~Anne~

Yes, that sounds very plausible actually.

Malaseb is I think what you were referring to earlier. Yes, it will help. It's seems to my uneducated way of thinking that it might very well be a contact allergy. You said he was worse after running in the paddock. What's in the paddock that may be affecting him? He could be allergic to grass as well. It may not be something sinister like wandering dew. I'd be buying a decent set of boots for him ASAP and see of that helps. Put them on every time he goes out side. Watch and see if there is any improvement. Boots and Malaseb can be ordered online as you probably know.

If the irritation is on his paws and lower legs I'd suggest a contact allergy. Demodectic mange normally shows around the muzzle, eyes and chest to start with. Sarcoptic mange generally will start around the underside of the chest, legs and neck. Contact allergens are usually on the feet, legs and abdomen. Flea allergies are usually on the back at the base of the tail. Food allergies can often show through generalised itching, ear problems and eye problems as well as hotspots. Your dog needs professional help. He needs a specialist or, at the very least, a vet who has more than average knowledge on skin problems and allergic reactions. He needs to have tests to rule out certain conditions and mites. You may also need to put him on an elimination diet to determine if and what foods affect him. It will be more expensive to go to a specialist, but think of all what you have gone through so far and the cost. Going to a specialist who will guide you through the process to determine what is causing his problems is well worth any money spent. Think of the long term.

That's great news! Looking forward to hearing a few more good updates. There is another drug they can add to her anti epileptic medication regime if she continues to have seizures.

Funny you should say that. I heard someone saying that this morning on tv, but they were talking about images of people on the front of magazines that sell. The idea of eye contact with the person looking at the picture is apparently important.

It will be the Phenomav (phenobarbital aka Pb). Glad to see she is settling. It takes time with Pb but once you get it right, things can be very smooth sailing, so hang in there. We always had to have a dog door for Monte because he could not hold for long even after he settled with his drugs. He used to drink quite a lot.

Sorry Mon. RIP Divani.

She may already have a slight bladder weakness, that you'd never noticed, and the meds are making it worse. Is she on Pb? If so, it can cause ataxia. Bromide can also. It takes some weeks for the meds to settle and her body to adjust. What can also make it worse is that Pb can increase thirst, which increases the amount they drink and consequently, the frequency of urination. You may need to help encourage her to urinate prior to laying down for the night and even restrict her water for the period she would normally be asleep. Only for this period though as being thirsty and not having water wouldn't be ideal.

No, I didn't state any opinion at all. You might have, but I didn't. I asked a question because your response confused me.

They're a little older now,and I'm sure, a little wiser too Why are you answering on behalf of the OP? Is it a crime? Attitude much? Prickly thing aren't you. I asked because it was confusing. I thought I may have missed something and that the op and yourself were partners or family or something.

They're a little older now,and I'm sure, a little wiser too Why are you answering on behalf of the OP?

Yes, the article says he has demodex. Poor dog. Not the first and he won't be the last with demodex that hasn't been treated.

Also enchaphalitis.

I'd probably just go with the smaller one although it would be handy to be able to place everything in the urn. Molly's came to me in a cloth bag so I put the whole bag in the urn. Monte, to my horror, was put into a sandwich bag. I had another cloth bag that came with the urn so I transferred his ashes to this and then put it in the urn. I didn't want to see him in plastic and even had the vet promise to wrap him in a blanket I left with him and place him on plastic if there were any problems. I was distraught when he came back in plastic and a sandwich bag at that. I know not everyone will understand that but, to me, it was a very emotional time and I had my reasons for the aversion to the plastic. With both Monte and Molly, the bag fitted in very, very snugly.

I like them both. I think the first one would be my preference.. but only just. It's a great site isn't it. They have such a beautiful range. I love the urns I have and they look beautiful in my home.

I'm sure that a couple of eggs a day is fine as long as you are feeding the whole egg (yolk and white). The only issue to look out for is salmonella. If this worries you, cook them instead.

I gave Sentinel to Monte. I gave it every 6 weeks from September to March and then only every 8 weeks until the end of August.

I've fed goat and they loved it. But then we're talking pugs and they'll literally eat anything. It is very similar it looks, taste and texture to lamb. I'm surprised that so many dogs don't like it.

Such a hard place to be in. I hope you can get some answers. I agree that an MRI and other diagnostics are the only way to determine what is happening. Encephalitis also comes to mind. The issue with neurological issues, that seem as progressive as what your dog is suffering, is that often recovery is not possible. So you spend large amounts of money for a diagnoses and not a cure. Good luck wit whatever decision you make.

Monte did. My husband was cutting an onion one night when preparing dinner and one half of it flew off the cutting board onto the floor. He went to retrieve it but Monte beat him to it. I waited for Monte to spit it put in disgust but he didn't. :laugh:

It might have been children perhaps? I'm not sure one onion would kill a dog anyway, would it? Monte ate half a raw onion once and showed no ill effects.

The dog, or a stranger on the internet who said they'd like a 'x' breed of dog? Being on DOL doesn't make anyone a great dog owner. Some of the posters on this forum can be positively frightening. :laugh: I did notice the timing though with the thread in general so I understand why you may have made the statement you did.

Why on earth does it have to be a DOLer? What a bizarre comment. The world is much bigger than this forum and being a member here does not guarantee responsible or preferable dog ownership. It just means the person has the ability to join a social discussion site related to dogs.

Molly's urn.

I chose an urn for Monte and one for my cat, Molly, from a company unrelated to the cremation. This is Monte's urn. Let me know if you would like their details. They're actually from Victoria.