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O My...look at his tail go! I found it therapeutic to post and put up photos about Penny, Mac and Daisy, it doesn't matter where you put them and the Rainbow Bridge is one way of saying goodbye. I find it hard to go there though, but still do as, at least I can write something that may help a DOLer know that their grief is understood and shared You really were the loveliest dog Scottie. Goodbye little fella ❤ You really were the lovliest dog

Feed one type of meat only to start off with is a good plan, perhaps minced turkey necks; you can often buy them in bulk and mince them yourself though you need a pretty robust mincer for the job, if you do buy turkey necks from a pet food supplier perhaps ask them to mince them for you. Ditch the canned food pronto...Westies don't do at all well on processed food so it's back to plain meat, vegie slops, add a dollop of plain skim milk yoghurt (instead of the puppy milk...she is not a puppy) to the food as well, also add mustard and powdered ginger to the slops, both are cleansers and are very beneficial. No sugars either so that means not smackos at all, also no treats that have caramel or are made in China. If you want to give a treat perhaps a small piece of cheese or an apple or carrot...wipe some cream cheese on the apple and carrot until she gets used to eating them. Give a 1/2 or 1/4 chicken frame regularly for her enjoyment and teeth health. Malaseb medicated wash is a fairly good shampoo, rinse after with a little ACV (the one with the 'mother') diluted with water. Don't use a conditioner, you want to avoid subjecting her to more skin-stress. http://www.ovedshorseandpetstore.com.au/horse/greasy-heel/malaseb-medicated-wash-1l-dermcare As Showdog said; change your vet, contact Danielle-Westie-rescue as she may point you in the right direction Vet-wise. This is the ink to McDowell's skin medicine https://www.mcdowellsherbal.com/prescriptions-for-you/product/806-blood-cleanser-skin-problems

Contact Amanda at Qld Westie rescue https://www.facebook.com/Westie-Rescue-Queensland-539198722902427/ or Danielle at https://www.facebook.com/All-Westie-Rescue-Australia-210408315642997/ They both have excellent knowledge on Westie skin problems as some of their rescues are in terrible condition, proper diet and vet care is a must. Just don't feed cereal at all; look at the ingredients in the dry food (if you are feeding dry that is) and if cereal or rice is listed just don't buy it. They seem to do much better on a raw diet. You could also contact Kate at McDowell Herbals, you will find she is of great help https://www.mcdowellsherbal.com/treatments/for-dogs My Westie, Saffy, had a black tummy when I bought her and she has a lovely pink tum now, she gets raw meat, vegie slops (with ACV) and a little Blackhawk salmon grain free There are some links to vegie slops here that will put you on the right track

You may be able to retrieve the Gumtree ad, here is a link that may help http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1989599 and Wayback Machine; this will find old stuff if you have enough detail from the original ad https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayback_Machine You could also contact Gumtree as they would probably have the digital copy of the ad.

Maybe check if your accountant is a Charted or CPA accountant...it does make a difference, I would rather a CPA or Chartered accountant than an accountant who has a diploma in accounting http://www.trakaccountants.com.au/chartered-accountants-cpas/

Whew.

He will have a good time where he is going Scottsmum; Penny, Mac and Daisy will show him the best places to lie in the sun and the best places to explore, all the old crocks that have passed over get special dispensation to do exactly what they want...that is a fact and is well known. Hugs to you at this awful time, B

I love the ABC Dingo 2.15 minutes in

The chap (Duncan) up the road from us has two Canaan's, he bought them from rescue in Dubai (I think it was Dubai) Both has to be desexed before coming to Australia. Cost him a fortune to bring over. They are very pretty dogs but seem to be fear/dog aggressive and gave me the heebeejeebies to tell the truth. They would really 'go off' if they were on-lead, with their owner and saw us with the Westies on the next road over. They appeared to be untrustworthy. Duncan's dogs looked much like this one I have looked at Google Images and not many of the Canaan's are happy-relaxed-seeming dogs, most look extra-alert, it seems to be a breed characteristic

Yes it is tough Gretel, Penny had other stuff wrong with her but then she got kidney failure so we had to say goodbye. I will miss her forever, as you will with Ingrid. Thinking of you

I saw the photos of her that you posted on the Palliative Care forum ZM, Zena was beautiful You must miss her so much. I am so sorry. Have fun over the Bridge, with your friends at dog-heaven agility, Zena

I was interested so looked that up SG, I had an idea that Weimaraner's also came in that colour http://www.bordercolliemuseum.org/BCLooks/Lilac/Lilac.html this link below has a list of dogs carrying the dilution (just as an aside-note; I love that down-to-earth dog breed name... Rat Terrier!) http://www.doggenetics.co.uk/dilutes.html https://au.pinterest.com/pin/495325658990331551/

I am sorry. I know how hard his passing is for you

So true SM, Henry and Saffy would be off like rockets following animal trails in the undergrowth, their recall is good if they want to come back but non-existent when there is a ratty/bandicoot/wallaby scent to follow. What a stupid comment that is! The sarcasm is not helping either

I hope that as well PK, she will give the dog an excellent home along with a good diet but I am a little concerned that she didn't do enough checks. I suppose we are all guilty of buying with our hearts.

Thanks PK

An update; My friend has bought the 'tiny mature tiny toy purebred poodle', she will be arriving at her new home on Friday a piccie of her; she does look like a sweetie (even though she isn't a Westie)

My friend came across a G'Tree ad for 'tiny mature tiny toy purebred poodle' in NSW, I Googled the number and it has come up with a few other ads for poodles; don't know if it's legit or a byb offloading an older ex-breeding bitch. None of the ads say that the pups have been tested and the phone number shows several different locations though they are different years, NSW: Beresford, Newcastle, Lemon Tree The freight to Qld is $400 which sounds ok

I found this asal

I saw that Lhok, that surgeon is well respected (he also operated on Penny to remove a tumour years ago) I reckon that is he a mite pi$$ed off at the amount of braccy breeds he needs to fix. Unless breeders do the right thing with their breeding program it can only get worse though I do think the reporter should have made the effort to interview some of the good breeders...the ones whose dogs do not have breathing problems, at least viewers would have seen that there are alternatives to unethical breeders. The woman interviewed really did smack of someone burying their head in the sand and seemed to be of the opinion that registered breeders were all doing the 'right thing' She would have had more credibility if she had said there are faults and she was working with breeders to rectify them I think owners of these dogs should take the breeder to court, having large fines imposed (plus costs of the vet bills) may pull them into line and slow down the unethical breeders, it can only benefit the dogs in the end. It seems that the greed-dollar is (again) more important than the robust good health/breeding of the dogs.

A friend of mine is wanting another toy poodle, she has a lovely bright-spark female already and feels that a friend for her would be a great idea. We have searched rescues but there is very few available. The dog will live in the best of homes; lovely big garden to explore, walked daily and have an owner who is at home. Can DOLers keep a look out please eta, she is happy to pay a good price to a breeder or rescue (desexed) This is Tilly

The first dog that springs to mind is, of course, is a greyhound https://www.google.com.au/search?q=greyhound+agility&client=ubuntu&hs=rQ3&channel=fs&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiWp7GUo-PSAhVG2LwKHRunD-EQ_AUICSgC&biw=1381&bih=803 though some patience may be required

Fair enough Alibi, I see what you mean; I would also be hesitant in giving my dogs tick treatment if they lived in an area similar to yours. My dog-walk/dog sniffin' and exploring area consists of tall grass/trees/swamp/bandicoots/curlews so I am vigilant in giving them their treatments.

There are bandicoots, possums and birds in the suburbs of Brisbane, all can carry ticks, if bandicoots come into your yard they will be carrying ticks along with them.

This is good https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/mar/13/day-life-of-crufts-dog-show-photo-essay