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Definitely need to speak to the local vets.

I've looked at this for when I am in areas where there is no vet close. It looks similar to the GP consult by phone type businesses - it's a triage service. Here's a link that might help: https://www.vetchat.com.au/

I'm on a couple of Simple Savers type pages and pet care is a big topic right now. The good news is many people are telling others that cheap dog food is false economy because of the potential health effects (and then vet costs) but also because you have to feed your dog more for them to feel full and then they poop most of it out anyway. They been offering other ideas for making your own and having a good balance for your dogs. Same with people food. People are encouraging others to find ways to still have a balanced food intake rather than eating cheap and nasty carb laden diets. So many people who have never struggled before suddenly finding their income no longer covers everything. I'm glad I've still been living like a pauper.

can someone tell me how this works? I will go to the vets to ask them about it during the week. Vet has been arranged for the dog. Friend had a bit of an emergency with her dog and I was ringing around the local vets for her and one has vet chat. It's a 1300 number and from what I can gather you ring vet chat and talk to them and then they either pass on your details or give you the vets number or something. The clinic using this did say they had a vet on call but you had to ring vet chat first. When Opal died I had to get a friend to do the same as I couldn't find a pen etc in my panic.

How many people have come here to ask what is the best food to buy for their dog? And our answer is usually that the "best" food is whatever your dog does well on. Some here feed supermarket kibble, and others go the whole hog to make their own perfectly balanced diets for each of their dogs, but most are somewhere in between, yes? Personally, I think that kibble is an easy choice, as it's ready to serve, and some brands are relatively cheap to buy, so that is what the general public think they have to feed. This is not helped by the industry (mostly unregulated) pushing their own sales agendas by making claims of "complete and balanced" (even though that "balance" is mostly chemical additives, etc)... and vets pushing the same tenets. I am yet to find a commercial dog food that is perfect for every dog I've ever owned. Like us, they can be different as to how they process the foods we give them, and may have different taste/texture preferences, etc. My rescue foster dogs are fed a mix of raw and dry Savour Life dog food... and that is basically because Savour Life actually provides it to us for free. So far, all my fosters have done well on it, so I have no issues with feeding it... and the fact that it's not costing us/me anything is a bonus. If the dog wasn't doing well on the feed provided, there would be discussions about trying something else. T.

INTERESTING LAST post on the subject is 2016 Yet still thousands of dogs and cats end up in pounds WITH NO CHIP! SO nothing has been done to address the underground breeders in the last 8 years

A worrying trend , too, is people buying el cheapo food , and making their own with predominantly rice..I feel dog health in general will suffer . Cats, too .

Weirdos are good ones

You are such a sweetheart, Albert and very handsome in your camouflage gear

Last night it was cold again and Albert was in a coat with a blankie over him. He totally melted into a Cold Coma and first his legs and then his bum fell off the chair. I tried to push them back up but it was dead weight. Took this funny photo of him suspended in limbo by his coma. Took the blanket off and it roused him back up on the chair again. He's such a weirdo! But still very cute. And still waiting for his forever home.

Big hugs, we are lucky to have many beautiful dogs cross our path but some are truly our heart dogs. Run free across the rainbow bridge beautiful boy.

This is a better version of same story. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-26/gina-edwards-awarded-150k-in-damages-defamation-cavoodle/103771666

https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/social/lawyer-gina-edwards-wins-150k-in-dog-custody-fight/news-story/acabe9828d54e41baf0ccdb5c60db13a

Run free Warrior - So sorry Rebanne

I am so sorry Rebanne

Bitches vary in whelping behavior, especially with the first pup. I had one Labbie girl who showed little nesting behavior on the first litter. When the first pup came out she seemed to think she was pooping... went to the place for it. She was terrified of the pup. I eventually got her settled and got the pup sucking. After that she pumped out 8 more with no trouble and was a model mum. A neighbor had a bitch who hated pups and would eat them if she got a chance. Fortunately this is rare. I've never found temperature a good predictor. In short, you can't always read behavior. As others have said, the day of the tie isn't necessarily the day eggs were fertilized, so the day count is not always reliable. If possible find a vet who has reproduction experience. Sometimes an experienced breeder is more help than the vet. Many go through vet school without ever seeing a normal whelping. But if a Cesar is needed, or diagnostic x-rays, yes, the vet is the only option.

I’m so sorry

Fly free with the angels goodest boy Warrior.... @Rebannemy heart breaks for and with you... please remember him with lots of love an smiles in your heart for all the wonderful memories you made together... I think he'd like that... T.

Sounds like she's very close to showing you her pups... and she'll probably pick today (a public holiday of course) to whelp... just my feeling here... If you have plans on doing anything away from home today, I'd suggest you change those plans and stay home where you can keep an eye on her. If nothing happens today or tonight, I'd be contacting your vet first thing tomorrow and possibly taking her in for a thorough check. Don't fuss over her unless she actively "asks" you for comfort... go about normal routines but keep an eye on her from a bit of a distance if you can... she may be reacting to any fussing and is uncertain about letting her body do what it needs to do... they can be very sensitive about things when it's their first time. Have you ever assisted a whelping before? If pups are born with the sac intact, you are going to have to tear it open and make sure their airways are clear. The placentas will sometimes take a second contraction/push to eject after the pup/sac is out, do not try to hasten that process. Allow mum to eat at least a couple of the afterbirths as it will stimulate good milk production... I've never had issues with bitches eating all afterbirths, but some advise that it could be a bit rich for them. Pups may arrive in quick succession once the first arrives, but could also have a decent gap between them (I've had them come 1-2 hours apart with no issues). If she is actively contracting and pushing, but nothing seems to be coming after 2 hours, you will need to contact your vet asap for advice on your next steps. Be advised that she may choose somewhere other than the whelping box to start having her pups... go with her instincts and let her do what she needs to do where she chooses to do it... make sure you have a stack of clean towels handy for that eventuality. You can move her and the pups to the box once she's finished whelping. If she does have the pups today/tonight, still call your vet tomorrow and book in an appointment asap for a post whelp checkup of mum AND the pups, OK? Oh... and once the pups are born, we will be expecting some photos of the new little family... it's kind of an unwritten rule around here... *grin* T.

Sorry for your loss Rebanne. He looks such a lovely boy. Take care R.I.P Warrior

I’d make a visit to the vet. We let one of my girls go a few days past 63 and it resulted in a caesarean. My vet had checked her and said she seemed fine etc but my gut was telling me different but I decided to go along with what he thought best and as it turned out we lost 2 pups and almost lost mum dog as well.

Warrior 24/06/2011 - 24/04/2024 Ch/NeuterCh Brantarby Winter Warrior ET My bestest boy, keeper of my heart I've had some really, really good dogs but you were just about the goodest.

Did you progesterone test your girl? That will give you the best idea. Wouldn't hurt to have a vet check now.

We have a German Shepherd bitch, 62 days pregnant, first litter. One tie on the 23rd of February. Pregnant with 6, possibly 7 pure bred pups. She is currently day 62, with limited signs of labor anytime soon. She is accustomed to her whelping box and sleeps in it for most of the day. Her puppies are very active and they seem they are keen to get out as soon as possible but mum has not yet started nesting. Temp checked her this morning and temp was at 37.4 and then again at 4pm it was 37.5. It’s been fluctuating for a couple days but today being the lowest so far. She is still eating small amounts but has had a bit of diarrhoea today, she is also doing a lot of wees. She has clear stringy discharge which she cleans up herself and occasionally is grooming her teats and vulva. She seems to have been in a bit of discomfort for the last couple days and will not lay still for very on and will always sleep on her side. How long after 63 days should we wait until we contact her vet? Or does it sound like she will be whelping soon?

Maybe their fencing practices are as out dated as their webpage ;) It is showing 2017 highlights, and 2018 annual report ! Guardian dogs are powerful and territorial .It's fortunate there was only one dog killed , IMO.