~Anne~

Sorry to hear about Conrad. Choking can happen with any breed but it can be more prevelant in bracchy breeds for many reasons. I have 3 Pugs and my Pugs get shank bones to chew on. The bones are purely for jaw exercise and teeth cleaning. They are primarily a raw diet normally and the bones are additional, once a week or so during the day. I also encourage mine to chew on nylabones. They love them in fact.

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I am hoping we might have rescuers, animal lovers or caring community members, who reside within the Blacktown electorate, who might be able to assist me in a task. It will only take a few minutes of your time and will involve email or snail mail. If anyone who resides in the Blacktown electorate feels they may like to assist can you pm me or send me an email to a(dot)millard(at)optusnet.com.au You must reside within the electorate though. Thanks.

Dogs will also mimic others. If a male dog regularly spends time with other males that cock, then they will most likely do it earlier. I have a male who was desexed at 6 months and he has cocked his leg for the last 4 or 5 years because the instinct was intensified with rescues coming through and he also mimicked I would think. Lots of the rescues were entire and some were very religious markers.

Like many old wives tales and myths, some of it is based on a fine sliver of truth. The wool wash myth would be based on the fact that eucalyptus is a natural insect deterrant. How effective it is, is debatable.

Hey Di, I am thinking of getting a scooter. If you move to Chippendale, a scooter would be ideal as the second vehicle for you. Only around $3k brand new.

I use Sentinel and reduce it to every 8 weeks over Winter. I give it every 6 weeks in the warmer months. We also have never had a flea problem and I am loathe to alter my regime even now that I do not rescue, in case we get fleas.

I had a Pug that developed hotspots within a couple of hours of eating any proteins she was found to be allergic to. Given that diet related allergies are protein based, I would say it is the protein and not the fat content that is affecting the dog perhaps.

After 2 days of vomitting ANY colour, the dog should be taken to the Vet. Make an appointment and get the dog to the Vet.

It should be a pleasure for you to It is. I get pleasure out of seeing my dogs enjoying themselves. If it wasn't enjoyable for me too, I would do it differently. Duh.

Mine walk for their pleasure. If this means they drag me along striving to sniff something in front of them, or they walk off to the side, or they drag along behind, then so be it. That is what they do.

Good luck with the search Di. I know of 2 others is situations where they are desparately seeking rentals too and are not having much success. I think it is amazing the way that conditions these days encourage open days on rentals! How bizarre. It is lucky that you have some insider knowledge that will help you both. I've got everything crossed for you.

Meat is not the only food type that contains high level of protein DeRottwelier.

I personally know a vegan who feeds her dogs a vegan (vegetarian??) diet and they are incredibly healthy dogs. It can be done, however, unless you have the knowledge I wouldn't risk it. I can guarantee 100% that these dogs are healthy and happy in every conceivable way and that their diet has been a great thing for them. One was a rescue that I re-homed. If you would like to hear more about what they are fed I am happy to speak to my friend and ask if she can give you a few tips.

As a 'strong willed' girl who was also controlled for 13 years.. I'd shut my mouth and just be there for her. It may take her many years, but she will need you somewhere are somepoint. Don't burn bridges by voicing your thoughts and feelings..

Awwww, Peter doesn't want a Pug. He has no clue *shakes head* Totally clueless.

I trust that the people I choose will be responsible if they have to move from their current rental property. If I had the any inkling that they would not be responsible, I wouldn't allow them to adopt at all, let alone becuase they rent. I have had a lot of enquiries who when asked if they are allowed dogs on the rental property answer 'Yes, of course' and then when pressed to provide a written statement to this effect by the landlord or managing agent, they can't and don't. In this situation, I do not consider the application any further. If they can provide proof that they are permitted to have dogs inside the property, then they are treated just like any other potential new home.

No, if you answered that you rented, I would ask you to send to me a letter, on letterhead and signed by your agent, stating that you are allowed to have dog(s) on the property and inside the home.

The manufacturer is at Tumbi Cavmad. Just call them - its cheaper I ordered my blocks from Seabouy not the other place. They are plustic tubs filled with the odour remover in a block/waxy type form From memory Seabouy charged me $6 for the large one and $3 for the small one. It is interesting that they are still selling to the public after stating to several of us that they wouldn't.

I agree, I think it is a little beyond what is needed or appropriate. I never even questioned if they work. I did ask if they rented or owned though (or lived with parents or whatever) as this was pertinent to assessing the ability to keep a dog into the future in my view.

When you said foster carer, I actually thought you meant children not dogs. I think some organisations need to maybe take a close look at their place in the world. I would have told them to take a flying leap but I'd use different words than that. On my application form to adopt a Pug, I asked for two personal references with contatc details and their Vet. The personal refernces were purely to be able to contact the person who adopted if they suddnely moved. The mroe information you have, the better. When fostering, it would be the same. If the carer took off money or a dog, you would have more information at your dispoal in order to track them down.

If he was doing ok on Hills, why not put him back on it. Was there a reason you changed his diet?

Glad to hear Jed is recovering well.

Glad to hear Jed is recovering well.

Glad to hear Jed is recovering well.