sallyandtex

I may have found some info on a web search... now just to convert from pounds to kg! Many veterinarians recommend approximately 500 mg of Glucosamine and 400 mg of Chondroitin per 25 pounds. For oral Glucosamine supplements, here’s the daily dosage that one veterinarian recommends: •Dogs 5-20 pounds: 250-500 mg Dogs 20-45 pounds: 500 mg Dogs 45-90 pounds: 1,000 mg Dogs more than 90 pounds: 1,500 mg And the same veterinarian’s recommendation for the daily dosage of Chondroitin supplements: •Dogs less than 80 pounds: 900 mg Dogs more than 80 pounds: 1,800 mg

Thanks very much :)...but those ratios are not the same as the osteoeze active. My vet said the Chondroitin needs to be almost same proportion as the glucosamine? Anyone have the correct dose for 500mg Glucosamine and 400mg Chondroitin? per capsule? :D

Hello all, My lovely vet has recommended Osteoeze "Active" for my Sally. He said to get this one as it has all the required things in the right ratio for absorption for the dogs into the joints. He said to check online for the dose...but I can't find it anywhere! The capsules are 500mg glucosamine, and 400mg chondroitin. Sally is 25kg. I was hoping for one capsule per day would be ideal (: Thanks in advance.

Sound like genuine dog-lovers to me. Thanks

Thanks so much i look forward to your review.

Just wondered if anyone had experience of using these boarding kennels. On the way to Williamtown, NSW near Newcastle Airport. Used to be at Belmont many years ago hence the name. Had one good reference but for an old little dog, not a young active working breed. Always try using a house-sitter but want to have some other options. Thanks in advance.

Thanks!

By the looks of the topics on this section, I am glad i am not alone with a summer itchy dog! This happened last year too, and thanks Erny the Calendula Tea works to sooth the itch a bit. The vet says the allergy could be due to any number of things...not that helpful, so we treat the symptoms. (BTW Its seasonal, not diet) Sally has a red tummy (she rubs it on the grass at the park), and has been scratching under her arms which have bled a bit. I only give her every few days at the park (even tho it's her fav place) to ease the problem, which lasts for days. I have never given her anti-histamines, but think i might try it when she is at her worst. just to clarify: the 1mg per 10kg body weight of Phenerghan (That be 2.5mg for a 25kg dog) would be 1/4 a 10mg tablet. ALSO, has anyone used apple cider vinegar to releive? If so, did you dilute it? The only other thing I can think of causing the itch would be mozzies, that have been RIFE lately. Has anyone else heard of dogs getting an allergy from mozzies, and if so, how did it present itself, and is there any repellent safe for dogs that can be used?

:) Hi, Usually just a rinse off with water after Sally has been swimming. Or if she is dirty I use Hemp Seed Oil Shampoo. Sometimes Tea Tree Shampoo as well. Only wash with the shampoo about every 1-2 months. Everyone says how nice and shiny her coat is.

Comfortis works the best of all flea products we have tried. No problems with side-effects but I do crush it and sprinkle on food. I get the large dog ones and cut them in half!

Hi, Last week i saw 2 elderly ladies walking 6 little dogs. Half of them were foster "kids". Some were mixed breeds and absolutely adorable, and there was one that was a Miniture Pinchser (not sure how to spell that one). It was really cute but also seemed a well-behaved and well adjusted dog. A benefit it was small, so as it ages and maybe needs assistance, your Mum (getting older herself) would not have trouble lifting it if necessary. You need to take size into account, as my old mate Zac got arthritis it was hard to help him into the car as he was a large breed. I had never heard of this Miniture Pinchser breed, and it's amazing what fabulous dogs are avialable at the foster rescue homes. There are lots of websites with profiles of the pups. I am sure you could not only provide your Mum with a wonderful companion, but save a life if you gave the rescue groups a go. I beleive they also have a "returns" policy if your pup doesn't work out somehow. Good luck!

So would it be more common in puppies? Not necessarily, I know adult dogs that bury things too - but I only have puppies ;) It's probably fun for her, it allows her to have a bone on HER terms, not just when you give her one. If she had them more often she might not bury them for later. I think she enjoys the scavenging part, and just to remind us that she's a dog and not human afterall :laugh:

So would it be more common in puppies?

oK THANKS! Just didn't know if it was "normal" and I should not feed her at all if she buries them. Husband heard someone talking on radio that said that dogs only bury food if not hungry but it doesn't seem that simple to me! The 'marinating" effect sounds about right! :)

Hi, Facts: *3 year old kelpie ideal weight. *Fed once per day dinner, dry food + meat or sardines *Fussy eater Problem: *I give her some raw bones occasionally to help teeth and give variety. *Will eat the meaty ones but will bury the bony ones and then dig them up at a later date when they are disgusting and maggoty, then will chew on them. *Husband says dogs only bury food if they not hungry and I should have NO food days Any thoughts? Many thanks

Well, my friend who has just paid the $700 for elbow and shoulder xrays has finally got a diagnosis. The vet said the 2 year old Lab X BC(?) has elbow spurs, and she needs to lose 5 kg and not run. It is very hard for her as she likes to play with my dog when we sometimes meet at the park, now she is kept at home ): She doesn't look that overweight to me, maybe more like 2kg. I have done a bit of research on Mr Google (and here) but can't find much, other than the spurs may have grown due to an injury as a pup, it is common in Shepherds, and surgery is sometimes successful, but only when the dog is younger. I fear that now the spurs have grown (front legs), that it might be too late. Can anyone direct me to some more info about this, and is the vet right by saying just rest and diet will fix it?? Many thanks

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-29/pets-help-to-heal-wounds-of-fukushima/4162474?WT.svl=news5 This is nice, thought you might like to see what one person is doing to make a difference to the poor dogs forgotten due to the disaster.

Great, I will let her know :)

Yes it helps, thanks Mason. I thought $700 was a bit steep. MAny thanks for the input.

Sally the Kelpie Poppy cat, and Diddy Cat all female!

Hello, A friend of mine with a Lab X BC 2 years old has been limping and her vet has said it would be $700 with sedation. I thought this was excessive. The machine had broken down and won't be repaired for 3 weeks. I told her to shop around. Just thought you wonderful DOLers might be able to help with an average price for comparison when she does her ringing around. Thanks, :)

Hey, At the park today, and I queried another owner friend of mine about a plastic tag on her dogs collar. She said it keeps ticks and fleas off for 3 months! She swears by it, but i am dubious. Anyone used these tags? And do they really work? I would presume that EVERYONE would have them if they did :laugh: as they cost $30 and no chemicals used. Thanks

Oh sorry, the dog WAS on the lead. I winced at the reaction of the owner. Poor pooch. I would have thought this owners' reaction was the WRONG thing to do, just wondering where they get their ideas from that this is what to do. Yes, I agree and always thought that hitting an already angry or upset dog would make matters worse for the animal.

I have seen this many times, and agian this morning at the beach. Dog on a lead in an off-lead beach and barks/growls tries to rush other dogs walking past. Owner smacks it hard (on the side this ocassion, a Cocker Spanial)and makes it sit. It really makes me feel uncomfortable and sad. It seems wrong. So I am asking any doggy psychologists out there...What would the correct thing the owner should do? Usually i say nothing, but if I could help out in a positive way by friendly comment???? It seems the owners are embarrased or something by the dogs behaviour so they lash out at the dog?? I see similar things if a dog tries to "say hello" when the owner doesn't want it to. thanks.

I am lucky I can go in the daylight, but a friend has those "bling" flashing lights that go on the collar becasue her dogs are black and she can't see them in the dark!