~Anne~

Perhaps that message should be a sticky.... or maybe Julie should add it to her signature.

Apparently Jarrah honey has similar qualities. Anne, Manuka Honey has excellent anti-bacterial qualities and is a good immune system booster. Medicinal grade (15 UMF and higher) honey is great for sore throats, cuts and wounds. It has been used with great effect on burns and because it coats a would with a antibacterial, moisture retaining skin, is helpful for preventing scarring. I have a tube of 50 UMF Medihoney that I use the same way folk would use Savlon and other wound creams. Thanks. I'll keep that in the memory banks and look out for it.

For what conditions would you give it?

If it correlates to his eating, perhaps it is something along the ears/nose/throat line. Maybe even a nerve that is set off by eating?

I researched it pretty extensively a few years back as I have an epileptic Pug and I thought there may be a link. To be honest, I could not make any connection between the drug and the condition in my case. I did learn though, that while the adverse reactions to the vaccine seem to be higher than average, most of it is internet hype. In having said that, I decided to only give my dogs and rescues the monthly preventative tablet based on the thought that if there is any type of reaction, there is only up to 6 weeks worth of drug in the dog's system compared to more than 52 weeks. Keep in mind though, the injection and the monthly tablet have different ingredients too.

It could be demodectic mites ie mange. I would have him back to the Vet for a scraping to confirm. Once demodex takes hold, it spreads rather quickly and can be very difficult to bring back under control.

The blood could be something as simple as a UTI or it may be something more sinister. The most common cause is infection though. Whatever you end up using for the sample, ensure it is clean.

Yawning, in a physiological sense, is to increase oxygen to the brain (or so I believe). Therefore, it would happen in situations where the dog is shallow breathing. This is why you yawn when tired I am also lead to believe. Your breathing slows and becomes shallow when you are tired and your body, in an effort to boost oxygen, yawns. Going by this explanation, I would think that the dog was shallow breathing. The reason for this is not in my expertise. However, I would possibly think that it may be due to a prey drive scenario or simply that they are tired, calm or nervous all of which causes shallow breathing. That's my take on it anyway.

There are zealouts in every area of life. Dog breeding is simply just another area. I would not purchase from a breeder like which you have described, because to me, that kind of blinkered and 1 dimensional view surely must also spill over into their breeding program. A balanced view, and thorough knowledge, is what I would be looking for in a breeder. There are loads of sane breeders out there, I'd keep looking until one is found.

We've had a few deaf and near deaf Pugs through. Mostly they followed the cues of the other dogs and I find that a deaf dog in a pack bodes well and is probably healthier for them then being on their own. We've always used touch and, because Pugs have crappy vision at a distance, clear wide arm/hand movements.

Hang in there Jed. If the "power of the people" is any consolation, we're all there behind you.

Really guys, I am not sure if this is the appropriate thread to get into yet another RSPCA discussion.

Has anyone heard how Jane is today? Is there anything in the house salvageable or is it all gone?

Interesting.

Where's Souff? Has anyone let her know?

There is a new update in the thread in the News section.

not if you have a clause 16d. look into it, it helps... The 16D doesn't neccessarily help any one. The dog is open for tender first. This means that people are bidding on dogs, desexed and undessexed and what isn't tendered on, can then be rescued. Having an exemption clause means nothing in regard to the current tender system. BMP - I am confused as to why you think rescues need to bid? I think part of the issue is that rescues like to be given first 'dibs' on dogs in pounds (beofre the general public). I know I do. However, that isn't the way the majority operate, and in fact, it is the other way round. The public are offered the chance to purchase first and then rescues pick up those at risk of euth due to not being sold and their time limit running out. At least, that's the way I see it.

Hugs to you Di. I am sorry to hear about Bobby. Sorry, I have no clue on your question either.

Poor pooch. I hope he is ok. I might be wrong, but isn't there some part in the legislation that deals with menacing dogs through fences and gates??? If I were the people with the people who owned the Poodle x, I'd be calling Council and asking what advice they could offer on the situation. It may cause the owners of the SHepherd to sit up, take notice and do something about the situation before it leads to disaster.

Wha? An injection for worms?? I think the owners or whomever is giving you the info is really confusing a lot of things. When you say he is 'attacking' people who approach him while he is rubbing his bottom, is he literally being aggressive or is he just indicating he is enjoying the sensation and his senses are alert/high and he doesn't want them to stop it? Is there any chance the owners are over dramatising his behaviour?? When dogs scratch an itch, they commonly 'flea bite' at the same time.

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Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Me too. Oh god, this is just so heartbreakingly awful.

to the RSPCA.

But with the money, she can purchase what she needs (size, style, type and quality).

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