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I have used Raspberry tablets for 30 years and only had 2 caesers due to pups in the wrong position so wouldn't say the tablets let me down,both girls did deliver again normally. I start the girls 2 weeks after mating and continue through until 2 weeks after whelping. Have only had small breeds and my experience has been that they have whelped quickly, had fantastic milk supply right from whelping, post whelping discharge cleared quickly and vulva returned to shape quickly. Whether this is all coincidence or the tablets do make a difference is debatable. Happy to keep using them

Thank you Alpha Bet - like others you make a lot of sense. I think it is the fear of the unknown for me, city meets country. The dogs have gone for a few long weekend visits and the best thing has been to let them move freely, they have a ball. This was also one of the reasons for the move and I don't want to keep them locked up 24/7, might as well have stayed in suburbia. We don't have running water near us, the dam dried up long ago. I guess it just comes down to common sense, keep everything cleared and keep your eyes down this seems to be a common point in the replies.

Thank you so much to all who have taken the time to reply. Will go and have a good think which way to go. Have got the basics already prepared, no rubbish at all near the dogs, grass is continually mowed. The no water was good advice, I just got some of those sandpit clam shells that I was going to fill with water if the dogs wanted to cool off but I will rethink that one. Collars not convinced that is right for us, I tried the citronella collar on a couple of them that tended to bark a bit and even though i got the smallest available they were heavy and bulky on the Toys. Keyarna, as you are a snake owner and I assume a dog owner as well, what do you do to make sure your dogs are safe?

Thank you sandgrubber for taking the time to send the links, I couldn't find what i was looking for so that's why I have asked here. Just a wee problem with the collars, I have a few more than one dog and they are toys that have only worn show leads and wouldn't know what a colour was so I think we are all beyond help for training. They are all well behaved when we walk around the place. The yard is my concern, I wanted the fence to be done in colourbond thought that might help stop the snakes,but OH wanted the dogs to be able to look out so we have a beautiful lattice type fence that looks great but the damn snakes could fit through if they want to. I have a couple of dogs who are fearless and don't know how small they are - these are city dogs, sorry I am talking myself into paranoia. Taken a deep breath and feeling better - thank you again will go and read the links, may offer some help.

Thanks gundoglover - that is also a concern - there isn't much too them, they look like a frisbee with plastic film and batteries, doesn't look like you get much for $160 each. This is why I have asked here to get feedback good and bad. Was OK until the neighbour found one

Thank you for your thoughts sandgrubber I searched the forum before posting but couldn't find anything - but I am not that good on computers so probably didn't do it right. My dogs will be in a large yard and not let run riot around the small acreage so not sure whether the ecollars will suit - think both them and myself are a bit beyond retraining for collars.

Hi Sue Thank you for your reply - I understand what you say, just trying to get general feedback and good/bad suppliers. What prompted this is a 5'brown was killed on neighbours property last weekend. They do have many birds which I know would attract the snakes more than my Toys but it really made me think about the sensors. Myself and the dogs are city people and I do worry for them but just wondered if these sensors do what they claim.

Am moving to rural Vic soon and have concerns about snakes. Thought about getting snake sensors for the dogs yard and wanting thoughts and advice from those who already use them and who are the best suppliers to contact. Just not sure whether they do actually work.

I know, not the most pleasant issues to discuss but would appreciate some advice from others. I have toy poodles, all fed the same and have been for a number of years. I express their glands regularly and notice that the colour, texture etc does differ between some of them. Does a change in colour, texture etc indicate possible internal health issues. I feel that it might but not sure how to read the signs. In a normal healthy dog what should it be. Really appreciate your thoughts.

TROY is now putting out a calcium syrup that is chemically very similar to the Sandoz product . . . half the price at our local pets and gardens shop (~$30/litre). do you what it is going to be called? H Scout - its called Troy Calcium syrup for dogs and cats - have used this and Sandoz and not noticed any difference and the Troy is cheaper.

Nicestman - Checked out that website - wouldn't mind doing 6 chihuahuas a day at $55.00 each :rolleyes:

Hi Haven - I'm in the same area as you and only use Dr Peter Verheof of Croydon Pet Hospital Dorset Rd & Maroondah Hwy Ph 9727 4004. Have used him for a number of years on general dog problems as well as breeding problems and he has always given me great service. There is also Dr. Vanessa Gaven (think that is right spelling) used her a number of years ago and she was also very good - has just opened a new practive in East Ringwood. Hope this is of some assistance - if you need to know anymore then feel free to PM me

Hi Burni - don't know much about Lymphoma but have a couple of suggestions for the other problems you mentioned. Fly bitten ears - have used zinc cream in the past - flies don't like to go on the ears because it is sticky. Also help dry up the bites and the scabs come away easily. Down here in Victoria we have a well know Vet on radio weekly and many times people ring in with problems of dogs biting and chewing themselves and is not due to fleas. He always suggest AVIL tablets it's an antihystomine (hope I spelt it right) available over the counter at any Chemist and he can't speak more highly of it. You could probably check this out with your vet/chemist if it may help and what dosage they would suggest. I wish you good luck it must be a very hard time for you but it's great to see how much support you are getting from the forum members. Will keep watching for your updates