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Prized pups stolen from home BY LINDA JONES 28 Jun, 2010 12:00 AM THE owners of bulldog puppies snatched from a Dandenong house last Tuesday believe the thieves knew what they were doing when they left one male puppy behind. Owner Claire Scholes said she was devastated and concerned for the puppies' welfare and survival. She said the four-week-year-old male was of lesser value than the 10 other French Bulldog puppies that have stronger markings. The Scholes family discovered the theft at 6.30pm last Tuesday. Eleven four-week-old French bulldogs and two 12-week British bulldogs were missing. Mrs Scholes said the family was devastated. "They knew what they were doing. They stole the computer that held records of the puppies and a camera with their images. "They left the male puppy of lesser value behind and took the others with strong markings. "We are now thinking about who we had in the house." Mrs Scholes reported the matter to police. She has also been working her way through all the pet shops and vets in the area in the hope that she might find some clues to the puppies' whereabouts. "We have mothers with teats bursting with milk. It's a real tragedy." Mrs Scholes said the house was broken into between 6.30 and 7.30pm. The two British bulldogs, which are microchipped, are red and white. "The female had surgery on her left eye, so that's a little droopy." "There are six pie-colour French bulldogs with white, black and fawn markings. "Others have white and black and one is a brindle with a white stripe down his nose." Mrs Scholes said that during their inquiries people told them gangs from Springvale were stealing dogs. "It's a racket, I'm told. These thieves are targeting pugs, Staffordshire and bulldogs." "They say a Staffordshire went missing some months ago and through publicity was returned for fear they would be caught. I'm hoping for their return, but most concerning is I hope the thieves know what they're doing. "The puppies need to feed every four hours, so I hope they are being fed. "We've got very close to them. My two sons are so upset they don't want to return home, so they are with their grandparents at the moment." Mrs Scholes said a reward would be given to anyone supplying information that led to the puppies' recovery. Can you solve the puppy puzzle? Phone Claire Scholes on on 0406 663 135.

6th May 2010 02:05:38 AM Jackie and Dejan Sumonja had their dog Rocky stolen, among other things, from their Endeavour Hills home on their wedding day. 46568 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IT was meant to be one of the happiest days of their lives, but for an Endeavour Hills couple their wedding day turned out to be one of their worst. While Dejan and Jackie Sumonja got married in the Dandenongs on Saturday 24 April, their home was broken into and, among other things, their beloved dog Rocky was stolen. The couple are pleading for their dog to be returned or anyone with information to come forward so they can move on and enjoy their time as newlyweds. Mr Sumonja said the burglary had destroyed their whole week. “We are meant to be happy newlyweds, but instead we have spent the whole week looking for our dog,” he said. “For someone to go through this on their wedding day is just horrible. “We have been going to pounds and have been putting up flyers at every intersection from Doveton to Rowville. We have done everything.” Mrs Sumonja said while she had no idea what was happening at her home at the time of her wedding, looking back and thinking about the day just made her sick. “I can’t even look back at my wedding photos … to think that while we were there having a good time and enjoying ourselves our poor dog was going through that,” she said. “It just brings back bad memories. “I’ve barely had any sleep since my wedding day.” Mrs Sumonja said they had had Rocky for about two months and became very attached to their dog. She said Rocky was re-homed to them and they wanted to give him a good life. “He was like our kid … he was part of the family,” she said. “If you have any sympathy could you please return him.” Rocky is a black and white, short-haired, desexed, male, Maltese cross Poodle. Mrs Sumonja said he had no collar on and was a house dog. “He is very friendly, will respond to his name and he’s very energetic,” she said. The couple is offering an award for the return of Rocky. “It would mean everything in the world to me to get him back,” Mrs Sumonja said. “Just to change this feeling we have now.” Bikes and other equipment were also taken from their garage. Anyone with information about Rocky is asked to contact Mrs Sumonja on 0413 968 178 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/...en-Britain.html A GREAT-grandmother has been electronically tagged, placed under curfew and fined £1,000 for selling a GOLDFISH to a 14-year-old boy.

More than a mere murmur of support for sick pup's plight BY SANDRA BULL 15 Feb, 2010 08:59 AM RESIDENTS have rushed to support Harry Heart Murmur, the pup with a broken heart who needs major surgery to survive past his first birthday. As reported earlier, the King Charles Cavalier puppy will die unless an operation costing up to $10,000 goes ahead to close a leaking blood vessel from an inherited condition. The owner of the Pets Paradise shop at the Parkmore shopping centre, Cally Loridas, said the response so far had been amazing. "Obviously, we still need donations as we have raised a couple of thousand dollars," Mrs Loridas said last Friday. "But I never expected such an outpouring. Pensioners are coming into the shop and giving very large sums of money. "It makes you believe in humans again, there are beautiful, kind people out there." Harry is living at Mrs Loridas' home until he recovers. Anyone wanting to help Harry can give a donation at the Keysborough store for a chance to win a prize. http://www.thejournal.com.au/news/local/ne...ht/1750843.aspx

How did they manage to go all that time without realising it was a male? Surely the vet would have noticed. What makes them think it is a male? It can be hard to tell with cats if you don't know what to look for... The cat went to another vet and said its a male - took it back to the vet (PP vet) which said it was a female and they agreed they got it wrong. Well, if they still have proof of purchase and can get the vet to maybe right a statement saying that the cat is actually male, they might be able to get their money back. However, if they do this they more than likely won't be able to keep the cat and I doubt PP would rehome it. There is also a possibility that they might deny having ever said the cat was female. They cant deny because on all the PP paperwork it says Female. Vacc/health guarantee/microchip etc..

How did they manage to go all that time without realising it was a male? Surely the vet would have noticed. What makes them think it is a male? It can be hard to tell with cats if you don't know what to look for... The cat went to another vet and said its a male - took it back to the vet (PP vet) which said it was a female and they agreed they got it wrong.

My kids friends mum just told me how PP sold her a kitten as a female, and just found out its a male.. She asked the PP staff over and over are you sure its a girl.. Yes, yes yes. Vaccination, microchip etc.. all said female. The Vet said nothing about 'she' being a 'he'... even though the cat has had x rays etc.. Can anything be done about this? ( she bought the kitten at Easter time last year) (Dont want to get into she shouldnt have bought from PP etc.. she has learnt her lesson, and got suckered in)

Sick pup needs help to mend a broken heart BY SANDRA BULL 08 Feb, 2010 09:36 AM HARRY Heart Murmur urgently needs up to $10,000 to mend his broken heart. If the lovable King Charles Cavalier pup doesn't have the operation he will die within a year, owner of the Pets Paradise store at Parkmore shopping centre Cally Loridas said last week. Harry Heart Murmur, as he has been dubbed, was sold to the Keysborough pet store by a registered breeder. But soon after being bought, he was diagnosed with the serious inherited heart condition patient ductus arteriosis. Mrs Loridas immediately refunded the customer and set about healing Harry. The 15-week-old is living full-time at Mrs Loridas' home until she raises enough cash for open-heart surgery to close a leaking blood vessel. "He's such a lovely dog, so happy-go-lucky and loves everybody. We just couldn't have little Harry put down," she said. Animal specialist centre SARC in Highett has offered to do the operation at cost price - between $3000 and $10,000, depending on how intricate the procedure turns out to be. Any donations left over will be given to Harry's next owner for his upkeep. But selecting a new, loving owner is way off in the future until the pup returns to full health. Anyone wanting to help can give a gold coin donation at the store for a chance to win a prize. http://www.thejournal.com.au/news/local/ne...rt/1744904.aspx

Help needed to find stolen pups. Monday, 25 January 2010 13:16 Police are seeking help from the public to locate a pair of four-week-old pups stolen from a Hastings residence yesterday. Frankston Police are investigating and have charged a 12-year-old boy with the theft. He has been bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later stage. It is believed that the two female puppies have since been sold for 20 dollars to an unknown person outside Toys R Us at the Bayside Shopping Centre in Frankston. It is thought that the exchange took place between 11 last night and 5 this morning. The puppies are Maltese schitzus; one is white and black and the other is white and brown. Police are concerned for the welfare of the two puppies given their age and separation from their mother. The picture below on the left shows two pups with a similar appearance to those stolen. The dog on the right is the mother of the two stolen pups - pics- http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/more-news/...tolen-pups.html

Common Foods That Are Harmful Or Even Fatal to Dogs Many common foods are actually harmful or even fatal to dogs. Some of these (listed below) will surprise you. Others are things you would never give your dog purposefully, but now you will be more careful to not let them be in your dog's reach . And some just need to be limited to small amounts. Avocados (fruit, pit, and plant) are toxic to dogs. They can cause difficulty breathing; fluid accumulation in the chest, abdomen and heart; or pancreatitis. Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and breathing difficulty. Even small amounts can cause cumulative damage over time. This includes onions or chives - raw, powdered, dehydrated, or cooked. Large amounts of garlic cause the same problems as onions. Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure in dogs. As little as a single serving of raisins can kill him. If the dog doesn't eat enough at one time to be fatal, he can be severely damaged by eating just a few grapes or raisins regularly. Tomatoes can cause tremors and heart arrhythmias. Tomato plants and the most toxic, but tomatoes themselves are also unsafe. (All parts of the plant except the tomato itself are also poisonous to humans.) Nutmeg can cause tremors, seizures and death. Caffeine (from coffee, coffee grounds, tea, or tea bags) stimulates the central nervous and cardiac systems, and can cause vomiting, restlessness, heart palpitations, and even death within hours. Diet products containing the sweetener Xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar, resulting in depression, loss of coordination and seizures. Unless treatment is given quickly, the dog could die. Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, muscle tremor and paralysis. These symptoms are usually temporary. Walnuts are poisonous to dogs. Chocolate can cause seizures, coma and death. Baker’s chocolate is the most dangerous. The darker the chocolate, the more dangerous it is. But any chocolate, in large enough amounts, can kill a dog. An ounce of chocolate can poison a 30-pound dog, and many dogs will happily consume more than this. The symptoms may not show up for several hours (and so might make you think all is well), with death following within twenty-four hours. A dog can consume milk chocolate and appear to be fine because it is not as concentrated, but it is still dangerous. Apple seeds, cherry pits, and peach pits, pear pips, plums pits, peaches, and apricot pits contain cyanide, which is poisonous. Too much salt can cause kidney problems. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may then drink too much water and develop bloat, which is fatal unless emergency treatment is given very quickly. Too much fat or fried foods can cause pancreatitis. Ham and bacon contain too much fat and too much salt, and can cause pancreatitis. Also, large breeds of dogs that eat salty food may drink too much water and develop a life-threatening condition called bloat. This is where the stomach fills up with gas and within several hours may twist, causing death. Raw liver or too much cooked liver (three servings a week) can lead to vitamin A toxicity. This can cause deformed bones, excessive bone growth on the elbows and spine, weight loss, and anorexia. Check the label of your canned dog food to be sure that it does not contain liver if you are giving your dog liver also. Wild mushrooms can cause abdominal pain, drooling, liver damage, kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma, or death. Raw egg whites contain a protein called avidin, which can deplete your dog of biotin, one of the B vitamins. Biotin is essential to your dog’s growth and coat health. The lack of it can cause hair loss, weakness, growth retardation, or skeleton deformity. Grains should not be given in large amounts or make up a large part of a dog’s diet, but rice is generally safe in small amounts. Cooked bones can splinter and tear a dog’s internal organs. Dogs can't digest most vegetables (carrots, green beans, lettuce, potatoes or yams) whole or in large pieces. Potato peels and green potatoes are dangerous. Dairy products are high in fat, which can cause pancreatitis, gas and diarrhea. A small amount of non-fat, plain yogurt is usually safe. Pennies made from the 1980s to today contain zinc, which can cause kidney failure and damage to red blood cells. A dog that consumes even one penny can become quite sick, or even die, if the penny is not removed.

Could you crate train. Crate the dog at night inside. Does the dog have a kennel and bedding at night

:cool: Then get ready to take the litter tray wherever you go!!! When your on a walk, visiting, going out~ your dog will not want to go 'toilet' on the grass

For Hot Spots and Itching Boil 1½ cups of water, remove from heat. Add 2 teaspoons oatmeal, 1 teaspoon chamomile, 1 teaspoon calendula flowers and 1 regular tea bag (Lipton type); let steep until cool. Strain through doubled cheesecloth. If you do not have the herbs, use 1 cup of water. Spray the affected area as often as needed. - - - - - - Hot Spots Hot spots can lead to serious illness in dogs. They can be caused by allergies to chemicals, food, fleas and other substances, but fleas seem to be a primary source. This recipe has proven effective for many dogs suffering from Hot Spots. 3 capsules Sage ¼ teaspoon Epsom Salts 2 cups of Water Combine all ingredients and bring this all to a boil. Cool to room temperature and then strain out the powdered Sage. Store in a 2-cup spray bottle or jar in the refrigerator to keep fresh. Spray or wipe on hot spots, insect bites, or any other skin abrasions as many times a day as possible. It heals in about 3 days, and you should begin to see some hair regrowth in a little over a week. --------- Summer Skin Itch - Healing For promoting hair growth, healing sore skin, and as a Anti-Itch Solution. 1 teaspoon of apple cider (brown) 10ml of Colloidal Silver (anti-fungal/virus/bacteria) approx. 20 drops of calendula tincture Put into a empty 1 litre spray bottle, then fill with distilled water. Spray on affected areas 3 x daily. Use half the dosage mix if using a smaller spray bottle or bowl. ---------- Skin Allergies Are actually signs of zinc deficiencies. Buy the Chelated Zinc 10mg Tablets and crush the tablet & mix into daily meals. Elderly cats and dogs benefit this mineral in their daily regular meals, along with digestive enzyme tablet (crushed). Change diets to a all natural preservative free one. That means no more commercial dog biscuits or tin foods. The less toxic chemicals and drugs the healthier your pet will stay. Many Dogs are allergic to the foods (commercial) Also avoid pasta, rice, carrots, yeast, corn, wheat, beef, oats. These are some of the more common food allergens (all commercial foods have wheat, corn and preserves, poor quality artificial meat and flavourings ). ---------- Irritated Skin 500 ml Sorbolene, add 100 ml tea tree oil, mix well and apply as often as required. http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/health/skinremedies.htm

I would only use an airline crate if going somewhere/for travel. Otherwise your pup will be thinking - where am I going now? Because last time they were in a crate, they were being flown to another home. IMO I would never put a pointer pup in a cat crate, not even a toy size pup. EXCEPT for travel in the car/vet. The Warehouse has crates for MED from $45 and X LARGE around $70 http://www.thewarehouse.com.au/stores.htm

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THE WAREHOUSE Pens are $29.99 with a little door, and my girl has been in it for years still. I love it! She loves it! I prefer it to a crate anyday. Crates at the warehouse start from $45 MED(for your size pooch) - $75 X LARGE http://www.thewarehouse.com.au/stores.htm (store list above for AUS)

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Worm him :rolleyes: Onions destroy red blood cells and can cause anemia, weakness, and breathing difficulty. Even small amounts can cause cumulative damage over time. This includes onions or chives - raw, powdered, dehydrated, or cooked.

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Parvo" is a virus that attacks the lining of the digestive system. It causes dogs and puppies to not be able to absorb nutrients or liquids. Puppies are especially prone to it because they have an immature immune system. When dogs and puppies contract parvo, they often have diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Usually they stop eating and develop a bloody, foul-smelling, liquid stool. Symptoms usually begin with a high fever, lethargy, depression, and loss of appetite. Secondary symptoms appear as severe gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and bloody diarrhea. In many cases, dehydration, shock, and death follow. Parvovirus is characterized by severe, bloody diarrhea and vomiting, high fever and lethargy. The diarrhea is particularly foul smelling and is sometimes yellow in color. Parvo can also attack a dog's heart causing congestive heart failure. This complication can occur months or years after an apparent recovery from the intestinal form of the disease. Puppies who survive parvo infection usually remain somewhat un-healthy and weak for life. http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm

I have sprayed my dogs and blankets/bedding/kennels with Mortein Flea killer spray. http://www.mortein.com.au/product_flea_spray.html

Killing Fleas in Your Home There wouldn't be much point in treating your pet for fleas if you fail to treat your home as well. If your pet has fleas, most likely there are flea eggs and larva in your home. If you fail to treat every area in your home that the pet has occupied, you will miss more than 90% of the developing flea population. Wash carpet and bedding You're going to need to treat any carpet or bedding that your pet uses or comes in contact with. Wash all bedding in hot water, or destroy any that seems beyond help. As much as possible, remove all toys, clothing, and furniture that obscure carpeting, so that the largest area possible is accessible for treatment. Vacuum, vacuum, vacuum! Vacuuming alone will get rid of many of the eggs, larva, and pupa that are hidden in your carpet. Vacuuming also encourages pre-adult fleas to leave their cocoons, making them vulnerable to insecticides. Vacuuming also stirs up the pile of the carpet, allowing insecticides to penetrate more deeply. After you've thoroughly vacuumed all effected areas, seal the vacuum cleaner bag, and dispose of it outside. Insecticides that kill eggs and larva Once fleas have established themselves in your home, you will probably need to use an insecticide to completely control them. The most effective products combine an adulticide like permethrin, with a growth regulator, such as methoprene or pyriproxyfen, which controls the egg, larva, and pupa stage. As a general rule, sprays that can be directed onto the carpet by hand are more effective than the "flea bombs" that you set off in the center of a room. Hand held sprays can be used on all likely areas of flea infestation, and under beds, behind couches, furniture, etc. What kind of spray should you use? Both the Knockout and Siphotrol brands of flea control sprays are very effective against adult and pre-adult fleas. These sprays are available from Entirely Pets. Be sure to pay special attention to areas where your pet sleeps or spends a lot of time. These are the areas where the flea eggs, larva, and pupa will be most concentrated. Keep at it! You will probably continue to see evidence of fleas for two weeks or longer after treating your home, but don't despair. Continue to vacuum on a regular basis, as this will stimulate pre-adult fleas to leave their cocoons. Also, be sure to continue to treat your pets, to ensure they aren't re-infested. http://beyondfleas.com/home-flea-control.html http://www.mortein.com.au/product_fleabomb.html

I would rather feed pedigree pal (the new natural line just out) than Chum anyday. (imo) My dogs would not eat pal dry adult-but would eat the puppy one or for small dogs. Sometimes in the colder weather I would feed the puppy one to my SWF because of weight gain needed. I think Supercoat is a cheaper alternative and many dogs I know do very well on it.