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Just bumping up this old(ish) topic WM as I had an email from 'The Vet Shed' and it appears there is to be a price-rise (or they said the price was going up, I don't know whether it is or not), they said they were still selling at the old price so maybe you and other 4Cyte-using Dolers are interested https://www.thevetshed.com.au/shop/dogs/dietary-supplements-medication/1105?cn=4246&rf=cn-&utm_source=Email+Campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=41468-52253-February_3-Preview

If you google the words 'Juliette de Bairacli Levy dog raw diet' you will be able to read some of the raw feeding info. Her books are excellent and are good references in the home library. She bred Afghans. She is such an inspiring woman Here are some images in Google Images. https://www.google.com.au/search?client=ubuntu&channel=fs&dcr=0&gbv=2&biw=1381&bih=802&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=BcuEWtmSN47t0ASJuY3oBw&q=Juliette+de+Bairacli+Levy&oq=Juliette+de+Bairacli+Levy&gs_l=psy-ab.12..0j0i24k1l9.15400.28622.0.31600.6.6.0.0.0.0.292.1420.2-6.6.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.6.1411...0i13k1.0.gl44YdiPhsM

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this was on the Qld Westie club's page this morning neat idea

That was posted on the Westie page this morning Schnauzermax so hopefully with other groups/newspapers/tv the message will get out. As usual I gave my lot their half chicken frame for tea last night. I tend to discount so much of the news nowadays, not news, just click-bait with no substance or ½ a story with the pertinent half left out

If you have bougainvillea or those spiky agave the tips of the spikes can cause abscesses

it'd be best to take him to your vet tomorrow morning, it looks as though it needs a couple of stitches and a course of antibiotics would also be the go. Let us know how he is going after you come back from your vet visit. Poor little takka...it looks very ouchy

If you want to strip here is a good (though short) video of a demo on stripping an Aussie terrier

well said WM. My Daisy also became deaf, it didn't take her long to be trained with signing, matter of fact she found it fun. Perhaps, Talkingdog, think before you post, there are newbys here that may read your posts and take you as an authority when some of what you write is clearly not the case

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-30/the-dogs-helping-people-with-dementia/9370026 Calls for more 'pet therapists' as Tiffany the greyhound shows how they help people with dementia By Clare Sibthorpe Updated January 30, 2018 06:56:52 Photo: Even a 15-minute visit from a therapy dog can increase serotonin levels. (ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) Related Story: 'He looks after me': How Melvin the dog is helping one woman with dementia Map: Canberra 2600 Being showered in affection by a four-legged friend can make almost anyone smile, but its perks go far beyond that for some. As research continues to show the extensive benefits of "pet therapy" for people with diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's, volunteers and psychologists are calling for more long-term care facilities to partner up with organisations that provide this service. Alana Wade has seen firsthand how regular visits with her greyhound Tiffany have changed the lives of residents at Jindalee Aged Care Residence in Canberra's south. She volunteers with Delta Society, a nationwide charity that is one of the few providing pet therapy in the capital. "When people [with dementia] have their off days, pets can trigger them to come back to where they are and come back to reality, which is really nice," Ms Wade said. "Tiff is really good at picking people who are not very well, so when we walk around I normally take Tiff's lead and she takes me to people that are stuck in bed or not feeling very well that day. "She's very in-tune." Photo: Alana Wade says brightening the residents' lives is a rewarding job. (ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) Ms Wade's pet therapy journey started when her animal-loving dad was diagnosed with cancer. Ms Wade thought about how seriously he would miss animals if he spent a long time in hospital. "Thankfully he made it out the other side, but the experience taught me there are a lot of people in the same boat, and so I looked into organisations and we decided to join Delta," she said. "A lot of people have had to give up their pets to be here, so having a dog come in absolutely brightens their day." Jindalee's health and leisure coordinator, Richard Cummins, said visits from Delta Dogs gave some secluded residents something to look forward to. "Some have become very isolated in their rooms, so the Delta dogs really break up that isolation," he said. "Just seeing how it can change their lives and make them so happy and lives so fulfilling, it's a very fulfilling job." This was exemplified by the beaming faces of several women as Ms Wade and Tiffany enter the Jindalee tearoom. "How nice of you to visit," one woman said as she handed Tiffany a treat. "Aren't you beautiful," another lady complimented. Photo: Ms Wade and Tiffany's visits get some Jindalee residents out of bed. (ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) Visually-impaired Jindalee resident Claire Smith moved to Canberra several months ago and said Ms Wade and Tiffany's company is the best part of her day. "I don't know anyone here except the nurses, who are absolutely beautiful, so it's really wonderful being able to see Tiffany," she said. "When you're here on your own it's really nice to get that visit." Lower blood pressure and serotonin release among benefits Research shows the benefits of pet therapy are wide-reaching. Not only do they include providing a sense of comfort, confidence and companionship, but also a number a medical benefits. A new Australian-first study is examining how assistance dogs can help people with younger onset dementia, by sensing mood, tone of voice and anxiety. University of Canberra psychologist Vivienne Lewis said this comes down to the strong olfactory response of canines. Photo: Tiffany was a rescue dog before she taking on the therapy gig. (ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) "They can actually tell when someone is distressed, when someone is in pain, when someone is ill, and they can actually help that person go and get help," Dr Lewis said. "People with dementia have quite significant memory issues and are usually disorientated and easily distressed, so the dogs offer stress relief, lower blood pressure, serotonin release and keep the person physically active. "They can actually make a really big difference." In the most intense levels of pet therapy, a dog can even help someone with dementia tap into repressed memories. But Dr Lewis pointed out that the biggest impact occurs when the dog is around all the time — obviously an unrealistic expectation in places like nursing homes. That is why she wants to see more pet owners getting their furry friends assessed to potentially offer therapy, and in turn help more people reap the benefits of regular visits. "We know that one-off visits can help people relax and offer stress relief at the time, but with any therapy it needs to be ongoing to have that long-lasting effect," Dr Lewis said. Photo: Being a therapy dog is hard work — especially for greyhounds that sleep for most of the day. (ABC News: Clare Sibthorpe) Ms Wade, who is one of the few volunteers who visit Jindalee and can only get there on weekends due to full-time work, could not agree more. "This is honestly the best thing I do in my whole life," she said. "I must admit some weekends I feel like doing nothing and I am so tired… but I come here and I'm so glad that I do. "I think we're lucky in Canberra because we have an amazing community, but we really need to give back to that community. And seeing how Tiffany changes people's lives really makes it all worth it." While not every dog can offer pet therapy, Delta Society can provide information on the assessment process.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-24/long-journey-home-for-rescue-dog-stranded-on-flight-mh122/9354268?section=good-news Dog left stranded by grounded Malaysia Airlines flight makes 17,000km journey home ABC Alice Springs By Claire Campbell Updated yesterday at 10:59am PHOTO: Timothy the rescue dog missed his connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur and left his immigration papers in Alice Springs. (Supplied: Susan Merrell) An unaccompanied pooch onboard a faulty Malaysia Airlines flight which was forced to make an emergency landing in Central Australia has made it home after a "ruff" 17,000 kilometre journey. Timothy the Maltese terrier was forced to spend a night in Alice Springs last week, along with the 224 passengers who were onboard Malaysia Airlines flight MH122 when one of its engines failed. The six-year-old rescue dog was travelling on his first-ever flight from Sydney via Kuala Lumpur to London, where his family was relocating. "My worst nightmare was that he'd just been left in a hold crate on the runway with no access to food or water," said owner Susan Merrell, who was travelling with her family on a different airline. Instead, the Alice Springs community leapt into action, offering food and shelter for the night, and even a play date with a local dog. Pet Flyers owner Peter Melville, who organised Timothy's journey, said it was not unusual for pets to fly unaccompanied on long-haul flights. "We often have to pick up pets from a different airport [due] to weather, but I can't recall ever having to send anyone to the airport after an emergency landing," he said. PHOTO: The Malaysia Airlines flight was diverted to Alice Springs due to technical issues last week. (ABC News: Claire Campbell) However, the saga was far from over for the globetrotting pup. Not only did he miss the connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur after arriving a day late, but his immigration paperwork was stuck on the original plane undergoing repairs in Alice Springs. "The whole plan was that he would arrive at Heathrow at 5:35am and that our flight would land at 11:30am," Ms Merrell said. "We could have gone straight to the plane to pick him up, but of course things didn't turn out that way." After four days and more than 17,000km of travel, the dog was released from Heathrow Airport quarantine and reunited with his doting owner.

Even though WM said she wouldn't buy from them I don't think the company in question is BBP ish

How did you go in getting more info about the breeder Suej?

I can't get my head around your post, are you an anti-refugee-white-supremacist-type-person or just being sarcastic/cynical?

whew!

This may be helpful for the scammed buyer's of puppies. https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/news/victims-scammed-via-western-union-may-get-refund Victims scammed via Western Union may get refund 23 January 2018 The ACCC’s Scamwatch is urging all Australians who lost money to a scammer through Western Union from 2004 to 2017 to take action by 12 February to try to get it back. Western Union has agreed to pay a penalty of US$586 million to the United States’ Department of Justice (DOJ) after admitting to aiding and abetting wire fraud. The DOJ is using this penalty to provide refunds to eligible people worldwide who were tricked into paying scammers via Western Union. Australian consumers can use an online form or apply by post to have the money they lost refunded by the DOJ. As this is a US-based action, the ACCC is unable to make claims on a consumer’s behalf or assist consumers with their claims “Scamwatch hears heartbreaking stories on a daily basis from Australians who have lost money to scammers by wiring funds through Western Union. Over $5 million is reported lost each year to these scams but this is just the tip of the iceberg as many victims don’t contact us,” ACCC Acting Chair Michael Schaper said. “The sad reality is that in most cases, once you have fallen victim to a scammer, the money is gone – and there’s nothing you can do to get it back. For people who have wired money via Western Union from 2004 until 2017, this may be your chance to recover some of it. There are no guarantees but we strongly encourage you to try by 12 February.” Scamwatch says scammers often promise prizes, loans, jobs, discounted products and other financial rewards in exchange for sending money upfront through untraceable wire transfers. They also pretend to be family members in urgent need of cash, or law enforcement officers demanding payment for fines, or countless other excuses, but no one ever receives the cash, prizes or services they were promised by scammers. For further information, visit the US Department of Justice website www.WesternUnionRemission.com for updates and a detailed list of frequently asked questions. More information: All wire transfers made through Western Union within and outside of the United States between 1 January 2004 and 19 January 2017 may be eligible for remission. Australian consumers can submit a claim to the US DOJ either online or by post until 12 February 2018.. Apply online here: Western Union remission claim form. To apply by post, download the claims form and post to “United States vs the Western Union Company, PO Box 404028, Louisville, KY 40233-4028”. This court ruling followed joint investigations by the United States' (US) Federal Trade Commission, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), and the US Postal Inspection Service. More information about this case is available via www.ftc.gov/wu.

I would have thought that a comfy car trip with the little one's in harnesses, on the back seat, lying on their soft pillows, with frequent pit-stops would not be an issue for dogs travelling interstate. When it all boils down it's still a Ride In The Car and most dogs love their rides

It's tough isn't it Rascal. It's Claudia's final gift you are giving her As WM says; there are some special dogs in dog-heaven that will show her the ropes. Thinking of you, B

Yep, I reckon we need daily updates on the little takker. He must be feeling better already

I saw the video on ABC news on-line and one of the things that bothered me was the woman who was with the other dog didn't do anything AT ALL! she just carried on as if it wasn't happening Says something about their home-life methinks. I would like to call them bad names

the scammers are out in droves again so it's an excellent idea to visit your breeder first and check their details as Airedaler suggested http://www.scamnet.wa.gov.au/scamnet/Scam_types-Buying_or_selling-Online_shopping_scams-Facebook_puppy_scams.htm this is a good site and it may be worth contacting them https://www.frenchiesaustralia.com/spot-a-scam and this FB group, even though it's USA it has some good tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1539231249684807/about/

Check the MDBA page to see if your breeder is there http://mdba.net.au/directory/puppies-for-sale.html And here is their contact page, perhaps phone on Monday have have a chat https://www.mdba.net.au/contact-us.html I am pretty sure Dogz member Steve is still involved

yerrsss ok, but look at those faces sigh...

O Man! no, I don't need any more dogs stop looking at them NOW