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when Penny had gotten old-old she used to get a pain in her tum after her meals, though her poo was normal. She was in the habit of gobbling her food down FAST. Her vet put her on Zantac syrup which helped, it wasn't overly expensive but if you have a friendly dog-owning GP you can get a script for bottle of 500ml and just pay the chemist (and doctor) It may be worth asking your vet about it anyway. http://dogtime.com/dog-health/54801-ranitidine-zantac-dogs-uses-dosage-side-effects

I buy frames from Lenards, they are heaps cheaper than Woollies, they were ok quality. Hopefully there is a shop near you https://www.lenards.com.au/locator/#s=Perth (WA)|

There was this news from The Canberra Times (Victoria) http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/food-being-investigated-as-possible-cause-of-police-dog-death-20180323-p4z5zy.html Food being investigated as possible cause of police dog death Neelima Choahan One police dog is dead and eight are unwell after developing an incurable illness that could be related to pet food. Victoria Police Inspector Jon Woodyatt, of the dog squad, said the police dogs were diagnosed with a condition called Megaesophagus which first emerged in December. Nine police dogs have fallen sick. Photo: Eddie Jim "In total, we had nine dogs take ill and unfortunately one of those were severe enough that it had to be put down," Inspector Woodyatt said. "The symptoms can vary ... the actual condition affects the oesophagus, which is the tube which comes from the mouth to the dog's stomach." Inspector Woodyatt said the disease enlarged the esophagus, causing it to lose its muscule tone. This meant the dog had difficulty swallowing, could vomit, and could develop pneumonia, he said. "The dog can also lose condition because it is not getting adequate nutrition ... then we have to consider euthanising the dog if it gets to the severe end of the scale." Inspector Woodyatt said two of the eight dogs diagnosed with the disease were severely ill but he could not say whether any more dogs would be put down. He said the cause of the disease was not known, though it was not contagious. "It is described as an 'idiopathic condition,' meaning that they can either be congenital or the cause is not known," Inspector Woodyatt said. "We are still exploring quite a number of factors as to why our dogs are affected. "The investigation is still ongoing. We haven't particularly identified the cause." He said food was one of the factors they were investigating. Inspector Woodyatt said the dogs, which were aged between two to eight years, ranged in the severity of their illness. He said most of the dogs were still able to work. Inspector Woodyatt said he didn't know when the investigation's results would be available. "It is quite a complex investigation ... there are number of scientific tests and we are sending stuff overseas," he said. Earlier, Inspector Woodyatt told 3AW the diagnosis of nine dogs from the one area was extremely rare and unheard of in veterinary circles. He said the illness was across two breeds of dog, German shepherd and labrador. "We are saddened that one police dog has been put down as a result of the condition which can hamper adequate nutrition," Inspector Woodyatt said.

https://www.advancepet.com.au/ Advance PetLike Page 2 hrs · Mars Petcare Australia is voluntarily recalling ADVANCE Dermocare dry dog food products in 3kg, 8kg and 15kg bags. We advise dog owners who have purchased this product to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. These bags will have been purchased from speciality retailers and veterinarians. No other ADVANCE products or varieties are affected. The health and wellbeing of Australian pets is our number one priority, so we were deeply concerned to learn that a number of dogs have been affected by megaoesophagus – a condition that is generally not associated with food. We have run hundreds of tests on ADVANCE Dermocare and no link has been found between the condition and our product. Regardless, we are voluntarily recalling these products as a precaution while we work to get to the bottom of the issue as soon as we can. Concerned pet owners should contact their veterinarian, or our Consumer Care team on 1800 640 111 or via private message. Up to date information can be found on our website https://www.advancepet.com.au

7kg = 1/2 tablet (or 1/2 capsule, you'll need to pull the capsule apart and shake out the powder, messy but I've found that it is easier to sprinkle over the food) some info here: https://wagwalking.com/treatment/activated-charcoal have a read of this link also, it may be helpful: https://ehomeremedies.com/dog-diarrhea/

I also looked it up Karen, I like the Cavalier's best...at least they have a muzzle and have a more outgoing personality... personal preference obviously, I like dogs that are varminty and out of the two the Cavalier is the nearest (though has a long way to go in the varminty stakes)

O No WM! I am so sorry, it seems so sudden though I see that she was getting on in years There's freakin' dust in my eyes now. Goodbye darling Sarah, there will be your special Bestie to greet you over the bridge

It will help, give 1/2 tablet twice daily. what does your dog weigh? we could give 1 tablet if she is heavy (the Westies 8.5-->9.5kg get 1/2 tablet)

Love the otterhound and Glens The Cavalier is a surprise (and maybe she snores as she is a little chunkie) https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/5714747/otterhound-king-charles-spaniel-rare-dog-breeds/ DOGS THAT FASHION FORGOT From the otterhound to Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Scottish deerhound, six rare-breed dog owners back bid to boost ‘endangered’ pooches Dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club has launched its Save the Forgotten Dog Breeds campaign to promote the likes of the Welsh corgi and fox terrier By Emma Pietras 3rd March 2018, 12:53 am Updated: 3rd March 2018, 3:54 am WITH just a few hundred left in the country, the once-popular otterhound is now said to be more in danger of becoming extinct than the giant panda or white rhino. And it is not the only native dog breed struggling for survival as the fashion for newer arrivals, such as pugs and French bulldogs, soars. DAN CHARITY - THE SUN 17 Horus the otterhound, pictured with puppy Umpire, is one of the few hundred remaining of the breed in the UK Of the UK’s 220 dog breeds, the top seven — the labrador, French bulldog, cocker spaniel, pug, springer spaniel, bulldog and golden retriever — produce more new puppies every year than the remaining 214 breeds COMBINED. Now dog welfare organisation The Kennel Club has launched its Save the Forgotten Dog Breeds campaign to promote the likes of the Welsh corgi and fox terrier. Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club secretary, said: “People are opting for the fashionable or obvious choices. “We strongly encourage anyone thinking about getting a dog to consider lesser-known breeds.” Here, we meet six rare-breed owners who explain why their beloved pooches make such wonderful pets. 2018 RICHARD WALKER/ IMAGENORTH 17 Harriet Buckley pictured with her six Dandie Dinmont terriers The Dogs Trust has a number of rare breeds that need rehoming. See dogstrust.org.uk. Horus the otterhound DAN CHARITY - THE SUN 17 Maria loves to lark about with Horus the otterhound HORUS is known for being a bit of a clown, which is typical of otterhounds, Britain’s rarest dog breed. And until recently, the six-year-old was the cheekiest member of Maria Lerego’s household. But that all changed for Horus, when one of Maria’s other otterhounds, Iolanthe, had a new litter of puppies. Gardener Maria, 58, who breeds the dogs as a hobby, has ten adult otterhounds and thinks they make the perfect pet. Maria, of Hereford, says: “They’re not constantly looking to the owner for attention. “They’re loving but not clingy. They make me laugh a lot. They seem to know that if you laugh they have won the argument if you are having a discussion.” DAN CHARITY - THE SUN 17 Horus the otterhound, pictured with Umpire, 'makes the perfect pet' says Maria The puppies do not grow their distinctive long shaggy coat until they are much older – and they do not need a lot of upkeep. Maria says: “They don’t moult. And while they may not look sophisticated or elegant, I think their appearance gives them lots of character. “Horus’s favourite thing is to fall asleep on the sofa upside down. He loves long walks and paddling in rivers, but not swimming, as he doesn’t like to go in too deep.” Breeding-dog Horus is jointly owned by Maria and by Jan Court from Somerset. TYPICAL PRICE: Around £1,200 Dodie & May the Glen of Imaal terriers PAUL TONGE - THE SUN 17 Dodie and May cause a stir wherever they go and love playing in the snow TEACHER Paul Smith is a bit of a celebrity in his home city of Nottingham – as Dodie and May cause a stir wherever they go. Paul, 54, says: “People always ask what breed they are. When I say it’s a rare one, they say, ‘I know my dog breeds’. Then when I tell them they are Glen of Imaal terriers, they say, ‘What? Whereabouts in Scotland?’. But the breed is actually Irish.” PAUL TONGE - THE SUN 17 Paul Smith, 54, has to drag his two Glen of Imaal terriers out for walkies sometimes But that is only if he can drag Dodie, nine, and five-year-old May outside for walkies in the first place. Paul says: “Glens are inclined to be lazy and certainly don’t like the rain. If it’s wet outside, they go into reverse. They do need firm leadership.” Paul and wife Sally, 60, a caretaker, got Dodie as a puppy for their son Henry, now 21. PAUL TONGE - THE SUN 17 Paul and wife Sally, 60, pictured with their beloved pooches Now both dogs are playmates for their 32-year-old daughter Amy’s sons Thomas and Benjamin. Sally says: “When Dodie was having her puppies she waited until Henry was home until she produced the first one, and that was May. “Dodie loves cuddly toys and helps herself whenever she spots one – but then chews them up. “May takes one of my gloves or hats to bed every night but never chews them.” TYPICAL PRICE: From £800 Hector the fox terrier OLIVIA WEST 17 Lorna says living with Hector can be like a day with a small child HE is not one for barking, but two-year-old Hector does have owner Lorna Hickson in stitches with the unusual noises he makes. Lorna, 55, from Ealing, West London, says: “They’re very funny. If he’s hungry he makes a noise like a cat and when he goes to sleep he makes a ‘hmmm’ noise. It’s like a satisfied sigh.” But she adds that it can be like living with a small child. OLIVIA WEST 17 Hector 'is very sneaky and loves to steal tea towels' Lorna says: “He makes me laugh every day but he can drive me up the wall. “He’s very sneaky and loves to steal tea towels, which are his prized possession. Fox terriers are very wilful and not for the fainthearted. “If you want a dog to roll over and be soppy that’s not a fox terrier.” OLIVIA WEST 17 Hector the fox terrier pictured enjoying the snow with Lorna, 55, from West London Hector, who has gained fans worldwide since joining Instagram, has inspired Lorna, who was made redundant from her recruitment job, to think about retraining to work in dog behaviour. She says: “He’s changed my life. I organise fox terrier fun walks and have made lots of friends. “I know everyone on my street now because I can’t go for walks without people stopping me. “Everyone thinks he’s amazing.” TYPICAL PRICE: £500 to £1,000 The Dandie Dinmont terriers 17 David, Harriet and Christina Buckley pictured with their six terriers BETWEEN them, Christina Buckley and daughter Harriet own six Dandie Dinmont terriers, and Christina says she would love more – if only husband David, 72, a retired builder, would let her. Christina, 52, runs Mutt Cutz dog grooming business with Harriet, 23, above, from their home in Sheffield. She fell in love with the breed more than 30 years ago after grooming one for a client. But it took her 18 years until she managed to track one down for herself. 2018 RICHARD WALKER/ IMAGENORTH 17 It took Christina 18 years to track down one of the pups herself Talking about her pets, Christina says: “Daisy is a prima donna and only does what she wants when she feels like it. “Little Mo is very loving and really gentle. Ronnie is a proper mummy’s boy. He often sits and stares at me. Stumpy is a little devil. He runs up and down the garden and won’t leave the house without stealing someone’s shoe. “Valentino is very chatty and his sister Violetta is a show girl. She is very pretty. They are the youngest and are double trouble.” TYPICAL PRICE: Around £1,000 Top of the pups 20 rarest breeds: Otterhound Skye terrier Glen of Imaal terrier Field spaniel Curley-coated retriever Sussex spaniel Smooth collie Irish water spaniel Irish red & white setter Fox terrier English toy terrier Bloodhound Norwich terrier Cavalier King Charles spaniel Lancashire heeler Dandie Dinmont terrier Welsh corgi Kerry blue terrier Manchester terrier Mastiff 7 most popular: Labrador retriever French bulldog Cocker spaniel Pug English springer spaniel Bulldog Golden retriever Jessie the Cavalier King Charles spaniel JOHN MCLELLAN 17 Jack, 11, Sam, eight, and Harry, three, pictured with Jessie the Cavalier King Charles spaniel SIX-YEAR-OLD Jessie snores so loudly she has to sleep downstairs so the rest of the house can get some rest. The Cavalier King Charles spaniel lives in Leighton Buzzard, Beds, with trainee teaching assistant Sarah Rickard, 37, her husband Ian, 38, an RAC area manager, and their kids Jack, 11, Sam, eight, and Harry, three. The breed is prone to heart defects and brain illness caused by malformed skulls. JOHN MCLELLAN 17 Jessie snores so loudly she has to sleep downstairs to avoid waking kids up JOHN MCLELLAN 17 Sarah, pictured with Jessie, whose Cavalier King Charles spaniel breed is prone to heart defects Sarah says: “Cavaliers love being around people but she can’t sleep upstairs because she snores like a train. If she falls asleep when we’re watching TV we have to turn it right up. “She’s got stumpy little legs and is a bit rotund and when she tries to jump on our bed she just bounces off. “Her nickname is snuffle pig because when you take her for walks she does not come up for air – she eats anything. That’s probably why she’s a bit overweight.” TYPICAL PRICE: From £500

TOAD POISONING from ABC http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-20/what-to-do-if-your-dog-is-poisoned-by-a-toad/9562454 What are the symptoms to look out for? It varies. Perhaps the most obvious are drooling, shaking, and the colour of their gums. "If you look at their gums in their mouth they're bright red, because the toad toxin is such an irritant," Dr Jacobs-Fohrman said. "It really ranges form drooling, looking strange with bright gums, even up until seizures, abnormal heart rhythm, collapse, trouble breathing — and some dogs unfortunately die from this." Dr Jacobs-Fohrman said while the onset of symptoms was quick, the toxin was slow to be absorbed. "That's why first aid is really effective, even though you're seeing clinical signs straight away, the toxin can still be removed because it's so sticky," she said. In the worst cases, it can lead to death. "Death can occur in as little as 10 to 15 minutes if the dog has consumed the toad," Dr Jacobs-Fohrman said. What are the steps for first aid? Grab a damp cloth: "Use it to wipe the tongue and gums thoroughly and remove any residual venom. The venom is so sticky, you've got to rub firmly around all their mouth," Dr Jacobs-Fohrman said. Rinse the cloth in-between wipes: "Because the venom will stick, we always tell people to rinse in the sink and then go back in and keep wiping. Continue that for at least 10 minutes or so." Don't hose inside a pet's mouth: "They can choke on the water, but also they can accidentally drink way too much water and cause problems that way." If in doubt, call your local vet: "Problems with the heart and neurological systems can progress rapidly."

I had a quick look and it seems they are for sale on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/HURTTA-RAIN-BLOCKER-WATERPROOF-DOG-OUTFIT-NEW-ITEM-/282846017208 and this came up as well...not Hurtta though https://www.west-coast.com.au/product/dog-outdoor-overall-rain-jacket/

When I first got Saffy she was keen on chook-killin', unfortunately for her I had a Pekin bantam with chicks who got stuck into her, chased her up the steps and grabbed her bum, Saffy got such a fright that she lost her footing and fell 1/2 metre through the steps onto the plants below. She ignored the chooks after that. Bantam mum gathered up her chickens and continued looking for bugs. So, have a stroppy hen and chicks as a deterrent

Try giving your dog 1/2 charcoal tablet (1/2 for small dogs and a whole for big dogs) twice a day and see if that helps, at least there will be no harm by giving the tablets. Slippery elm (I use capsules) is also good; it lines the gut wall and allows it to settle down and repair itself. I use both of these remedies when the dogs have upset tums and it does help

And My district: Redland City Council, Qld Puppy Standard registration: $59.90 Microchipped: $49.20 Pensioner: $29.95 Pensioner and microchipped: $24.60 Adult dog (aged over six months) Standard registration: $119.20 Microchipped: $108.50 Desexed: $59.90 Desexed and microchipped: $49.20 Pensioner: $59.60 Pensioner and microchipped: $54.25 Pensioner and desexed: $29.95 Pensioner, desexed and microchipped: $24.60

I bought a children's slide at a garage sale, we removed the ladder-part, covered it with carpet and screwed on pieces of square dowel as foot-grippers, We rolled and stuck that no-slip mat around the stand-thing at the bottom, it works a treat. Ok, so I carried it out to the veranda and took some photos to show what I mean

Check out the beautiful Dandies ❤ Thank you HEAPS to Margaret Foxmoore: Dogs Outside The Ring who kindly gave me permission to post them (what a lovely job to have!) I think you will need to click backwards

Lovely...

I am no judge but I would have given it to that cocky little Westie no surprise there

it doesn't seem so Thowra but have a good search on Google to make sure

I knew you'd post that Kirislin! here is a little video

it's morning...why isn't there a report?

lovely Sealyham here (and one of your ❤ dog, a Skye) click on the link and there are more piccies

Well...yes four of them (I did mean to write four) and... I thought they looked like odd-looking Scotties but they are black and have that long hair over their noses and were shown front-on and I know that it's no excuse woops So here ya go...Four Lovely Cesky's at Crufts

Sheridan would love the second video with the Wheatens Ming, and those three four Scotties Cesky's are super and the Dandie with the waggie tail. Thank you for posting.

thanks for the link Airedaler, is the teddy-bear dog a Barbet puppy? and what is the white dog?