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Would have taken some time to clean all that up... errr! T.

The blisters may be a part of the allergy rash... don't be jumping to conclusions as to the worst possible scenario. Seriously, I think you really need to talk to your vet about ALL of your concerns... that may give him/her a better idea of what direction he/she needs to steer you in. ... and stop Googling for what may be ailing your dog... you aren't doing him or yourself any favours there. T.

If his only warning about the content was "I make no apologies for the graphic nature of these photos" - I think he was probably being an arse and trying to show off how wonderful he thought himself for taking that sort of photo... and then forcing others to see it whether they were comfortable about that sort of thing or not. I really don't care how well he may have done the job - I would have expected a much more detailed warning about the content than the one he gave... if only to allow those who weren't going to be comfortable with it to at least leave the room. T.

Is there any way to bring up a list of dogs registered (either by chip database, or council registration database) in a certain suburb, then maybe go through manually to find 2 greyhounds registered to the same address in that area? Time consuming, but could yield a result... T.

You need to waterproof (and everything-else-proof) his feet... or completely restrict his wanderings about your house and horse paddock/yard until you know what he's allergic to. The fact that he's getting the rash on his belly as well indicates that he's laid down in whatever it is he's allergic to, and that's why he's now itchy there also. Hubby may need to take the mower/whipper snipper to the horse yard to reduce whatever it is that upsetting the dog - or stop taking the dog out there - it really is that simple at this point. Until you get a specialist to do a bunch of tests to find out exactly what the dog is allergic to, you will just be running around in circles - and it won't help the dog (or you) any... T.

Well - if this "Steve" is the actual man who owns the dogs in question - and he's been truthful about living in Castle Hill... how hard would it be for the Council to look up any owners in Castle Hill who have 2 greyhounds registered (or chipped) to their address? I know our council rangers have a level of access that allow them to do all sorts of searches on the CAR database... T.

... and what did the vet say was the cause of the problem? Did they run any tests, do any scrapings, etc? Mange may be secondary to the original problem - as you have been bombarding the poor dog with all manner of things of late, and his immune system may be completely stuffed at this point of the game. Maybe investing in a set of boots for your dog for use whenever he has to walk in grass or the like may be a good start - see if the contact allergy reaction on his feet slows or stops when he's wearing the boots when going outside. It's the least damaging to his system, and will soon let you know if you are looking at more than a contact allergy. T.

FFS please stop Googling for all the treatments for all the possible (and as yet undiagnosed) problems your dog may be having. Just take him to the vet (or skin specialist) and get him properly diagnosed by a professional in the field. Until you have a definitive diagnosis, you may be making things worse! Get rid of any/all Wandering Jew from your own yard - and make sure the dog doesn't run in long seeding grass, or freshly cut grass, if that is what is upsetting his feet. Do NOT give him ivermectin unless advised of correct dosage rates by a qualified professional... ie. a VET. T.

Not funny... *sigh* T.

I've had some nice scratches on my face from Harper enthusiastically greeting me of an afternoon when I get home from work - and I'm usually backing away from her flailing paws when I get scratched (as I know she's nuts)... I can see how an over-enthusiastic "greeting" from a couple of large dogs on an unwitting recipient could do the sort of damage that this lady suffered. I'm not too sure what to think about the guy who owned the 2 dogs involved though... if the story we have been fed by the media is correct, then I don't think he did the right thing by the lady who got hurt by his dogs, and it WILL go badly on him and his dogs if/when they are eventually found... *sigh* T.

Good luck tomorrow Jenna! T.

What about a Cardigan Corgi... definitely a larger dog in a smaller body... *grin* T.

Sounds like a contact allergy rather than a diet related one... check your yard for Wandering Jew first... Does his allergy get worse after you have mowed the lawn? Sometimes the seasonal grasses can bring out allergies in dogs too - and I have had one dog who reacted to cut grass only - was allergic to the sap. Does he lick his paws when he doesn't have the redness? Some dogs lick their paws as a symptom of stress or anxiety, and that can inflame the area too. T.

I'm sure they are supposed to keep the name of the complainant private - to reduce the risk of reprisals... T.

It depends what he's allergic to as to what treatment plan you will need to take... I'd say the first step is to find out what is causing the allergy. T.

The parking is a little pricey at Bayview... the only drawback I found apart from the long drive there... T.

Well - I have a queen sized bed... Trouble at the top on the "passenger" side with her head on the edge of my pillow, and Pickles at the bottom. That's their preferred arrangement. Zeddy has her own room and comfy beddie, and Harper has her crate with her beddie and toys... as she's still likely to either eat the house, or bring some nice fresh stinky turd in and eat it on the bed... errr! T.

What if you just put some blankies down where she prefers to sleep... doesn't have to be a big trampoline bed or anything fancy... all she wants is to be near you. T.

Hey perse, can we have some shots of Ess & Don romping please? Puppy play photos are too cute for boots... *grin* T.

My heart breaks for you Monelite... Divani was special in more ways than she ever knew... Remember all of the good times with a smile - knowing that she will always be in your heart and never really that far away. Run free Divani... T.

Can she see you from her bed? If she has a good view of you, then she may settle better. T.

Ditto to this... between you and the van driver, you got him off the freeway by the sounds of things... and most likely out of the worst danger at least! T.

Another vote for a vet visit here... T.

Oh... and perfect focus is not always necessary if the photo tells a story... T.

... yeah check your shots... or you get photobombed by turtles! T.