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could you advise me on what kind of therapist SAS? (obviously won't be a psychotherapist :))

Friends of mine are in the UK at the moment, Shropshire I think. I received an email from them this morning asking for suggestions so I am asking here (where else!) Here is their question: Need advice for friends who have an arthritic collie/whippet cross called Haggis.He has some muscle wastage, legs splaying a bit, and he is on ' metacam; treatment. He can walk for shortish distances, but has difficulty manoeuvring at times. He seems content enough, and not in obvious distress.Do you have any advice for home based physio etc? So if any DOLer can help I will pass on the suggestions. Thanks.

I just looked up 'benefits of blue cheese' full of goodies as well as Penicillium roqueforti if you feed him on French sheep milk blue cheese Roquefort Your Mac has expensive tastes WM :D and worth every dollar!

Crystal Jones | 8th May 2015 2:46 PM A DOG owner is warning others to be vigilant after some kinetic sand almost cost the life of her beloved dog, Molly. Molly had to undergo surgery after eating some kinetic sand. Kinetic sand, which contains a bonding agent to make the sand stick to itself, has become a popular toy and is widely available in stores and online. Belinda O'Shea said she kept her five-year-old son Archie's kinetic sand in a sealed container and hadn't expected that while they were out, nine-year-old Molly would get into the tub and eat its contents. Molly recovering in vet hospital. But one day the family arrived home to find Molly, a staffordshire terrier, had done just that. At first seeming fine, it was only when the much-loved pet had gone off her food and started vomiting that the family realised something wasn't right. "An x-ray found her intestines were blocked up with something, so then they left her there overnight on the drip" she said. "Whatever was in her wasn't coming out." Mrs O'Shea said her vet figured out the properties of the kinetic sand were causing it to reshape every time Molly's body tried to remove it, meaning the pooch would have to undergo emergency surgery. "They basically had to squeeze it out of her intestines," she said. While Mrs O'Shea, from Melbourne, had to part with $3000 to save her pet's life, her biggest concern was raising awareness about the dangers of kinetic sand. "Dogs do silly things but I want people to know to be really careful," she said. "I just want people to be really careful if their dogs get into it and to get them to a vet if they do, or keep it away from them." Mrs O'Shea said she had contacted the makers of the kinetic sand to warn them about what had happened. "I emailed the company and let them know and they said they'd possibly look at changing the warnings," she said. Mrs O'Shea's vet Bob Cavey, from Ultmate vet Clinic in Narre Warren, said though he'd seen items including knitting needles and plumbing pipes in dogs' bellies before he'd never encountered anything like the kinetic sand. "I've been doing this for 25 years and I've never seen this," he said. "The stomach just can't push it through. "I had to milk the stomach and push the kinetic sand through, it took about two hours." Mr Cavey said Molly had lost a lot of weight over a couple of days and her body had started to shut down. "This dog that ate it lost a lot of weight over a few days," he said. Mr Cavey said dog owners should be vigilant, and parents too. "If it's blocked up a dog then you'd have to watch your children very carefully that they're not ingesting any of it," he said. Mrs O'Shea and her son Archie have thrown out their kinetic sand and won't be buying more any time soon.

How is she doing this morning Sheridan?

Here's hoping that today and the days in the future will be also good. Good boy Danny Yaaaay for Danny

Butter would melt in that mouth! I would hope ( and can imagine) he is full of life and a great joy even if mischievous :D That may be true VM but that carrot won't :D

Some yummies specially for Mac :D

I think this is the link Stressy, scroll down until the little dog's face with the 'play' arrow on it http://www.knowyourbestfriend.com/

How is Miss Mini this morning Sheridan?

Good on yer Mac

I am a little like Coogie so it's good news that he is having a good day and enjoying his scrambled eggs. I love his spotty jamas :D good lil' fella Mac

O WM

Nekhbet's fiance was wanting one of these. I'll PM her now

Try Pets on the Park. If you scroll down there are some towards the bottom of page 1 and 1/3 of the way down on page 2 http://www.petsonthepark.com.au/categories/Dog-Products/Beds/ They look cosy :)

Awwww dear little fella snug as a bug in a rug

Fantastic idea! click on the QPS link for more photos http://mypolice.qld....aw-enforcement/ Dogs on patrol- 500 new recruits to the paw enforcement Apr 28, 2015 @ 10:57am Bindy receives her 'Dogs on Patrol' ID tag from dog handler Sergeant McLeod. Photo captured by Instagram user @rsit_richard Sunday's 'Dogs on Patrol' event in North Brisbane saw the recruitment of well over 500 dogs to our new pooches program. Our Stafford Police team enlisted neighbourhood dogs and their owners to become their eyes and ears out in the streets of the Brisbane North suburbs. Police can't be everywhere all the time, so we rely on our community members to be on the lookout. Dog walkers are out and about every day, walking the streets of our suburbs, so they are perfect assistants for police. We expected around 100 dogs to attend and were blown away by the over 500 dogs who came along to sniff it out. There were lots of wagging tails and panting tongues everywhere you looked. We were overwhelmed by the turnout and want to thank all of our supporters and every man and his dog who came along and signed up to our pack of dogs on patrol. The event was a great kick off for the campaign and we are hopeful to have more 'Dogs on Patrol' catch ups. Subscribe to our Brisbane North blog to make sure you don't miss out on the details. The newest members of the paw enforcement will be sporting their fabulous 'Dogs on Patrol' ID tags while strutting their stuff. Make sure you keep an eye out for them and give them a pat to say thanks for looking out for us. You can hear all about the day on Spencer Howson 612 ABC Brisbane or watch the clip on Channel 7. 'Dogs on Patrol' is about dog walkers being aware of their surroundings and reporting any suspicious activity to police. We ask you all that you never place yourself in danger but you always carry your mobile phone with you. If you see a crime being committed, call triple zero immediately. For non-urgent situations, call Police Link on 131 444. Or use the Policelink app to take a photo of things like graffiti or wilful damage and report it. Your dog is excellent at picking up on unusual behaviour so pay attention to their signals. Whether your dog is big or small, it will always be protective of you and tell you if something is wrong. Don't become complacent while walking. We want you to be aware of what's going on around you. We hope this joint Queensland Police and Neighbourhood Watch initiative encourages community members to think about their own safety and the safety of their community. Now not only is walking good for you and your dog, it's good for the community too! A very big thank you to Stafford Neighborhood Watch members, Stafford Police, administration staff, Officer in Charge Daniel Bust, Dog Squad, Volunteers in Policing, Councillor for McDowall Norm Wyndham, Councillor for Marchant Fiona King and the Lord Mayor's Community Sustainability and Environmental Grants Program for their support. And another big thank you to all of our stall holders for making it such a great event: Animal Welfare League Queensland, Charlotte Reeves Pet Photography, Chew Comp & Chill, Hound Hutt, Guide Dogs Queensland, Kedron AnVet, Lock2Lock, Sacred Pet Boutique and Cafe2U coffee van.

Lucky Mac, I would like slow-cooked duck in bone broth and basmati rice for my dinner, from Hungry ps I'm glad his Westie-greediness is working well

How is Mac this morning WM?

Try him on Woollies home brand mackerel in spring water WM. It looks like this but is in spring water not oil My lot would walk across sharp burrs to eat it!

O dear, I am so sorry, what a beautiful dog,

i don't know if this will help encourage him to eat but if you cut up chicken heart and fry them in a little olive oil and mix in a crumbled-up charcoal tablet. Just lightly fry, don't make them hard.

You can always use Pet Sitters Australia, they have carers who either stay at your place or take your dog to their place or visit twice a day. The carers have done an animal first aid course and have insurance cover. May be worth contacting anyway http://www.petsitaus.com.au/

It may be an idea to go to the local craft group or seniors centre and ask, I know the women's craft group here sew/knit/embroider/applique/crochet items for people who ask. Worth an ask anyway :) eta, here is one directory and if you scroll 1/2 way down there is a 'Sew Melbourne' which has a photo of a little white dog in a cosy blue coat http://craftswap.meetup.com/cities/au/melbourne/

Would you expect less from a border collie? I( don't think it embedded, can someone embed it for me please) http://www.youtube.com/embed/uqlGn-K42U8?rel=0