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Sounds like a great idea to talk to a south african vet.I'm sure my vet would appreciate any suggestions they could get.I'm south west slopes NSW and vets are fairly thin on the ground anyway but I will certainly put some feelers out.If anyone knows one around here or in Sydney,Canberra please let me know. It's scary how many vets don't keep antitoxin on hand.At least we were able to get that into her straight away.She seems a little better this afternoon,her breathing is easier and there isn't as much saliva but I know we are not out of danger yet...... I am beginning to wonder where isn't a risk for tetanus.

Thank you for the well wishes. It sounds as though your boy was very lucky to survive.Poor lad. Glad he came through it and I understand this isn't going to be a quick fix.It seems a common thing for vets to dismiss tetanus as a possibility My vet also thought tetanus was unlikely and suggested an abscess but thank goodness didn't dismiss my fears and looked at her again and it was her ears that really got him to consider tetanus.She had the third eye lid across at home but of course wouldn't show the vet that.Hopefully we have caught my girl early enough but know she can still go down hill from here so I am very concerned.I have just got onto yeastsales(biolac) and they have an immune system booster so I have ordered some in the hope it will help. Thank you for the information re RSA. I'll be vac. against tetanus from here on.I hate to see a dog suffer from a disease that could have been avoided.

I have a girl here diagnosed with tetanus. She had a wound a couple of weeks ago which was dressed and treated with antibiotics and healed well. A couple of weeks later and started showing all the classic signs of tetanus.Stiff gait ,third eyelid showing,weird ears ect.She has been treated with anti toxin,massive doses of antibiotics & fluids. We are on a property which was a horse stud for many years so if anyone is going to have the bug around it would be us.I have quizzed a couple of vets about vac. previously and they have always assured me it is unnecessary.Even now I have a case the treating vet is not convinced I should vac. the other dogs.While I don't like unnecessary vacs I am inclined to think I should do the lot. I should probably add that my girl is the 3rd tetanus case in dogs I have heard of in the last couple of months.The two other dogs have died due to the disease being unrecognised until too late.All have been country dogs so just want everyone to be aware of it and hoping for suggestions that may help my girl recover.

What about a nice cosy rug to wear so she still can be warm while having a comfort stop?

By Hannah Sutherland - Peace Arch News Published: June 14, 2011 1:00 PM Updated: June 14, 2011 1:08 PM http://www.bclocalnews.com/surrey_area/peacearchnews/community/123846899.html On her regular Friday-morning shift, Katie walks into White Rock Elementary and is greeted by the excited students she has come to help read. She has two associates in tow – 200-pound, three-foot-tall Chewbacca, whose head could compete with the size of most watermelons, and nine-year-old Dougal, who has been known to sit on students when she senses they are having a rough day. Despite having a bad back and sight in just one eye – not to mention being a dog – there is no doubting Katie’s ability to engage young learners. The six-year-old miniature English bull terrier has been coming to the school the last few months to provide a non-judgemental and inviting audience for students who are working to improve their literacy skills. As a fully trained therapy dog certified in the Reading Education Assistance Dogs (READ) program, Katie – as well as Chewbacca and Dougal – can sit for extended periods of time as children read aloud to them. For youngsters like Teaghan Summerhayes, practising with dogs makes the daunting prospect of reading in front of a classroom easier to stomach. “I have stage fright,” the 10-year-old says, noting she was unable to do a recent class presentation. “I don’t like reading out loud but when I read to dogs, I’m fine. “When I have dogs, I’m not afraid to say what I need to say.” The animals are animated listeners, often perking up their ears at certain points in a story, or – as is the case with Katie – barking when a student forgets to show her a picture before turning the page. “I like the fact that when you get to read with the dogs, the dogs actually understand what you’re saying,” Summerhayes says. The program was brought to White Rock Elementary by school parent Linda Putman, who began volunteering to read with students last fall with the intention of eventually introducing them to her dog, Katie. Katie had nearly completed her therapy-dog training when she lost sight in one eye due to glaucoma. Two years later, after recovering and relearning the necessary skills, the terrier gained her READ certification. She now visits White Rock Elementary once a week, her resilience teaching students how capable animals and people with impairments can be, Putman says. In the program – called Hug-A-Bull Readers – Katie is joined by Dougal, who knows she is heading to the school as soon as owner Christine Bishop puts on the dog’s special red vest and leash. Katie, a standard English bull terrier, has a reputation for being sensitive to children’s moods, having eased a crying boy’s tears by simply approaching him and sitting in his lap. “I think the dogs do know they’re here for the children,” Bishop says. The pooches relax the children, she notes, distracting them from any fearful aspects of reading by being available for pats and hugs. When reciting to the dogs, students aren’t just improving their reading ability, according to Putman. They also learn comprehensive skills by explaining to the dogs what certain words mean, and work on being active listeners when reading in a group. Participants – who are selected by teachers – also gain self esteem and confidence, and practice important social skills when taking a break from reading to play soccer with Katie. They learn to work as a team and congratulate each other, all the while being mindful of Katie out on the field. “Empathy is really important,” Putman adds. “Animals bring empathy out in children.” Students also learn about responsibility when taking hold of Katie’s leash, bringing her water or carrying her up and down stairs due to her sore back. “It’s so much more than just reading,” Putman says of the program. “It’s a hidden gem that no one knows is here.” Chewbacca’s owner, B.J. Fleegham, says she is aware of just one other school in the Surrey district offering READ. She introduced the program to Don Christian Elementary in Cloverdale two years ago, and continues to volunteer there once a week with Chewbacca and four-foot-tall Liam, her two-year-old Irish wolfhound. It’s Fleegham’s hope that students in other schools can be given the same opportunity. Putman agrees. “There’s no reason there shouldn’t be a READ program in every school.” But before the program can grow, more dogs need to be trained. “The goal here is take away the smoke and mirrors around having a therapy dog,” Putman says. “It’s not as hard as you think.” For more information on training, visit bluedogbookkeeping.ca and click on the ‘therapy dog’ link.

You could try champion tails 'colour enhancing' shampoo it comes in a variety of colours including black. It's not a dye and may not colour a fawn dark enough but will come out in a few days.I had a friend whose horse had white scarring from rain scald so they used to dye him with human hair dye.They used to get a hair dresser to do him and it cost around $200.Anywhere you don't want the dye,cover with vaseline or thick conditioner.If you go this way it will take a while to come out and the dog may look seriously weird until it does! Good luck!

And QLD :(Dr. Mike Bernays has documented them. When the DNA test first became available over 1300 mini bulls were tested within about 3 months. Results showed that 67% were affected or carrier,mostly carrier.That left only abut 1/3 of the genepool clear and that was with the benefit of interbreeding.It was pretty frightening how endemic PLL was in the breed but not unexpected as there has been an open register of affected minis for many years. Let's hope no other breed affected by PLL is in the same state and ignornant of it. This is one less disease ACD's will have if only people will test.

Unfortunately it is one of those diseases that never seemed to get talked about.It is a horrible insidious disease.I know minibull breeders that have bred for 15 years or more before it has reared it's ugly head.Others have bred affected animals in their first litter. It has been seen in ACD's by specialists in Sydney.With minis many that have been treated were not reported to their breeders because the specialists told the owners that there was no test so no way or preventing it.Perhaps the same applies to ACD's & other breeds affected by PLL.Maybe give Bruce a call?My specialist has only ever done one ACES cert for a JRT but has treated many for PLL.I'm not saying these are ANKC registered JRTs because I just don't know.However I do know it has been seen in ANKC registered JRTS.Why not test when there is a simple DNA test available and and make sure you are not going to breed affected puppies? My bitch suffered terribly with PLL, has had the lens removed from both eyes at a cost of around $8000 and will lose her sight one day regardless of what we do. Information on PLL http://www.stardom1981.com/pb/wp_aef34eac/wp_aef34eac.html http://www.stardom1981.com/pb/wp_be92358a/wp_be92358a.html Connies story was written in 2008.

have 8 puppies to do and they have suggested to try and get 20 samples together to reduce the cost to 31.50 uk pounds a test instead of 35 pounds.I will have the kits but will be wanting to send the tests in about 2 weeks.They can be different breeds, just submitted at the same time. List of breeds that suffer from PLL and this test is applicable to : Australian Cattle Dog Chinese Crested Dog Jack Russell Terrier Jagd Terrier Lancashire Heeler Miniature Bull Terrier Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier Rat Terrier Sealyham Terrier Tenterfield Terrier Tibetan Terrier Toy Fox Terrier Volpino Italiano Welsh Terrier Yorkshire Terrier Wire-haired Fox Terrier

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Pedigree Dogs Exposed - the sequel 03 Jun 2011 09:04 http://www.dogworld.co.uk/News/22-Breaking-news this article has 11 Comment(s) A SEQUEL to the documentary Pedigree Dogs Exposed is to be screened next year. Jemima Harrison, creator of the original programme which caused so much turmoil in the world of dog showing, confirmed today that she has been commissioned to make another hour-long programme which will be screened by BBC4. Ms Harrison of Passionate Productions said she will complete the film early next year, although it is not yet known when it will be broadcast. She intends to attend several shows in coming months, including Southern Counties this weekend, although her request for permission to film there has been denied by the committee of Southern Counties, so no filming will be taking place. A spokesman said the committee, in light of inaccuracies and distasteful comparisons made in the original programme, took the decision not to allow filming by Passionate Productions out of respect for their exhibitors who they felt would not feel comfortable if they thought Southern Counties was supporting the production of a follow-up programme. Part of the programme will recap on the original Pedigree Dogs Exposed, which was broadcast nearly three years ago, and will be filmed from Ms Harrison’s point of view, it is understood. The breeds under the spotlight are yet to be decided, although it is believed the Dalmatian with Pointer in her pedigree, who was registered by the Kennel Club after she was imported from the US, will be featured. “I will be looking to show what has changed since the original programme, and Fiona, the Dalmatian, is significant,” Ms Harrison said. Interviews with the KC’s key members of staff and members have been requested. KC secretary Caroline Kisko declined to comment.

You cannot get the test done in Australia. We were running minibulls through for research but unfortunately that has ended now. The AHT in the UK and the OFA in the USA conduct the test which is a simple cheek swab kit.

I had my first pyometra done about a month ago.21kg bitch $550 and I thought that was excessive but maybe it wasn't so bad....

[is just come to the news that the next door neighbour grab the dog by the throat as he biting the owner and the dog then attack him. Idiots as I suspected, should have grab the dog by the back legs, is no wonder the dog switch into the defense, I am very sad for the dog he pushed into that positon to defend and then put to sleep.] Isn't it a little harsh to expect the next door neighbour to have attended stopping dog attacks 101? Many dog breeders wouldn't know how, let alone poor Joe Public. He was harmed himself while trying to help his neighbours and it is my understanding that he spoke in defence of the dog. Must of been a horrifying situation for everyone involved.Poor people, poor old dog.

Please check that you are not trying to wipe out the native geckos http://www.ozanimals.com/wildlife/Reptile/Geckos.html (gecko lovers have a look) but I did find this http://www.pestrol.com.au/pestrol-gecko-fr...acc9d41e60e0b4c it supposedly repels.Don't know about toxicity or effectiveness , you would need to check.I hope this helps solve your problem and won't hurt the little critters.

Is there anyone flying over from WA to Sydney or ACT around 11-13 April that would be prepared to bring a dog over for the Royal Easter Show on their ticket? The owner is prepared to give a generous thank you gesture.It only needs to be the one way.Thanks.

Geckos are beautiful creatures.What a shame to be wanting to kill them:(( We have them and seeing them makes me feel better.Nature doing it's thing. Some more suggestions that probably won't appeal:) Crating the dogs at night, you could cover them as necessary until the gecko silly season is over. Giving the dogs a good run/walk just before dusk.I do that and the dogs have their dinner some quiet time with us and then off to bed, they don't have the energy for chasing anything even if they were allowed. Creating a gecko friendly area outside on the wall of the house with a light to attract the insects there where the dogs can't get to them.Most of ours stay outside but occasionally they stray in and the odd one has been squished accidently. Best solution would to be to train the dogs not to chase them.If they chase geckos, would chasing a snake also appeal to them?

This was in the march farmer direct www.oakent.com.au electronic rat killer.A friend of mine has a ratzapper and she swears by it.It zapped 15 mice the first time she baited it up.

No trouble at all. The offer remains open for when or if you need it

I would like to know the ratio of purebred to crossbreds the RSPCA is trying to rehome.Is it possible like using the PDE as a marketing tactic to convince the GP to get a Xbred so a RSPCA dog gets the home instead of the breeders puppy? "The main worry for Australian purebreds is that our ANKC has an agreement to automatically accept anything that comes from the UK. Therefore if the UK is driven to start cross breeding their purebreds..guess what comes to Australia" I really hope not!.I was in the UK for speciality shows recently and was talking to a pretty highly ranked KC person.The latest catch cry is genetic diversity. Not only do they want us to outcross(that's fine but when we decide it is the best mating) but to continually outcross.They quote 14 %COI as a maximum COI.This is supposedly for our own individual benefit as breeders in case a random bad gene should be thrown up, so our own kennels will not be decimated. Where is the data to back this theory of this being the correct path for all breeds of dogs or in fact any? I got the feeling this was thrown at us to test the water.It didn't go down well with any of the breeders present..The KC will soon have the software similar to breedmate, where breeders can submit planned matings and they will give the COI as a service, so soon they will have all the information about ALL our matings regardless.The next step surely will be to lay the law down about COI"s when we don't all conform to their 'recommended' COI. Kiss your linebred dogs goodbye,regardless of how healthy they are or how long they live or how close to the breed standard they are.Am I paranoid? Maybe.In fact I hope so. Regardless of what the KC or their 'experts' think, it is possible to breed healthy,long lived, beautiful linebred dogs.Maybe the problem is that none of the people that are making the decisions know enough about dogs to realise this and not being breeders it doesn't effect them anyway? Apologies for the rant.

Sorry I haven't been back to the forum earlier or I would have seen your request for more information.The vet used was Tony Moore at Veterinary Oncology Consultants, Pty Ltd. 379 Lake Innes Drive Wauchope, New South Wales 2446 Australia Telephone: +61 (2) 6585 3192 Fax: +61 (2) 9012 0397 Email: [email protected] Referral appointments in the Sydney area: at the Animal Referral Hospital in Strathfield. My sister is rural and they arranged for Rosie to have her chemo with her local vet which worked well for Rosie. If you would like to talk to my sister please PM me for her number.She is happy to talk to you

My sisters border collie X was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer recently.After lengthy consultations with her specialist she decided to give Rosie 1 round of chemo.While it didn't shrink her tumour it has done something and the old girl is much improved.Of course all it has done is buy Rose a little time but it seems to have given a her better quality of life(i.e. she isn't coughing anymore and is painfree). Best wishes for your dog and yourself in this very difficult time.

Suggestions for dog friendly accommodation close to Melbourne city please? Thanx in advance.

In country nsw if you catch the chook killer you do have rights.A friend had two JRT bitches escape.They got into a neighbours place and killed three chickens.The owner came home to dead chooks and one little bitch still in the chicken run and the other OUTSIDE the run looking like butter wouldn't melt in her mouth.The bitch found in the pen was declared a dangerous dog and subject to all rules that apply,the other bitch(clearly the smarter of the two and apparently the instigator of the debacle) got off scot free.The chickens turned out to be according to the owner very special chickens and it cost my friend $500 to replace the trio.I can't remember now if she was obliged to pay for damages or if she offered.