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Ooohhhh.....thats not far from Ballarat. Thanks for posting!!!

Ok...so we've had a bit of a rough time with 2 of our dogs passing in the last month. Today we are getting a new addition and look forward to the shenanigans that brings. Anyway...my question is...is it appropriate to use my past dogs bedding. I'd recently bought it and there is nothing wrong with it. I've washed them but wonder if new dog would feel at home using the bedding. Thoughts??? Or should it be new beginnings for Maddie (new dog)

Ok...so we've had a bit of a rough time with 2 of our dogs passing in the last month. Today we are getting a new addition and look forward to the shenanigans that brings. Anyway...my question is...is it appropriate to use my past dogs bedding. I'd recently bought it and there is nothing wrong with it. I've washed them but wonder if new dog would feel at home using the bedding. Thoughts??? Or should it be new beginnings for Maddie (new dog)

Just looking on website at k9 Royale....are they easy to put up and collapse? I'd like to keep in boot but don't want it to stay erected all the time. Also with the drink attachment do the dogs figure out easily enough how to use them? Thanks

Is there a victorian Noseworks club or something? How would you get started? ☺

Bugger! Ordered lemon before reading this. If i like it will get the talc as well :D

So sorry for your loss. RIP Charlie

Thanks for replies guys yeah it's mainly for the odour neutralizing. I'm going to order some :D

Hello, i'm looking at ordering the OZONA PENETRATOR PLUS but was wondering if you can mop with it? i've tried other odour removers but they're not really meant to be diluted and mopped with as it leaves the floor sticky. Or any other products that you recommend for large areas that need cleaning of puppy pee :)

Thanks guys. It's taken its toll xxx

Thanks so much. He certainly kept us on our toes. Trying to keep him calm and quiet was difficult. So many memories of him...so quiet without him. The week before we lost Buddy my old kelpie x died she was 16yrs 9mth so she did well. It's been a rough few weeks xxx

Hi everyone....after so many loving and thoughtful comments when i first found out about Buddys heart condition i wanted to give you an update.... poor Buddy lost the fight on Monday night. We made the decision to put him to sleep. I'd taken Buddy to the vet over the weekend as he was coughing and out of breath. Vet said he had declined rapidly. After contacting the cardiologist on Monday we all thought it was best for the lil man to go to sleep.He was such a happy fun loving dog and though we had him for shorter than originally thought we miss him so much. RIP my lil Buddy. Love you always xxx

Thank you. Thats some things to think about which i hadn't even thought of. I can be a bit of a head in sand type person when it comes to these kind of things. As i can see by your story it's best to be prepared. Please don't think you let your lil Tuffy down, in the end he was in the best place....your arms. Sweet boy resting in peace. All those woes are now gone. Hugs to you and thank you for your words of wisdom and care for our family ????

Thank you Papillon Kisses. As hard as it would be to read if you still have it I'd like (well thats prob not the right word) to read. It would have been difficult to write ????

Don't get me wrong - I bawled both times - but my heart wasn't being ripped from my body and utterly smashed to a thousand tiny bits. I had the clarity and blessing of a smidgen of distance. Big responsibility but the trust those family members have in you is a credit

Agree! Great suggestion Scottsmum. Thank you ????

I knew with Guin. It's entirely possible that she was over it before hand and I didn't notice but I have no doubt in my head or heart that the time was right. It was literally over night - well - over a day - I got home from work on a Monday evening and I knew with no doubt it was right. On the opposite end of the spectrum - our old cat was pottery and old and forgetful and miserable and regularly missing the litter tray and just not OK but I still feel like we didn't make quite the right decision for her - part of me feels like we left it too long, another part of me feels like I didn't try hard enough. To address the OP again - if you're really not sure you will know when the time is right - is there a trusted friend or family who can help you make the call? I have made the twice for family pets - one of my parents cats and an Aunts dog. Not the actual ultimate decision but a very firm "I think this is it" on pre-arranged agreement - is that a possibility? My Mum is very good with her opinions in these things....she will definitely tell me when she thinks it's time. Hubby is too close to the situation but has offered to take control and make the decisions.I'm really lucky to have the best support around ☺

No didn't think that at all. I'm sorry others are going through this as well. I find it comforting to not feel so alone and be able to talk to those that get it. I appreciate your experience and tour willingness to share xx

You started this thread asking for help and advice .......... amongst all the gold is this piece you wrote that shines more than anything, for me. Another DOL going through the watching, racing around the house and yard when dogs not immediately in sight. :cry: Tough hey Dame Dannys Darling. Thinking of you also xx

Appreciate you sharing this Little Gifts. What a deeply life changing experience for you all. As much as you were lucky to have her, she was lucky to have you guys caring so much for her. That last sad week you had with her doesn't define all the other months and years that you had together. Wonderful memories ???? I have a 16 yr old girl as well and tend to put a lot of her aches/ incontinence to old age and i think to some extent the vets do as well. After reading your story though i don't think I'll accept that as a reason without extra investigation. My heart goes out to you and your sister. I hope that when the time is right your sister can find her 2nd heart dog. Our hearts are big enough to love again ???? Love your advice.....thanks xx

Thanks JulesP. Today was a better day. Just enjoyed being around Buddy and his painful puppy antics ???? He can chew as many of our shoes as he likes????

Thanks Papillion kisses and Scottsmum! Helps so much to have extra support. My hubby and family are really supportive so I'm fortunate in that way xx

Thanks everyone! Your support means a lot. I had a mini panick attack.....went and had a rest and feel like i can cope for a bit longer. Hubby took my daughter, Buddy and other dog to park. They had a good time. Though Buddys decline was noticable. Last sunday he was running around after my daughter today he ran a few steps and that was it. Poor lil man. JulesP you are amazing for doing this so long. Like you said it takes its tol but you do what you can. Time for a glass of something i feel ????

I've been keeping it together trying to enjoy whatever time we have with Buddy but I'm finding it difficult not knowing when the end will come. I'm hyper vigilant..was up a lot of the night cos Buddy seemed restless and panting a lot. Called vet this morning and they said as long as he's eating he'll be fine (a bit more detailed than that but that was the basic conclusion). Does it get easier? I feel so down and depressed and can't breath (ironic cos of what Buddy's condition is). And now i feel selfish because I'm making it all about me. Didn't think it would be this hard ????

Just saw this post. Did you go? Is it worth going? ????