~Anne~

My dogs (both Pugs) would rush up to the person with glee to anyone walking in to my home. Boof will bark at people on the other side of the door and the minute they walk in the house he jumps all over them in delight. I am not sure if either of them would react differently if they were on thier own. I suspect not. I think they might get a little excited if the person became physcially confrontational with me but even that I cannot be sure. Apart form wanting to join in the games sometimes, mine have never really worried about squeals and physical rough housing.

It depends on the State. In NSW the rescue cannot legally accept the dog and ethically should not accept the dog.

Sorry, but I think there is confusion about the implied meaning of limited registration. Limited registration does not stop someone from breeding and I am doubtful that the information on the paperwork says the dog cannot be bred from. Rather, I would think it would say something along the lines of the offspring not being able to be registered because the limited registered dog is listed on a non-breeding register. There is a fundamental difference between this and what you have said.

Rest in peace Lilly. I'm sorry LM.

It seems the dogs body is rejecting it perhaps?

To my knowledge, this is correct. I'd like to hear what the case names were for any that have been successfully taken to court for breach of contract. That would be like selling a car and telling the new owners they are never to change the colour of the car wouldn't it?

I only put the cushion and cover in the machine. The external part I wash down with a hose, brush and soap. I agree about the cushions and once washed they tend to eat lumpy or thin but I put a blanket underneath them and the pugs all seem happy with that,

I have one of these that my pugs share. They come in sizes up to xlarge. I like that they are washable and durable. It has soft sides that hold their shape and a removable cushion with a washable cover inside it. I purchased a couple of extra cushions with covers, one in a faux lambswool and the other two with a cotton cover. I have had it now for 2 yeas and despite weekly washing of the cushions and monthly of the external bit it is still going strong.

Hilarious and so typical. :laugh: I agree that this thread should moved to suggestions. It's clogging up an area that is otherwise usually reserved for things more worthy of discussion. I think the palliative care and aged threads are just fine they way they are and obviously many others do too given that they are used. Sheridan, go find someone else to be argumentative about.

Well said Bindo. I agree with what you have written. It is a more intimate forum and like a small And I think that, if people want more responses then they're free to post in more general areas.

I think the forums are fine the way they are. It is a choice as has been said. I chose to post in that area because it was specific to my needs at the time. The same as when I post in off topic or any other specific area. If people who are posting are not getting responses, and that concerns them, then surely they'd just post elsewhere.

You could be right. As I said, it is only my understanding of it. I know that some vaccines against bacteria aren't actually protecting against the bacteria but the toxins the bacteria generates. Maybe ohocolatelover can provide some input as she seems to work in a similar field and might understand it all better.

In NSW the dog must be microchipped and registered before being released, which is enforced under the Companion Animals Act, unless it is released under a clause exemption. The exemption allows approved orgs and rescues to take the dog unregistered but it still must be chipped.

I'm so sorry. It's heartbreaking I know.

Actually, the 'strain' concept isn't entirely correct as far as I understand it. Kennel cough can be both viral and bacterial. Most of the viral elements are able to be vaccinated against although I do believe there are some viral elements that there is no current vaccine for. You cannot vaccinate against the bacterial element at all. When a dog is vaccinated against the virus, it does give protection. In many cases, more than 1 virus maybe involved at the same time. If your dog is vaccinated, it prevents the dog from suffering the full effects of the illness.

I choose not to vaccinate. In my situation, my dogs were very likely exposed to various contagious diseases when I ran my rescue and I believe this exposure, along with their annual vaccinations they received up until they were about 5 or 6 years of age (before I decided to opt out of annual vacs), has left them with a healthy immunity. I spoke at length with my vets about my decision and they were very comfortable with it although they did stress at it was important they receive the KC vaccination yearly. I must confess that I did this only twice and haven't done it since. My dogs have not had any vaccinations at all in 3 years. I do not board my dogs, they do not mix with other dogs very often any more and I am well aware of potential risks. I'm happy with my decision for my individual circumstance.

Thank you again everyone.. I find myself thinking of him a million times a day. I wonder if Olivia and Boof understand that his absence on this occasion is forever. He really was the sweetest and cuddliest of dogs. I received a beautiful card from my vets the other day.

Hi Anna, sorry I didn't realise my inbox was full. I've cleared it again. I actually have another unopened bottle of phenobarbital as well that I had momentarily forgotten about. I'll email you.

Re bolded bit. The same for me. I keep trying to think of ways I could create some thing that would be roughly the same size and texture, be able to be stored perhaps by freezing and not cost more than my weekly income.

What commercial food companies say not to mix dry with anything? Hogwash I say. I don't need to research Wikipedia or find a 'research' paper to throw 'evidence' at you to prove an invalid argument. For the one paper you've found supporting this theory I am sure there are a million more to say otherwise. You can deflect your argument seeking 'evidence' from me and it will make no difference. The argument is very weak when millions of dogs, including my own, successfully mix kibble and 'other' food and thrive. As for the counter argument about dogs being scavengers, it's no argument, it's true. It's plain to see so far in this thread that most have met your statement with strong scepticism so perhaps you should provide 'evidence' to support your theories. Why aren't my dogs having problems with digesting both dry and raw?

Adapted to what? Mixing kibble and raw? Or are you switching the focus to the argument that dry food itself, and not the mix, is wrong? Saying that a dog's digestive system can't handle the mix of raw and kibble is rubbish. Simple. If you said that some commercial foods aren't the best choice I might agree but why on earth a dog, which is essentially a scavenger, can't digest both leaves me muttering 'horsesheet' to put it bluntly. The millions of dogs, who are healthy and happy, who eat both dry and other foods are the crux of the argument. Some dogs do well on raw, some don't. Some dogs do well on commercial, some don't. As Staffyluv says, the best food for your dog is the food your dog does best on.

The benefit isn't the argument. It is the claim that a dog's digestive system cannot manage both and that it is detrimental that is on question.

But the results hybrid vigour are not something that occur within one generation. Doesn't it take repeated breeding to accurately claim hybrid vigour regardless of the species?

I think the concept of not being able to feed both raw and dry is hogwash personally. I feed cooked raw these days. One of mine cannot tolerate raw meat as well as others so we cook it. I also add a variety of vegetables and they get sardines, egg, yoghurt and other little treats separately.

Sorry for going off track.. I *think* I am getting what the crux of the discussion is meant to be about. Are you seeking discussion on what the actual physical environment should be in kennels and the conditions the animals should exist under when they are kept in kennels for breeding purposes? Ive just read another thread discussion so I I think I can see where this sprang from. We're talking grass vs concrete vs any other material types that may suit the purpose and socialisation etc - is that more on the mark?