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Hi Rebanne - it was a long difficult journey. If you pm me, I will send you my ph number and I can fill you in on my experience with Petals.

I. Had a bitch with this back in 2002. At that time it was virtually unknown and was never diagnosed. She was para.ysed for the rest of her life, and she lived to a good age and whelped 3 heathy litters. As far as I recall she never ate chicken in her life!

I’ve had working bred Springers for 45 years and can truthfully say that I have never met a lazy one! hard surfaces etc are to be avoided but otherwise, let them run. By doing so they get fit and strong, and, believe me, they need those attributes in the working life ahead of them.

Banks arrived here yesterday. He is a very dark liver English Cocker Spaniel of the working type and is nine week old. Welcome to the Springer world little man! Sorry, photos not great - he moves so fast!

Bacchus Marsh is a long way from the SE of Melbourne

In Victoria there are regulations (or soon will be*) regarding what compensation you are entitled to according to the status of the breeder and the age of the dog, but, as stated above, you must keep the breeder informed and allow access to reports etc and an opportunity for them to get their own vet opinion. * the laws are changing and I am not sure where we are at present!!

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-01/high-vet-bills-explained-after-dogs-kebab-injury/10859094 interesting piece from Tassie re Vet expenses

I am seriously concerned that you would even think that 4 foot would keep a Golden in! They can be excellent jumpers and clear that with ease!

Is there no information on the bag of dry food? There is usually a table of recommended amounts/feeds per day etc according to the weight of the puppy, his age and the anticipated adult weight on the side or back of the bag.

Can’t be much help, I am afraid. I have a bitch that has been car sick since day one —she is now 13! The only thing that keeps her reasonable is having another dog in the car with her, but she never settles and is always delighted when we get to our destination.

Did you get pedigree when you bought her? If so, what was her registered(official) name?

No problems except the usual paperwork, quarantine etc

What is the temperature like in the place you buy it from? Take that as a guide? I get my dog food in bulk and store (unopened) in a reasonably airy shed. No problems to date except with one brand that went a bit oily - was still edible.

You can usually locate difficult books via www.bookfinder.com Very reliable.

Get in touch with IVIS (International Veterinary Information Service) www.ivis.org they have a lot of information on their site, articles, research findings etc + they advertise a lot of short courses from time to time. You have to be a member to access, but it is not expensive.

Interesting read. At present I feed dry but at various times have fed fresh raw (Juliette's natural rearing system) and semi cooked but apart from the time it takes me to feed, I have seen very little difference in the dogs health etc and it is certainly easier to keep them "trim, taut and terrific" on the dry.

Take him to the vet who diagnosed Sparrow asap kidney problems should not be ignored.

Heath62. Don’t be disheartened. In my opinion, some breeders do not make enough effort. We talk a lot about “get to know the breeder” but not enough about the breeder getting to know the potential buyer. It cuts both ways and breeders, if they seek to get the trust of the general population, should make an extra effort to be understanding and helpful. now I will get off the soapbox!

I use rubber backed carpet like you can put in the garage or carport.. Not pretty, but they are heavy and do not roll up or curl. Additionally, they do not slip and provide a good sound surface to walk on

also, intestinal worms would be coming into my thoughts at three weeks.

The reason for getting her sprayed is that many mammary tumours are hormone driven. Personally, I would get her neutered at the same time (one GA etc) and would no doubt get the op done ASAP, but that might depend on where she is in her cycle.

I have tried Proudi patties - Maddy loved them, but then she is a spaniel!!

ESS Wrangham Purple Rain. NRD to Wrangham Holland n Holland due second week in January —fingers crossed!

Sorry, I think the Perth one included collection from my place which the new owner did not have to pay. I often get the dogs collected because it saves me driving an hour to the airport and an hour back again! the collection fee would have been approx $100

It is not expensive - a couple of weeks ago it cost me $145 to send a pup from Melbourne to Brisbane and $313 to send Melbourne to Perth and those prices both included crate hire.