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Hi everyone, can you tell me the name of the store that does stock Wellness food in Australia? Would like to order some. Petbarn :)

http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/news/local/news/general/dog-attacks-20-victims-last-year/2570199.aspx Dog attacks: 20 victims last year 28 May, 2012 04:00 AM TWENTY people were victims of dog attacks in Orange last year, with eight of the attacks classified as serious. Orange City Council spokesman Nick Redmond said the figures from the Division of Local Government can be attributed in part to the large number of dog owners in the city. He said the latest figures on dog ownership showed there were 13,712 dogs in Orange, although council suspects there may be more. “The [attack] figures aren’t perfect but they’re not bad,” Mr Redmond said. “We’d prefer zero, clearly.” The Division of Local Government’s latest quarterly dog attack report for the three months to December 31 shows two serious dog attacks at the end of last year from 18 dog attacks during this period. The number of dog attacks in Orange in the three months was 16 more than the number reported for Bathurst at the same time, despite both cities having a similar number of dogs. Nine people were attacked by dogs in Orange between October 1 and December 31 last year, with 21 animals also attacked. Orange’s dog attack figures were substantially higher than Bathurst’s figures in all categories, with Bathurst only registering one person attacked by a dog during this three-month period, and one dog attacked. Mr Redmond cautioned against comparing councils’ figures saying each council interprets the NSW Companion Animals Act differently. “We take a literal definition of the act,” he said. “It [the definition of dog attack] can include a dog growling at someone.” Mr Redmond said if a dog approached someone “aggressively” and is unrestrained, Orange City Council would register the incident as a dog attack. He said dog attacks of any kind were “unacceptable”. Mr Redmond said owners whose dogs were involved in dog attacks were asked to pay a hefty fine or hand over the dog to be euthanased, with 90 per cent of owners choosing to surrender their dogs. “For some of them it’s a financial decision, others are distressed that their dog was involved in an attack and they don’t want it to happen again,” he said. However, Mr Redmond said the majority of dog owners were responsible. “They know dogs can’t go wandering the streets off the leash, and know their dog has to be kept in a solid enclosure,” he said. Mr Redmond said council also tracked owners with a track record for surrendering dogs. Figures from the Division of Local Government show there were 43 dog attacks in Orange last year.

http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/news/local/news/general/pets-sick-as-a-dog-with-kennel-cough/2573090.aspx Pets sick as a dog with kennel cough BY TRACEY PRISK 30 May, 2012 04:00 AM AN Orange veterinarian says an outbreak of the respiratory disease kennel cough has left his surgery inundated with dogs suffering from the potentially fatal condition. Canobolas Family Pet Hospital veterinarian Geoff Freeth said in the past two weeks his surgery has treated at least two dogs a day when in a normal season the facility would see a couple a month. Dr Freeth said just as human colds are more common when the weather becomes cooler, kennel cough has taken hold in the dog population in Orange in the last few weeks. “The coughing is often severe and can be really quite distressing for the dog,” he said. “It tends to persist for between 10 to 14 days.” “Kennel cough can be caused by a number of infectious agents just like the human cold but is much more severe. Dr Freeth said the kennel cough is roughly equivalent to whooping cough in humans. Kennel cough is also highly contagious and is passed on with only a brief meeting between an infected dog and a non-infected dog. Dr Freeth said the kennel cough vaccine isn’t long acting one so he recommends at risk dogs be re-vaccinated. While the disease is rarely fatal, except in very young, old or infirm animals it can lead to various other respiratory ailments like chronic bronchitis. Treatment involves quarantining the infected dog and giving the appropriate symptomatic care. [email protected] om

seems our local paper is having a dog week http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/news/local/news/general/dog-attack-ruined-my-life/2573242.aspx?storypage=0 Dog attack ruined my life BY JANICE HARRIS 30 May, 2012 04:00 AM FOUR months after being savagely attacked by two American bulldogs near her home in Orange, Rachel Hepworth is still doing it tough. She hasn’t been able to return to work as an apprentice chef, will probably require more surgery and has no income because of the serious injuries she suffered in the horrific attack. The deep scars on her arm - a reminder of the day she desperately tried to get away from the attacking dogs - will remain for life. Ms Hepworth underwent emergency surgery in Orange hospital following the attack in early February after the two dogs knocked down a fence and ran her down in the middle of Tobruk Crescent as she cradled her small dog in her arms, trying to protect him. “I still wake up with nightmares most nights and can’t even cut my meat up,” she said. Ms Hepworth’s arm was ripped open to the bone in several places and was in a cast for eight weeks after surgery. “It is going to be a long process and I may never have the full use of my arm as it was before,” she said. “I really want to go back to work. The people I worked for have been really good keeping my job open for me so far but at this stage I just don’t know when I can go back.” Ms Hepworth said her medical bills, including weekly physiotherapy sessions to restore the use of her hand and fingers, were covered under Medicare. “But my other bills keep coming in and it’s hard when I can’t work,” she said. Ms Hepworth has obtained legal advice about the possibility of taking civil action against the owners of the dogs to compensate for her time off work and loss of income. “But that is going to cost many thousands of dollars and a settlement could be years away,” she said. “That doesn’t help me now.” Orange City Council rangers seized the two offending dogs after the vicious attack and they were enthanased. However, Ms Hepworth understands there are no measures in place to prevent the owners buying more dogs. “I know its is sad for them losing their pets, but if people want to have big dogs to have as guard dogs they need to treat them well and be more responsible,” she said. Member for Orange Andrew Gee said while he was not familiar with the details surrounding Ms Hepworth’s situation, a new state government task force was looking at issues surrounding dog ownership and the Companion Animals Act. “I think the investigation of this task force is very timely and in the second half of this year the task force will be focusing on issues such as the prevalence of dog attacks in this state,” he said. “We need to look at the penalties in force and how the Act is operating, and members of the public like this young woman will be able to put in submissions,” he said. Ms Hepworth says because she lives with her boyfriend, who is a baker in Orange, she is not eligible for any disability allowance while she is undergoing rehabilitation. “Centrelink told us my boyfriend’s salary as a baker was over the threshold,” she said. Ms Hepworth said she has had to put her life on hold. “We were saving up for a house of our own when this happened,” she said. janice.harris@ruralpress. com

Purina has just released a bed that is chew proof, they will replace it if your dog chews it

18 months here. Always wanted 2 dogs but wanted the first trained before getting the second

http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/news/local/news/general/family-pets-poisoned/2569442.aspx Family pets poisoned BY JANICE HARRIS 26 May, 2012 04:00 AM THE lives of a young Orange family have been turned upside down this week after their two pet dogs were poisoned in the backyard of their home in Bowen. The owners, who do not wish to be named for fear of reprisals, have two young daughters aged five and three and had purchased the miniature schnauzer dogs as family pets 18-months ago. “I think we are just a nice family so why would someone want to do this to us?” the girls’ mother said. “It just seems this is such a deliberate action and we feel targeted.” The family’s trauma began on Monday when the mother and the girls arrived home around 5.30pm. “I hadn’t even turned the car off when I saw Monty in the backyard. He was stiff and frothing at the mouth and I loaded him straight into the car and drove him to the vet,” the mother said. Mulberry Lane veterinary surgeon Geoffrey Campbell began emergency treatment on the young dog, which was continually fitting. The vet was so concerned over the dog’s welfare he took it home with him to closely monitor it overnight. Owner of the veterinary practice Judith Carney said the dog was heavily sedated for 48 hours during treatment as it was the only way to stop its seizures. As the dog improved and made a remarkable recovery the family visited the surgery on Wednesday to see their beloved pet. However, their elation turned to tragedy when they arrived home and found Monty’s brother Pepper dead in the family driveway. Mrs Carney said after carrying out an autopsy on the second dog, clinical indications pointed to strychnine poisoning. “I found an ingestion in the gut which wasn’t his regular food and the other symptoms pointed to strychnine even though we don’t have the toxicology,” Mrs Carney said. Mrs Carney and the family warn other people living in Bowen to take extra precautions with young children and their pets. “I have to check the backyard now and just be very careful our girls and Monty don’t stay outside on their own,” the mother said. “My husband and I had thought about moving but now this has definitely made the decision for us because we just don’t feel safe. “It seems like such a calculated thing, especially with Pepper being baited two days later.” Mrs Carney said the family was devastated by the loss of their second dog. “Someone who does this type of thing to an animal is just so sick,” she said. Mrs Carney said Monty’s life was saved by the quick actions of her colleague. “Geoff did such a wonderful job,” she said. Police have been notified of the incident. “We are just so grateful that at least we have our Monty and the vets have done a great job saving his life,” the mother said.

I am so sorry

No idea? Since I was 7 I have only ever had bull breeds, so will stick with that!!

Well both dogs love it. Atlas can be a little picky with dry but loves this

Yep. Arrived yesterday

Only one place in Australia stocks it.... ;)

Tybrax may be able to help https://www.facebook.com/groups/68996175118/

I haave a food aggressive dog and another dog I make sure there is no food in the yard when they are there, feed them apart and put bowls up when finished. Bones are ok as long as both dogs are locked up. Treats inside are to be given in crates or one inside, one outside. It is hard work, more so when i have people visiting who think its ok to feed the dogs whatever they like

Pmed you Omg what a cute dog, are they all that happy and friendly?

im in orange, pm me :)

I love my bull breeds I used to always say i hated small dogs... but i have met some wonderful dogs via working at the kennels and my current job, and while i have yet to meet a bull breed i dont like... i have met a lot of little dogs i DO like. Case by case for me, each dog is different. I rather short coated dogs, anything long fur turns me off owning one, does not mean i hate the dog... just rather a dog with short fur.

OMG i was checking these guys out last night, they are lovely looking dogs! if you import one i dibs a play date :laugh: I already have my top two, Bull Terrier and SBT but would like to own Rottie DDB French Bulldog another British Bulldog Greyhound I want to say i will always have a SBT and a BT in my life... but 2 dogs are my limit. Im thinking next match is a DDB and a Rottie.. then i will do the bulldogs after that :laugh:

I am so sorry for your loss

no, we dont have paralysis ticks here. Very lucky

Petbarn doesnt stock the vet diets.

:rofl: :rofl: Nearly? :p I have the phone number of a lady who wants to start something up, will find it for you and leave it at work. She is looking at agility or flyball. Have to go through my messages to find the number. Nothing else here, Bathurst is the only other place close to do anything

2 dogs and 4 cats and fish no more for me, 2 is my limit. The only time i would think of getting a 3rd is if one dog was old and i wanted a puppy so the other dog wouldnt be lonely when the older one passed away. saying that, it wont happen now, my guys arent good with other dogs so no more till they leave me.. hope that is never

no problems at all :)

I would kill to have a baby of my own. My dogs are dogs, my cats are cats. Yep they all do sleep inside but i have no issues with them staying out if needed. I see so many people come into work calling their pets their Kids and Children and i really dont get it. I love my animals but they will never be my children and will always be treated as animals