persephone

-- if you know he will be on your bed .... how about something like this draped over the top of your bed ? CLICK HERE

wow! That's worth being up early !!!

I use the blue one - never had any trouble with it

medicinal use only :)

pssst .. you REALLY want the dog to watch you ? WHISPER to him ! he has to turn to you so his ears are pointed in the right direction . Whisper his name - when he turns - treat! rinse/repeat . Dogs have amazing hearing , and I do not understand why folks almost shout at them , unless in a very distracting or urgent situation

AS people have posted - worming/flea treatments do NOT have to be given every month ..especially if you have chemical-sensitive dogs. Heartworm is a concern , as it is transmitted by mosquitoes. Check with the local vets , to see what the incidence in your area is . IF your dogs were to get heartworm ..treatment is not pleasant - as the adult worms live in the heart - and need Vet supervision to use special chemicals to kill/dissolve them so they do not clog up the heart/blood vessels. and you will have a MUCH better idea if you stop continually changing foods!!! The raw is a great plan - keep them on it for a month or so ..and see how they go .

VERY scary ! Glad the old fella is OK again , and that there were folks to help .

you definitely need to speak with the VET . if it is a receptionist at fault then he needs to know. And - make sure you check the phone numbers they have for you .. it may be that there is a number incorrect ...it does happen .. hope it all works out . and - get youself some el cheapo reading glasses from 2 dollar shops - I have several pair :)

Dogs are amazingly good at noticing our body language - My thought is that it's one of those things passed down from hunting - in a mob/flock of animals the one who looks that tiny bit different is noticed and then tested .... ?they do a similar thing when working sheep - treating 'leader; sheep differently to young ones - or stubborn ones ...

Thanks folks - paddlesteamer rides were booked out quickly !! they were amazingly popular. Rough count is 8,000 people attended !!! one more - my dad . Sadly I had the camera on wrong setting I was so flustered with the noise etc ...he is 84 ...and enjoyed his day immensely :)

THIS link has good info : excerpt :Historic Chowilla Station (located above Renmark South Australia) will be celebrating their 150th birthday on Sunday 21st of September with an Open Day and everyone is invited.Please find attached flyer for further information on this amazing event that includes Station Tours, Sheep Shearing, Wooden Boats, Paddle Steamers and cruises on offer from the PS Industry from Renmark and the PS Oscar W from Goolwa. Only 30 minutes from Renmark – Fun for the whole family!

thanks, T - one way to show several pics at once :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvv6r3F-F70&feature=player_embedded

L.G - that sounds normal :)

Good news -

there is no way I would be continuing with a dry food if my dogs were vomiting is this one a low fat one ? Please remember that a good diet , with very low fat content, can be made using good raw food - no added anythings !!

..if they don't vomit on chicken & rice ... why not use that as their food for a while ? Nice lean chicken /brown rice , and a small amount of veges (carrot/peas/spinach ). ?

I went a -googling :) http://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/307850 http://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/306718 http://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/315135 http://www.petrescue.com.au/listings/47269

ah well - the search will be interesting :)

'tis my poor hardworking brother, yes .He's interesting to take pics of :) and - y'know ..this is one pic I really do think is OK :) Thanks.

Thank you . .. he was having 'smoko' & I was watching him rolling the cigarette - so just asked him to hold for a second :) The lighting was right, and it all worked! yayyy :)

LOL. Christmas gifts for some folks sorted - thanks!

definitely not disturbing to me - they are such happy times:)

I remember when you [posted some of those - you do have a way with whippies!

I am learning! Today I took the plunge and experimented with "liveview" , after someone explained about the 10X zoom when focussing . Ok ..I did try yesterday - but had no specs on,l so couldn't see anyhow ;) this morning - success. here is a 'one shot wonder' done using liveview...and yes, I am proud of it :) barely any editing done - no cropping .