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Can't remember last year but the year before you needed a rowing boat :rofl:

Put your hand under Teddy's chin and hold his face gently in your hand - wipe with a warm and quite damp washer. If this fails to remove "the gunk" use a very fine comb (I use what is referred to as a moustache comb) - comb from under Teddy's eye towards you. His eyes need to be cleaned every morning. I would also ask the vet to check his eyes next time you are in - if they appear irritated then I would be off to the vet soonish.

What others have said + I would give him some rescue remedy as well. I looked after and elderly neighbours 2 dogs when she had a fall - one settled really well and the other really fretted but came around (reluctantly) after 5 days. Good on you for taking the little fellow. :)

Excellent photos teekay - you can see the characteristic shield/shell marking. Bush ticks also have the first set of legs close to the snout but their legs are all the same colour unlike the paralysis tick. Aren't cattle ticks notifiable? For me they are not the same as bush ticks (we used to call these bottle ticks as a kid)

This site has images of all 3 ticks and detailed description. As a kid I used to pull bush ticks of our horses in large numbers - they are quite different to a paralysis tick in colour and body shape as well as the leg thing http://www.daff.qld.gov.au/4790_12817.htm

Have a look at this link. Bit hard to see from your pic but I would tend to say not a paralysis tick. Err of the side of caution unless you decide on a positive id - they are easy to tell apart when you see them in the flesh. If you are not sure keep the dog very quite for the next week. I got a fully engorged paralysis tick and another smaller one off my male dog (30kgs) a couple of weeks ago - kept him very quiet - watched him like a hawk and he did not go down. Yet, at other times I have had dogs go down very quickly http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/archive/agriculture-today-stories/may-2008/identifying-cattle-ticks

Yep, thought that was a great idea too. Forgot to say - so sorry to hear about the loss of your boy. I think dogs live more "in the moment" than we do so our grief period is very long compared to theirs.

You may be surprised, Ms Dani, when our two girls passed away within 2 days of each other I thought our male would be devastated as he had never lived without other dogs - never missed a beat and was quite grumpy when we got a puppy 12 months later ......

I would also be looking at kidney probs - are there any in cavies??? A quick google did indicate that renal dysplasia does occur with most cases being female - so might be worth investgating

Our last standard poodle baby had to have her bottom baby canines removed at about 12 - 14 weeks because they were digging into her top gums and making her mouth so sore she couldn't eat and then had to have one of her upper canines removed after 6 months of age as it just wasn't budging. She has a correct bite as an adult but did have an overbite as a baby - teeth grrrrr. Good luck

Well, I am going to buck the trend and say I prefer a slicker on short poodley coats - it has to be a good quality one. I only use a pin brush on poodles in show coat and even then the short bits like tail and bracelets are done with a slicker. Yes, to needing a comb. Yes to "groom proofing" a dog similar to "vet proofing" handle paws, ears and accustom dog to being brushed, combed standing up and washing and drying. Pop dog off to the groomer for a wash and dry and nails right from the time they come home so that grooming is not stressful if owner will not be clipping the dog themselves.

I can see now why the man asked police not to shoot the dogs but it was obviously necessary. An autopsy may have given the couple an explanation and some closure or could be similar to the case HW described - but very sad

Brandon Verna, a friend of Mr Stankiewicz, told The Local East Village the dog had a history of being overprotective. "Most of us figured out that when he’s passed out, whether he’s overdosing or not, leave him alone," Mr Verna said. "If he’s going to die, call an ambulance and have them deal with it because no one wants to get bitten."

Didn't post before but wholeheartedly agreed with your comments Haresdown. Have to say that when I read your comments, Lo pan, I did think "generic dog" I chose my breed for their recognised "breed characteristics" and I wouldn't have it any other way. Reading breed characteristic pages on many breeders websites also gives a pretty strong indication that breed clubs and breeders firmly hold this belief. Why do you think you often find the statement "not for the first time dog owner" or "careful socialisation required" What always gob smacks me about these discussions is that there are posters who think that behaviour does not have an inherited component .

Our dogs have always slept in our room in their beds and at various times I have babysat or fostered dogs who I didn't want in our bedroom (usually snorers LOL) I had one guy for several months and it never seemed to cause a problem. I think it would also be of benefit to your daughter as she will have a confidant and special friend to talk to at night.

I was being sarcastic but, in any event, fail to see how my personal musing could be construed as "news fodder" ?????

What kind of idiot begs the police not to shoot their dogs when they are still being attacked and can't get up . Perhaps they were the culmination of a carefully thought out breeding programe - or it was a "training session" gone wrong :mad .

For me,a dog being hospitalised and having two drains, is not minor injuries. The way some people trivialise attacks because they may or may not involve bull breeds is really starting to make this forum into one that I am not sure I want to belong to. Some of the comments on other recent threads have been insensitive at best and really are quite disturbing. :mad

You are kidding right?? "loose dogs startled guide dog" 2 dogs being walked on leash were attacked by 4 dogs - they were not startled!!!!! The surviving dog is hospitalised it was not startled - it was attacked and obviousy seriously!!!! :mad

I fail to see that "how the dog is viewed" has any bearing on what this dog did???? The dog got out - attacked 4 people - the last of which was a child resulting in death - it followed people into their house - it wasn't looking for a comfy bed or to snuggle up and watch tv. It was a human aggressive dog and it was not giving a warning bite - it killed someone

Sorry, I have to disagree - I would rather see the poor things humanely euthaniased than continue in that puppy farm . I am assuming that such a decision is reached by vets and dog behaviourists based on the mental and physical condition of each dog.

seriously, words fail me :mad

I seriously question a world in which a child's life is worth $4000 and this was not an "Accident" The dog attacked at least 4 people - killing one of them - this is not a dog that should have been kept as a family pet.

I am so glad Penny managed to come home and that her passing was peaceful and loving for both of you :cry:

Hi Esky, hope dear Penny made it through the night - I would be giving the broth little but often and put some nutrigel in it. Hugs