~Anne~

If it's a non heritable condition, and not something that could be reasonably known prior to leaving the breeder then the age or time is irrelevant.

Long time no see ILTBY. Welcome back. :) We took Monte off the bromide as it was the main cause of additional problems with him. His seizure control was no different after he was taken off it but he was certainly happier for a while. I'm not sure who your specialist is, we were seeing Georgina Childs and I can't speak highly enough of her. She put Monte on Keppra in place of the bromide, which we had to wean him off as he had been on it for about 8 years, but he was only given this when he had a cluster.

No, the owner isn't entitled to anything. Even if it was inherited, but it wasn't a common condition and not one that can or should be tested for, then it's just luck of the draw for the owner.

6 times?! Has she been checked for a uti? I have a bitch that has had two bladder surgeries and is on a specific diet that makes her drink and she only urinates, on average, 3 times during the day.

Methinks you might have to eat a lot of humble pie to be accepted again by the sounds of it.

Ahh crates. Now that's a whole other argument. :laugh: My guys enjoy the freedom of pen, a choice of beds, and access to the dog door 24/7.

Which brings me back to my original point about security. All a burglar has to do is wait for the dog to open the door for them to gain entry to the house.

I realise that. Sorry, I wasn't very clear. What if your dogs were inside at night or when you were not home? How do they go out to toilet.

What about when you're out though and the dogs are inside, or at night when you're asleep. Its not very secure.

Maree, can you message me with where it might be suitable to meet up.

When I sought quotes to cut a hole in for a doggy door I was told it depended on the glass in the door and that most doors could not take having a piece cut out. The strength of the glass would be affected negatively. You will probably need to order a complete piece with the hole pre-cut. A glazier can then remove the old section and replace with the new glass. I solved the problem by installing a complete new sliding door with the hole cut in the panel, cut to suit this dog door: https://www.ozpetshop.com.au/product_info.php/products_id/716 I can't recall who I purchased it through. It was online and they were based in QLD.

Sorry, but I thought I was clear. You are guessing it is idiopathic vestibular disorder. A vet can determine if it is or isn't. It may be something else. Something that is painful, can kill or is a symptom of a more serious condition. It could be lethal of it isn't treated. i.e. you are not qualified to diagnose idiopathic vestibular disorder. If it is idiopathic vestibular disorder, which is pretty common in older dogs, then the vet cannot do much but treat the dog for nausea or dehydration. So if the dog is eating and drinking and otherwise ok, there isn't anything that can be done.

The vet can rule out other potential causes for the symptoms. There are several causes for vestibular episodes. However, if it is vestibular all they can do is treat some of the effects such as nausea or dehydration from vomiting or if they are not eating or drinking.

How come dogs who have never attacked anyone can be euthanised and yet dogs that have attacked, and no one denies this, are not?

Are there any updates on this? I was thinking the same thing as RuralPug. When I ran my rescue I was often told of behaviour problems in dogs being surrendered. Indeed, one was even on sedatives to stop his hyperactivity and to stop him biting his tail. He had actually bitten the tip completely off! I took him off his meds because I wanted to see what he was like without them. He was fine. He did attempt to chew his tail one or twice and I corrected him. He was on his own at his former home and the owners worked long hours and he had little routine. With me, even though we worked long hours, he was with other dogs and we had a set routine. He was with me for a couple of months before being rehomed. He had no problems in his new home either. I concluded with him, and with a few others who allegedly had problems with inappropriate toileting and similar, that it was a lack of leadership, routine or attention and activity in each case.

A quick google search brings up that the rescue is located at Penrith and operates under two names. Pampered K9 Rescue and Ohanas This is the second FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pampered-K9-Rescue-Inc/633267716727695

Yes, I have always done this after my vet recommended it to me as a way to help costs when I ran the rescue. I only dosed every 6 weeks too, again on his advice. Capstar are so cheap you don't need to worry about the costs so I am assuming you mean cutting the Sentinel in half.

Oh no! I hope she will be ok. How awful for all of you.

Thanks KC and Minimax. I'm actually heading to Canberra myself just after the Easter weekend, on Wednesday 23rd and coming back the next day, from the south coast. Will that be of any help Maree? We could meet up on the way or in the Berra somewhere? I could also leave them with my daughter in Canberra for a later pick up if necessary.

Does it? It's the first I've ever seen it and I've been here a while. Maybe it's just me not noticing though. Anyway, I'm not sure there wasn't anything negative that reflected on you in this thread, it's just people seeking clarification. It's sad that there are rescues like the one this thread is about that causes people to question others anyway.

I have 2 crates I no longer want. One I believe maybe an airline approved crate. The larger one is that I believe is airline approved is 'roomy' pug sized, the other, small pug or cat sized. I will possibly also have a few towels and blankets, maybe a bed or two, as well. I'm trying to de clutter and I really don't need so many things now with only two dogs and no other animals. Pick up South Coast, NSW or I may be able to sweet talk a DOLer heading through to take them to Sydney.

We have a similar scenario with a dog up the street. He howls and barks when his owners are not home. A neighbour up the back come around door knocking one night to try and identify where the dog was. I spoke with her and explained the owners probably didn't even know it did this when they were out. She saw sense and instead of alerting the authorities made the decision to send them a nice note letting them know what was happening. I've rarely heard the dog ever since. You can't assume the dog is terribly distressed, although it obviously is suffering some stress, hence the vocalisation. You need track down where it is coming from and alert the owners to what is happening. I'm always surprised by the number of people who go straight to Council with complaints instead. I would hope that of my dogs ever annoyed anyone or were stressed when I wasn't here, and therefore was unaware of the problem, that someone might tell me first.

He could also be allergic to more than one thing. I've seen a dog allergic to carpet before too. It all sounds painful for him. Are his feet and or legs hot to touch? If there are no infections you could try using and oatmeal wash to soothe them. Pour some raw oats into a stocking and soak it in warm water. Use the warm water to soak his feet in. He really needs a vet though. None of us are qualified to give you advice and nor can we even see his legs. It's imperative you speak to your vet. Call them and ask their advice. Most vets will offer you further advice over the phone on an issue they have already been consulted about.

in New South Wales you do not need a license or permit to own a fox (as a category 5 animal) under the the Non-Indigenous Animals Regulation 2012. As foxes are not currently a declared pest under the Local Land Services Act 2013, there is no legal obligation for land managers to control them. Foxes may be kept in captivity, but it is an offence under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974 revised 2009 to release them. It may be possible in some rare cases to obtain commercial permits to keep foxes in both Queensland, South Australia and Victoria. Please contact your state government office of National Parks and wildlife for further information regarding this matter. http://sydneyfoxrescue.com/ But it's an animal that is used to roaming for kilometres, unlike your average domestic dog who is kept in a restricted way in a yard or house for most of the day. Is it legal to keep it in a tiny cage? Shouldn't it at least be in a dog run if it has to be kept at all? I hate seeing any animal in a cage, including crates but that is another argument.

Wow. Why is the fox in such a tiny cage? Why does she have it all? Those poor animals.