Western Australian Thread

[SparkyTansy]

Masons Mom Toby has allergies and we suspect they are contact allergies from grass because he only gets them on his tummy and feet where he is pretty hairless, and he is scratching at the moment so it must be that season.

Mason only gets itchy at certain times of the year and also on certain spots, tummy, legs, flanks, and face are where he itches. His eyes swell if he touches some plants and/or certain grasses. I have made sure that I am using a natural laundry detergent etc but it doesnt seem to have helped that much he is still itchy and he only used to itch morning and evening which is bad enough but now he itches early hours of the morning and that wakes us up.

I am going to go to the Rally U seminar in July, I spoke to my club and they said that when they know more thay may offer training too, if they do thats cool or else I may also join Eden Hill for Rally O training.

MM - being that it's certain times of the year, it's possible that it is atopy, or otherwise known as inhalant allergies... unlike us, the irritation in dogs allergic to certain things comes out in the skin. Common areas are as you described, face, feet and chest/tummy area.

Without going into too much detail about desensitisation injections and cortisone, you can try things like getting Mason on fish oil or omega 3, using an oatmeal shampoo or, if very bad, a shampoo like malaseb can do wonders, but Malaseb can be very drying so only use if it gives relief.

Another thing you can do, if it gets very bad, is have Mason have a skin test. A number of vets do these now and it helps to find what he is allergic to, so that you can get rid of those things if possible. You can go one step further and have a serum made up and do desensitisation injections.

Spartan (far left in siggy) had very bad skin allergies and still has set backs now. he was diagnosed at about 12 months or so with Atopy, and had to go on cortisone because he was so bad. he used to have to wear a t-shirt and boots to stop him from scratching and biting. he started his desensitisation at around 16 months, and slowly came off cortisone. He has been steroid free for a number of years now, but unfortunately still suffers when seasons change, much like i do with hayfever!! Unfortunately, I am something of an expert when it comes to dealing with skin issues.

Congrats to bedazzled for her win with brooklyn!! YAY WA!!

:)

[ozjen]

Thanks My dog doesn't need vetting, he has boy bits

Going to try and get there at 6 so I'm not feeling flustered!

So does one of mine and the other is sterilised (it is nice not having to worry about if they are coming in any more!) But you need to collect numbers by the end of vetting too

I keep checking waclick to see if the catalogue has been posted I am sure it was last year!

ETA: States isn't as early on Sat as I thought either. But will still stay down that way I think if I can scam a bed Just gives more time to go and get Maccas for breakfast

Hey Mirrawee, I don't mind giving you brekkie as well as a bed

Hey, Amypie will have a spot for you, treats or no treats. Welcome to join us at the Nationals too if you want.

Fingers crossed everyone that we have nice weather for it.

[RallyValley]

Thanks My dog doesn't need vetting, he has boy bits

Going to try and get there at 6 so I'm not feeling flustered!

So does one of mine and the other is sterilised (it is nice not having to worry about if they are coming in any more!) But you need to collect numbers by the end of vetting too

I keep checking waclick to see if the catalogue has been posted I am sure it was last year!

ETA: States isn't as early on Sat as I thought either. But will still stay down that way I think if I can scam a bed Just gives more time to go and get Maccas for breakfast

Hey Mirrawee, I don't mind giving you brekkie as well as a bed

Hey, Amypie will have a spot for you, treats or no treats. Welcome to join us at the Nationals too if you want.

Fingers crossed everyone that we have nice weather for it.

Is there room for me and Toby at Nationals? Please.

[Dogsfevr]

I'm getting a bit excited about states, hopefully my boss will let me leave work early on Friday so I can get a spot on the oval to put up my gazebo.

set up time on a friday is 3pm so i would suggest if there is a grp of ez y ups getting someone to go early for a spot because many of us who are loning our ezy ups are heading down at 3pm to put them up for the people

[ozjen]

Word via the grapevine is that Bedazzledx2 and Brooklyn won Open Obedience at the Sydney Royal - go Brooklyn .

Woohoo, knew they would fly the flag high for WA, they are an awesome team as is Plotomy and her NSDT's.

[pie]

I'm getting a bit excited about states, hopefully my boss will let me leave work early on Friday so I can get a spot on the oval to put up my gazebo.

set up time on a friday is 3pm so i would suggest if there is a grp of ez y ups getting someone to go early for a spot because many of us who are loning our ezy ups are heading down at 3pm to put them up for the people

Really? It says in the catalogue that gates open at 5pm

My boss is letting me leave at 4.30, so hopefully I can be at K9 by 5.30.

[Dogsfevr]

I'm getting a bit excited about states, hopefully my boss will let me leave work early on Friday so I can get a spot on the oval to put up my gazebo.

set up time on a friday is 3pm so i would suggest if there is a grp of ez y ups getting someone to go early for a spot because many of us who are loning our ezy ups are heading down at 3pm to put them up for the people

Really? It says in the catalogue that gates open at 5pm

My boss is letting me leave at 4.30, so hopefully I can be at K9 by 5.30.

The gates wont be shut as its a working day But they have to put a gate time in the journal.

There is a governing council rule that allows for set ups on at 3pm before an event.

If your not sure check with the office if the normal set up arrangement will apply on the thursday as its should & has in the past

Edited April 14, 2010 by showdog

[ozjen]

Thanks My dog doesn't need vetting, he has boy bits

Going to try and get there at 6 so I'm not feeling flustered!

So does one of mine and the other is sterilised (it is nice not having to worry about if they are coming in any more!) But you need to collect numbers by the end of vetting too

I keep checking waclick to see if the catalogue has been posted I am sure it was last year!

ETA: States isn't as early on Sat as I thought either. But will still stay down that way I think if I can scam a bed Just gives more time to go and get Maccas for breakfast

Hey Mirrawee, I don't mind giving you brekkie as well as a bed

Hey, Amypie will have a spot for you, treats or no treats. Welcome to join us at the Nationals too if you want.

Fingers crossed everyone that we have nice weather for it.

Is there room for me and Toby at Nationals? Please.

The more the merrier!!! We can party I'll be stewarding on Thurs, Frid arvo but will be free in the morning to watch Mirrawee and Jenna and everyone else. Will be catching up with some interstate friends too.

[Adele]

Sooty took herself up to the park today Luckily the ranger contacted me and I was able to get to her before they took her to the pound - had to drive from Darlington to Joondalup though Just glad I got her back safely and we've found where she got out. First day home by herself for a week and a bit so I think she was showing her disgust at being left alone!

[RubyStar]

Glad you got Sooty back!

Blah, stuck at work, this sucks! Starving

[Tiggy]

Glad you got Sooty back! :cool:

Blah, stuck at work, this sucks! Starving :D

I finished at 12.30 .

[RubyStar]

Glad you got Sooty back! :D

Blah, stuck at work, this sucks! Starving ;)

I finished at 12.30 :cool: .

Yes but what time did you get up?

[mirawee]

Hey Mirrawee, I don't mind giving you brekkie as well as a bed

That's ok, I don't want to put you to any trouble :cool:

I don't get a chance to have Macca's breakfast very often and so you are not taking this opportunity away from me

[Mas1981]

Sooty took herself up to the park today Luckily the ranger contacted me and I was able to get to her before they took her to the pound - had to drive from Darlington to Joondalup though Just glad I got her back safely and we've found where she got out. First day home by herself for a week and a bit so I think she was showing her disgust at being left alone!

Awww naughty Sooty, I am hoping that my class finishes in time on sunday so that I can watch the members achievement trial :cool:

[Mas1981]

Glad you got Sooty back! ;)

Blah, stuck at work, this sucks! Starving :D

I finished at 12.30 :cool: :D .

Yes but what time did you get up?

I only work 3 or 4 hrs a day, start at 9 finish at 12 or 1....

[Mas1981]

Masons Mom Toby has allergies and we suspect they are contact allergies from grass because he only gets them on his tummy and feet where he is pretty hairless, and he is scratching at the moment so it must be that season.

Mason only gets itchy at certain times of the year and also on certain spots, tummy, legs, flanks, and face are where he itches. His eyes swell if he touches some plants and/or certain grasses. I have made sure that I am using a natural laundry detergent etc but it doesnt seem to have helped that much he is still itchy and he only used to itch morning and evening which is bad enough but now he itches early hours of the morning and that wakes us up.

I am going to go to the Rally U seminar in July, I spoke to my club and they said that when they know more thay may offer training too, if they do thats cool or else I may also join Eden Hill for Rally O training.

MM - being that it's certain times of the year, it's possible that it is atopy, or otherwise known as inhalant allergies... unlike us, the irritation in dogs allergic to certain things comes out in the skin. Common areas are as you described, face, feet and chest/tummy area.

Without going into too much detail about desensitisation injections and cortisone, you can try things like getting Mason on fish oil or omega 3, using an oatmeal shampoo or, if very bad, a shampoo like malaseb can do wonders, but Malaseb can be very drying so only use if it gives relief.

Another thing you can do, if it gets very bad, is have Mason have a skin test. A number of vets do these now and it helps to find what he is allergic to, so that you can get rid of those things if possible. You can go one step further and have a serum made up and do desensitisation injections.

Spartan (far left in siggy) had very bad skin allergies and still has set backs now. he was diagnosed at about 12 months or so with Atopy, and had to go on cortisone because he was so bad. he used to have to wear a t-shirt and boots to stop him from scratching and biting. he started his desensitisation at around 16 months, and slowly came off cortisone. He has been steroid free for a number of years now, but unfortunately still suffers when seasons change, much like i do with hayfever!! Unfortunately, I am something of an expert when it comes to dealing with skin issues. ;)

Congrats to bedazzled for her win with brooklyn!! YAY WA!!

:cool: :D ;) :D :D

Hi ST, That is exactly what Mason has but lucky its not really very very bad, he does scratch etc at certain times of the day but not enough to break the skin or even make his skin pink, his eyes do swell if he touches diff plants. We went to the Naturopath today and I need to get him the EP Holistic Select Salmon and Anchovy, start him on fish oil capsules and give him some natural hayfever relief when he is itchy or has the swollen eyes. No chicken, beef or lamb etc, he can have liver treats though. I forgot to ask what I an use as training treats :D I usually use BBQ sausages but those are out, maybe I need to use fish fingers :D

[Golden Rules]

Sooty took herself up to the park today Luckily the ranger contacted me and I was able to get to her before they took her to the pound - had to drive from Darlington to Joondalup though :cool: Just glad I got her back safely and we've found where she got out. First day home by herself for a week and a bit so I think she was showing her disgust at being left alone!

Oooohhhh, Sooty, that's so norty You scared your Mummy :D

[Wazzat Xolo]

Two questions you City guys would know

1. I need a good photographer to take some shots for a breed paper I am completing, some show stands and natural ones, anyone got any photographers they can recommend?

2. I have to go to the city tomorrow with the woofters (well Murdoch Uni ) I have a couple of hours to spare and wanted to know if there are any large Pet Stores around Canning Vale/ Murdoch areas?

Thanks in advance.

[Mim]

I go to Murdoch uni and have a busy day all day there tomorrow but I will be around the vet building at some point so maybe I will see your dogs

I don't know specifically but canning vale should have lots of pet places as it's a kennel zone.

[Tiggy]

Glad you got Sooty back! :D

Blah, stuck at work, this sucks! Starving :D

I finished at 12.30 :cool: .

Yes but what time did you get up?

I get up at 4 to start work at 5. I love it ;) .