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I have found this thread very interesting. I travel to remote aboriginal communities very regularly where human worms, especially in children, can, occasionally be distressing. I follow good hygiene protocols at all times - in & out of town (similar to what Bommy suggested) I have been doing this for 10 years. We have been breeding bedlingtons for 10 years. We worm our dogs and our cat regularly. I have never treated myself for worms. Our OH&S branch has no protocol for regular worming for remote practitioners. So is it necessary or not??? I don't know. I think I will check the CARPA manual. Hmmmmmmmmmm Erica

We fed our Bedlington raw and cooked beetroot from the time we learnt he had copper toxicosis. It is a liver detoxifyer and he loved it.!! Made his wee a funny colour though Always put our dogs on chicken and rice after a tummy upset - works well Generally feed BARF and always puree the vegies - no corn or peas though In our last 2 litters, the bitches started bringing in raw chicken bones at 4 weeks for the puppies to start knawing on, so no puppy porridge for us. Our butcher used to mince whole raw chickens for us which was great :rolleyes: Cheers Erica

What a gorgeous looking girl!! :D Run free Molly Thinking of you, Fifi and Danny Erica & Bob

I go out bush all the time for work and much of that on dirt roads. See many road kills, mainly roos but also snakes, lizards and some cattle. Thankfully so far I have never hit one and they have all been obviously dead. Eagles are a real challenge. I ALWAYS slow right down when an eagle is on the kill. They are always very protective, take forever to take flight, always into the wind and they are in pairs. This year is a good year so there are many pairs. Many tourists lose their windscreens, many eagles lose their lives I also slow down for cattle (especially calves)camels, donkeys and brumbies - lots around at the moment and all totally unpredictable. Rabbits are often baited around here and there are signs about so the locals don't eat rabbits. Mind you many of the camp dogs are so hungry they will eat anything The local people go out hunting and bush tucker is very important. Don't cook the roos etc long enough for me though Just a few observations Cheers Erica

We don't use the yearly injections either for 2 reasons 1) It is a huge amount of toxin in one dose 2) There is some evidence to suggest it can affect the dogs adversely with seasons being missed etc Also some pregnancies and puppies have not proceeded as well. It won't be found in vetinary text books but there was a great thread a couple of years ago with breeders discussing just that. We have just changed to Canimax. We don't have fleas in Alice Springs so only treat for all the worms. Has anyone heard good or bad info on canimax?? Cheers Erica

Ah Beasley, my heart is broken and I'm so sorry I wasn't here to say goodbye. I gave you an extra cuddle before going to Darwin and you gave a last lick goodbye. You are a very special boy. The bedlington who turned our world upside down, weaved your magic and we have been BESOTTED with bedlingtons ever since. A piece of our hearts have gone with you to the Rainbow Bridge. Thankyou DOLiners for your kind thoughts and support. Bob was here by himself and he needed family. I rang a great friend who came over as well. Run free Beasley, where there is no pain and no suffering. We will always love you and never,ever forget you. Erica

We feed our Bedlingtons BARF but were supplementing it with Supercoat Special Care as it is lower in Copper than others - necessary for Bedlingtons About six months ago we stopped feeding dry food all together and now our doggies absolutely wolf down their BARF food and look better for it. Just a thought Erica

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Ah Tiana My heartfelt condolances to you and your family. You did the right thing. Senna is running free and at peace now. Lots of ;) and warm fuzzies and beddie bouquets heading your way Keep your chin up Erica and Bob

Ah Salli What an awful day for you and your family. Tiger was absolutely beautiful. You took the only humane option for Cher and didn't PTS Well done Lots of hugs from the Red Centre Erica and Bob

My Thanks too Troy A close friend of mine lost her 16 yr old golden retriever in AS during the really bad hot spell recently. I copied the Rainbow Bridge poem and sent it to her at work. She promptly burst into tears but she said it really helped her. When you lose a loving companion it is great to picture him at the bridge waiting for you Thanks again Erica

Oh Star, my heart goes out to you for your losses. Cuddle the last two boys and give Mum a Hug. Lots of warm and supportive fuzzies coming from Tennant Creek. Aili keep up the literature search. There must be a reason for this awful syndrome. Keep your chin up Erica and Bob