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LOL my maremmas are frequently called golden retrievers.. and i do get asked how do i get my goldens so white... i am tempted to say "OMO" but so fare have refrained. also my sheep have been called goats.. then people argue with me when i say they are sheep.. sigh H

I had a lovely Rottie cross bitch up in Mt hagen PNG named Billie... she was an abandoned dog who ended up with me and eventually with some good friends of ours.. she lived to the ripe old age of 15 years Bless her. H

dunno if there is anything wrong about it;; my dogs have been( not in order of appearance in my life): Morris, Sophie Brian, Jake, Lucinda Oscar, margali Angelina Angel grace gina Snotto Lucky Tuppence Thunder Dennys Guiness McGuinness Alex Casper so i think their names just sort of come and if they suit it sticks.. thats why snotto is still snotto... nothing else sticks LOL

after battles that australians were involved in: kapyong- kappy as a call name Tan.. after the battle of Long Tan Villiers - Bretonnneux.. breton as a call name Cocos - aust navy defeats german light cruiser Emden Cassino Arnhem to name just a tiny few helen

how frightening! hope your dog recovers completely. That is one of my fears living here is eastern brown territory... that one of my dogs will be too too curious.. H

poor sweet emma.. what a series of trials she is experiencing.. sending you both calming healing energy.. H

now that is great news... and certainly helpful to those facing similar situations... give Dida a hug from us in qld as well H

x 2 They are a lot of dog. x3..... big big dog in a medium sized package. H

oh gosh it is so beautiful!!!!!! rainy you were inspired.. fantastic work. thankyou helen

i fear that the holiday world is not as yet ready for me to arrive with all six maremmas in tow.. i would love to holiday with them but i am yet to be convinced that the majority of the polulation understand how i can indulgently coo as these huge furry creature shed their fur allover the place, ignore fur filled cappucino, or fur encrusted ceasar salad... LOL.. then we need to address the effects of a water soaked maremma ( and multiply by 6).... H

how exciting is this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! a huge huge thankyou to all DOLers who put part of themsleves into this quilt...... that is what real quilts are all about..pieces of love all patched together to make a heart whole again. woohoo! Helen

oh my what a wonderful update... those pics say it all.. please pass on my very best wishes to the both of them... a man and his dog.. enjoying each others company.. just great H

cool.. you are wonderful to be putting together this DOL work of art H

:D :D :D that is too funny for words!! well done Gus.. a dog who shows innovation in his destructo activities.. H

Respect For The Passage I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a very difficult topic - death. Each one of us pet owners will be faced with the loss of our companion. It is not unusual for our personal views regarding our own mortality to become involved in the decisions we make for our pets. Some owners are unable to let go of their animal companions and cling to every last shred of hope. These people need confident direction and understanding to allow their pets to die with peace and dignity. I have long ago realized, it is my place to let these owners know it is time to stop hoping and allow their friend to pass on peacefully. We need to take care of them in their dying. Because of the shorter life span of animals, I will outlive most of my patients. I see them born and I see them through their death. This is very different from human medical practitioners who still insist on treating death as a disease, rarely seeing a patient’s life cycle in its entirety. Owners often ask me how I can be sure it is time for their friend to die.. In Chinese medicine it is believed dying is associated with the loss of shen, the vital life force that is seen in a patient’s eyes. Having stared into many dying eyes, I have come to believe this is true. I also understand the physiological changes a patient experiences from life threatening diseases – pain, weakness, nausea, respiratory distress, numbness, and unrest. I also spend time talking to my owners who will give me a clear picture of their friend’s quality of life and his priorities in life. This is different for each patient – some dogs need to take that daily excursion to the mailbox while others are content to curl up on the couch with a view of Mom and Dad getting the mail. Your cat may find it very important to make the upstairs trek to the litterbox, while others will accept you moving it to the kitchen, underfoot and all. Each one with special needs and individual personalities, your pet will try to make these decisions very clear. And if you can’t understand or see clearly through your tears, we are here to guide you through this process. There are some premises which all of us must respect. Animals do not fear death and that is not because of ignorant bliss, but rather an appreciation of the power of nature and her continuous cycles: the planets revolving around the sun, the moon revolving around the earth, the change of the seasons, night turning to day, water to vapor then back again as rain, and on and on and on. They are still connected to the laws of nature and know no fear; they just accept what they cannot change. Sometimes my patients are anxious, whining and restless, but I have come to realize they are worried about their people! Their Mom and Dad are crying, afraid, and unsure. Is it not the pet’s job to lick their tears away and wag their tail so hard that their parents will start to smile? But they can’t, they are dying and it seems like their parents need them more than ever. It is important for owners to know they need to let their friend move on; his duty of bringing unconditional love and joy has been fulfilled. A second premise must be mentioned. Our friends do not wish to live forever. They are not looking for quantity, only a quality of life. They have a purpose here; they are temporary gifts which must be returned. Our pets take away our pain, suffering, loneliness, selfishness, anger and misfortune. With a warm purr or happy woof, they try to teach each of us how to live as better human beings. If we listen to their quiet yet profound message, then a pet’s life will be eternal and meaningful. We need to live our lives as well, sharing the simple unconditional love and acceptance we have enjoyed from our furry companions. Donna M. Raditic, DVM, CVA Integrative Medicine Service Resident in Nutrition Veterinary Teaching Hospital The University of Tennessee

Stop looking at this forum Jed go away JED cant post backing.. no mail collection or deliveries my area.. will hopefull get it away tomorrowe ( maybe) Helen

safe here in coominya... h

well done.. sure does sound like a solution provided by the dog gods themserlves... wayto go. Look forward to hearing updates on Ollie and his new home H

my sentiments too! I wash my brothers dogs ( I am his carer) in his shower recess..... enclosed so the furry ones cannot make a bolt for it LOL H

good news!!! thats wonderful. Helen

I suscribe to a dogg newsletter: here is a snippet of good info ... a handy start. Pets can get a variety of heart diseases. They can be born with heart problems (congenital heart disease) or develop heart disease as they age. The problem can be due to one of the heart valves malfunctioning, infections or a problem with the heart muscle itself. Symptoms will vary depending on the underlying problem - but commonly include: Slowing down - an inability or lack of desire to exercise Breathing heavy or being "short of breath" with normal activities Coughing Difficulty breathing Many pets will lose weight For information on a common heart disease, please read - Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs. http://www.petplace.com/dogs/congestive-he...dogs/page2.aspx Several tests can be done to help determine the underlying problem. Some of the tests include (click on any of the links to find out more about that information): General physical examination with emphasis on stethoscope examination (auscultation) of the heart and lungs A chest radiograph (X-ray) Measurement of blood pressure An electrocardiogram (EKG) Ultrasound examination of the heart ( echocardiogram) If you see any of these signs in your dog - please call your veterinarian immediately.

1. On the first day of creation, god created the dog. 2. On the second day, god created man to serve the dog. 3. On the third day, god created all the animals of the earth to serve as potential food for the dog. 4. On the fourth day, god created honest toil so that man could labor for the good of the dog. 5. On the fifth day god created the tennis ball so that the dog might or might not retrieve it. 6. On the sixth day, god created veterinary science to keep the dog healthy and the man broke. 7. On the seventh day, god tried to rest, but He had to walk the dog! HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO FELLOW DOG LOVERS AND ALL THE DOGS HELEN

dancinbcs wrote: "With multiple big dogs there is the weight problem but what possible reason could there be for not letting the older lady I saw interviewed, take one little dog with her? " then my question is what makes that little old ladies small dogs life more valuable than my large white dogs???? the moral of the story is to include your pets in your evacuation plan and at least get them out earlier rather than later. even if it means moving your pets somewhere safe and you returning h

i should add the great aussie budgie smugglers>> a friend had a foster maremma who after several months vomited up budgie smugglers... identifiable but not one of her family had them.. so we assume they had lurked somewhere in the dog until they returned to the light of day H

my first thought is mange! you basically have two types to choose from demodectic mange or sarcoptic mange ( scabies) Symptoms Mange Dogs The symptoms mange dogs are usually: •Small red hairless area •Hairless area with pimples, thick skin and puss •Scaling around the eyes, mouth and front legs •Itching since the motion of the mite in and on the skin is extremely itchy. (intense scratching or itching is a characteristic of scabies – also knows as sarcoptic mange) sarcoptic mange is contagious. http://www.natural-dog-health-remedies.com/canine-mange.html http://www.suite101.com/content/at-home-ma...c-mange-a315794 if i recall correctly there are some soaps that can be used for humans with scabies I am looking to see if it is safe for dogs. you can use sulphur soap or a mixture of petroleum jelly and sulphur ( avail from chemist) treatment needs to be continued for some months as eggs are not killed .. it is a safe product. the main problem is going to be keepingtehenvironment mite free! a question do the village kids have itchy hands etc??? scabies will cause that. i have tried to select solutions that are cheaply and easily avail in PNG...spent many years in Mt hagen and lae so i know how difficult it is to get a lot of stuff we take for granted here. Helen