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Large breeds can be just as rude if given the chance, the worst I have ever seen was a Lab, he was rehomed and retrained and never did it again to my knowledge. It is totally unacceptable behaviour.

I have seen quite a few damaged tails both working in Vet surgeries and away from work. I have long tailed dogs too and they don't damage their tails, but their tails are certainly far more coated and sturdy and carried differently than those of the breeds that I have seen damaged. It is not just length of tail, it is the structure, the carriage, the way the dog uses its tail and the activities the dog engages in that result in damage.

There is nothing at all wrong with asking WHY, unless we know what triggers some incidents we will not know how they can be avoided. There is always a reason WHY, even if it is illness. All serious dog incidents should be investigated.

If you are in Lepto country then that could be the reason for the recommendation, there have been quite a few Lepto cases around due to the wet weather. C6 is C5 with Lepto as well.

Firstly Poodles are dogs and their nutritional requirements are the same as all dogs and like all dogs some may do well on such a diet others may not.

You do not need to shave the area, you can easily irritate the skin further by shaving it and if you keep the spot clean and dry it out with the powder shaving the area is of no real benefit. This comes not only from my experience with my own dogs and clients dogs but from years of Vet Nursing.

If this thread isn't a wind up it is one of the most disturbing threads I have read. Dogs are such amazing and intelligent animals and it is because of their wonderful uniqueness that they have become such beloved animal companions to us humans. To try and make them anything else really does disrespect the animal itself.

From the Snooza website D1000 My dogs are hard on their beds, and the D1000 certainly is tough and still going strong, we have quite a few Snooza products and they are are all very well made.

Owners who treat their animals like children and elevate them to that status do themselves and their animals no favours. Losing a pet is distressing, and it is only right that we grieve when they pass, but they are not children. They are animals. I would not judge anyone who shows no emotion at the time of euthanasing someones pet, Veterinary staff are required to be professional and ensure that they do their job it is a hard job. A blubbering emotional wreck of a Vet is not what you want when your animals needs to be treated or Euthanased. It has already been stated that it is an offence to fail to provide Veterinary treatment for an animal that needs it. It is very sad that this law does at times have to be enforced. Releasing our animals from pain and illness when that is the only option besides allowing them to suffer is a great gift, it is painful to give but it is the last gift we give them.

I have rarely had a hotspot fail to respond to Curash. I don't clip the coat away there is no need if using the powder as the area will be dry, also I don't apply any creams or lotions. High humidity and a dog with a heavy or double coat that stays damp, reaction to diet or irritation from fleas can all cause hotspots.

I have used Eagle Pack and it was excellent,I fed mostly raw with dry at times, however when 2 newcomers both had issues that meant I needed to have another look at what I was feeding I switched to VAN with a variety of meat and bones and have continued to use it. For my needs it is excellent and the dogs are thriving.

Referring to flashy white markings as chrome is as Espinay has stated a colloquial term and does not in any way relate to a persons knowledge or ability to understand the genetics concerning the coat colour of their Breed. Be offended all you like, but it is not going to change the fact that some Boxers have white markings, some people call it chrome good grief. Personally I would be more concerned that the Breeder is health testing their stock and only Breeding from clear animals. Some people can recite genetics books backwards an still not have the ability to breed good animals. What they call the white markings on their dogs is irrelevant. I

Yes I know what was meant. But using the term is confusing or misleading in a discussion about colour and pigments. Confusing to who ? you ?

A lot of rural people use Ivermectin for their dogs. Be aware though is that it is strictly off label use and if you have any problems you will get no back up from the manufacturer. You may find a sympathetic Vet to help with dose rates but more likely not. Personally I think it is irresponsible to put up dose rates for off label use on a public forum.

Some retained testicles can be hard to find, the positioning of them of them and the ease of accessing them is variable so is the price for the procedure. Vets do this sort of surgery on a very regular basis.

Not all Boxer breeders breed for flashy markings, they simply accept that if they do get that one standout pup that has it all plus some flashy chrome then it is a bonus. Personally I prefer a plain black mask, with fully pigmented dark eyes, it all comes down to personal taste. Many dogs in the ring are borderline mismarks due to the amount of chrome.

The Capstar only killed the fleas that were on your dog, it cannot treat your environment that is why it didn't work. Capstar is excellent if you take your dog into a flea infestation, you can treat the dog before you bring it home and prevent infestation of your house and yard, or if you bring a new pet home that has fleas. Unless you are treating your environment as well you are simply wasting time and money.

Interesting read Crufts: Lost Opportunities

For those that are still of the opinion that any criticism of the Health Testing procedure at Crufts 2012 is simply a case of crying over having their lollypop taken away. Canine Alliance Canine Alliance PRESS RELEASE 24th March 2012 The steering committee of the Canine Alliance is concerned that some outside observers have misinterpreted the main reason for its formation. Whilst the veterinary examinations of fifteen Best of Breed winners that were carried out at Crufts may have been the catalyst for this formation, the steering committee of Canine Alliance is keen to remind everyone of its main purpose. Secretary Robert Harlow said, “It should be recognised that, far from being opposed to veterinary examinations, the alliance feels that basic veterinary examinations should become routine for all show dogs, but prior to entering the competition ring, not after they have been awarded any prizes.” In his opening speech at the meeting where Canine Alliance was born Andrew Brace, now Vice Chairman and Press Officer of Canine Alliance, told all present “At the outset let me say that the purpose of this meeting is not to oppose the Kennel Club’s stance on health monitoring. Quite the reverse in fact; it is to discuss the methods that were employed at Crufts and to attempt to produce a set of recommendations that will actually HELP the Kennel Club progress in its quest to improve the health of our purebred dogs, whilst at the same time supporting the breeders, exhibitors and judges who fall under its jurisdiction.” Furthermore, Canine Alliance feels that much more should be done to ensure the health of pedigree dogs. Robert Harlow said, “The overwhelming feeling of members of the alliance is that we work with the Kennel Club to ensure that the method for health testing and checks is in place, and carried out in a manner that is both fair and equitable for all dog owners. The Canine Alliance will campaign hard on behalf of its members to this end.”

Cooked ground bone turns into to a concrete like substance in the gut and can cause obstructions, something to be aware of. I would rather feed something else or have them miss a meal than microwave or thaw in hot water.

Anti static straps for the car from places like supacheap auto, works well on dog trailers too.

Milbemax® (milbemycin oxime, praziquantel) Product Type For the treatment of internal parasites, roundworm, hookworm and tapeworm, in dogs. Properties Milbemycin oxime and praziquantel are the active ingredients in Milbemax®. Milbemycin oxime interferes with nerve transmission in invertebrates, which helps protect against heartworm, roundworm, hookworm and whipworm. Praziquantel causes muscle spasm in tapeworm, which are then attacked by enzymes and disintegrate. It kills all intestinal forms of tapeworm except Spirometra spp, which require a higher than standard dose rate. Indications Milbemax for dogs is a broad spectrum intestinal wormer. If given monthly, it also offers prevention against heartworm. Milbemax for dogs protects against roundworm (Toxocara canis, Toxascaris leonina), hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum, Ancylostoma braziliense), whipworm (Trichuris vulpis) and tapeworm (Dipylidum caninum, Echinococcus granulosus, Taenia spp). If given monthly, Milbemax protects dogs against all of the above, as well as heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis).

You would think so but not always, we have had repeat offenders in our area that have lost several dogs each, and still their dogs roam. Seems to be getting worse with more people moving rural for a tree change.

Maybe that depends on your requirements/what you define as working? Several years ago I instructed obedience ata club that also trained security and personal protection dogs. I often stayed back to watch the protection work after the obedience class, it was fascinating and I learned a lot. There were a LOT of people that showed up with their traditional guarding breeds from a variety of backgrounds, and certainly not all of them had the goods for protection work training. So no I do not think most dogs have the instinct, I have seen first hand that this is not the case. Also, with herding, while I have not done a whole lot with my dog, it was apparent from the first time he saw sheep that he had plenty of instinct, all the instructors commented on him, not surprising as he is WKC bred. I was amazed when I went at the number of dogs which had absolutely no interest in the sheep. I expected that some would be crazy and just want to chase them and maybe not have the desired instinct/control, thinking surely all dogs would want to chase, but I saw some BCs who were more interested in eating sheep poo than in the sheep. Are you implying that only bite work and herding sheep qualify?