Staff'n'Toller

It's been ok for Geordie, he has a bit more than the other girl who's slightly heavier here but less active.

Oh sorry, I thought you were talking about Chloe - I will pay more attention next time.

Quite a few of those types of lumps in old dogs aren't cancerous so don't go worrying yourself sick just yet.

Ooh great idea for a Tibbie - I always forget Tibbie's!

Z/d diet has only hydrolysed proteins- meaning they are so small in molecular weight that they should pass through the body undetected. Should being the operative word there...

Separation anxiety is a long term fix, with or without the help of anxiety relieving products.

Georgia Davis travels outer east, as far as Healesville (I think) she does home visits.

Is Kaos the dog you compete with in agility? If so I would totally do it. It can't hurt anyway to use your adult dogs as a tester so you know the loopholes when a new puppy comes. :D

Yeah she is probably getting deodorised! You can always specify no smelly stuff when you drop her off.

It has no odour detectable to humans, it's not used on the dogs body in any way.

Agility Dogs I would be interested to hear how it goes for you. The rep tells me the actual DAP collars will be in the country by Jan/Feb next year, they are just waiting on AVMPA approval (again!). The collar will last 30 days. The spray lasts about 2 hours then you need to re-apply to a bandana or towel. GG85 Vet Clinics here in Au, although I do know people who bring it in from the UK at a cheaper price, however I guess at any time customs can decide they are confiscating the product.

I guess that makes you 'unbalanced' as well.

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Yes they are a bit different. RC Intestinal (if it was the brown header) has the highest fat of any of the Prescription sensitivity related diets so it doesn't work on all food sensitive dogs. The do have a low fat version 7% fat vs. 20% of the regular intestinal diet. If you have skin signs though, the Hypoallergenic and the Sensitivity Control (which is Blue Whiting and Tapioca btw - just looking at it now) are both indicated for IBD/IBS/food elimination and dermatological issues. As alternative foods once you're finished the Z/d. In saying that though, I switched my skin problem dog over to Z/d Low Allergen and she ate that happily for quite a few years. Technically she should have 2-2.5 cups dry but she maintains very well on 1.5 cups a day of any of those foods. The Sensitivity Control and Sensitive are quite different foods. My Stafford won't touch Z/d cans so well done with that! If you want copies of the product abstracts which have a lot of info on them I am always happy to fax them to you. You're welcome to pick up copies if you're going through Doncaster at some point also....I don't have a scanner unfortunately. Nb: As the bag size goes up, the price per kg goes down markedly so if you need to continue, go as big as you can afford. Royal Canin also have a loyalty scheme get the 11th bag free.

We use DAP at my clinic in the hospital ward, sometimes it works, sometimes the dogs are just too worried about being in the hospital I guess. I also use the spray if I feel the situation warrants it. I tried it when I introduced my last new puppy into the house but I couldn't tell whether it had any effect. Similarly I have tried it in the waiting room when taking puppy classes but again, it seems hard to assess. Recently due to one dog's injury, my three have had restricted access to outdoors, the last 2 days something has majorly spooked my injured boy (only in the mornings) and whilst going through my process of deduction I brought home a DAP diffuser tonight - figured it can't hurt. Tonight I realised my Stafford girl who would usually start making noise to be 'taken upstairs to bed' is still quiet as a mouse, fast asleep....interesting. Care to discuss your experiences with DAP?

You have a few options if it's food intolerance. Hills D/d they are just making some improvements to this formula. Royal Canin Hypoallergenic - basically the same as Z/d with the hydrolysed protein. Royal Canin Sensitivity Control - was fish and tapioca - maybe it's another carbohydrate now?...I'd have to check.

Yeah that's not a foster kitten... Bloody adorable though.

I'd be surprised if he has absolutely no poisonous plants, but it may have been a specific berry, leaf or flower that was breaking down. Here's a non-exhaustive list just for starters: Anemones or windflowers (Anemone coronaria) Bulbs (daffodils, tulips, jonquils, snowdrops) Caladium bicolour (indoor foliage plant) Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis) Calice vine (Solandra maxima) Cherry tree (Prunus serrulata) Clematis (Clematis sp.) Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster glaucophylla) Cycads (notably their seed pods) Daffodils (Narcissus) Daphne (Daphne odora) Delphinium Devil’s ivy (Epipremnum aureum) Dicentra (Dicentra spectabilis) Dieffenbachia Euphorbias (poinsettias, Euphorbia characias wulfenii) Food around the house: ie, apricot kernels, avocados, chocolate, grapes, macadamia nuts, onions, potatoes, raisins, sultanas are all potentially poisonous to pets Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) Golden robinia (Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’) Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis) Hemlock (Conium maculatum) Holly (Ilex varieties) Hydrangeas Indoor plants: many are poisonous to pets, so keep all indoor plants out of the reach of puppies and kittens especially, but also adult dogs and cats. Iris Jerusalem cherry (Solanum pseudo-capsicum) Jasmines (the climbers) Lantana (Lantana camara) Lilac (Syringa varieties) Liliums (especially dangerous to cats) Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis) Mountain laurel (Kalmia varieties) Mushrooms and toadstools Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) Oaks (Quercus varieties) Oleanders (Nerium oleander, Thevetia peruviana) Onions Philodendron Pines (eg, savin, Juniperus sabina, also several others) Poinciana (not the tropical tree, but the shrub Caesalpinia pulcherrima) Potatoes and green potatoes Privet (Ligustrum varieties) Pyracantha Rhododendrons (including azaleas) Rhubarb (leaves) Snowdrops (Galanthus) Snowflakes (Leucojum) Stephanotis Strelitzias (Strelitzia reginae, S. nicolai) Sweet peas Toadstools Tomatoes Tulips Walnuts Wandering jew (Tradescantia) Wisteria Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Brunfelsia) Yew (Taxus varieties) From another site: Common Name Botanical Name Poisonous Part Bird of Paradise Strelizia regirae Fruit, seeds Boston Ivy Parthenocissus quinquefolia All parts Caladium Caladium All parts Creeping Charlie Glecoma hederacea All parts Dumbcane Dieffenbachia All parts Emerald Duke Philodendron hastatum All parts Glacier Ivy Hedera glacier Leaves, berries Heartleaf Philadendron cordatum All parts English Ivy Hedera helix Leaves, berries Lily/Liliaceae Family Lilium All parts Marble Queen Scindapsus aureus All parts Majesty Philodendron hastatum All parts Nephthytis, Arrowhead Vine Synogonium podophyllum albolineatum All parts Parlor Ivy Philodendron cordatum All parts Pothos Scindapsus aureus All parts Red Princess Philodendron hastatum All parts Saddleleaf Philodendron selloum All parts Split leaf Philodendron Monstera deliciosa All parts Umbrella Plant Cyperus alternifolius All parts Poisonous Outdoor Plants Common Name Botanical Name Poisonous Part Apricot Prunus ameniaca Stem, bark, seed pits Azalea Rhododendron occidentale All parts Baneberry Actaea Spicata Berries, roots, foliage Buchberry Lantana All parts Castor Bean Ricinus communis Seeds, if chewed Choke Cherry Prunus virginica Leaves, seed pits, stems, bark Daffodil Narcissus Bulbs Daphne Daphne mezereum Berries, bark, leaves Foxglove Digitalis purpura Leaves, seeds, flowers Hemlock Conium maculatum All parts, root and root stalk Hens-and-Chicks Lantana All parts Hyacinth Hyacinthus orientalis Bulbs, leaves, flowers Hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla Leaves, buds Jerusalem Cherry Solanim pseudocapscium All parts, unripe fruit Jimson Weed Datura stramonium All parts Jonquil Narcissus Bulbs Lily-of-the-Valley Convallaria majalis All parts Mandrake Podophyllum peltatum Roots, foliage, unripe fruit Mistletoe Phoradendron Flavescens Berries Morning Glory Ipomoea violaces Seeds Nightshade Atropa belladonna All parts Oleander Norium Oleander All parts, including dried leaves Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima Leaves, flowers Pokeweed, Inkberry Phytolacca americana All parts Red Sage Lantana camara Green berries Rhododendron Rhododendron All parts Rhubarb Rheum raponticum Leaves Sweet Pea Lathyrus odoratus Seeds, pods Tulip Tulipa Bulbs Wisteria Wisteria Seeds, pods Yew Taxus Needles, bark, seeds

Is she trying to bite him on the butt? Priceless!!

You should check with the Vet about when they are happy for you to resume leash walking - before you go ahead.

You can use salt to induce vomiting so he probably just felt a bit sick. Watch his drinking for any large increases, hopefully it's all out now.

My first bag is nearly empty, still happy with it. And my dogs are getting fat coz one is on crate rest and the others are also lazing around inside as a result.

Is your girl a Welsh Springer TSD?

Bob a lot and wobbler may be the same as far as noise levels go....maybe a bit quieter than a buster cube, marginally. I haven't tried the wobbler yet, have two on the shelf at work but haven't brought one home yet.

Hi Kirty, If I may ask, is she quiet? Does she bark at all? How is she with being left by herself say out in the yard without the other dogs there? I have a client who is having some extreme bad luck in finding the right dog for her and her son.