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Akita: Kyojin, Kuma American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Spfyre, Milky Bearded Collie: Charlie, Bonnie, Bailie Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly Borzoi: Oberon Boxer: Bruno, Nelsson Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Cocker Spaniel : Maggie Dally: Appollo Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose & Chevy English Setter: Spartan, James Finnish Lapphund: Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie Great Dane: Sparkles, Whitney Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan Japanese Spitz: Emmy Keeshond: Jedi Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey Norwegian Elkhound: Odin Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger Poodle (Toy): Chilli Pug: Lotus Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari, Boss Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Schnauzer (minature): Maximus, Coconut,Betty,Jigga Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola, Diesel SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella White German Shepherd: Casper White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim, Whippet: Herbie, Buzz Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Akita: Kyojin American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Spfyre, Milky Bearded Collie: Charlie, Bonnie, Bailie Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly Borzoi: Oberon Boxer: Bruno, Nelsson Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Dally: Appollo Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose & Chevy English Setter: Spartan, James Finnish Lapphund: Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie Great Dane: Sparkles, Whitney Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan Japanese Spitz: Emmy Keeshond: Jedi Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey Norwegian Elkhound: Odin Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger Poodle (Toy): Chilli Pug: Lotus Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari, Boss Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Schnauzer (minature): Maximus, Coconut, Betty, Jigga Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola, Diesel SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella White German Shepherd: Casper White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim, Whippet: Herbie, Buzz Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Akita: Kyojin American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Spfyre, Milky Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly Boxer: Bruno Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Dally: Appollo Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose & Chevy English Setter: Spartan, James Finnish Lapphund: Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie Great Dane: Sparkles Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan Japanese Spitz: Emmy Keeshond: Jedi Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey Norwegian Elkhound: Odin Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger Poodle (Toy): Chilli Pug: Lotus Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari, Boss Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Schnauzer (miniature): Maximus Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella White German Shepherd: Casper White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim, Whippet: Herbie, Buzz Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Akita: Kyojin American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Spfyre, Milky Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy Border Collie: Roy, Molly Boxer: Bruno Bull Terrier: Bonnerville Cane Corso: Ali Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Dally: Appollo Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose & Chevy English Setter: Spartan, James Finnish Lapphund: Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte German Shepherd: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie Great Dane: Sparkles Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan Japanese Spitz: Emmy Keeshond: Jedi Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey Norwegian Elkhound: Odin Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger Poodle (Toy): Chilli Pug: Lotus Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato Schnauzer (miniature): Maximus Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola SWF: Zoe Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella White German Shepherd: Casper White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim, Whippet: Herbie, Buzz Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy

Fingers crossed for the antibiotics.

Fang, I had similar symptoms with my old boy Luigi. He was 12 when he first started drinking heaps of water and having accidents overnight, gradually getting worse. Multiple blood and urine tests all came back normal. The vet thought is was diabetes but it wasn't. He then thought it was bladder cancer. But it wasn't. We tried propalin (sp) and it seemed to work and then it didn't. We finally ended up at a Vet Specialist. It turned out that Luigi had a tumour on the adrenal gland (his left adrenal was 4 times larger than his right one). This was diagnosed by ultrasound because none of his blood or urine samples were ever abnormal. The worst that they were was a little bit on the dilute side of normal. The water drinking compensated for the effect of the tumour but made him pee more which led to accidents when he was asleep. The tumour produced adrenaline in spikes so the levels were never constantly elevated and as a result his drinking was not constant. The specialist commented that a lot of animals that have this sort of tumour eventually die of stroke - the sudden rise in adrenaline causes the blood pressure to spike. It was a major operation to remove the tumour but Luigi had a good life until he was almost 16 when old age caught up with him.

Ditto but with side effects - it was excellent for reducing pain but the longer I took it the more pronounced the side effects were for me. X 2 for the vet

Wouldn't depend on why the leg was amputated? Mangled leg from an accident, you would take off less than with say cancer where you need to make good margins?

If it's Vivatonin, it takes about a month before you can see results (if any). Changes are usually gradual and subtle. I hope it works for you.

I'm looking for a groomer that can do a schnauzer clip well. We are near Sydney Uni. Our old groomer (who was brilliant) isn't an option anymore ...

How's her thyroid levels? My mini (now gone to the bridge) developed an underperforming thyroid when he was around 7 years old. The fur on the lower half of his back towards his tail became quite 'sparse' which sent us to the vet. He ended up having to have daily thyroxine tablets which fixed it. Thyroid levels are not usually automatically tested for when you do general blood panels. It is usually a separate test.

Giraffez, Are you sure he's not eating the puppy's food as well? My min schnauzer (RIP last year) was quite similar in nature and size to yours - reduce his food and he would reduce his physical activity to match! He was also a master food thief ... to the point of stealing food from my standard schnauzer's bowl while he was eating from it!!!

Karen, Dogs can be incredibly stoic so it is hard to say what is going on. The lack of appetite and the white frothy vomit can be signs of pancreatitis. If it is pancreatitis, forcing her to eat more will make it worse. I would get her checked out by a vet.

x2 My old boy had something similar a few years ago - it turned out to be a combination of chewing gum and a small decorative garden stone. The gum stuck the stone to the fur on the bottom of his paw and made it look like his pad. He couldn't walk on it but he could sort of stand on it. We couldn't see it. We thought he had ruptured something but the vet started to shave the fur near the "pad" and it became obvious!

think I read somewhere blood clotting / circulation issues as well. It's just plain cruel.

yep :p the reason I think the OP really needs to get vet help here is that apparently, on high protein food, her dog produces crystals ( I am guessing like the ones produced in the bladder? ) and for this reason- having TWO processes happening, it is not a time to 'try' things Producing crystals in the joints sounds like a dog version of gout. So gout + pancreatitis = more help from the vet

Some breeds (e.g. schnauzers) have naturally higher levels of fats in the blood. It can cause problems for analysing blood - some of my old boy's blood tests need to be sent away to the lab instead of using the vet's inhouse equipment.

My vet says when a dog's that big, getting weight off fast is a good thing. I'd give him what you consider to be a normal meal for a dog that size until you talk to the vet. But if he's THAT hungry, and at that size, I'd suggest you run a thyroid panel on him. x2

More often there is an underlying unnoticed condition (like cancer e.g. melanoma) that gets noticed because of the spider bite. Someone (Skeptics Society?) did an investigation and found no evidence for white-tailed spider bite causing necrosis etc. On a psychological level, its much easier to blame an external force (nasty, evil spider) than an internal one i.e. cancer, blood disorder etc. that wasn't noticed in time

Can you video his behaviour so you can show the vet? using a camera phone would probably be good enough.

Are you sure he's trying to vomit and not just cough / gag ? Some dogs develop less rigid windpipes as they age. This means that the receptors on the inside of the windpipe get triggered easily and they cough/gag easily. It can appear that they are trying to vomit but nothing "comes up". There is a fancy name for this but I can't remember it :D . From memory, small dogs are more prone to this than larger ones.

What's his water consumption like? Drinking excessive amounts of water could lead to not being able to "hold it all in". If this is the case, to fix the problem you have to find out why he is so thirsty.

My dog loves chicken raw or cooked and he loves yoghurt but he won't eat 'Yoghurt Plus' kibble!

I would suggest picking 2 breeds from each group and using the breed standards for each. That way you can compare and contrast within each group and between the 2 groups. I would avoid referencing wikipedia (it makes you look bad on the referencing but you can use it to find proper references though )

Jessie, I am in a similar situation to your potential adopters - I have an older standard schnauzer that lost his companion last year. I would like to get another dog but so far the thought of my boy being bullied by a younger dog has has made me reticent to follow through. IMO a kelpie pup is just far too boisterous.