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As the last reply said ' all Royal Canin' Formula's are different so you need to pick and choose. The Junior is good because it is dehydrated poultry meal and then fat. It's seems very good quality if you are feeding a kibble.

Hi Poodle Proud, I first bought some the middle of last year as I had a Specialty coming up and wanted to clean up the dogs teeth. It worked a treat and certainly got rid of the tartar on the top of canines which even bones don't touch. I've continued to use it and it is working wonders for my bunch. Far cheaper and better than a GA for teeth cleaning. I do like to give raw meaty bones but I have had several of my dogs break their teeth with bones, especially the molars which shear off. The bones also wear down my dogs incisors over time.

I like to give bones however I am always concerned about one of my dogs breaking teeth on bones so I now use this oral care gel which gets rid of plaque http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/grooming-tee...roduct-360.html

Yellowgirl this will get rid of the plaque on the teeth without the need to go to the vet and under aneasthetic. http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/grooming-tee...roduct-360.html I've used it on my dogs and it works a treat.

Hi Dog Geek, I think your vet's first diagnosis of it being just a guy thing was spot on. The creamy stuff that comes out of the willy is normal. It tends to go a bit yellow (pussy looking as it dries) but it is just male secretions. Some male dogs you hardly ever see it but some can be terrible for it and it's just a biological difference between males on how much they discharge.

I got a bag of the lamb and rice. I certainly won't be buying it again though. I would rate it lower than Advance and certainly not on par with Royal Canin and Proplan. The dogs just aren't interested in it at all even the ones who are real pigs normally, they just leave it in the bowl which is unheard of here. I can understand why, it's just so bland.

I bought a bag to try but the dogs don't even want to eat it. It doesn't smell appetising and I'd say Royal Canin is worlds better.

Hey Joypod I don't bother with peanut butter. Some of my dogs lick it straight from my finger and those that don't I just smear it straight onto the teeth and gum line and then they mix it about from there I think the peanut butter is just a way of getting dogs to accept it if needed. But the dogs get used to the taste after a while and I have the one with salmon oil in and the new stronger version called Vetzlife. You'll love the product, it's great and really works. http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/grooming-tee...roduct-356.html

HuskyHeaven may I ask how old Asher is out of interest? Hope all goes well with the tooth removal.

That is a good diagram:-) What kind of bones has he been having? Whether anything needs doing depends how much has come off. Dogs teeth have a thicker enamel than humans so if it's just the tip you may be okay. However if you can see it is into the dentine then over time the tooth will be open to bacteria and decay:-(

Which form of Vitamin C are you giving? Ester C would be the best form because it is ph neutral which is better for the Kidneys.

Fyscha, I know what you're saying, it's difficult to know what to do for the best sometimes. Good luck with your pup.

Danois here is one resource link: http://home.att.net/~wdcusick/013.html

It can hurt your dog's kidney's and liver. Dog's make their own Vit C you don't need to supplement it.

Great you've spoken with the breeder but I'm not sure the advice is sound regarding the vit c. It seems to be one of those recommendations passed from breeder to breeder without a sound knowledge base. Do you think that maybe sometimes Breeders do know about these thing I think that it's possible that because a breeder knew Vit C to be good for humans they asssumed it was the same for dogs and so the word spread from breeder to breeder.

Great you've spoken with the breeder but I'm not sure the advice is sound regarding the vit c. It seems to be one of those recommendations passed from breeder to breeder without a sound knowledge base. Vit C is very beneficial for problem feet (caused by growth as opposed to bad structure) - its not a 'breeder' theory but is actually widely used. It helps with the pasterns and also corrects east/west feet - especially when a puppy is teething. This is because Vitamin C helps proper calcium absorption and a dog (like a human) cannot produce and store their own Vit C. This is a well established scientific fact. Dogs excrete any excess Vit C in their urine so you cannot overdose them on it. You are right that humans cannot produce their own vit c but incorrect regarding dogs.

Yes, that advice is given to women who have to take supplements for osteoporosis. Women are human not canine though.

Great you've spoken with the breeder but I'm not sure the advice is sound regarding the vit c. It seems to be one of those recommendations passed from breeder to breeder without a sound knowledge base.

Fyscha, Can you take photo's of your dog standing because it may show the problem better when the feet are weight bearing. I'm not completely clear on whether this is a foot or pastern problem. The pastern is the area from the wrist joint to the foot and if it has hyper extented tendons then it sounds like it is the carpals. That would make the feet look very flat footed as in your pics. I've seen young pups with this as soon as they start getting on their feet and with a good non slip rubber flooring by a few months the muscles and tendons have tightened and they look normal. However, I've also seen pups with seemingly good feet and pasterns at 8 weeks old go hyper extended as they mature. It is unusual for a vet to splint a pup as with them growing it can often cause more problems that it solves. Certainly diet is very important in the growth of a pup and the slippery floors would be a downer on the situation but I really think it's wise to chat to the breeder and just explain to them as you have done this forum on what's happening. However, I think you would have been better contacting them at first sign of problem prior to the splinting even. Genectics come into play sometimes when two very nice parents with good feet and pasterns can produce a pup in a litter where littermates are just fine. Call it a fluke of nature!! If you didn't notice a problem whithin the first couple of weeks of having your pup home then probably it's something which wasn't evident to the breeder either. I am sure they would like to know about it though.

Wishing your Wei all the best for a full recovery. Lucky your mum spotted it and reacted immediatley.

Has anyone used Suprelorin in females yet?

I think it's best to follow instructions on the pack and put it where the manufacturers tell you as they know best and would have a good reason for saying back of neck between shoulders.

Loraine, what age is Zedley?

Wrong! FP's & Dr B's are vastly different in terms of ingredients and quality of ingredients! It's not wise to purchase FP in the belief that it is as good as Dr B's - there is just not comparision in quality of ingredients.