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HI EVERYONE I WAS LOOKING INTO GETTING THE HOLISTIC SELECT DOG FOOD RANGE BUT IT COMES FROM USA AND WAS WONDERING DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THEY DO RADIATION ON IT (TO GET RID OF ANY BUGS AND STUFF) OR DO THEY EVEN DO IT NOW DAYS THANKS EVERYONE

it had happened to mine too all fixed now thanks

I have an English setter and golden retriever have always been told to get the bowl up off the floor for them, but now have found this advice on a web page about bloat what do you think, Prevention Some of the advice in the links below for reducing the chances of bloat are: Avoid highly stressful situations. If you can't avoid them, try to minimize the stress as much as possible. Be extra watchful. Can be brought on by visits to the vet, dog shows, mating, whelping, boarding, new dog in household, change in routine, etc. Revised Do not use an elevated food bowl Do not exercise for at least an hour (longer if possible) before and especially after eating Particularly avoid vigorous exercise and don't permit your dog to roll over, which could cause the stomach to twist Do not permit rapid eating Feed 2 or 3 meals daily, instead of just one Do not give water one hour before or after a meal It dilutes the gastric juices necessary for proper digestion, which leads to gas production. Always keep a product with simethicone (e.g., Mylanta Gas (not regular Mylanta), Phazyme, Gas-X, etc.) on hand to treat gas symptoms. Some recommend giving your dog simethicone immediately if your dog burps more than once or shows other signs of gas. Some report relief of gas symptoms with 1/2 tsp of nutmeg or the homeopathic remedy Nux moschata 30 Allow access to fresh water at all times, except before and after meals Make meals a peaceful, stress-free time When switching dog food, do so gradually (allow several weeks) Do not feed dry food exclusively Feed a high-protein (>30%) diet, particularly of raw meat If feeding dry food, avoid foods that contain fat as one of the first four ingredients If feeding dry foods, avoid foods that contain citric acid If you must use a dry food containing citric acid, do not pre-moisten the food If feeding dry food, select one that includes rendered meat meal with bone product among the first four ingredients Reduce carbohydrates as much as possible (e.g., typical in many commercial dog biscuits) Feed a high-quality diet Whole, unprocessed foods are especially beneficial Feed adequate amount of fiber (for commercial dog food, at least 3.00% crude fiber) Add an enzyme product to food (e.g., Prozyme) Include herbs specially mixed for pets that reduce gas (e.g., N.R. Special Blend) Avoid brewer's yeast, alfalfa, and soybean products Promote an acidic environment in the intestine Some recommend 1-2 Tbs of Aloe Vera Gel or 1 Tbs of apple cider vinegar given right after each meal Promote "friendly" bacteria in the intestine, e.g. from supplemental acidophilus Avoids fermentation of carbohydrates, which can cause gas quickly. This is especially a concern when antibiotics are given since they tend to reduce levels of "friendly" bacteria. Don't permit excessive, rapid drinking Especially a consideration on hot days

If you are near Raymond terrace there is a dog club there every Sunday morning from 8.30am at boomerang park

thanks for the web site, was very interesting can a person be a member of your club if they are from a different state

thank you for the advice lol, I'm so nervous about the first cut in the neck area I have always keep the feet neat even when I only had pets, but Its giving me gray hairs to think of cutting for the ring may have to get game and ask some questions at the next show, now that he is getting a coat lol, was so busy try to just make it around the ring was not thinking ahead

have put this in the Health and grooming section as well, hope that's ok I need to learn how to groom a golden to show I can find DVDs from America, is the grooming used here the same as in the American shows any help would be greatly appreciated that is if I can keep him clean long enough to brush attachment=206735:17_9_09_003.jpg]

Hi I need help in learning to show groom a golden retriever are there any books or DVDs anyone can recommend I can find American one's but do not know if the grooming is the same for here any help appreciated

I have just signed up with prosure, was recommended by my vet there is 3 levels of insurance and its apparently set up by vets there web site is easy to follow

I think its great, and it really suites him

I don't think that ever stops. LOL looks like more grey hairs in the future And just have to say how regal looking your poodle is.

Thank you to everyone for your opinons, glad to have a place like this to get help and support. It's very hard sometimes to work out if your doing the right thing for your dog.

I was at the dog beach this morning with my 7month old goldie ( I try and go when it is quiet only 2 or 3 dogs) he is silly as a wheel, but loves everyone and everything. I do not trust him to come back when called yet so had him on a long lead to have a walk up and down the beach we passed a lab and a border collie, the dogs came up and had a sniff and said good morning tail wagging everywhere one of the people did ask why i had the boy on lead and when i said why they where ok with it we walked on and 2 older men came along with a kelpie and a cattle dog x, the cattle dog x came up sniffed the boy and then tried to bite his face and started to growl I just yelled to the dogs to stop it one of the men said 'you change the dynamics with him being on lead what do you expect'. so after all that what I would like to know is am I doing the wrong thing, taking my dog to a dog beach on a lead added a pic of the horror child