Rascalmyshadow

If that’s what the vet advises that’s what we’ll do.

She is kept as clean and dry as possible but being a bearded collie (so obviously very hairy) and hair growing on the inside of the vulva it’s almost impossible to prevent infection.

I was told she is likely to need antibiotics on and off until it either corrects itself or she has surgery.

Thankyou we saw a different vet today, she was very thorough and has found it is an anatomical issue.

Her vulva is turning inward creating pockets and the hair that should be growing on the outside is on the inside.

We are seeing the senior vet next week for an assessment to decide how long we wait to see if it corrects itself and if it doesn’t what we do in terms of surgery etc.

Abby is now 6 1/2 months old and has another urinary tract infection, the third one since we got her at 9 weeks.

Has anyone on here had experience with a young dog and numerous infections.

Did they eventually grow out of it.

Was there something physically wrong or any underlying medical issues.

What preventative measures did you take.

We are seeing the vet in the next hour so I’m not avoiding vet treatment just looking for information, the only experience I have personally had with this was my old poodle and she had a stump pyrometer which was causing all the problem.

I hope it turns out to be nothing serious, it does look similar to what two of our dogs had but it’s positioning is a little different.

3 hours ago, persephone said:

The 'spot' appeared to cover quite a large area..from the inner corner, across the very bottom of the pupil- the image wasn't very clear... And could well have been blood .worth finding out where it was coming from.

@Rascalmyshadow links for me were very short movies that had to be downloaded to be viewed.

I’ve tried to see it again but all I’m getting is the ‘play’ symbol with a line through it and nothing happens when I click on it.

Your links aren’t working but from what you have described I have had two dogs with this and it was nothing (can’t remember the term the vet used), I would get it checked out just in case but I wouldn’t stress too much.

Oh wonderful we’ve been feeding earthborn holistic instead of Canidae.

Can anyone tell me how long before you would see negative signs in a puppy.

Not sure if they are still around, I’ve always used Liberty tables they are sturdy but fold down easily, they also have a built in handle that makes them easy to carry.

I have never used one of these collars and honestly don’t know anything about them, I do know it was always on the dog (was a regular client) and I assume the vets were correct however there is always the possibility they weren’t.

1 hour ago, Tempus Fugit said:

So was it a genuine burn from the electric current or pressure necrosis?

The vets assesssed it and it was a burn, I’ve seen a lot of things working with dogs but this was a first.

This was probably about 10 years ago, I don’t know if the collars have changed much since then, I also don’t know if it was being used correctly.

I guess humans can turn any device into something harmful, I lost track of the amount of customers with flat collars that were way too tight, harnesses fitted poorly and even put on twisted, abcessses caused by choke chains, head collars that had caused damage around the muzzle, even had an Airedale that had a hole burnt in his throat from a shock collar.

One thing I’ve nevet understood is why prong collars are banned here when they are so much more gentle and less damaging than head collars, check chains and quite a few types of harnesses.

We use a sporn easy fit harness, it’s nicely padded, doesn’t rub under the armpits or pull on the neck in any way.

I personally dislike any head collar/halti type devices, check chains or no pull harnesses that squeeze under the armpits.

Finally heard back late this arvo, they advised to give half an hour before food, tried it tonight and no vomiting!!!

If that should fail then half morning half at night.

Thanks, Rascal was very similar on Lovan, he was freaking out over every little sound, wouldn’t eat, didn’t want to leave our bed and was generally very depressed, was a really awful experience.

I am waiting for the vets to call me back to advise what to do from here.

I have been giving it with his meal as the vet suggested.

it is working well for his anxiety but obviously not for his tummy.

We have tried Lovan but he reacted really bad.

We have been trialling Rascal on Catapress for his anxiety, it works really well except he vomits about 15-20 mins after taking it and looks queasy and unsettled for an hour or so after, I have trialled nights without it and he’s ok so I’m sure it’s the medication.

Has anyone else used it and had this issue, did it resolve over time or did you stop using it?

Have sent you a PM

Rascal has somehow injured himself while we were out shopping, not sure what he’s done but it seems to be his back.

I have given him a dose of Meloxicam but I think he needs to see a Chiro, the one we have used for the last few years is now too hard for me to easily get to.

I have looked on the net and Kate Haines is the easiest to get to since she’s down the road from one of the hospitals my son goes to for appointments, I’ve never heard of her and just wanted some feedback of anyone that has used her or knows if she’s any good.

It is a huge relief and honestly I don’t think he really ever fit in here properly, my cats are so happy not having him constantly chase them.

As much as I love poodles and have owned them for 20 years I’ve come to realise unfortunately they are no longer suitable for our lifestyle.

I know this is an older thread but I thought I would give it one last update.

I have been staying in touch with Hugo’s new owner and he is doing amazing!!!

She has an adult son with autism ( whom I met before Hugo went on trial) and Hugo adores him, he was so gentle and had a wonderful vibe about him, she also has a Mum in a nursing home so she takes Hugo in for visits, he gets to go to so many places, beaches, bush walks, holidays etc. the most perfect life.

I want to say thank you to those of you that helped me with support and pointing me in the right direction to rehome him in the right way, I have done my fair share of rescue and rehome but when it’s your own dog it is so much harder.

Whoops 

You have been given a lot of very good advice, please please get her checked over thoroughly by a competent vet, make sure they check everything, eyes, ears, teeth, bloods etc.

We had a little chi who had very similar behaviour which gradually got worse, she had a nasal tumour that spread to her brain, we luckily knew about it before the behaviour escalated.

I saw this story, horrible dog owner he should be charged.

I would recommend Andis clippers they are the quietest and lightest which makes them easier to use if you have no or little experience.

For a Maltese you need a 10# blade for belly and armpits and a 40# blade to put under your plastic combs, I use prefer Oster blades.

For the length you want look at Big K blade combs/guards.

Before starting to clip make sure your dog has been bathed and blow dried (do not leave any damp spots they must be bone dry) and has no knots, always clip the direction the coat grows not against it.