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Cool, I will give it a go, thanks

Hi Everyone, I have read a few topics where people are experiencing allergies in their dogs to beef. Could anyone tell me if veal would be better, or the same? I am a bit unwilling to feed chicken, as my 2 are fat enough as it is. Any advice welcome, thanks.

I wish there was a 'like' button, I would 'like' everyones photos. Beautiful dogs These are my 2 rescue staffies. We have had Chad (the white boy) for 8 weeks and Chelsea (the red girl) for 2 weeks. They are adorable and we just love them. Both 2 year olds and full of beans. It's been a long time since we have had young dogs, and I'd forgotten how much time wasters they can be. I can just sit for ages and watch them chase and play.

Thanks for the feedback, I can't wait to give the tea a go on Chadley :D

Oh WOW, what an extensive read, thank you everyone for the input. I was sold halfway through the thread and went and ordered some Calendula tea from Steve for my Staffy that has itchy belly and paws. He is at present on steroids I can't wait for the tea to arrive and will let you all know my findings. I am sure they will be like everyone else's - extraordinary.

http://www.dolforums...dula-tea-rinse/ lol, I am plugging my way through that thread right at this moment. I might need to give you a call regarding what to buy and how to use it, if that is ok. Cheers Yep. Thanks for your time, have ordered some :)

http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/254792-o-m-g-calendula-tea-rinse/ lol, I am plugging my way through that thread right at this moment. I might need to give you a call regarding what to buy and how to use it, if that is ok. Cheers

Hi Everyone, I have a 2yo staffy who is itchy. I have taken him to the vets and he had an antihistamine injection and has been put on steroid tablets. I have the dosage down to 1/2 a tablet every second day. I believe this allergy is a contact allergy, as we live in central Victoria, and our land is very very dry at the moment. I am hoping once we have some rain (please :D ) and the grass grows that his itch will recede. I would like some advice on natural remedies to help with his itch. I don't really want him to be on steroids on/off/on for the rest of his life. I have read about calendula tea, but would like to hear of anything else that people find helpful. Thanks in advance Leec

Firstly, sorry you are in this position with your girl. I know that you will do the right thing for her. I was in this position twice in 6 months last year. My old boy was nearly 15 and I had watched him like a hawk for about 12 months. He was getting very feeble, nearly blind, nearly deaf. His back legs were very unstable. It was winter and I was so worried about him not being able to get up once he had laid down and that he could be down on the cold ground for hours whilst I was away from home. Eventually, one morning, he couldn't support himself when he needed to go to the toilet and that was it. He was also very out of sorts and grumbly and I just knew it was time, as heart breaking as it was. My girl I lost just this January, she had mast cell tumours and we knew that her time was limited, very limited. After losing Eddie so quickly and having no time to 'think' I did a lot of thinking and planning for Maggie's passing. We spent quality time together and did all the things that she loved. Her and I had Christmas Day together, eating turkey and prawns and having a little paddle in the dam. When it was time, I felt more 'together' than I had with Ed, but I had already started to grieve for her. I have them both buried on our property, with beautiful memorial plaques, I had a wake for them both with my girlfriends, toasted them with champagne and read the Rainbow Bridge. I also have a beautiful pendant with Maggie's hair embedded in it, I haven't taken it off yet, and doubt I will for a long time. It is hard, so very hard, but I can smile now and laugh, and as I type this I'm no longer crying. My dogs are in my heart forever. Thinking of you.

That was awesome, thanks for sharing

Beautiful tribute. Hugs to you. RIP Ice.

I rest my case. :) Sorry mita, exactly what case is that? I'm not sure if I am one of your 'no idea owners' or one that may have an idea??? Im sure mita means you're that you're one of the good ones :) Thanks, Aussie. You're dead right! Leec, you gave a perfect, good example of what I was talking about. Just because someone uses the term 'furbaby', it doesn't necessarily mean they mix up their dogs with humans. I should've give you a thumbs -up rather than just a smile. Thanks mita, nice to think I might be on the right track. I really can't abide misbehaved animals, especially large ones, they can do a great deal of damage if they don't know the rules :D

I rest my case. :) Sorry mita, exactly what case is that? I'm not sure if I am one of your 'no idea owners' or one that may have an idea??? Im sure mita means you're that you're one of the good ones :) Thank you, being new to the forum I haven't worked out the personalities yet :)

I have only taken Chadley out twice so far. First was a rural café and he behaved well. The other week we went to our local pub, also a rural location. Like a lot of others have said, I think of it as a great opportunity to cement training. We have only had Chad a short time and we are still working out his traits, so I try to expose him to a lot of stuff to suss out his behaviour.

I rest my case. :) Sorry mita, exactly what case is that? I'm not sure if I am one of your 'no idea owners' or one that may have an idea???

I am so sorry to hear about this, your poor friend. Horrible situation, I hope the culprits are brought to justice soon.

Mine gets fed mainly raw, including eggs, chicken necks, sardines. BUT he has just discovered all the yummy poo on a property - rabbit, roo and horse. It's taken him about 6 weeks to work out that its all edible and apparently the bigger and fresher the better, poor lil city dog :laugh:

I call them furkids, this includes my horse. No, I don't have human kids. I don't treat any of my animals like humans, although the dog does get to sleep in my bed if my hubby is away. He also has an assortment of clothes - wet/cold weather gear, an Essendon shirt and a rashie t-shirt for when we spend long hours in the sun - he is white and burns. I have put a lot of time into training my previous dogs, and at present we are putting a lot of time into training our new dog, he is a dog and needs to know his boundaries. He is loved very much though and is part of my family.

Hugs to you Sammyelle and to your beautiful dog Ice. I was in this exact same situation late last year. I found out my gorgeous staffy girl Maggie had stage 3 Mast Cell tumour and that her time was limited - the average was about 10 weeks Sadly, she left us on 2nd January, but we had a wonderful Christmas together. I spent as much time with her as I could and when she was still well enough we did all the things she loved to do, swimming in the dam, cuddles and kisses and lots of just hanging out together, oh, and sleeping in the big bed with her humans :) I did plan on what and how I wanted when the time came and I found it comforting to have a plan. I have a beautiful photo of her in my lounge, with a photo of my other old staffy that we only lost last year too. I also have a beautiful pendant with her hair embedded in it, I wear it every day. I had a memorial plaque made for her grave site, which I received last week, and this weekend my girlfriends and I will send her off with a wake. We will have champagne and cover her grave with rose petals and I will read the Rainbow Bridge. We'll cry and remember silly stories and have a great time. I find it really helps to cry, laugh, and talk all the time about her. I really feel for you, it's so hard, but you can make the most of the time you have with her, just love her, be with her. Thinking of you.

This is my beautiful old Eddie, he was 14 and a half when we lost him last July, to old age. This is my beautiful Maggie, she was just over 10 and we lost her to mast cell tumours in January of this year. These two dogs were the love of my life and I miss them everyday, if only I could have one more hour. In their heyday - always together. I love everyone's photos and stories, I have laughed and cried my way through this thread :)