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Thanks Pers, that is the type of info I want I have now printed out a notice, hopefully it'll get through to some of them.

In the suburb I live in there is always ads on the jetty noticeboard for cute x-bred swf x2n fluffy pups (as well as staffy/mastiff/ridgie/cross-anything). There was a couple with a swf this morning discussing how they were going to breed her next season to the small black dog up the road, so they can make some money. Can any DOLers direct me to a site that I could copy some relevant notice about pregnancy problems and advantages for desexing...not too long or detailed, that I can laminate and then pin to the noticeboard. if it stops one byb'er it'll be worth it.

there is this topic I started, it became interesting regarding other products--> http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/250353-those-who-are-giving-glucosamine/

Koala Park Veterinary Surgery, 535 Cleveland-Redland Bay Rd, Victoria Point Ask for Jo or Kevin...fantastic vets!

these will make you smile http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?feature=player_embedded&v=VRgQaOOZRo4 (if someone can embed the video it'd be good)

Do you have a link for this product? (I don't get any results on Google for Synoflex) This is sometimes true, but it is more important to buy from a reputable company. Also there is cold pressed, freeze dried, etc, so this also plays a part in the quality. KP. here ya go KP---> http://www.dogcancer.net.au/dog-arthritis-synflex.php and the contact details in Australia--> http://www.dogcancer.net.au/canine-cancer-contact-us.php

Ha Steve, maybe not, there was a little terrier visiting our pottery group last week who had a poly-stick so he obviously worked out how to get out.

I have friends living in Mullumbimbi and they emailed me after seeing a notice on the shop window of Companion Animals Welfare in Brunswick Heads: 'carer wanted due to financial problems, Hamish, Westie, ph 0418404292'. Is there any chance any DOLer in this area can contact these people to offer to care for Hamish? or at least find out if the notice-writer's situation is urgent or the little bloke is not being looked after...I do not have any more info, just the email from my friends. The contact details of CAW at Brunswick Heads: http://cawi.org.au/contact-us/ I have emailed Amanda at Qld Westie Rescue but have no reply as yet. Thank you.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-08-02/dogs-help-diggers-ease-horrors-of-war/4862688?section=qld Dogs help diggers ease horrors of war An innovative trauma treatment program, based in Queensland, is successfully pairing war veterans with assistance dogs trained to help defuse the symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder.

and one more

This one has no added sugar

Buy a yoghurt maker and make up your own, you can buy low-fat unsweetened yoghurt powder at the supermarket, the brands are Hansells or Easy-Yo. Hansells are often on special. it is easy to make, do it in the evening and let it turn overnight then pop it in the fridge. They contain Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Some certain products also contain the Bifidobacteria strain Doggies love it!

The Dog Barkery has some chew sticks--> http://www.gourmetdogbarkery.com.au/chews-bones the Nana Molly's Moo Chews look yummy (not) :D

Dog Dress-up competition BUT with home/hand made costumes not just the stuff that can be purchased on-line or in a pet shop.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-29/cancer-vaccine-for-dogs-could-help-humans/4851234 Canine cancer vaccine could be trialled on humans: researchers By medical reporter Sophie Scott and Jeanavive McGregor Updated 17 minutes ago Photo: Sally the kelpie is still alive two years after surgery for a tennis ball-sized cancer tumour in her liver. (ABC News) Researchers say a new cancer vaccine that appears to be helping dogs could soon be used in human trials. The vaccine, developed by researchers at Sydney's Kolling Institute, has been trialled on almost 30 dogs with advanced melanoma, bone cancer and liver cancer. Early results found the vaccine not only slowed the growth of the original tumour but also helped to prevent more developing. Dr Chris Weir, who developed the vaccine, said the anecdotal results are promising. "I decided to use dogs because they have a high rate of malignancy and because vets use chemotherapy and radiation therapy on dogs with cancer, in much the same way as humans with cancer are treated," he said. "When a vet tells you this dog has 12 months to live and they are kicking on over two years later, you have to hold hope that we can roll this out not only for dogs but also for human patients." The vaccine is made using cells from individual tumours, creating a unique and personalised vaccine for each canine patient. It also contains a bacteria that stimulates the immune system to kill cancer cells. The results of the early trial have not been published in a scientific journal because researchers want to patent the vaccine technology first. Medical oncologist at the Royal North Shore Hospital, Professor Stephen Clarke, hopes that human clinical studies will start in six months to one year. "Prior to the last few years, cancer vaccines had been a great hope but hadn't really resulted in any clinical products so we have substantial hope about this," he said. "These guys in the lab have spent quite a lot of time developing the vaccine in the way that it will stimulate the greatest immune reaction, so we have high hopes. "These animals' data are really good prelude to undertaking clinical studies." Success story for Sally the kelpie Vet student Jenny Millar found out about the study when her kelpie Sally was diagnosed with liver cancer. The kelpie had a tennis ball-sized cancer in her liver. Surgeons were only able to remove 90 per cent of the tumour, but the Ms Millar wanted to avoid chemotherapy because Sally was nearly 13 years old. "After the surgery we gave her the vaccine and sure enough, two-and-a-half years later, completely defying all expectations, she is still with us," she said. She says Sally, now 15, is a happy and healthy old dog with no signs of the cancer reoccurring. "She's the best dog in the world. Nobody was expecting it, we just enjoy every day we have with her," Ms Millar said. Veterinary oncologist Dr Miles Alexander has been using the vaccine since 2011 as an add-on therapy for dogs with terminal cancer. "I have seen no adverse side effects and so far I am encouraged by the patients who have lived well beyond my expectations while maintaining a great quality of life," he says.

I gave each of mine a fresh sardine outside...Daisy rolled in hers and Mac buried his to have at a later date, Penny ate hers up too fast and up-chucked it...it stayed down the second time though :laugh:

I have noticed an improvement mostly in Penny (Mac is harder to figure out as he is a little 'special' anyhow). Penny has become much bossier, she very rarely barks but was telling Mac off for lying on the sofa in the exact spot that was above the hard-foam cushion that is used to help them jump onto the sofa...she wanted to hop up in that exact spot. She has never attempted to jump up on O/H chair but has managed to get up on it the last 2 days. She appears to be more supple (if that is the word), perhaps she is, or perhaps she is not feeling her aches and pains so much. She is also hopping up and down the steps (all 17 of them) much easier. Mac just do's what he's gotta do :) though his seems to be more cheerful, hard to tell though, he is pretty cruisy anyhow and I may be reading positive results when there are none there. He still goes huff huff huff (the same noise a child makes when you are trying to take off their band-aid) when I wipe his eyes or grind his nails...I don't think that'll ever change!

Maybe something like this (link has pictures as well!)---> http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/KITCHEN-INSTANT-HOT-Water-Portable-Electric-Water-Heater-System-For-Tap-DT378A-/261220653695?pt=AU_HotWaterSystems&hash=item3cd1f6da7f

$43 altogether, I think it was $33 for the Synflex and $10 post, I ordered it in the afternoon and I got it 2 day's after. If you want to talk to George just fill in the contact details page here--> http://www.dogcancer.net.au/canine-cancer-contact-us.php, he will probably phone you back.

He certainly likes his comfy spots and his warm blankie :D His back-hair looks good now...Good Work!

Q: and where else would he be sleeping apart that particular spot eh? A: nowhere else thank you very much!

A thank you to all you wonderful rescuers

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I second these vets (his name is Kevin, Donatella) If you make an appointment always ask to see either Kevin or Jo. Kevin saved Penny when she had a lump of pig-trotter cartilage stuck in her oesophagus, it was stuck right at the end and very difficult to get out without opening her up. eta...it's about 46k's from Forest Lake