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Hi all, My 2 year old pug (we only adopted him just over a month ago) Is molting I think..? He's got patches of fur coming out on his back near his tail and i was brushing him today and there is really flaky skin too. Is this normal? Is this a normal ime of year to molt and do molting dogs get flaky skin? I also took him to a groomer last week and got him bathed and brushed, this is the first time i've sent him so i'm just trying to figure out if it's normal for him to molt and hooping he hasn't had a reaction to the shampoo she used, which i'm sure he hasn't. If this is normal any tips on a good shampoo/conditioner to help him his skin through this? Thanks First time pug mum

I would be speaking to the ombudsman/consumer help agency If you can't get a straight answer from the insurance company. I wonder how they even check or police the dogs vet history.. I mean I have been to two vets on varying occasions but have only listed my main vet on the insurance policy.. I signed up with medibank private a few days ago.

have signed the petition I cannot be anymore disgusted with the government then I already am.. To take such a creature away and to sentence him like that! I hope they listen to the petition/outcry! Park eyre, I wonder if there is a dingo rescue group who could save him? might have to do some research after work.. I can't believe they are destroying native animals like that.. so sad!!

Thanks all some good referrals there, I'm feeling a bit more confident but will likely get one more consultation with another vet first just to be sure. I've heard about Adelaide Veterinary Specialst and referral centre, do you approach your vet for the referral?

Cool thanks for the recommendation all! I thought I read somewhere that they could heal naturally but it was on the internet somewhere so prob not the most trustworthy advice!! haha And Rappie, thanks for the advice what you have said definately makes sense!! I have not had any experience with this before so the information you've given is really helpful! Thanks all for the responses I really appreciate it. I really want to make sure I do the right thing for her so as to keep her as happy, healthy and active for the rest of her life. =)

I've been thinking about this also. How do they check the prior history? do they just contact the vet that you nominate?

I'm in adelaide southern suburbs, but will travel anywhere for the right advice and possibly good surgeon if surgery needs to be done. edit// please let me know if you need any further info.

Hi All, We adopted a chihauhah this year, When we first got her we noticed she had a slight limp and lifted her leg only when taken for a walk. It has now developed a lot more over the past couple months. she weighs 3.2 kgs Vet 1: Put her on anti-inflamatories (sp) for ten days and then ended up putting her under for a closer inpection. Vet 1 says Fully ruptured right cruciate ligament. vet 1 wants to do surgery and did not give much advice re: healing naturally Vet 2: Inspected her whilst not under and says she definately has a luxating patella which is the main issue, he said if she has a fully ruptured cruciate she would not put as muh weight on it but he will be able to tell definately when he does the surgery for the luxating patella. he said surgery is up to me as i'm with her 24hrs a day and should know how much it's bothering her. I've also gone to pet chiro who said it may be a luxating patella. Anyway I want to make the right choice for my doggie and really need a recomendation to a third vet as i'm not satisfied with the advice so far. Can anyone recommend a vet they think may be able to help? Thanks so much