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woohoo happy dance here. what GREAT GREAT news!!! I am delighted Helen

poor lad... still "wild cherry"... it could be worse I suppose. please give him a hug from me.... and a treat or ten Helen

LOL!!!!!! H

check out this site... http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/ excellent i know several people who live with dogs with epilepsy who swear by the info and say it is mightily helpful good luck H

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but i am starving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look forward to books arriving in their own good time cheers helen

:p i agree..... especially with the underlined statement.. H

wonderful story! Andrew and Dimples/saint/hero are meant for each other. Please pass on to andrew that he and his fellow ADF ers are constantly in my thoughts and prayers..... may they remain safe. former army wife here. will put together a package as well... great idea .. Cheers H

more hugs to my favoutite Ollie dog... get well soonest little manikin! tummy rubs and warm cuddles from us all up here in chilly Coominya H and the maremma crew PS. bear says an electric blanket on your humans bed makes a lovely snoozing spot dueing a cold day

is it possible that your dog may have a sensitivity to light?????? H

My dear jake was a Kong fanatic. he had various kongs all heavy duty and he delighted in sitting besdie me on teh bed and clamping his jaws down on them and they would sport og sproing back.. often resulting in me confoscating said kong and hiding it under my pillow till morning ( note the kong was unstuffed LOL. The kongs would rotate about.. then they all disappeared and when Jake crossed to The Bridge not a kong was tyo be found..BUT lately five years later in fact they have started reappearing... i now have 7 accounted for.. hmmm strange. H

glad that he is on the improve H

mu FIL, a farmer, reckoned it was dried dog food that caused early death.. his working dogs lived to ripe old ages of 17 plus.. until he started feeding dried food... maybe it is a combination of conveniance foods, over vaccination and lack of exercise and doggy fulfullment... H

i second these words of advice.. sorry that you are having such a rough time.. Hugs helen

i used a large plastic bin, drilled holes etc. i have 6 maremma sheepdogs!!!!!!!!!!! H

i would not be concerned... i would want the usual references plus assurances that the sitters spoke english if my dogs were to be house sat as well.... Good luck helen in south east queensland

well you cant use compost made with dog faeces for edible gardens.. due to pathogens. i use a home made septic system.. got the plans from here: http://www.cityfarmer.org/petwaste.html i have big dogs who manage to have BIG output LOL h

same here.. and they were really quick etc h

This is true, but it cannot be tested here. Blood has to go to Hemopet in the USA. true but they are quick in responding and it is not hugely expensive and well worth the little bit of extra effort.. H

collected eye ointment for one of my lowline cows this morning.. when i went to administer upond reading the directions i noticed that the meds were for "cow brennan "" i just cracked up H

good grief!!!!! the first thing i would be doing is having a full health assessment for the dog: Complete blood analysis ,including a full ( note full) thyroid panel with antibodies,(note sub clinical hypothyroidism around or less thn say 25% of normal levels, can be an underlying cause of agressive behaviours esp when they suddenly appear) urine checks etc. i know the dog is young but youth does not preclude such problems. I would be then consulting with a reputable behaviourist and a holistic vet. Good luck H

PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!! i bet the poor lil bloke felt horrid..just like my bro does after a day at the EKKA! H

one of the symptoms of overdose and reaction to vetmedin is lethargy and loss of appetite.. CHECK AGAIN WITH YOUR VET!!!!! Fact Sheet What Are the Side Effects of Vetmedin in Dogs? Vetmedin is a medication used in dogs who are suffering from congestive heart failure. Vetmedin works by opening the blood vessels of the heart to improve blood flow and reduce the work load of the canine heart. Allergic Reactions Dogs taking vetmedin may have an allergic reaction to the medication. Symptoms include swelling of the face, tongue or lips, hives and difficulty breathing. Respiratory Issues Vetmedin has the potential to cause issues with the respiratory system, such as labored breathing, coughing and fluid accumulation in the lungs or abdomen. Bowel Movements Vetmedin may cause diarrhea, which can be mild to severe, depending on the individual dog. Additional Side Effects Dogs may also experience pale gums, weakness, drowsiness, scratching or poor appetite. In severe cases, there may be seizures, shock or coma. Overdose Side Effects Symptoms of a vetmedin overdose include coughing, fainting, fluid accumulation in the abdomen or the lungs, loss of appetite, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, drowsiness and weakness. good luck Helen

sorry to hear the dx. it is scary, i belong to the caninecancer group at yahoo... excellent group heaps of support and info [email protected] blessings helen

in a word YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!