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Anti-inflammatory drugs are not pain killers. I'm not so sure. You can really overdo heat packs. If you want to reduce swelling, you'd be better off using an icepack in limited doses. If grip on the current ramp is an issue, go and get a carpet offcut and nail it on. When's the ultrasound? Frankly, the level of immobility you describe sounds like something more serious than an ACL rupture. I gather there's been no x-rays?

Fined? He should have been jailed.

Google can be dangerous sometimes. That's one TPLO op. Hardly a reason to write off a proceedure that's tried, tested and successful. If it worries you that much, get a referral to an veterinary othopedic surgeon. Until you know precisely what you are dealing with, it's all speculation anyway. I'd be pushing for the ultrasound now. If this is a sports dog, I'd also be considering the TPLO. If not, then more conservative/management approaches may (I repeat may) work. You might also wish to consider the level of pain your dog is in. If he won't walk at all, my guess is its significant. Is he on pain meds? Another factor is that the longer the other leg is taking the brunt of carrying the dog's weight, the more likely that it will also rupture. A second rupture within 12 months is not unusual. And trim your dog down. Weight is a significant factor in predisposing dogs to ACL rupture. If he's going to be wearing a brace, then you need to get him as thin as possible.

Pot, kettle....

I have to say I'm a bit puzzled by this. Whippets are larger than beagles.

Blackdogs can you PLEASE change the title of this thread to reflect the correct breed name? I find it grating to have to look at the current one.

See another vet. You should be focussing as much as possible on identifying a cause for the seizures and preventing them if you can. Did your vet explain to you that every time your dog has a seizure it's causing her brain damage? There's either something happening in her brain OR she has epilepsy. There is at least a chance that the right medication can help her. Diet will not fix this - as you have found out. Frankly, if my dog was experienceing this many grand mal seizures every day, I'd be considering whether it was time to give her her wings.

I'll ask again. Is she receiving medication for the seizures?

I don't think Atlas needs to see a specialist Teebs but IMHA isn't something your average vet is going to have a lot of experience with. Specialist advice and monitoring could be done remotely. I think that one of the vets sent results and got advice from one of the Sydney uni vets. I do know that both dogs required blood tranfusions and that both were young. I will try to find out more about their treatment. ETA: I do know that with the second dog, the cause was eventually (and it took time) narrowed to a fairly rare parasite. Might be time to hit the net. I think there are a few support/discussion groups for this sickness.

Is your dog on medication for his seizures? If he isn't, he should be.

IMHA is not an automatic death sentence. Much depends on the quality of the veterinary care. I would be asking for a specialist referral for treatment recommendations. Two of my close friends have had dogs that survived this.

A real potential to be a barker.

Its efficacy on ticks is questionable. I'd not stake my dog's life on it. Fleas aren't necessarily a poor hygiene or husbandry problem. However if a pup arrived with a heavy infestation I would tell the breeder.

Whippet. They can be very good therapy dog. Just find a decent breeder who will guide you towards the right pup.

Chop them up into smaller pieces and give them like pills. Then don't buy any more. Use tablets instead if he doesn't like the chews. None of mine will touch them.

You might want to see a lawyer about that. A disclaimer signed by a customer will not necessarily mean a company cannot be sued for breaching its duty of care. Waivers are not a "get out of jail free" card a company can pull out of their pocket when things go wrong. If they screwed up and this wasn't simply an accident then they might be liable. What I'd be very interested to know is how many other dogs the walker had on lead at the time. It ain't usually one.

Of course not. You might also want to ask yourself if she actually knows where she is any more.

Esky, I'm hoping you don't take this badly but I think you need to consider this course of action very carefully. Your girl is dying. I know you know that but if you don't want her to suffer unduly, she needs not to be stressed by being transported and she may need veterinary support - possibly quite a bit - at the end. I think you need to focus on what is best for her. Frankly I think what is best for you is that she goes peacefully to the bridge - assisted by a vet if required. You don't want to be in the position of making this harder for her than it has to be. Believe me, I feel your pain but do what is best for her and keep her where she is.

Best Friends. Because that's what it's about. Supporting people's best friends. :)

Ears are not something to muck about with. A perforated ear drum is a likely consequence. Concur with those who are recommending a GA and a really thorough flush and work up. You need to know what is causing the infection. Then follow veterinary advice. The last thing infected ears need is a bunch of "natural remedies" swishing around in there until they are sorted. Has he got hairy ear canals (common in poodles). If so, pluck all exceess hair and keep doing that regularly. Is that your boy in your avatar? If so, take all that hair on his ears off. 15# or 30# blade all hair off the ear (both sides) AND make sure the hair where the ear falls (side of the muzzle) is also short. There's a reason poodles muzzles are clipped beyond the "look". It improves air circulation for the ear amongst other things. Personally I'd do a poodle clip of the whole muzzle and the throat with at least a 10# blade(15# would be better) to reduce the risk of yeast from around the mouth transferring to the ear and vice versa. All that long fur on the muzzle is a yeast breeding ground (not to mention a real issue for gum infections). Last thing - remove all gluten (wheat, corn) from the dog's diet. The worst ears I've seen on poodles are those with hairy ear canals and fuzzy faces, often accompanied by cheaper brand kibbles - full of cereals. If the culprit is yeast (and if often is) then the steps I've recommended above should help. The issues may be being exacerbated by the construction/shape of the ear canal but you need to get as much air into the ear as possible.

Beard Chiropractic Medium Support. Queen sized. (my bed) :laugh: Otherwise they like soft baskets or your lounge! I would crate train a pup. There's no reason they have to sleep in a crate long term but it is helpful if they are comfortable in a crate and a godsend for toilet training.

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Well, if it helps any, my vet would say that your vet is absolutely wrong in prescribing gaiting beside a bike as good exercise for such a young pup. That goes double if the bike and dog are on hard surfaces. Gaiting a dog with growing bones and joints is the fastest recipe for exercise induced OCD that I can think of... and I've seen a Border Collie that's had precisely that issue. If you wouldn't expect a GP to know everything there is to know about fitness conditioning and training of young athletes, I wonder why you'd expect it of a small animal vet. Free exercise means offlead exercise - walks etc. Personally I think ball or frisbee for such young dog needs to be undertaken in moderation also. Slamming stops and landings after leaping can cause damage if done to excess. Play with your dog offlead, find places where he can swim or walk offlead and exercise his brain as much or more than his body. :) And just as importantly, teach him that he can learn to live with a bit of boredom. Its all part of teaching a dog self control, and they all have to learn it.

Correction: Sudden popularity, particularly combined with media hype, IS a curse for ANY breed. Labradors top popularity lists in several countries, and have held their place for decades. In Australia, SBT's are high on the list, too, and I don't see any media hype push behind their popularity. Not to say that there aren't health problem with Labs . . . or people denying health problems (eg, epilepsy and old age cancers). Not to say that SBT's don't have problems either. Point being, it's the craze that's the problem. Popularity may have a firm basis. Yep, and then it attracts those whose only interest in breeding is $$$. Demand draws the profit breeders like flies to honey. And then people buy what's cheap or available today based on a perception of the breed and end up with a dog that's a pale imitation of a good representative or that fail to provide what a pup needs to grow into a good dog.

Every now and again we get a pup that rewrites what we know about puppy raising. My guess is you've got one of those. I never implied you were an idiot. However you DO need to get this under control because the clock is ticking on teaching him bite inhibition and it won't run for ever. You are running out of time. Time for some tough love. But you know that now. He's going to be a big powerful dog and self control will be a vital lesson for him. What happens when he's offlead and jumping around biting you and you tell him to "sit"?