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Thanks for sharing Kirislin, Silver Chief was a prepotent sire, he always stamped his mark on his get. Did you breed anymore foals from Lady Cynthia?

He is a Thoroughbred. His sire is Dream Ballad, a non-commercial stallion whose progeny are doing exceptionally well. Dream Ballad is a half brother to Tie The Knot, a champion racehorse trained by the late Guy Walter. The dam is unraced & has not yet had any progeny to race. We have her second & third foals, 2yo & yearling respectively.

I'll join in, gapvic :D Admittedly it does get quite arduous in the depths of Winter & I must admit I think I missed four weeks over the whole year, but it has made me get the camera out & do more photography. I will probably choose the same theme as this year - whatever life throws at me! Week 1 29/12 - 04/01 Week 2 05/01 - 11/01 Week 3 12/01 - 18/01 Week 4 19/01 - 25/01 Week 5 26/01 - 01/02 Week 6 02/02 - 08/02 Week 7 09/02 - 15/02 Week 8 16/02 - 22/02 Week 9 23/02 - 01/03 Week 10 02/03 - 08/03 Week 11 09/03 - 15/03 Week 12 16/03 - 22/03 Week 13 23/03 - 29/03 Week 14 30/03 - 05/04 Week 15 06/04 - 12/04 Week 16 13/04 - 19/04 Week 17 20/04 - 26/04 Week 18 27/04 - 03/05 Week 19 04/05 - 10/05 Week 20 11/05 - 17/05 Week 21 18/05 - 24/05 Week 22 25/05 - 31/05 Week 23 01/06 - 07/06 Week 24 08/06 - 14/06 Week 25 15/06 - 21/06 Week 26 22/06 - 28/06 Week 27 29/06 - 05/07 Week 28 06/07 - 12/07 Week 29 13/07 - 19/07 Week 30 20/07 - 26/07 Week 31 27/07 - 02/08 Week 32 03/08 - 09/08 Week 33 10/08 - 16/08 Week 34 17/08 - 23/08 Week 35 24/08 - 30/08 Week 36 31/08 - 06/09 Week 37 07/09 - 13/09 Week 38 14/09 - 20/09 Week 39 21/09 - 27/09 Week 40 28/09 - 04/10 Week 41 05/10 - 11/10 Week 42 12/10 - 18/10 Week 43 19/10 - 25/10 Week 44 26/10 - 01/11 Week 45 02/11 - 08/11 Week 46 09/11 - 15/11 Week 47 16/11 - 22/11 Week 48 23/11 - 29/11 Week 49 30/11 - 06/12 Week 50 07/12 - 13/12 Week 51 14/12 - 20/12 Week 52 21/12 - 27/12 Interestingly, according to my diary, there is a week 53 in 2015 ..... so if any remaining participants are super keen there is Week 53 28/12 - 03/01/16 :)

And some pics at 17 days old: Crusoe 17 days -3578 by Groenendevil on Flickr Crusoe 17 days - 3593 by Groenendevil on Flickr

Introducing Crusoe, who has unfortunately turned out to be our only foal this season. He was very late but well worth waiting for :) At one day old: 1 day old -3491 by Groenendevil on Flickr At three days old 3 days old -3504 by Groenendevil on Flickr At six days old 6 days old -3527 by Groenendevil on Flickr

So pleased to see you & your family have slotted right in to life down South, Hazy Wal I will put some pics up in the foal thread when I have a bit more time, but here is one to be going on with: 50/52 Crusoe 17 days - 3594 by Groenendevil on Flickr

Go back to the VAN :D It obviously suits!

They are lovely photos, gapvic I particularly like the one of Florentino. You must be very pleased with the quality that your stallion is throwing!

49/52 Bungendore Blues Express by Groenendevil on Flickr

Nice one. Warrants a new wallet then for Christmas with a card inside. :D Yeah, & with some dosh inside too would be nice :laugh:

OK so I have had another hiatus but have been enjoying your pics Firstly a confession, I have missed weeks 45 & 46 but our new arrival presented a photo opportunity for weeks 47 & 48! 47/52 1 day old -3491 48/52 6 days old -3527 by Groenendevil on Flickr. I am ashamed to say this little colt hasn't got a proper name yet - OH & I can't agree :laugh: Of course, being male he was late - took the full 365 days before he ventured into the world!

My DOGS Victoria membership card says I have dogs at home DOGS NSW likewise :)

Dogmad, I would give corn silk a go..... it is beneficial for urinary problems & I see no reason why it wouldn't work on males. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/256975-older-bitch-spay-incontinence/

DeltaCharlie, do you not remember Dimmitrol? This was the first heartworm preventative before the monthly ones came out.

Wow, BC Crazy, thanks for reporting back It is awesome that we now have three out of three as a success rate in this thread - I know it's such a small number but maybe it will enourage others to try it & report back :D

Bumping for Dame Danny's Darling: Still on the corn silk & still dry....... 7 months now

I know your cases are different being males, but have a look at this topic: http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/256975-older-bitch-spay-incontinence/page__p__6472717#entry6472717 Indian corn silk (zea mays) is a herbal remedy for bladder infections, inflammation of the urinary system, inflammation of the prostate, kidney stones, and bedwetting. It may be worth a shot, especially as it is only $7.50 a packet, which lasts for two or three months. ETA Just realised that one of your dogs is a female. I buy the tea from a health store, it is this brand Hilde Hemmes Herbal Teas. I would try it on both of them, it can't hurt :)

http://dog-milk.com/bulldog-treat-jars-from-target/?utm_source=Dog+Milk+Newsletter&utm_campaign=dc44ebe4c4-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8265ac26f2-dc44ebe4c4-23199649 Unfortunately this article relates to Target stores in the US However, have any intrepid shoppers seen them here in Australia?

I must admit I am confounded by the health of the dogs owned by one of our clients..... all three are fed a vegetarian diet save for a marrow bone enjoyed on a Saturday morning. Apparently our local vet commented upon their health & vitality at their last annual check up & asked what they were being fed.... he was shocked to learn that they are principally vegetarian Two of the dogs are in their early teens, the third is only just out of puppyhood but has been supplemented with additional meaty bones.

This is exactly what I've been telling myself and am so very grateful that someone else would echo the same sentiment. Thank you so much

Unfortunately Pantene (Procter & Gamble) have a horrendous record re testing on animals

Garlic is anti-fungal, antiviral & antibiotic without affecting the good bacteria in the gut. Parsley is a rich source of antioxidants, folic acid & vitamin C. It also contains vitamin A. It helps the body to eliminate toxins & stimulates appetite. The rolled oats in VAN are not cooked, you just soak them. You know, if you really want to replicate VAN you could buy whole oats (fed to horses) from a stock feed place & soak as they are the harder grains in VAN which pass through the digestive tract whole.

juice, I agree with soaked rolled oats before flaxseed meal, or alternatively what I am doing now is adding some cooked green lentils with some grated, juiced or even lightly microwaved vegies. I cook up the lentils on the weekend, divide into portions & freeze. A friend of mine buys bags of frozen diced carrots & peas adding some to the diet of her dog a couple of times a week. If you feel the dogs are missing out on vitamins & minerals then add the VAN Health Booster as a supplement - this is basically the powder contents of the bag of dry VAN mix. As regards your dally, the hard nuggets of faeces he is passing in his sleep indicates too much bone content in the diet. I have found with all my old dogs I had to back off bones a bit & feed more meat & softer foods.

Hugs to you Pheebs, this insidious disease is a heartbreaker. As others have said you had no option, the cancer was already rampant. I would like to quote a paragraph from your opening post Pheebs, you have given Lucy freedom from pain & in return she has given her blessing for you to start a family. When you hold your newborn in the months to come, I have no doubt you will think of Lucy with the deepest love & affection..... those thoughts will be free of guilt & agony, although tinged with sadness. Rest easy dear Lucy

Yes, peanut butter!