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There is a Novotel and it's slighter cheaper sister hotel the Ibis?right on the grounds.The Novotel is very expensive for the room quality you get or rather don't get.Lots of horse people use these hotels.You pay through the nose for the location.There is secure parking area under the hotel and one across the road if you are comfortable with leaving your dog in the car. I was unable to get the car under the hotel one year and had to use the other car park.I wasn't happy about it and spent the night in the car with the dogs and it wasn't a lot of fun.There was traffic and noise 'til the wee small hours and none of us slept well.The better half said the bed in the hotel was fine.LOL The upside is you are 5 mins walk from the dog pavilion and with one dog should easily manage all your gear in one go.

I have a minibull who has to wear a harness because of PLL(no pressure on the neck allowed) and found it much better than the ones that the lead attaches to the back on.You will have much more control with the easy walk.The pressure across the chest /shoulders will turn the dog towards you if she pulls.

I saw this happen recently in the USA at a speciality show under an Aussie judge in a very large class. The competitors screamed blue murder(afterwards) and were talking about re running the show.I have no idea if this would be a possibility.According to other USA judges that were attending other shows at the venue the show regulations state that he had to at least examine the males to make sure that testes were present and correct . The general consensus was that a word from the ring steward would have prevented the problem. There must be some sort of rule here surely?

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An international collaboration between Dr. Cathryn Mellersh of the Animal Health Trust in the UK, Dr Gary Johnson of the University of Missouri in the US, and Dr Caroline O’Leary of the University of Queensland in Australia, are further investigating the mutation associated with primary lens luxation in Miniature Bull terriers in Australia. A limited number of free genetic tests are being offered by Dr O’Leary’s laboratory. These tests can only be accessed via Dr O’Leary’s laboratory and require the dogs to meet the following criteria; be over 3 years of age, submit a veterinary ophthalmologist eye certificate that has been performed in the last 2 months and a pedigree certificate, and consent to their dog’s genetic material being sent to the US/UK for further research into PLL in Miniature Bull Terriers in Australia. Funding is also available to pay for ophthalmologist costs for a limited number of dogs. Dogs with previously diagnosed lens luxation will also be included at no charge. Results for each dog will be confidential. Please contact Dr Caroline O’Leary on [email protected] or 07 3365 3192 or 0417 080 987. Dr Caroline O’Leary BVSC MACVSc PhD Lecturer in veterinary medicine The School of Veterinary Science The University of Queensland St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia 07 3365 3192 0417 080 987 [email protected]

I have spoken to the owners and they are prepared to travel to Wagga. I have four dogs confirmed. Is there any news on a possible date? Thanx

Mark treated my dog after being recommended by Bruce Robertson, the head of the ACES scheme.It was an emergency situation and he was the only eye specialist in Sydney that would give up his long weekend to come in and treat her immediately. He saved her eye and I have since learnt that many dogs that have had the same condition as mine & treated else where were not so lucky. I'm sure your dog will be in the very best of hands. Good luck and I hope the op goes well.

Is there any chance of going any further out west? Dubbo -Orange area? We have a group of 4 -7 dogs out there we need done for research.We are trying to help them out with costs and the guy that normally vists out there has no mercy price wise! We would need eye pressure taken as well.Who knows there well may be other breeds out there that need doing. I am talking about bull terrier miniatures. Thanx

Can you please tell me if a date was made for wagga? Thanx.

Good Cardiac Specialist at North Ryde .Very caring Veterinary Specialist Centre Local: 1300 730 963 It is also easy to find for us country folk. They may be one in Canberra?

Tough love here too I'm afraid.I would not be concerned about the cold. It's always a challenge with two puppies around the house.If they learn that the house is a play area now they will want to continue this sport all their lives. I'm assuming amstaffs are like bullies playing and are weapons of short sighted mass destruction? I always teach the puppies play is for outside. I bring them in and ask them to sit quietly as soon as they start to romp they are swiftly put back outside and left out for a little while. Repeat, repeat, repeat as necessary. Bullies are often thought of as thick but it is amazing how quickly they figure out things that impact on their own comfort! They will soon learn and fly in and settle straight down. I also would worry about them in same crate. I would prefer a crate each, much safer.They will most likely sleep in later if they are not able to gee each other up as well. Good luck, they are beautiful puppies!

SASH North Ryde. They are 24/7. Great vets and very caring.

Hi Elfin, The bitch I met didn't go back to sleep again ,she seemed confused and embarrassed by her behaviour afterwards. She was an older girl by then and I didn't think to ask if it manifested differently as a pup.I think if she had been mine I would have made sure she was in a crate for naps and sleep time just to ensure no other dogs or people were hurt accidently and it would have been accidently.She clearly had no idea what she was doing or who her anger was directed at. Crating for sleeping might be something for you to consider until you get it sorted out.Maybe it would help her feel more secure as well? Jaxx'sBuddy you are on the money with your suggestion checking for epilepsy with bullies anyway, nearly all of them with SOA or OCD problems have abnormal brain scans and are described as having partial seizures.These behaviours often start as their hormones start to kick in. Teebs, I have one little madam here that will growl and snap if another dog touches her roughly while she is asleep. She never does it to me, I can shove her over on the lounge and she instantly realises it is me and does nothing. Is your bully more like that? A 'don't you dare disturb me while I'm sleeping' thing? SOA is very different to this.

Hi Elfin, You don't mention the breed of your puppy but in Bull Terriers and Minis we call it Sudden Onset Aggression . It is quite common in the USA. I haven't heard of a case here but it may be well out there. Here is a link you may find useful. Plenty of people with other breeds contribute to this list. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/BullTer...ical_disorders/ I stayed with a breeder in the USA with a bitch who suffered from SOA some years ago. It can be very alarming indeed and no doubt very frightening and dangerous in the car.I hope you can find some help from this list. All the best.

I am very pleased to hear the problem was found and although it has been a painful thing one that has a quick fix.Grass seeds are horrible and he will be a vastly relieved dog when he wakes up.We get so many grass seeds where I am that I stuff the dogs ears with cotton wool before I take them out in the paddocks. Perhaps dog goggles to keep them out the little fella's eyes?

No worries. I have my fingers crossed for you that it is only something minor but I would insist on seeing a specialist . Many general vets do not recognise PLL and I'm not being critical here ,most do not have the equipment and expertise necessary.It sounds as though your vet has done what she can.Many vets are not aware of the breeds that suffer from PLL so treatment goes on for way too long before the dog gets to a specialist. You are obviously very concerned, a trip to the specialist will be money well spent for your peace of mind and the best treatment for your boys poor sore eye.

Please take your little dog to an eye specialist ASAP. JRT are a breed that suffer from genetic PLL(primary lens luxation). Unfortunately PLL quite often presents with generic symptoms as simple as a 'sore eye' with or without a discharge.Cloudiness can also indicate the lens has already dropped.I am not trying to scare you but any breed that is susceptible to this disease should see an eye specialist as soon as there is an indication of trouble Time is a critical factor in saving the sight in a luxated eye and it can only be treated by a specialist. I only know of one in SA ,Dr Tony Read Phone 08 8132 0533 If I can help further please PM me. Good luck, I really hope it isn't PLL but you need to be sure one way or the other.

It is possible to remove cataracts from dogs eyes now ,though of course it is expensive. I don't know what state you are in but I imagine most specialist ophthalmologists would be doing it. Last time I was at SASH I was talking to fellow with an elderly bitch who had cataracts removed from both eyes and was delighted with the results. The little dog seemed pleased as well. She was bouncing around like a two yr old!

Dr. Mark Billson at SASH, North Ryde 029889 0289. He treated my MBT's lens luxation. He is ANKC accredited. He is my preference in Sydney for approachability and manner with the dogs and is very dedicated. Book early though, he is a favourite with many!