Boronia
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1 hour ago, Little Gifts said:
My head wont stop thinking about what happened. Maybe once he realised it wasn't his owner he got a bit aggressive and they were too scared to open the door (it may have been locked too). Maybe he hurt himself trying to get to them? I absolutely don't want to think about the other possibility. But why couldn't they have left the vehicle in like a small shopping complex with high foot traffic where someone would've heard and noticed a dog left in a car much quicker? People are so saddened and angry about this up here. They want blood. It's just one step too far for people to accept with pointless crime. Clearly a large dog in your car is not a deterrent to theft.
Yes LG, I would check Arnie's page a couple of times each day and truly never thought he'd be found dead in the ute, such a shock and terribly sad, that beautiful much-loved intelligent dog just left there locked up, he must have been so confused as to why his dad hadn't come for him.
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She would be laughable if the whole story wasn't so tragic, what a liar she is!
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Try this next time you need to clip/examine/fiddle around with his nail. It should help. It worked well on one on my Westies who was very afraid of storms
You can get it on-line or at Petbarn (linkie here)
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You know the answer to your own question otherwise you wouldn't have come here and our answer will always be to say goodbye today.
We all know the hell you are going through but it is always best to take the sooner than later option.
Your little Lucy has had a good life and to prolong it now is just causing distress to her and you and what is another day going to bring?
You can't fix old and sick
I will be thinking of you and your dear Lucy today
B
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these two were found at the Macleay island Bowls club on July 26th, locals have concerns for the owner as the dogs seem well cared for
Read the comments in this FB post
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14GnMCR9J6P/
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10 hours ago, Little Gifts said:
I've just seen this AndyK. Did you find the owner? If you are on FB there are number great lost and found pet pages. I'm in the Logan ones but there would be at least one major one for the Calamvale area. The breed isn't super common so there would probably be a QLD breed page too.
looks as if Liverpool Council has attempted to contact the owner LG https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CdCTZuAy1/ and https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1C8bRgQ45Z/
Well done @AndyK for getting the info out there
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@Adrienne do you have the contact details for Amanda at Westie Rescue Qld? She will do all she can do to help you and Jilly regarding re-homing
There is also this woman who does Aussie terrier rescue https://dogsqueensland.org.au/clubs/breed-rescue-clubs/
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Very sad news
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LjHTvFWj/
and this from Frank Finger https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aows4NZ1H/
Muster Dogs champion Princess Annie died suddenly of a brain aneurysm this week, aged 5.She was laid to rest with a family gathering early this morning.Annie was the crowned the season 1 ABC Muster Dogs champion, along with her handler Frank Finger in 2022.Our thoughts are with Frank and his family at this difficult time.
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what a waggy tail!
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what a beaut little red dog @ellz I can see why you just love her
Maybe a photo update is required?
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On 23/04/2025 at 10:00 AM, _PL_ said:
I've found Beransa to be wonderful for our seniors. Zero side effects, good results. Will have to quiz our vet moving forward.
Very very sorry for the people whose pets suffered.
I hope now that it's known not to be completely safe, adverse reactions can be dealt with ASAP.
I do see lots of alarming claims about pet products, particularly flea and tick.
You just never know who to believe.
Hi _PL_ did your littlies have a second injection after a month? Dandie Zara's vet gave her one and it's made quite a difference but I am wondering if she should have a second injection as well afetr reading that article. Zara is 14½ and unfortunately has a luxating patella and as she has really short legs an operation to take a nick out of her knee joint can be tricky, also he age is a factor as Dandies only live 12-15 years so to put her through that may be too hard on her
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A really old thread here so maybe Starkehre is still about if you search as she appears to have sold them
https://www.dolforums.com.au/profile/27202-starkehre/
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https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/animo-dog-activity-behaviour-monitor
Recall published
11 April 2025Product description
Animo Dog Activity & Behaviour Monitor.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries.
The button/coin batteries are not adequately secured and are accessible by young children.
The product does not include the required warning information.
The hazards to consumers
Risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow them or place them inside their body.
Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
What consumers should do
- Stop using the product immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
- Contact MSD Animal Health via email or the place of purchase to return the recalled product and arrange for a refund.
- Consumers who received their product as a promotional gift free of charge should contact MSD Animal Health to return the product and receive a free gift in return. Each customer will be sent an Australia Post pre-paid returns satchel to the address they have provided, with a product return instruction letter telling them how to safely return the product to MSD Animal Health.
Contact:
MSD Animal Health
email: [email protected]Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Intervet Australia Pty Ltd trading as MSD Animal HealthWho sold the product
SurePetCare.Com, Aussie Pet Doors, Vet-n-Pet Direct, Puppy Concepts.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Serial NumberDates available for sale
22 June 2022 - 20 February 2025Where the product was sold
NationallyOnlineManufacturer country ID
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As above... Ian at Feather Edge is an excellent clipper sharpener
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These larger size dog nail clippers work a treat!
best thing since sliced bread.
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ACVM Alert Notification 24-001
Post-Vaccinal Distemper in Puppies and Vanguard Plus 5
Reported Cases of Post-Vaccinal Canine Distemper in Puppies
A very small number of reports have recently been received by New Zealand Food Safety
(NZFS) confirming the occurrence of vaccine-associated canine distemper in New Zealand
puppies following vaccination with Vanguard Plus 5 (ACVM Registration Number A007448).
There have been no similar reports received for older dogs after vaccination. This is new
information regarding this vaccine that was not known at the time the product was originally
registered.
In April 2024, NZFS received a report of a puppy presenting to a veterinarian with clinical
signs consistent with distemper after a litter of four were vaccinated with Vanguard Plus 5
eight days earlier. The puppy was euthanised the next day after its condition progressed. A
second puppy from the same litter developed clinical signs on the second day and was also
euthanised. Post-mortem examination confirmed the presence of encephalitis consistent
with distemper, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing confirmed the presence of only
the canine distemper virus (CDV) strain present in Vanguard Plus 5. Immunohistochemical
(IHC) staining results are still pending for this case.
In 2022, NZFS received a total five reports of distemper in puppies that had been vaccinated
with Vanguard Plus 5 days to weeks before presenting with clinical signs of disease. Some
of the pups initially presented with non-specific signs of ill health including lethargy, pyrexia,
vomiting, diarrhoea and/or respiratory distress with some presenting with neurological signs
immediately or developing over time. None of the pups were described as having
hyperkeratosis of the nose and foot pads typical of natural infection. All affected puppies
were euthanised, with post-mortem examination and testing confirming encephalitis
consistent with distemper and the presence of CDV. Genome sequencing performed on
virus recovered from two of the five puppies detected only the CDV strain present in the
Vanguard Plus 5, with insufficient samples available to test this in the remaining three pups.
There are four other canine vaccines registered in New Zealand, which contain different
CDV antigens to Vanguard Plus 5. These are Nobivac DHP (ACVM Reg. No. A005526),
Nobivac Puppy DP (ACVM Reg. No. A006018), Nobivac DHPPI (ACVM Reg. No. A006257),
and Canigen DHA2PPI (ACVM Reg. No. A007374).
What is Canine Distemper?
Canine distemper is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease of dogs. Once a dog is
infected, the virus spreads rapidly within the animal and weakens the immune system. The
clinical signs of distemper usually include:
• Pyrexia
• Lethargy and inappetence
• Respiratory signs, including nasal discharge and pneumonia
• Gastrointestinal (GI) signs, including vomiting and diarrhoea
• Neurological signs, including muscle twitching, circling, proprioception abnormalities,
and seizures resulting from encephalitis
• Hyperkeratosis of the nose and foot pads, following natural infection
Distemper is diagnosed by evaluation of the clinical signs and PCR testing to confirm the
presence of CDV. Post-mortem confirmation is done to confirm the presence of encephalitis
and IHC staining of formalin-fixed tissues to recover CDV. IHC is considered to be a
sensitive and specific method of demonstrating viral antigen in tissue, and consequently
definitive confirmation of the cause of disease.
All cases of canine distemper are significant to New Zealand. This is because CDV is
considered likely to be absent from New Zealand, due to extensive vaccination, while the
virus is widespread around the world. This has led to canine distemper being made a
notifiable disease under the Biosecurity Act 1993, which means that any suspected cases of
distemper must be reported to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Its status as a
notifiable disease also means every case of distemper is investigated thoroughly to
determine the source of infection, placing New Zealand in a unique position to distinguish
vaccine-associated distemper from cases caused by “wild” virus.
All multivalent canine vaccines registered for use in New Zealand contain an attenuated
strain of distemper virus in addition to parvovirus +/- adenovirus +/- parainfluenza virus.
NZFS have received no reports of vaccine-associated canine distemper for any vaccine
other than Vanguard Plus 5.
What should veterinarians do?
This alert is being provided to ensure veterinarians can make informed decisions regarding
the choice of vaccine to use in their patients because vaccination remains an important
component of managing canine health in New Zealand. Vaccination against distemper is
credited with creating the current non-endemic status of the disease in New Zealand, and
provides important protection for dogs against parvovirus, which is endemic, and infectious
canine hepatitis, which continues to be sporadically diagnosed.
Veterinarians are reminded to remain vigilant for any potential cases of distemper. If you
suspect your patient may be showing signs of distemper, contact MPI on 0800 80 99 66.
Additional information regarding notifiable disease notification can be accessed online.
Veterinarians are also reminded of the importance of reporting all adverse events to the
registrant of the product and/or directly to NZFS. Adverse event reporting is vital to
identifying issues associated with veterinary medicine use, and NZFS’s ability to prevent
future events from occurring. Information on the adverse event reporting programme,
including how to report an adverse event, can be found here.
What are the next steps?
MPI is continuing to investigate these cases and working with Zoetis New Zealand on its
investigations to fully elucidate the circumstances surrounding the development of vaccine-
associated distemper in these cases. NZFS is also reviewing the conditions of Vanguard
Plus 5’s registration to determine if any changes are required. NZFS will update this alert
with any additional relevant information as soon as it is available.
NZFS will continue to keep the veterinary sector informed on progress as more information
becomes available. For questions arising in the meantime, please contact New Zealand
Food Safety at [email protected].
ISSUED BY:
Dr Jenni Doyle
Acting Manager, ACVM Programmes & Appraisals, Assurance Directorate-
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Yay, go the Dandie!
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Hi @ist, there's an email link up the top on this FB page, it may be worth your time to ask (even though the page is about wheelchair dogs) they may refer you to a group that could help
Pumpkin On Wheels, Smiggle and Ernie: https://www.facebook.com/Pumpkintheparalysedpuppy
Good Luck
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Try this FB group, it's private so you'd need to join, it has heaps of members so there's a good chance there will be a good home for the cats
QLD & NSW Private Rehoming
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Arnie: it gets even worse, update from QPS media
in In The News
Posted · Edited by Boronia
Update 1: Stolen vehicle and family dog appeal, Wynnum
Bayside Criminal Investigation Branch detectives have concluded investigations into the alleged theft of a vehicle, containing Arnie the German Shepard, from Wynnum on Saturday 8 November.
The owner of the vehicle has assisted police with these investigations, and it has now been established that a criminal offence of unlawful use of motor vehicle has not occurred.
It will be alleged shortly after 10.30pm on 7 November, the male owner drove the vehicle into Amelia Street in Fortitude Valley and left the vehicle on foot.
It will be further alleged that Arnie was left inside the vehicle.
Police allege the following morning the male owner advised his partner that the vehicle had been stolen from a Wynnum address.
The female owner subsequently reported the matter to police. Investigators will allege that the woman was not aware that the vehicle had not in fact been stolen.
At 4pm on 17 November, a member of the public located the vehicle parked on Amelia Street in Fortitude Valley.
Arnie was located deceased inside the vehicle.
Following extensive investigations, yesterday evening the 43-year-old male owner was charged with one count of breach of duty of care of animal by failing to provide under the Animal Protection Act.
The matter is expected to appear before a Brisbane Court next month.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Media and the public are thanked for their extensive assistance throughout the investigation.
Police are aware this has been a highly publicised case, and offences of this nature may cause distress and upset members of the public.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) requests that the public are respectful of the matter’s progression through the courts.
The QPS takes animal care seriously.
Any reports of a breach of a duty of care towards animals will be taken seriously and fully investigated.