics cause her lymph nodes where up and i washed her once in a demodex rinse. and thats it!

i think so.. but it takes a long time. ruby is still growing her hair back, but is doing well. ruby when she came to me ruby now

yup. its true.

nuh i dont bother. never noticed anything good come of it so i just feed them once at dinner time.

oh poor girl! at least she has taught you not to be a slob

dont forget to check how hot the blades get. for a labx poodle i would get at least 3 of the blades for a full body clip so you can keep swapping to cooler blades. depending on what clippers you have and what speed you run them at will depend on how hot they get. also will depend on how fast you go at clipping.

That's exactly right. But unfortunately there are many groups out there who do not offer enough or the right type of support.

Pretty much! Everytime I finish a subject, It opens up a whole bunch of new ones! What I wrote isn't part of the book. Only something I wrote for DOL. The book goes alot more into detail. I'm going to sound I bit full of myself, but I do strongly recommend that any new person does get a copy of my book. It's going to explain everything. Hopefully it will be published by the end of the year.

yup

good point, will edit.

There have been some incidents recently that have really highlighted to me just how disordered and muddled rescue can be. The bombardment of appeals never lets up and keeps many rescuers in a constant state of emergency, rushing to retrieve dogs and rushing to place them, in a frantic effort to keep pace. Here a some important points to remember: 1. DOL rescue is not the be all and end all of rescue. A hell of alot goes on behind the scenes and not every pound is listed on DOL. There are many other dogs on death row in other shelters that need just as much help. There are also MANY rescuers who are not on DOL, and have not even heard of DOL. 2. Not everybody on DOL rescue is an educated, experienced rescuer or foster carer. If ANY group wishes to pursue a member on the forum offering foster care for a dog it is the RESCUE GROUPS responsibility to check out the foster carer, regardless of how well they paint themselves. This includes a house and yard check, background check with other groups (if possible) and for a member of the group, preferably from the committee, to meet the potential foster carer and mark them as sound to foster. 3. If you see a dog on DOL rescue and want to help, do the right thing. Research which group you want to join with, take the necessary steps to becoming a fully fledged carer. Being a foster care provider takes time, dedication, and genuine caring. Fostering a shelter pet is a full time job. Temperament assessments are always advised before taking on a rescue dog and it is strongly advised you do this YOURSELF to make sure YOU are satisfied with the dog and are 100% positive you can provide care for the term of fostering. 4. If you are unsure on the status on a dog you have seen on DOL. Call the pound directly. www.operationtoby.com is a good place to start looking if you need to view a pound webpage for details. Be patient, be courteous, be clear and be specific. The pound staff do not enjoy the worst part of their job and it is not their fault that not every animal can be saved. If you wish to comment on the procedures of a pound, its conditions or operations, take the appropriate action ie: contact the supervisior, manager or council via email, mail or phone. Unless you are speaking on behalf of a rescue group, do not say you are. 5. When offering or asking for transport, be clear about what is needed. Give as much information as possible. Dates, times, locations, phone numbers.... Everything that might be needed, just might be needed. For rescuers asking others on DOL to pick up and drop off, make sure that all paperwork is completed at each end to save time, confusion and dogs being incorrectly chipped. 6. If you are going to say yes you can take a dog, be sure that all communication between you, the rescue group and the pound is clear. If you are unsure of anything, do not hesitate to ask. This may end in the dog being PTS even if it had a place to go, simply because communication was puzzled. 7. Try to avoid asking others to post on your behalf. This only leads to confusion and inevitably dogs may suffer. While many of us know each other in real life, many don't. One person may not realise which people belong to same groups, or how close rescuers may live to each other etc. Key points for preventing burn out. - Recognise and accept that you cannot save every animal. - Use common sense. - Learn to say no. - Ask for help. - Be patient. - Know your limits. - Know when to quit. For anybody interested in becoming a foster carer, please PM me and I will forward you the first part of my book - A Guide To Foster Caring. Emotion plays a large part in rescue, but emotion as the driving force can have significant drawbacks. We all have to respect our own and each others abilities and limitations. And remember: if you have no room for just one more dog, don’t take just one more dog.

so are people using just Adobe Photoshop? or other programs too?

go to a vet. IMO a groomer shouldn't be expressing anal glands.

find a good groomer who is willing to teach your puppy how to be groomed. don't do it yourself unless you are trained. you risk cutting or seriously injuring the dog and you will make her difficult to groom for the rest of her life.

well metallic printing is expensive ya know!

step by step would, yes, probably be a bit much! but can you give me a rough idea? im just curious to know if we all do things the same way or a different way.

hey reckon you could all post up what you did in order to achieve the finished image? just curious to see how people do what. OT what PS do you all use? i just got CS3 last night. yet to do anything in it.

yup i give the sardines in the oil. i only give one a night for my greyhounds and half a sardine a night for my silky's.

if you've put in the same mushrooms we eat, i wouldnt worry. when we speak of mushrooms being bad, we mean toxic mushrooms. in future i would avoid giving them, they are of no benefit to their diet.

Yes that diet would block her up. Cut down on the bones and replace with some vegies or softer food. Try putting some sardines in her dinner.

and they still have solid poos?

not that this is what i have, but this is what ive written in my book First Aid Kit: Dog First Aid Kits can either be purchased or made at home. If you are making one yourself get a durable, waterproof (or at least water-resistant) container that opens and closes easily yet securely. Write on the container, in indelible ink, the phone numbers for your vet, the closest emergency animal hospital, and poison control hotlines. Also list your own name, address and phone numbers. It should be large enough to hold the items mentioned below. • Animal first aid book • Blunt nosed scissors • Tweezers (flat slant tip instead of the rounded variety) • Rubber gloves • Towel • Blanket • Plastic baggies • Sterile gauze pads • Rolled gauze • Adhesive first aid tape (in narrow and wide widths) • Cotton rolled • Bandages (including self-clinging or vet wrap and waterproof types) • Anti-bacterial wipes or pads • Hot/cold pack • Betadine solution • Antibiotic ointment • Paw Paw ointment (good for soothing skin conditions) • Sterile saline eye solution (for flushing out wounds • Styptic powder (to stop bleeding of torn toenails, etc.) • Gentle pet sedative such as Rescue Remedy • Adjustable muzzle (an injured or scared animal may try to bite) • Nylon leash Also have in your car: • Bottled water • Bowl or other container to use for water • Spare leash

awesome!!! i want!!! i need something that will blend thou, not juice. my blender shat itself doing carrots.