crash

When we got Crash he was 9 months old and had doing the show circuit . He had been trained to pull on a lead and when we put him on a collar and lead he tried to tow us everywhere . We took him to obedience class and the instructor told us to try a "gentle leader " .He now walks without pulling and is totally controlled .

I have been talking to the Prahran Vet Hospital about titre testing after reading , on this forum , that they do them . I was surprised to be told that the cost is $300 . Others on this forum have said that they can get the test done for less than $100 . It would seem that if they can't get you every year on the vaccinations they will sure as hell get you on the titre testing . Or am I just a tad cynical?

I live in seabrook . What do you need and when do you need it ?

Hello Pawsaroundoz Its quite funny that one of Crash's best mates is a Golden Lab . I never thought I would come across another dog named Crash . He was 9 months old when we got him so changing his name seemed pointless . Just as well really because he really warrants the name . He wants to play with every dog but when he charges up to other dogs and their owners everyone just freaks . He really is a big dog . Do you remember the cartoon 'Baby Hughie", thats my boy . To give an update on his condition , his back is doing well and is almost completely healed , and he isn't scratching or chewing at all .

Thankyou to everyone for your advice and for the welcome you have given me . I am making note of all the remedies that are being suggested . At this stage it appears that the Witch Hazel mixed with Aloe Vera is working very well . It is so easy to apply and it isn't messy . Seabrook is a small suburb tucked between Altona and Point Cook .

Came home from work tonight and Crash's back is still improving . The thread we originally saw said to mix one part Witch Hazel with four parts Aloe Vera . We tried this and it made a sticky mess . Now we are mixing it equal parts Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera . It goes on easier and doesn't cause his fur to stick in clumps . He sits patiently as we apply it because I think he understands that he is getting relief from this strange smelling stuff . To those who live in the west and are able to recommend a good vet , please tell . We live in Seabrook , but we will travel to a good vet .

Hi I'm the partner who doesn't trust vets . I have my reasons . Please excuse me for hijacking this thread . My little girl died from cancer at the age of six and the male , "Mikki ", died at ten from degenerative myeolopathy . The vet gave us Rimadyl to ease his discomfort but neglected to tell us of the multi million dollar lawsuits that are pending in the usa from dog owners who's pets suffered liver cancers and malfunctions as a result of this drug . When Crash had a mild dose of Conjunctivitus we took him to the vet after I spent some time on this forum looking for solutions . After learning all I could from you people I took Crash to the vet who prescribed eye drops , an injection and a two week course of tablets . I wont repeat what I told her she could do with her injection and pills , but the eye drops on their own did the job very quickly . Saving Crash from more cancer causing injections . regards Crash's mum's partner

We are closely monitoring his progress and if we feel he isn't improving then he will be taken to a vet . But if he continues to improve and completely heals then I will be letting you know that it is a treatment that does work .

My partner doesn't trust vets because before Crash , we had a pair of German Shepherds . One of them died of Cancer at the age of six . He found a post on this forum , about the dangers of over vaccinating dogs . It prompted him to do a lot of research on the internet and he feels justified in being wary .

Hello eveybody , I wish to introduce myself . I am Susan and this is Crash . I found this forum when Crash developed a hotspot and my partner , who doesn't like or trust vets , wanted a natural treatment , rather than the standard injection , tablets , creams and shaving the area . We found a thread that suggested Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera , mixed and applied . We tried it and it appeared to give him immediate relief . Now , two days later , it seems to be healing . As well as introducing myself I would like to say thankyou .