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Mickatie You seem to have missed the point here. If you want a discussion on labradors/poodle crosses or any other "type" of dog, take yourself elsewhere in these forums. This has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with a question concerning the grooming of a dog, pure and simple. Mossy, if you are talking about the northside of Canberra, suggest you email Nicestman for advice, he worked as a groomer in Canberra for yonks.

I agree with Xavier, a person has the right to join these forums and ask a question no matter what type of dog they have, be it purebred, cross bred, or whatever. This was an innocent question on grooming from a dog owner and as such should be answered accordingly. And No I dont "like" a lot of the dog crosses but I keep my mouth shut. I hope that Canberra Labradoodle hasnt been put off by his welcome to DOL.

Christie, you are allowed to ramble, you are allowed to get drunk you have your baby home and you are now remembering how much she helped you and your fears, she was an angel sent to help you.

I cant help you but Nicestman here may, he used to be a groomer in Canberra

Thanks Jazz 22 These "poems" really do help when you have either said goodbye or are about to. Here are two of my favourites. The first one yes, its about shelties but I do think can be for all breeds, you just need to imagine them there playing and having fun. Its a little long but worth the read. A Dogs story of the Rainbow Bridge Welcome. I am Laddie Braveheart, Second Year Resident of the Rainbow Bridge. This is your introduction to the Rainbow Bridge. I have been a resident here for a little over a year and am now a member of the Welcome and Orientation Committee, Shetland Sheepdg and Scottish Breed Division. I have the extreme honor of escorting you to the Scottish Ancrestral Sectionof the Rainbow Bridge where those of our kind wait. You have already received your Silver Harness, and it looks so good on you. Now, let us begin our journey. As you see there are fields of sheep and cows for the herding dogs, and over there are the lakes, marshes and fields for the hounds and sporting dogs to play. And here are Beau and Sam, the Goldens I lived with -- we visit often, after all we have loved and are waiting for the same Humons. {See ya later, me mates) Oh, look! The agility games are going on. This is one of the newer areas at the Bridge and they have just finished the Rally-O field--this time with the directions for each station written in Dog. All the areas at The Bridge are for all the animals here and we have a lot of fun together. I have even seen some of the cats at the swimming ponds. See that area over there? Where the sun shines bright and warm all the time, and there is a gentle mist for a few hours each day? That is where all the reptiles and amphibians are. They all have nice tree limbs and warm rocks to lounge on. But let's continue onwards. Oh, check out those hedges and trees - that is where the bunnies and the mice, rats, gerbils and ferrets are. I like to come down and watch them play they just have so much fun -the flurry of activity and squeaking for joy when one of their Humes is coming is a treasure. Now watch your step, this is the Large Animal area. Occasionally all the horses, mules, donkeys, even the cows and goats get a little carried away with the Herd Running Game and can give a smaller critter like us quite a surprise as they break the hill at full gallop. Even the pigs and chickens take part. Here, the hills get a little steeper and woods a little thicker. It is so much fun to run full speed, up and down the hills dodging the trees. Here you will see the 'exotic' animals. The tigers and lions and bears and wolves, all the animals thought of as wild but have hearts shared with humans. They, too will cross the Rainbow Bridge with their special person. But our journey carries us still further. You feel the air getting crisper? And look, your coat is fuller and your Silver Harness shines brighter. We are getting close. Now, step carefully we are crossing the Crystal Bridge. Here, the weather is always clear, the snow just the right depth and the tracks are, perfect. Since we have arrived during the afternoon, I can show you some of the activities we have. The Scottish Breeds have many interests and enjoy many different games. I know you are used to having your Humon hook your harness to the car or the lead but your Silver Harness has magic and will hitch to what ever you want. Over here are the sheep right next to the croft which has to be guarded and over there is on the far side of the isle, are the fields of joy, where you can run and play with your friends and share a ball or just laze away the sunny afternoon. And yes, there are a lot of other breeds up here all doing what they do best, even though the Humes arnt there to see you, we all gather around to watch you and enjoy your times as though they were ours. The Sammies are over there herding reindeer, and there are open streams for the Inuits and Greenlands to fish for salmon. The Shelties came up with a great idea that has now become a tradition with all the breeds. Each year during the National Breed Specialty there is a Rainbow Bridge Specialty Show. All the dogs who had show careers and those who just wanted to be a show dog go into the show ring and go around one more time. The Shelties have gotten permission to have visitors from Heaven during that time. Humes who have no dog with them are allowed to come visit and watch the show. Judges and Stewards come and take part. And the old breeders come to see how the breeds are developing and visit with their great-great grandpuppies. All the dogs participating the first time get their Silver Rosette. You see, every dog here is perfect. If you look around you see not only are there warm straw beds to rest on, but houses with soft sofas and fireplaces to just lounge on and swap stories. Many of the residents wait here for the night. That is the time all of the Scottish Breed dogs assemble. Each night a shelties team is formed and they run and play and herd the sheep and the cattle. They can be seen from earth as the Southern Lights and now we are getting members from the Northern, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and they also run and play sometimes as far as the North Pole of earth, to give them lights too. Each March is a special run. That is when the Iditarod is run on earth and all the dogs who have raced and played and worked together, team up for a special display. Many of them are cheering on their Humes who are racing. Many of them have family members in the fields. It seems the Collies and the Borders work their hardest to make the most spectacular light display. Well, I think you are pretty well acquainted with the Rainbow Bridge both North and South, East and West. There are just a couple of other things you should know. You are able to see your Humes when you miss them most. They may have gotten a new puppy. That is good. It means they have started to heal from the loss they felt when you left. But remember, a part of your heart remained with th em to replace the part of their heart they gave to you. Now, occasionally, your Human may be particularly sad and missing you. You are able to send your love to them any time. They will feel your love. It may be as a shadow in the corner of their sight, or the soft sound of your voice, or a gentle breeze caressing their cheek. And it will bring them comfort. And there is one special night, Christmas Eve. All the animals waiting for a special person gather together and send their gift of love to that person. That night we are able to see into that person's home and if the person looks, there is a star shining particularly bright. Just for them from us. Oh, I see the sun is setting and you are looking at all the dogs gathering together. Go, and run, play, run and jump, . It is your night. Godspeed. And the second A Living Love > > If you ever love an animal, there are three days in your life you will > always remember.... > > The first is a day, blessed with happiness, when you bring home your > young new friend. > You may have spent weeks deciding on a breed. You may have asked > numerous opinions of many vets, or done long research in finding a > breeder. Or, perhaps in a fleeting moment, you may have just chosen > that silly looking mutt in a shelter--simply because something in its > eyes reached your heart. But when you bring that chosen pet home, and > watch it explore, and claim its special place in your hall or front > room--and when you feel it brush against you for the first time--it > instills a feeling of pure love you will carry with you through the > many years to come. > > The second day will occur eight or nine or ten years later. > It will be a day like any other. > Routine and unexceptional. But, for a surprising instant, you will > look at your longtime friend and see age where you once saw youth. You > will see slow deliberate steps where you once saw energy. And you will > see sleep when you once saw activity. So you will begin to adjust your > friend's diet--and you may add a pill or two to her food. And you may > feel a growing fear deep within yourself, which bodes of a coming > emptiness. And you will feel this uneasy feeling, on and off, until > the third day finally arrives. > > And on this day--if your friend and God have not decided for you, then > you will be faced with making a decision of your own--on behalf of > your lifelong friend, and with the guidance of your own deepest > Spirit. But whichever way your friend eventually leaves you--you will > feel as alone as a single star in the dark night. > > If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as > they must. And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your > circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or > comfort you. > > But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the > many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul--a bit smaller in size > than your own--seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely > days to come. > > And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to > happen, you may feel something brush against your leg--very very > lightly. > > And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend > used to lay--you will remember those three significant days. The > memory will most likely to be painful, and leave an ache in your > heart--As time passes the ache will come and go as if it has a life of > its own. > You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you. If you > reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you. > Either way, it will still be an ache. > > But there will be, I assure you, a fourth day when--along with the > memory of your pet--and piercing through the heaviness in your > heart--there will come a realization that belongs only to you. It will > be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have > loved, and lost. This realization takes the form of a Living > Love--like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals > have wilted, this Love will remain and grow--and be there for us to > remember. It is a love we have earned. It is the legacy our pets leave > us when they go. And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we > live. It is a Love which is ours alone. And until we ourselves leave, > perhaps to join our Beloved Pets--it is a Love we will always possess. > > (by Martin Scot Kosins)

Yes your vet will come to you, I had my 16 year old sedated at home and then Matthew took him to his house. I had Sandy cremated and then took a huge bunch of flowers down to the beach where we used to walk and let him go on the flowers on an outgoing tide. I hope this will help A Living Love > > If you ever love an animal, there are three days in your life you will > always remember.... > > The first is a day, blessed with happiness, when you bring home your > young new friend. > You may have spent weeks deciding on a breed. You may have asked > numerous opinions of many vets, or done long research in finding a > breeder. Or, perhaps in a fleeting moment, you may have just chosen > that silly looking mutt in a shelter--simply because something in its > eyes reached your heart. But when you bring that chosen pet home, and > watch it explore, and claim its special place in your hall or front > room--and when you feel it brush against you for the first time--it > instills a feeling of pure love you will carry with you through the > many years to come. > > The second day will occur eight or nine or ten years later. > It will be a day like any other. > Routine and unexceptional. But, for a surprising instant, you will > look at your longtime friend and see age where you once saw youth. You > will see slow deliberate steps where you once saw energy. And you will > see sleep when you once saw activity. So you will begin to adjust your > friend's diet--and you may add a pill or two to her food. And you may > feel a growing fear deep within yourself, which bodes of a coming > emptiness. And you will feel this uneasy feeling, on and off, until > the third day finally arrives. > > And on this day--if your friend and God have not decided for you, then > you will be faced with making a decision of your own--on behalf of > your lifelong friend, and with the guidance of your own deepest > Spirit. But whichever way your friend eventually leaves you--you will > feel as alone as a single star in the dark night. > > If you are wise, you will let the tears flow as freely and as often as > they must. And if you are typical, you will find that not many in your > circle of family or friends will be able to understand your grief, or > comfort you. > > But if you are true to the love of the pet you cherished through the > many joy-filled years, you may find that a soul--a bit smaller in size > than your own--seems to walk with you, at times, during the lonely > days to come. > > And at moments when you least expect anything out of the ordinary to > happen, you may feel something brush against your leg--very very > lightly. > > And looking down at the place where your dear, perhaps dearest, friend > used to lay--you will remember those three significant days. The > memory will most likely to be painful, and leave an ache in your > heart--As time passes the ache will come and go as if it has a life of > its own. > You will both reject it and embrace it, and it may confuse you. If you > reject it, it will depress you. If you embrace it, it will deepen you. > Either way, it will still be an ache. > > But there will be, I assure you, a fourth day when--along with the > memory of your pet--and piercing through the heaviness in your > heart--there will come a realization that belongs only to you. It will > be as unique and strong as our relationship with each animal we have > loved, and lost. This realization takes the form of a Living > Love--like the heavenly scent of a rose that remains after the petals > have wilted, this Love will remain and grow--and be there for us to > remember. It is a love we have earned. It is the legacy our pets leave > us when they go. And it is a gift we may keep with us as long as we > live. It is a Love which is ours alone. And until we ourselves leave, > perhaps to join our Beloved Pets--it is a Love we will always possess. > > (by Martin Scot Kosins)

Am sure that Muffin and her Daddy are together.

Malaseb you can buy over the counter but am doubtful about Neotopic H, however if you have had your dog there that often then I would call them and ask if you could try neotopic.

Gail Have a look at www.conmurrahydrobaths.com.au which gives a good description of each of their models. It really would depend on how many dogs you do wash. Mine sits on a cradle on wheels and can be manouvered around as needed. (as I am a mobile service) I can work in a garage and just have the hose "piped" for outside draining.

Hi I am about to post re a new grooming tool, look for the FURminator

Have also moved from cooler climate to hotter, and 2 in particular scratch. I was given Malaseb and Neotopic-H (cream with antibiotic, anti-inflamm and local anaesthetic) from vet which eases it a bit. A lot of DOLers swear by Aloveen Shampoo and leave on conditioner. Then there is Veatdine, an iodine based wash for non specific skin conditions, you can either get it from internat, vetproductsdirect, or a saddlery shop such as Horselands. You dont have to wash this out. Yes we also have wandering jew, but vet didnt seem to think that was the pblm

Hi Curlygirl That's really hard on you, your Mum and Dad, to lose Folly so young. Thinking of you all.

There is a posting in the classifieds section of this site with a twin tank hydrobath and trailer for sale, dont know if they will sell separately or if the hydrobath too much but worth a look.

I had a single that I sold (In N.Z.) through the people who had the licence for Conmurra when I bought my twin tank. Have you had a look through your state Canine Control Council magazine?.

We used to have a standard poodle in the family and we used human eye drops for her, I think called no more tears, and another clear eyes, but do call a veterinary practice to confirm.

The sheltie dog recently found and taken in to the Nambucca Veterinary Clinic suffering from paralysis tick has just passed away. No they couldn't locate any owners. He was not microchipped or wearing a collar. The woman who took him into the vet has seen him hanging around for about three days but when he started to stagger (thru the tick poisoning) she took him into the vets. He was very badly matted. The vet described it to me as dreadlocks so I don't think he had been brushed for a very long time. They did all they could for him but the vet seemed to think his little body just couldn't take anymore after the tick poisoning. It was some kind of gastro virus (not parvo), they tried everything but he passed away this morning. Rest in Peace Little Man With Love from Safaree Shetland Sheepdogs, Maleny QLD. This is my favourite poem for you. Welcome. I am Laddie Braveheart, Second Year Resident of the Rainbow Bridge. This is your introduction to the Rainbow Bridge. I have been a resident here for a little over a year and am now a member of the Welcome and Orientation Committee, Shetland Sheepdg and Scottish Breed Division. I have the extreme honor of escorting you to the Scottish Ancrestral Sectionof the Rainbow Bridge where those of our kind wait. You have already received your Silver Harness, and it looks so good on you. Now, let us begin our journey. As you see there are fields of sheep and cows for the herding dogs, and over there are the lakes, marshes and fields for the hounds and sporting dogs to play. And here are Beau and Sam, the Goldens I lived with -- we visit often, after all we have loved and are waiting for the same Humons. {See ya later, me mates) Oh, look! The agility games are going on. This is one of the newer areas at the Bridge and they have just finished the Rally-O field--this time with the directions for each station written in Dog. All the areas at The Bridge are for all the animals here and we have a lot of fun together. I have even seen some of the cats at the swimming ponds. See that area over there? Where the sun shines bright and warm all the time, and there is a gentle mist for a few hours each day? That is where all the reptiles and amphibians are. They all have nice tree limbs and warm rocks to lounge on. But let's continue onwards. Oh, check out those hedges and trees - that is where the bunnies and the mice, rats, gerbils and ferrets are. I like to come down and watch them play they just have so much fun -the flurry of activity and squeaking for joy when one of their Humes is coming is a treasure. Now watch your step, this is the Large Animal area. Occasionally all the horses, mules, donkeys, even the cows and goats get a little carried away with the Herd Running Game and can give a smaller critter like us quite a surprise as they break the hill at full gallop. Even the pigs and chickens take part. Here, the hills get a little steeper and woods a little thicker. It is so much fun to run full speed, up and down the hills dodging the trees. Here you will see the 'exotic' animals. The tigers and lions and bears and wolves, all the animals thought of as wild but have hearts shared with humans. They, too will cross the Rainbow Bridge with their special person. But our journey carries us still further. You feel the air getting crisper? And look, your coat is fuller and your Silver Harness shines brighter. We are getting close. Now, step carefully we are crossing the Crystal Bridge. Here, the weather is always clear, the snow just the right depth and the tracks are, perfect. Since we have arrived during the afternoon, I can show you some of the activities we have. The Scottish Breeds have many interests and enjoy many different games. I know you are used to having your Humon hook your harness to the car or the lead but your Silver Harness has magic and will hitch to what ever you want. Over here are the sheep right next to the croft which has to be guarded and over there is on the far side of the isle, are the fields of joy, where you can run and play with your friends and share a ball or just laze away the sunny afternoon. And yes, there are a lot of other breeds up here all doing what they do best, even though the Humes arnt there to see you, we all gather around to watch you and enjoy your times as though they were ours. The Sammies are over there herding reindeer, and there are open streams for the Inuits and Greenlands to fish for salmon. The Shelties came up with a great idea that has now become a tradition with all the breeds. Each year during the National Breed Specialty there is a Rainbow Bridge Specialty Show. All the dogs who had show careers and those who just wanted to be a show dog go into the show ring and go around one more time. The Shelties have gotten permission to have visitors from Heaven during that time. Humes who have no dog with them are allowed to come visit and watch the show. Judges and Stewards come and take part. And the old breeders come to see how the breeds are developing and visit with their great-great grandpuppies. All the dogs participating the first time get their Silver Rosette. You see, every dog here is perfect. If you look around you see not only are there warm straw beds to rest on, but houses with soft sofas and fireplaces to just lounge on and swap stories. Many of the residents wait here for the night. That is the time all of the Scottish Breed dogs assemble. Each night a shelties team is formed and they run and play and herd the sheep and the cattle. They can be seen from earth as the Southern Lights and now we are getting members from the Northern, Eastern and Western Hemispheres, and they also run and play sometimes as far as the North Pole of earth, to give them lights too. Each March is a special run. That is when the Iditarod is run on earth and all the dogs who have raced and played and worked together, team up for a special display. Many of them are cheering on their Humes who are racing. Many of them have family members in the fields. It seems the Collies and the Borders work their hardest to make the most spectacular light display. Well, I think you are pretty well acquainted with the Rainbow Bridge both North and South, East and West. There are just a couple of other things you should know. You are able to see your Humes when you miss them most. They may have gotten a new puppy. That is good. It means they have started to heal from the loss they felt when you left. But remember, a part of your heart remained with th em to replace the part of their heart they gave to you. Now, occasionally, your Human may be particularly sad and missing you. You are able to send your love to them any time. They will feel your love. It may be as a shadow in the corner of their sight, or the soft sound of your voice, or a gentle breeze caressing their cheek. And it will bring them comfort. And there is one special night, Christmas Eve. All the animals waiting for a special person gather together and send their gift of love to that person. That night we are able to see into that person's home and if the person looks, there is a star shining particularly bright. Just for them from us. Oh, I see the sun is setting and you are looking at all the dogs gathering together. Go, and run, play, run and jump, . It is your night. Godspeed.

Am going through Aristopet, Conmurra, and Deeway labs catalogues and its must be too early in the am, as I cant see the Hydrobath Pump Sanitiser or Surface cleaners listed (I brought mine in from N.Z.). The sanitiser I use has a nice Eucalyptus smell to it. I use about a cap full in one tank, pump for a few minutes, and then pump clean water through until the pump runs clear water.

I have owned a single and now have a twin tub. With my own dogs I do two per fill, with other peoples dogs I always change the water. If there are two dogs in the one family and they are not particularly dirty I let the owners make the decision. I use numerous types of shampoo and most have to be rinsed out, hence the twin tank carries fresh water. With fidos you dont have to wash it out, but if you have a flea problem then they will get into the sump. The bath is always hosed out between washes, if I have a dog with fleas then I will clean it out with Hydroabth surface cleaner and pump sanitiser and at the end of each day I clean it out with sanitiser. From what I understand the nurses at the clinics hate doing the bathing so I guess its just that they cant be bothered to change the water. Let your imagination run wild

Corine They are two different types of spray. I had forgotten about Eau de Quinine, I remember using it before a show, it is a concentrate, conditioner, and you spray on prior to brushing. Sorry cant remember who makes it but you would find it at a show, from people who sell there. Eau de Canine is a prepared spray from Aristopet.

Now that my brain cells tick in, I have used Rimadyl on two dogs, without any side effects. In both cases Metacam worked better, combined with a senior dog food, as they were being treated for Arthritis.

I use Lambert Kay as a general cologne, but for fussy owners of dogs I now use Aristopets Eau de Canine Macho for Dogs and just Eau de Canine for bitches!!. Bay rum should still be available from a chemist, but nor directly off the shelf, you need to ask the pharmacist for it, last time I did so he put it in a bottle for me marked "For smelly Dogs!!"

Not sure on the dehaydration part, but OF COURSE you should be warned of side effects/reactions. If I recall the last time I used it there was a leaflet in the packet as well.

Nutro always

Re Horse Meat I had a dog who had a skin problem and part of the process of emilination was to try him on a protein which he hadn't had before. One was venison, but too expensive, SO we went to hrose meat, and cooking that up was the most unpleasant experience I have ever had. Notwithstanding that I at that time owned a purebred Arab,

Kit Kat I've emailed you! For anyone else interested my website is specialfiendsdogcare.com.au