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My boy recently had almost ten teeth removed including the molars at the back. He previously had other teeth out too so there isn’t many left. He is still eating fine, I was also assured that they managed to eat even with no teeth. Even with so many out, I still need to slow him down with a slow feeder bowl. Probably avoid bones since they can’t chew and break it down. Sardines I think is fine, soft and mushy enough.

I hope you are able to get to the bottom of this. I hate it when your pet is not well and you feel so helpless. All the best and give Maddie a cuddle from all of us!

Poor baby. I also wouldn’t go entirely with the brands the vet recommends. They will sell whatever brand they have and not necessarily know much about reviews (or better reviews) of other brands they don’t hold. Has the vet given your baby any meds to firm up the stool?

Gorgeous! Congrats! Colour is beautiful. Out of curiosity why is it called a dark blue? I really love how you said this. It must have been such a hard decision to make but obviously the right one.

Gone on an excursion :D But I think could be just that branch. I would have thought car dealerships would forbid dogs, so many cars go in and out they wouldn't want the liability of accidentally hitting a dog. They can't predict what dogs would do either, they could bolt out all of a sudden.

I've been on TOTW for years - it once had excellent reviews! Only recently switched due to these reports. Something about it going through some radiation or treatment in customs as its imported. I now source locally.

Good to hear. Just to add on to what the others have said, If you know he is going to be on it for a while, get larger quantities. This will avoid having to pay a script cost every single time. Vet meds are awfully expensive, I know! I’ve experienced this myself, got charged like $70 for 10 when it only cost $10 for 100 wholesale.

@asal is that the reason why they cross breed them nowadays to weed out these problems?

@sheena it’s been a while we heard from you about your grandson. I assume no news is good news. How’s he doing?

Awwwwww... very cute indeed. All the best with Lola

I don't think you will get anywhere with this. It is probably a dodgy vet or less reputable one. I wonder whether if you get a second vet opinion and get in writing their diagnosis. If it confirms the first one, then there should be no dispute. The problem is the expense of getting this done and also if you don't anything back from then, then you are forking out more money than necessary. I think the only way is to hire a lawyer, but to do that will cost money as well. So ultimately, even if you recover the cost, you will be paying for the lawyer fees. This is a tricky one. I'm sorry you are in this situation and there is no obvious department that can help you. I'm glad the puppy is in your care and not the unethical breeder. But sorry for the pain you are going through.

@Kazm great! Glad that molly is better,

Haha in that case not a good idea

thanks he has been using it since he was little, almost 10 now. I only use it in summer around december/ jan.

you think it's an allergic reaction? It only happens for a minute or so. Then he forgets about it and returns back to normal.

cool thanks. i haven't applied the flea treatment yet. He hasn't scratched at all today. Looks like the bath and cream helped.

When you apply the topical flea treatment, does your dog go a bit crazy afterwards. My dog tries to wipe his face on the carpet or scratches the carpet like there is gold. I didn't even apply on his face! The amount of liquid that goes on the body is so small, I don't even envisage they would feel it.

I have one but never had to use it. Is it brush and see whether there are any specks of black dots on the brush?

I don’t think it’s anal glands because the main area he is going for and red is on his back, not under his tail. The under his tail is only once in a while and I don’t see redness there. He is also not scooting. I havent given him any flea topical, I usually only give to him during summer, never had issues with fleas until well into summer. I may give him a dose of advantage tomorrow if he is still itchy. Since the bath this morning, it seems to have settled.

How are there fleas in this weather? Don’t they only appear in summer?

No smell, if it was allergies wouldn’t it be everywhere on the body. The area he is nipping at on the right hand side of the bum. It’s actually not the bum, it’s the back just before the tail. He has had allergies when he was young, usually he licks his paws and scratch like hell. Not scratching this time

Thanks! going to add that to my back pocket in case it flares up again. What are these crystals used for typically. My dog is a licker, it is poisonous if he licks a bit of the water with the crystals? I'm assuming when you say soak you mean to put water? Whats the ratio?

Yes these bunnings compost gates are fantastic and durable. I think they used to be like $30. We have around 8 of them in the house. No puppies though, just fences off places they shouldn't be going. I don't use the conntectors. I just use cable ties.

I don't know why, and its not flea season. My boy has been going at his bottom all day. the area just before the tail and also under the tail. Its all brown now - saliva staining and there is also a part that is red and raw. I rinsed him in that area with dog shampoo (virbac episoothe) and put some ointment on, seems to have given him some relief. But I had to put a cone on him all morning in case he goes at it again. What could have caused this? It cant be fleas can it? Something must have bitten him.

True. But I don't see it as betting, for me it's a peace of mind. Of course you do whatever it takes (at least for me) for the dog, but having insurance just makes it less stressful when you need to use it. I have on multiple occasions considered cancelling and just putting money away for a rainy day. But I haven't been able to.