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Jumabaar

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  1. I have been happy with the Henry hottie beds. The Kelpies love them and the Lappie will throw a tantrum if she doesn’t have one in the room at night. They often choose them over the human bed. I dont get any fur sticking to them. I do give them a quick vac when we have fur bunnies floating around. They look great after that.
  2. If this is happening commonly then you may benefit from more planning before a training session. What is your goal from the session. How are you going to support your dog to that goal. What will your response be if your dog fails. You can then evaluate your session after. Did you achieve your goal. Why did it work or not work. Can you modify how you taught your dog to reduce frustration, increase success or be more clear. Were you happy with your response to your dog. I think taking the time to practice our own mechanical skills such as treat delivery, walking away from situations etc can make a big difference to how we handle training sessions. If we are not able to give clear physical or verbal directions how can the dog respond appropriately? Their behaviour is the cue that triggers our next behaviour. So we need to practice recognising the cue and responding smoothly to it as much as our dog needs to learn to recognise our cues to them and fluently respond to their behaviour. I would also consider reducing distractions that would require correction. The more you are focused on looking for behaviours to reward the better frame of mind you will be in, also reducing your frustration. You may be surprised just how many things your dog is doing 'right' when you start to hunt for them. Even with my reactive dog I dont need to correct him because I train him away from situations where the reactive behaviour is triggered. It has resulted in us being able to go into situations that would have been stressful for us both previously because we haven't been practicing frustration. Instead we have practiced a TON of useful behaviours that he is fluent in that we can use out and about. Since making these changes I am almost never frustrated during training. And if I am it is at my own silliness or knowing that i am missing an ingredient for achieving my goal. Even that is reducing because I am getting better at thinking through training sessions and often they end up going in the direction i hoped for.
  3. Rose hip vital is high dose vitamin C. It will not prevent arthritis, but it can mitigate it. I suggest finding a rehabilitation professional now to set up a proactive therapeutic exercise program. I advocate modification of exercise rather than exercise reduction.
  4. I am guessing you have been referred to a specialist or a vet with experience with this surgery. It isn't quite a routine surgery so shopping around wouldn't be my recommendation. I have heard of many successful surgeries.
  5. My very fluffy Finnish Lapphunds all dislike trampoline beds and seek out fluffy beds to sleep on!
  6. I have a client who may benefit. Do you know what length the wheel struts are?
  7. The sniffing was probably a sign of stress. And you have already picked up that he became aggressive because he was scared- well done. Some dogs dont like dog parks- just like some humans dont like noisy concerts or busy shopping centres. That is perfectly ok. I dont think dogs need to go to dog parks, particularly if they dont enjoy them!! My dogs don't really enjoy the company of strange dogs so we may go to areas where dogs are allowed off leash, but have enough space to avoid other dogs. As soon as other dogs approach then its time for us to leave. Listen to what your pup is telling you and skip the dog park.
  8. Look into Canine rehabilitation for a multimodal approach. I have a large amount of information on my website to help give you options and I will be in Adelaide next weekend. https://www.primalpaws.com/conditions-treated-1/
  9. My suggestion would be an online consult with the Veterinary Nutritionist at Massey University. Using this service will result in you reliably meeting your dogs nutritional needs. https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/colleges/college-of-sciences/clinics-and-services/veterinary-teaching-hospital/vet-referrals/vet-referrals_home.cfm
  10. In many states it is illegal to use a hidden fence without a solid fence as well to contain dogs. Mush safer to use a pen with a roof!!
  11. There are vets interested in rehab and this pup is a great candidate so have a look around. In the mean time short low intensity on lead walks on LOTs of different surfaces Inc;using soft squishy cushions and soft grass to help build muscles that support the joint.
  12. Quality of life!! Teeth that need to be taken out are teeth that are causing pain. I do not believe it is ethical to allow dogs of any age to live with potential tooth root abscess and bone infection. I have successfully anaesthetised a 22yr old Westie Mix for a dental where we extracted 6 teeth. The dog was still kicking along beautifully 6mths later when I left the practice. I would discuss getting bloods run to see if there is a reason for the weight issue and make a decision based on the results rather than making the decision based on age. She could potentially live another 9 years and she won't be getting younger. Age itself is not a disease.
  13. Hair spray is one option- cheap nasty stuff that ends up being tacky. Another pricey and probably better option is a product called pawfriction.
  14. Visual identification of lumps in dogs is not as accurate as it is in humans. Best to take your girl to the vet so they can assess it and potentially take a small sample to look at under the microscope.
  15. We can't regrow ligaments or give Scrappi new joints but we can work on the muscular support of joints to help minimise progression and help manage symptoms. He is a great candidate for rehab to ensure he gets to have fun and feel amazing as he ages.
  16. I offer this type of service to my clients- looking at breeds, structure and temperament and giving advice on puppies/rescues being appropriate for their chosen dog sport. I see so many people ending up with dogs that are just not appropriate for them. By the time I see them after the fact they are already in love and we have to have some pretty extreme conversations about their ability to meet their dogs needs. It absolutely sucks to be the vet in this situation and it would be amazing if the profession could be seen proactively to guide people to make appropriate decisions for the owner and the animal in question.
  17. This is a really tough situation for you. Any brace that you get made will require to be custom made. The off the shelf varieties are not going to be appropriate. Due to the age of your dog a very high degree of stability will be required for the bone to heal and depending on the situation a brace may actually make your dog more painful. Your vet should be able to chat to a surgeon about using a splint or brace to allow the bone to heal. There are also rehabilitation veterinarians who would also be happy to advise your vet. Please don't try and DIY your dogs care because it can quickly become significantly worse.
  18. My Finnish Lapphund girls are impeccably clean little creatures from their first season. I notice my youngest girl's discharge for the first few hours of her starting but after that she cleans herself. Most of them came into season around 7mths of age although I have known of some that don't come in until 18mths. Your breeder should be able to give you more support and let you know if your little girl has clean relatives or dirty grots :P Also photos are required!! (One of my Kelpies was messy and I did get her some panties for the first week of her season.)
  19. I would suggest looking into Physical rehabilitation to assess what can be done with targeted exercise. This may require Anti-inflammatories to be used to allow him to regain normal function, allowing the anti-inflammatories to be discontinued. Glucosamine Chondroiton MSM +/- Pentosan injections are all low risk medications to trial now. I suggest a full work up with blood tests and a physical exam as sometimes these issues can actually be masking something else that can be treated in a more focused manner.
  20. I hope Zena is hogging the lounge or bed right now! I wanted to add that I have put some dogs on anti-anxiety meds when their buddy has passed away. It isn't often but when they are clearly mourning and sad then I think that it is the kindest option since we can't explain it all too them. It has only been transient meds and they have all been weaned off them. Just know that the option is there if she is finding it difficult. Take care of yourself too. There are grief councillors who can also give you support now or in the future when there is a diagnosis like this in a pet. I am glad you are in DOL and have this supportive network.
  21. Is it in the shoulder or in one of the tendons? If it is calcified tendon then I manage medically with regenerative medicine. If it is in the joint then arthroscope for removal.
  22. You can have X-rays sent to a specialist to read. Or they can be sent to a specialist for a second opinion.
  23. Braces can be useful, however they are contraindicated in many stifle injuries. They can exacerbate meniscal pain and increase the speed of muscle wastage. What type of surgery are they going to do?
  24. The X-rays that are currently used are exceptionally subjective. There are scorers that have a reputation for being 'low' and breeders discuss not using other readers because they score high. Whats the point of them if you are trying to cheat the system?? I will be doing pennhip as well as traditional X-rays. So I get both objective and subjective results. Then based on the results, and the value of my dogs genetics come up with a breeding plan.
  25. Bark busters Specialists?!?!?!!? I do hope that the dogs who are having this issue get the underlying cause of their barking resolved. Particularly if it is anxiety based! Frustration, over arousal are other options. A veterinary Behaviourist should be the one making an anxiety diagnosis and prescribing appropriate treatment.
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