Loving my Oldies

Love this, @B.J. Beautiful.

I agree with Juice. Also I would like to pay tribute to you and your efforts to help and love these dogs. Very heartwarming. Don’t be worried about taking them to classes because of their behaviour ... that is what classes are for . However, there are many so-called trainers out there who, in my opinion, shouldn’t be in that business. Training dogs is NOT a “one size fits all” process, dogs are as individual as people and what works for some does not work for all and can, in fact, make matters worse. If you can tell DOL what town or city you are in, there are probably people who know of good trainers in your area. Good luck and well done for wanting to help.

This is what I have been thinking. Shutting a dog in a pen or a small room for up to 10 hours is verging on cruelty, in my opinion.

Perhaps put “Staffy” in title. Maybe people think you are asking for a JRT.

It may be too uncertain an environment for Jester, of course, and others, but fostering for a while might give you and idea of how Jester would cope or otherwise, and what sort of dog may suit??

Yep, yep and more yep. So good to see, @juice

I’m sorry to read this. I have no advice on Palladia, but googled and found this extract in an article. Please note the comments (their capitals) about side effects. Go back to your vet and if you feel you are not getting clear instructions on how to medicate your dog or if the vet seems unsure, seek out another vet for another opinion, keeping in mind that finding correct dosages and/or correct medications can be a matter of trial and error, so it is very important that you keep seeing your vet regularly throughout the treatment especially if your dog is as sick as Thief seems to be. Good luck and best wishes for Thief’s improvement. In terms of administration, PALLADIA is given approximately every day. It should be given with food. If side effects occur, the most important point is to STOP THE DRUG. Side effects are generally reversible. Additionally, preventive and protective medications can be dispensed to help mitigate the risks and effects of treatment. Treatment will restart after the patient has recovered and is then given less frequently and or at a lower dose.

Some dogs stain more than others. My first puppies (Maltese) had shocking staining when they were puppies. I was pretty ignorant of the causes and it was so bad that when I was out with them one day, a little girl said to her mother, “They have blood all over their faces.” Out of the mouths of babes . . . . . . With the regular use of Optrex eye wash, the staining disappeared completely on the male and became negligible on the female.

Go to the chemist, buy some Optrex eye wash and bathe your dog’s eyes with it (soak a cotton ball) every day until the staining disappears or is reduced. After that, maintain the habit of bathing your dog’s eyes with the Optrex every few days. I regularly give my dogs eye drops particularly on windy dusty days.

A lot of people, as evidenced by many threads here and in other places over the years, don’t realise that ANY effort needs to be put in.

Just brilliant, Grizabella. Wonderful to see them simply being themselves.

Oh god, that is just so damned sad. Deepest condolences to you and your family, @Genabee. I actually read your post late last night, but was too saddened to respond then. I was in tears for all of you and especially Genevieve who was still so young and such a loved, integral part of your family.

I wonder how long the original owner had been looking for a home before she decided on giving the dog up in order to make it easier? I’m torn too; I would have to be in a state of absolutely last resort before giving my dogs up.

I agree, @westiemum. Sad really, very sad. I have been told to leave footpath cafe, also a courtyard cafe and once, coming back from Brisbane all the taxis at Sydney were refusing to stop for me .... I had Calypso with me, a 2kg Maltese who was probably cleaner than 99.9% of the drivers and their cabs

What a cuddler !!

So beautiful. Big smiles here. The pic of the Secret Lecture is priceless.

Brilliant!! Well done.

I don’t think it was missed. This tragedy has only just happened and has been reported all over the ABC TV news. Unfathomable sorrow and loss.

He is gorgeous and anyone can see how he has become the light of your life. Troy has recently cut down on the number of sections and the introductory one was one to go; welcome back - some wonderful IG and their owners on DOL.

Yee Hah

A vet once said something to me that I found pretty scary. He said the mistake was made when they were called “Veterinary Surgeons”. A surgeon thinks he/she has to operate. Operations should be considered, considered again and then considered again .... for all animals including the human animal. This vet also showed me how easy it was to slip dogs’ knees out of joint. Paraphrasing: he said that a customer takes their dog to the vet, the vet says, OMG look at this luxating patella, it just slips right out of joint, this dog must be operated upon. Another mistake that we make (and one that is hard not to because we are not vets) is that we thinks vets love animals, would walk over hot coals to help our animals and have only the deepest ulterior motives in taking up this profession and are extremely skilled. None of these things applies to some vets. I could relate several more horror stories from over the years, but I want to sleep tonight.

Going well. Soon it will be time for congratulatory celebrations

“Luxating patella” probably two of the most over used word in the veterinary lexicon. Get a second and a third opinion.

They sound scary to me, too.

Loved the vid of Pip enjoying the park. You’ve already worked wonders for him, @yellowgirl