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I saw that spottie so got into ebay searching mode and found these that may be more economical at a glance (price per 100g-wise) this is 500g http://www.ebay.com....=item35da5e5104 This is 1kg http://www.ebay.com....=item2322e0e09a both from the same company and free postage I don't see the amount of Glucosamine or Chondrin in the ebay listing of the packet you bought...does it say on your packet? These are the ingredients in the Nutra Life products though the it's a 'serve size' which is confusing. I will email and ask for a 8kg serving recommendation Ingredients Serve size: 15g Serves per day: 2 Servings per pack: 66 Average quantity per 15g serve per 30g per 100g Energy195kJ(47Cal) 390kJ(93Cal)1300kJ(311Cal) Protein<><>0.1g Fat, Total<> <> <> - Saturated <> <> <> Carbohydrate, total 11.3g 22.7g 75.5g - Sugars 10.4g 20.8g 69.3g Sodium 61mg 123mg 410mgPotassium 97mg 194mg 646mg Glucosamine sulfate- potassium chloride complex 750mg 1500mg5g MSM (Dimethyl sulfone) 750mg 1500mg 5g Chondroitin sulfate – Bovine 600mg 1200mg 4g Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)150mg 300mg 1g Zinc (as oxide) 6mg 12mg 40mg Manganese (as sulfate) 3mg 6mg20mg Boron (as Borax) 0.5mg 1mg 3.3mg Copper (as gluconate) 0.5mg 1mg 3.3mg Edited to say that IF I had read further the listing states: Dosage Adults: ¼ level scoop (15 grams) may be added to foods or non acid cold beverages. Stir and serve. Take 2 serves daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Shake well before use. Scoop included inside. So that means my lot would be ok on 1/32 tsp or a big two-fingered pinch

Yep! ❤

I like the liquid as it's easy to measure out but I CAN manage to cut up tablets. I have had a small search and saw these tablets http://www.ausnatura...in-60-tabs-e104 I have emailed the company and asked them how much to give a 8kg dog (that'll stump them!) This link covers all their arthritis products http://www.ausnatura...rch%2Fresult%2F I have bought from this company before and they are pretty good. If anyone does order from them it is worth joining their newsletter first as they send a discount coupon that you can use when your order, it usually covers the postage anyway. What do you DOlers think about the tablets in my link? edited for crook spellin'

I have been buying Synflex and it's working quite well But I was wondering if there was a similar product (liquid Glucosamine and Chondroitin ) I usually buy two bottles to make the postage costs more palatable but I'm getting fed up with digging into my bank balance :D This is the Synflex web site http://www.synflexusa.com/ if any DOLers can suggest an alternative it'd be great.

Yep, that'll be a sight for sore eyes, he's a cutie-boy in his footie jumper. Go Mac!

I messaged the ladies and got this answer... Tiny dog socks would be absolutely fantastic :D Soooo they will be whizzing their way to them on Monday. Thanks for letting me know they may want them

Good idea PL soooo... if anyone in rescue wants ONE SET just ask

^^^^^^^^^ what T says

http://mypolice.qld....tative-surgery/ There is a video in the link which I will probably fail to imbed Partnership with UQ sees pawfficers receive vital preventative surgery Best mates: Senior Constable Chad McLeod and PD Maui Queensland Police Service and the University of Queensland Veterinary Medical Centre Small Animal Hospital have partnered to ensure our police dogs statewide are at the top of their game by minimizing their risk of developing the life-threatening condition of gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV). Sergeant Sean Baxendell said GDV is common in large, deep-chested dogs such as German Shepherds and in high drive working dogs. "This condition occurs when the stomach bloats and twists. Left untreated, the dog can die quickly," said Sergeant Baxendell. "There are a number of theories on how to prevent GDV such as eating wet food or staying still after consuming food but none minimize the risk like this procedure. "The procedure, known as a gastropexy, creates a permanent adhesion between the stomach and the body wall to prevent the stomach from twisting. "All sworn police dogs will be undergoing this surgery at the UQ Small Animal Hospital in Gatton to hopefully prevent this condition from happening. "Our police dogs have a very important role in our communities and in the service. Well-loved by all, we want to ensure long, happy and healthy lives for them." Brisbane Dog Squad's Police Dog Maui was the latest to go in to UQ's Small Animal Hospital for his laparoscopic surgery. PD Maui's handler Senior Constable Chad McLeod said Maui was his usual happy self and was oblivious as to what was happening. "He greeted and licked the veterinary staff, surgeons and the anesthetist but he wasn't very impressed with me when he woke up after the surgery," Senior Constable McLeod said. "The UQ staff did an amazing job looking after Maui. I was able to take him in and pick him up on the same day. The surgery went smoothly and the care he received was excellent. Healthy and happy: Police Dog Maui underwent the preventative surgery "I've known colleagues before who have lost dogs suddenly to GDV and I'm grateful to not have that stress. Maui is an incredible dog and I would hate to lose him. "Our dogs live at home with us; they are a part of our families. The last thing that we want is for them to retire early or even die. So for me, this basically ensures Police Dog Maui has a very minimal chance of succumbing to GDV. "Maui will now enjoy a few weeks at home with me and my family while we both take leave, alongside my other police dog, recruit dog and retired police dog."

Would any rescue like these tiny dog socks I bought at a garage sale this morning. There are 3.75 sets. The .75 set has only three socks and instead of a bone pattern they have a crown and the word 'King' So would obviously suit King, the tiny tiny dog with three legs. They will probably fit a Chihuahua or Yorkie, some dog that is teeny-tiny. The paw-print bottom is a raised grippy substance. Postage is also free Powerlegs...can you use some more? They are pretty cute :D

Yep, that's what I thought T but from the conversation I had with the BWM woman it appears they have transferred 'Obstruction' over to the Illness insurance. The old PDS booklet allows an obstruction in the Accident insurance (hence Penny's previous pay out) but the later booklet doesn't mention it. BWM must have been hit with mega amounts of dogs getting stuff caught in their gizzards so decided to transfer it over to illness, though for the life of me I can't see how an obstruction can be an 'Illness' I blame Labradors and Staffies for this and... That Doler's dog that eats stones :D

What vet do you go to catbrit?

I love reading this WM, such a little cutie with his splodgie coloured nose. Good onyer for saving him (though it wasn't too hard to make that decision was it :laugh:)

it's not worth it Don, my fault as I usually keep an eye on Pen but she nicked some of Mac's chicken frame and as she only has a few teeth left she decided to just swallow the bit of shoulder bone without crunching it up properly, she has to get the food inside her in the shortest amount of time and this means that her philosophy is the fewer chews the better. I do have RACQ home and contents insurance and have paid a little bit extra for Pen and Mac coverage but it only pays out $500 with a $50 excess. It's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick though, so I'm happy (well sort-of :))

I couldn't find out anything on their PDS Info so I phoned them and the woman I talked to was helpful and said she would email me the relevant section. Penny did have an endoscopy in July 2009 to remove a bit of pig trotter cartilage but I thought that that exclusion (which appeared on her renewal form for 2--3 years) was no longer in force as it hadn't appeared on her renewal for a few years. This is what BWM woman wrote: Thank you for your recent enquiry in to your Pet Insurance policy. As per your request please see the attached PDS On the PDS page 19 under the Section 3 it clearly says More than one incident of swallowing a foreign object that causes a blockage or obstruction requiring surgical or endoscopic removal per policy period is generally coverable under the Illness Cover. here is the PDS and I still can't see it (I think she may have given me the wrong page) https://bowwowinsura...14_final_sp.pdf Anyway, it looks like the chicken-bone-stuck-in-the-gizzard syndrome is only covered under illness seeing as Penny is trying to make a habit of it...once=acceptable, twice=unacceptable Penny has accident insurance only as she was too old to be covered for both when I got her. bummer

Why don't you ask your insurance company to send you the exclusion text. okey dokey, I'll do that now thank you sas

Penny got a small bit of chicken frame stuck in her oesophagus, after x-rays and trying to remove it via her mouth she had to be opened up and the piece removed via her stomach. I paid for the operation and my vet sent all the details to BowWowMeow insurance, rang them today and they won't pay for the procedure. I really was under the impression that they did cover for an obstruction but it seems I was wrong. I checked on their website but couldn't find that as an exclusion in the Accident coverage. Can a kind DOLer check on the BWM site and find the part that excludes the foreign object in the "Accident' policy

Daisy is deaf so if I need to get her attention when she is asleep I either stomp the floor or blow on the hair on her head or tummy, if I touch her, even gently, when she is asleep it does startle her. Signing makes a great difference, I had taken her to obedience a few years back and we were taught basic commands by voice and signing so this was a help when voice no longer works.

I am unsure if this is what Penny got, I think it was as it was pretty non-invasive. They pull the knee apart and scrape out any arthritis that is there (though Penny didn't have any arthritis), then they put in a false ligament. It cost just over $900 but is more if time is taken for the arthritis-scraping. Kevin at Koala Park Vets (535 Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd) did it. I may be an idea to phone them and ask if they do the tightrope surgery

Great news Kirty! Pudding is one tough cookie Your vets are excellent, just excellent.

Hang in there Pudding, we are all sending truck-loads of positives

This is much better news Kirty and fingers crossed that Pudding keeps getting better. Poor you and poor dogs, how frightening and awful.

How is the little bloke doing WM?

I was talking to Mac's vet yesterday and she said that there was another pill non-chewable available that was cheaper, also we could go for a double-dose tablet and halve it as well. I cannot remember the name but will find out next week She also said that the five year limit should be up by now so is going to enquire if a generic is available. I'll keep this topic updated

i get mine off ebay, the brand is Spice Arena and the seller rosa_herbs_spices, they may be out at the moment but you can find similar edited to add that this store seems to have gone, and there are many unhappy ebayers http://feedback.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=rosa_herbs_spices&iid=-1&de=off&items=25&which=negative&interval=365&_trkparms=negative_365