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I have used Telfast as a go-to first-aid for itchy skin-Westies, works ok. Apoquel is a god-send for the bad itchies though

I keep thinking about those people who are wondering what awfulness happened to their dogs when they thought they were in good hands, truly awful for them, and, of course, the poor dogs

Yes, thanks Mairead, I saw that in one of the searches, I buy Zara's Glow Groom Tear Stain Remedy from them so will contact them unless someone here can point me to a store that has stock.

Maybe some DOLer knows where I can purchase a large bottle of 1000 tablets of Urimav urinary acidifier tablets 400 mg, I have searched and there seems to be only 100 tablets as an option, I had a few years back bought a large container of 1000 tablets which worked out to be really economical in comparison but now I can't find any on-line store that stocks that size Zara is only 12 y/o so the 1000 tablet option should last her nearly 3 years <---like this but 1000 tablets

Vet and Pet Direct is an Australian supplier, they are excellent to deal with (though other local suppliers are slightly cheaper) they do international shipping so it may be worth while to consider them next time you order, they are also quick to answer any questions. There shipping info is here and the Simparica here I hope this helps a little edited to add that I and checked this supplier who I do buy my Bravecto and Nexgard from and their shipping is: International Shipments Orders shipping to countries other than Australia (International Shipping) will incur an additional $14.95 shipping cost. Their Simparica is here Hopefully you won't incur an import tax so you'd better check that before buying

You could ask your vet about monthly Synovan injections, my old boy did ok on them, check the 'What is Synovan' heading here I give my 12y/o Dandie, Zara, 1tsp Cen Oil daily (I use the horse one as it was given to me) as well as 3/4 tsp of Glucosimine/Chondroitin powder. I have found the most economical is from here I have really noticed an good improvement in Zara's mobility since she has been on the Cen Oil. It has also helped with new hair growth on my 'skin' Westie

Zara has to have 1/2 Urimav tablet morning and night and it's impossible to get the tablet to stay down even when I push it right down into her gizzards (gizzard: medical term for a long long way down her oesophagus lol), she'd just huck it up so I fixed that by dissolving it in a little water and mixing it with her meat and vegie slops...works a treat

https://www.ekka.com.au/canine-streaming/?fbclid=IwAR1UNW0LoDCqTAno7BSE2ZiqpLK75Smb43Vb_JDs5SWaa5UL2WdLKE54DVs and here's the schedule https://online.flippingbook.com/view/589875545/20/

Give Cen Oil a go (get the horse one) I use it for Zara, 1 tsp in the morning, she now goes up and down the 17 steps quite happily, it won't harm your dog and it may be beneficial (edited to say that Zara weighs 11--12kg) https://cennutrition.com.au/stockists/ and from the general web search here

There are 13 litters available in Qld at the moment and there are 30+ puppies available so it may be a plan to re-think being a breeder

survey at the bottom of this link https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-25/qld-dangerous-dog-consultation-new-laws-jail/102521068

Dandies love vegetables (and some fruit) the biggest treat is a cabbage leaf stalk, the Westies not so much though the little scunners do eat the cabbage stalks so the others don't get them. Dandelion flowers are also particularly yummy

and a little more here https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/117275432/meet-the-huntaway--the-dog-new-zealand-calls-its-own

I hope the link works https://fb.watch/k_1NOMKTKR/

yep, brisket bones or chicken frames

I also give VAN to my lot, I mix it with their meat, I also add a good tablespoon of frozen Bell's Winter Vegetables (winter vegetables don't contain corn) that I have whizzed in the food processor then a lump from a packet of frozen spinach. and bones...they get bones They do well on it

I was thinking that exact thing mairead here's some more from a Welsh walker's diary: In Beddgaelert, we took a walk by the river and visited the grave of the legendary Gelert, the hound who protected his master’s infant child from a giant wolf. When the baby’s father, Prince Llywelyn, returned from the hunt, saw blood on the dog and no sign of his son, he killed Gelert believing him responsible. As Gelert fell, the prince heard his son cry and found him safe with the slain wolf nearby. space The faithful Gelert Horrified by his actions, the prince, it is said, never smiled again. The village is named in honor of this brave dog. Beddgelert=the grave of Gelert.

Ages back I took Henry and Zara to an Earth Dog fun-day at Durack, they didn't have rats (unfortunately as Henry would have cleaned them up quick-smart) they had a fox-tail on a stick, Henry went through the caged tunnel ok but only because he thought the fox-tail was something to eat, he couldn't figure out why it required so much effort for such a low-grade treat. Zara was just soooo uninterested in the whole hunting thing and wouldn't go in the tunnel at all! so much for rat-killer Dandies she was happy sitting on a hay bale just waiting for a treat

A little but to partly answer @Adrienne's question: when you buy your stripping knife get the one that has a groove to put your thumb, an example here (though the teeth are to coarse for your dog) I find they are more comfortable and easier to use than the flat-sided bladed ones. Wear rubber gloves also as your fingers get sore if you don't, you can buy little finger condoms like these . if you are using a stripping stone I find it's cheaper to buy a Heros Chiropody sponge (it's a type of pumice stone) from Chemist Warehouse here it does a good job. Just do 10 minutes on your dog each day

I had a search on FB @asal ---> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091380890365 and like heaps of dog "adoption" pages it appears to be a scam. If ya feel like some stirring perhaps it'd be fun to string them along

How did everything go LMO?

Ooooo she is lovely LMO

Hi @Jayrii hopefully some others here can suggest some solutions. Here's a site especially for Labs https://www.thelabradorsite.com/blind-dog/ and you can buy a halo which will allow your dog to be outside without bumping in to stuff, some pics here and maybe you or an electronics-geek friend can make one of these https://www.instructables.com/Sonar-Collar-for-Blind-Dogs/ and a video that may give you some good ideas

Oh, just look at their sticky-up tails! Lovely pups Adrienne

some ideas here