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The turmeric needs to be heated to be effective KobiD here is a recipe and where to get good turmeric from (my lot just love it...dogs as well as humans) Turmeric/Golden paste Info http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-dogs/how-to-feed-turmeric-for-dogs/ You buy the turmeric here: Ruth Walsh Country Park Animal Herbs (Qld) 61 Tunbridge Drive NERANG QLD 4211 www.countrypark.com.au Phone/Fax: 07 55964387 https://countrypark.com.au/product/turmeric-powder-1kg/ postage is $8.55 for up to 20kg. This is the Golden Paste recipe I used How to make Golden Paste: 1⁄2 cup turmeric powder 1 cup spring water (+ 1⁄2 extra if necessary) 1.5 tsp ground black pepper 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil Directions: 1. Mix water (1 cup) with turmeric powder in a pan and slowly heat it up and stir for 6-10 minutes until you get a thick paste (add the additional 1⁄2 cup water if it is too thick). 2. Add black pepper and oil and continue stirring until all the ingredients are fully mixed in together. 3. Allow the paste to cool. Store in the refrigerator in a jar for up to 1-2 weeks. This recipe was developed by Doug English, a veterinarian who has utilized the ancient healing spice in all manner of animals ranging from dogs to cats to the most exotic types like alpacas and even crocodiles Why add Black Pepper? It is beneficial to take black pepper with turmeric because it helps the body absorb turmeric. A 1992 report in Clinical Pharmacokinetics on black pepper explained why some studies did not show the same benefits of turmeric as the others did. The human body has a tough time utilizing curcumin effectively. However just a small amount of black pepper boosted bioavailability of curcumin by up to 2000%, the study shows.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-23/dogs-rescued-after-dramatic-arrest-in-floodwaters-qld/9475754 Dramatic arrest in floodwaters leads to rescue of puppy dogs from stranded car By Casey Briggs Updated about an hour ago Photo: The two dogs are now safe in the hands of police. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service) Related Story: Forget the heatwave, Queensland's getting cool and wet A group of Queensland police officers have been hailed as heroes, after rescuing two puppies from a car stuck in floodwaters after a dramatic arrest. Police said they were called to the flooded Archer River crossing, north of Coen on the Cape York Peninsula, on Monday after a man drove a car into the swollen river. It is alleged the 31-year-old from man from Cairns swam to the river bank, where he was confronted by officers who attempted to place him under arrest for property offences in both Weipa and Coen. Photo: Officers chase the man into floodwaters. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service) Officers said he then ran back into the river, closely pursued by two officers swimming after him. He was eventually apprehended and is now facing charges including unlicensed and unregistered driving, driving without due care and attention, and theft. Coen pub owner Barry Mulley said it was one of the most extraordinary rescues he has heard of in the area. He said the man had run out of petrol and walked 10 kilometres into Coen, where he stole petrol from a house in the early hours of the morning. Photo: The two dogs had been left on the bonnet of the car. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service) "He's walked back to his car, jumped in and started his car, driven his car to Archer … it was 1.3 metres deep at the time he tried to enter in a petrol car," Mr Mulley said. While the alleged offender was being apprehended, a third police officer was left to rescue two five-week-old puppies that had been left on the bonnet of the car. "The other cop, he had to get wet too and he had to rescue these two puppies off the roof," Mr Mulley said. "They were gorgeous, they were brand new, the police bathed them all and kept them fed." Photo: A police officer holding the two puppies after rescuing them from the bonnet of the car. (Supplied: Queensland Police Service) It is unknown whether the dogs belonged to the charged man. He will appear in Cairns Magistrates Court on March 12.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-18/pet-ownership-your-dog-is-property-not-a-fur-baby/9414096 Opinion The perils of pet ownership: your dog isn't a 'fur baby', it's your property By Nick Pendergrast Posted about 3 hours ago Photo: There are some limited protections arising from animals being regarded as property, but they aren't that different to protections for other types of property. (ABC News: Margaret Burin ) As someone who has done a lot of research into animal issues, I was recently asked about what to do in a situation where your dog is attacked by another dog and the owner refuses to pay for vet costs. As it happens, I was involved in a similar situation, when my staffie attacked a neighbour's dog. In my case, I immediately offered to pay for any vet and medical costs to the aggrieved party — my neighbour — and implemented humane training methods for my dog. (Humane training, or at least Alana Stevenson's humane training, involves science-based training methods that are non-violent and non-dominating, as opposed to other non-violent approaches that include techniques such as eating in front of your dog before they eat or ignoring them when they come in the house — to show you're "above" them.) Soon, we really could be talking to the animals According to one consumer futurist, we could have a translator device to speak with our pets within a decade. Needless to say my offer to pay costs instantly defused the situation with my neighbours, and we remained on good terms, often stopping to chat in the street. As animal lovers themselves, they had been reluctant to get the local council involved as they had not wanted to see my dog destroyed. But it left open the question of what legal recourse people have if their dog is attacked, and reminded me of the need to redefine the legal definitions around animals — particularly those many of us have come to consider as members of our families. Is your property a danger to others? Many people may be surprised to discover that a dog attack is actually classed as a property dispute, as dogs are considered personal property under the law — as distinct from "natural persons" (humans) and corporations. So in this case, what has happened legally is that one person's property has damaged another's. Those who have their dogs attacked can face a difficult road recovering veterinary costs, and would most likely have to pursue their case as a civil property damage claim in their local magistrates court. Photo: In Victoria, you are responsible for any damage your "property" causes. (Website: Tekkaus.com) This could mean high legal costs just to claim a potentially small amount of money back. State laws differ, but in Victoria you are responsible for any damage your "property" causes and must shoulder the financial consequences. More often than not, this involves paying for any vet bills or being compelled by the local council to appear in a magistrates court. If the council declares your dog as dangerous they will hold it until the magistrate makes a final decision. What happens to the dog after that point will depend on in you are found guilty or not guilty. If you are found not guilty of the charges, the dog will be returned and the court may order the council to pay your legal costs. If you are found guilty, penalties may include jail, fines, payment of court and council costs and any damages, or being banned from owning a dog for up to 10 years. You may be required to attend a training course on responsible pet ownership or dog obedience training. An order may be made to have your dog destroyed. He, she, or it — do dogs have rights? The legal reality of dogs as property is in stark contrast to the way many of us see the dogs that inhabit our homes. Photo: "Fur baby" was added to both the Oxford English and Macquarie Dictionaries in 2015. (ABC Gold Coast: Damien Larkins) Sixty-five per cent of households with dogs viewed their dogs as members of the family, according to the 2016 report Pet Ownership in Australia by Animal Medicines Australia, up from 59 per cent in 2013, A total of 38 per cent of Australians live with dogs, up by 3 per cent from 2013, making them clearly the most popular species of animal companion. The report notes that such a view is reflected in the term "fur baby", a word that was added to both the Oxford English and Macquarie Dictionaries in 2015, and indicates the relationship between pets and people has become much more personal. However, signs of this property status of animals persist in the language we use to describe dogs. When referring to humans, we generally use "he", "she" or "they" to describe someone; in contrast, when talking about dogs, the word "it" is often used. This language both reflects and contributes to the legal reality of dogs as property, and this language and these laws are by no means limited to dogs — all animals are classified as property under the law. It's not just a philosophical matter but something that has a very real impact on the lives and deaths of animals. It means that animals can legally be killed simply because they are no longer useful to humans, whether they are a dog who people no longer want as a companion or a cow who is born male and therefore can't produce milk to profit the dairy industry. Photo: There is growing concern for dogs and animals generally in Australia. (Supplied: Alma Sarhan) Should the law recognise a dog like a person? As a sociologist, I'm more focused on social aspects like attitudes, behaviours, language and the like, but legally giving dogs a similar legal status to humans seems the best case scenario to me. Obviously, some rights like voting are neither needed — nor desired — for dogs, just as they are not needed or desired for young children. But as legal "persons", they could be given some meaningful protections. Lawyer Gary Francione has written a lot on the topic, calling for legal personhood for all animals.And specific species in specific countries have already been granted legal personhood — for example, dolphins have been classified as legal persons under Indian law. This means that they cannot not be killed or held captive for entertainment in India.There is growing concern for dogs and animals generally in Australia: consider the large protests in Australia against puppy mills and live exports, as well as decreasing support for jumps racing and duck shooting.There are some limited protections granted to animals despite their being regarded as property, but they aren't that different to protections for other types of property. For example, in order to own a car, we have to register it, maintain it to some basic level to be entitled to own that property.Pretty similar to owning a pet, there are some very basic things we are not allowed to do in terms of maintaining our property, or using our property in an acceptable manner, but no meaningful protections. For example, people can leave a dog outside, never walk them, never interact with them or give them any interactions with people or other animals and that is still an acceptable use of the property, despite this having a very detrimental impact on the dog's quality of life and mental health. Photo: People can leave a dog outside, never walk them, never interact with them, and that is still an acceptable use of the property. (Flickr: Bernadette Dye) Lawyer Steven White argues that the "current legal construction of domestic animals" is "as objects of absolute ownership" rather than "guardianship". In an academic article, he writes that "the legal characterisation of companion animals as personal property…[means that] when circumstances demand, a companion animal is a dispensable item — an object of property that can be disposed of when it is no longer convenient to continue owning it". If the growing concern for animals referred to above doesn't challenge this view of animals as property — in law, language and practice — then the gains that come out of this concern will always be limited. Push for a new definition Thankfully, this view is being challenged, with some activists pushing for changes to the legal definition of non-human animals. Photo: There have been large protests in Australia against puppy mills. (Supplied: RSPCA) Mr Francione is key among them, as is Mr Wise, focusing first on "higher" species of animals like chimpanzees. Mr Wise was recently quoted in a Fairfax article as saying: "At one time, not all human beings were considered 'persons' — children, women and slaves were simply the property of men. We're saying that, based on clear scientific evidence, it is time to take the next step and recognise that certain animals cannot continue to be exploited as property." Others argue we should work within the property status of animals to try and achieve the limited gains that are possible within this framework. This is a key debate within the animal activist movement. The issue of dog attacks exposes a lack of specific laws around this issue, but also the more general issue of dogs and other animals being viewed as no more than property under the law. Nick Pendergrast has a PhD in sociology, with a focus on the animal advocacy movement in Australia and the United States. He teaches sociology at the University of Melbourne.

Those photos made me smile Grumpette, what a truly lovely dog. I am so sorry that she is not with you any more and that your heart is broken

My friend has miniature horses and said the mares will kill a dog if it comes into their paddock, they are fierce little things when they feel threatened

If you are set on dry food perhaps choose one which is grain-free. Is there a reason you cook the chicken? perhaps she would like a raw wing or 1/2 a frame with the fat removed or give her a juicy bone to gnaw. Dog's ancestors didn't cook their chicken over a camp-fire so save yourself the trouble cooking it and give it raw Treats can be a piece of apple, banana or carrot, pop some cream cheese or peanut paste on it until she gets used to it. It's not a bad idea to 'fast' her for one day, it gives their tummies a break. and... stay off the canned dog-food Regarding the flea problem perhaps Nexguard or Bravecto may be more helpful than advocate edited to add that this topic may also be helpful as it recommends using calendula tea rinse

The body of the article is not copying and pasting correctly so you'll need to click on the link https://www.today.com/pets/sad-looking-library-dog-attracts-army-kid-readers-t122837

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?

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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