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I have tried to cut and paste the article but there are big gaps between some paragraphs so I just copied the piccies podcasts within the link are worth /listening to https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-11/pekingese-dog-looty-from-beijing-palace-to-queen-victorias-pet/12876904

K-Mart have them here BCF Here and store locator Here and Scumtree Here

Henry (and before Henry it was Mac) is on Propalin and doing well on it, my vet said to give it to Wee Maxi also, when the old boy got up from resting or just standing, the pee would drip out of him like a leaky tap. I decided to try putting him on Incontinence Mix first here then Incontinence Support as maintenance, it works really well (I can't find the Incontinence Support on the McDowell website so you may need to email them to ask when you have finished the first bottle). Wee maxi gets 10 drops on his food morning and night and I'm pretty happy with it. It'd definitely be wort contacting them to get further info B

they just look so idiotic when they play, so uncoordinated the silly buggers

love the little photo-bombing goat in the first piccie

Yes @sandgrubber I could have done the same and spent thousands with my girl but it would only have given her 3-8 months and she would have had a long recovery from her surgery, we sometimes just need to say goodbye sooner than (not much) later. I do feel for you and know the hell you are going through Libby but I think you know what you need to do soon

I wasn't aware of that 'rule' @asal Who in their right mind would think such an incredibly stupid idea? ps is '12 moths' the same as 1 year? lol

link to Arizona State University study here https://asunow.asu.edu/20200528-discoveries-yes-your-dog-wants-rescue-you In the movies, the hero is buried underground in a box. He cries for help. What to do. His best friend, a dog, hears him calling for help. The dog seems to understand the man is in despair. He stars digging, the true hero of the film. Are dogs really like this? Researchers from Arizona State University tried out this scenario in real life, with 60 pet dogs and their owners. None of the dogs were trained in search and rescue. Ready to brave the wild and rescue his owner … or maybe just rugged up against the cold. Photo: Getty According to a statement from university: In the main test, each owner was confined to a large box equipped with a lightweight door, which the dog could move aside. The owners feigned distress by calling out “help,” or “help me” Beforehand, the researchers coached the owners so their cries for help sounded authentic In addition, owners weren’t allowed to call their dog’s name, which would encourage the dog to act out of obedience, and not out of concern for their owner’s welfare. The researchers say that about one-third of the dogs rescued their distressed owner. But after taking various factors into account, it turned out that 84 per cent of the digs wanted to rescue their owners. To read more, go to Arizona State University. Woof!

O, just look at her flying ears! What a lovely alert fit looking little dog Jules, she will help full the hole in your heart and make your Christmas pretty special. Congratulations from me

it'd be a plan to also check out your local tip shop if there's one nearby

did you check Scumtree? https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-pets/vic/dog+strollers/k0c18433l3008844

What a disappointment for you...you may need to shelve your Christmas plans as heading off to Perth seems to be a real covid 'pain the the you-know-what' situation (again) https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-the-premier-and-cabinet/covid-19-coronavirus-travel-and-quarantine

what T says

this reminded me of a Supervet episode I saw ages back @sandgrubber I had a search for it and found this http://www.thesupervet.com/lola/ grasping at straws I know but may be worth checking https://www.google.com/search?channel=fs&client=ubuntu&q=testin+for+corns+on+dog+with+toothbrush

I'm pretty sure that a breeder of this type of GSD won't contact you, it's up to you to get out there and do your own searching and research for working line GSDs. Attend dog shows and chat to the breeders, you will find this schedule helpful https://www.dogzonline.com.au/event-diary/list.asp?state=WA Start up with a rapport with some lovely working lines GSD breeders here https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/breeders/german-shepherd-dog.asp?state=WA

I'm going to pop this here as this poor woman is still looking for her dogs. Kim Linaker It’s been 17 very long days since my pups went missing. I know someone has these two little beauties, please bring them back, take the reward, no questions asked. We just need them home. My family is suffering without them! Do the right thing, please. Lost in Rochdale Estates My two little dogs were let out of my yard and have not been seen since. I live in Cooper Crescent Rochedale. If you have any information about them please call or message me 0451117085. They are both wearing collars with tags and are microchipped. The little one is deaf. Thank you very much

there are also a couple in marketplace @sheena https://www.dogzonline.com.au/classifieds/forsale.asp?cat=2

whew, that's better news LMO! the oldies put us through hell sometimes don't they, sometimes I do question us oldie-lover's sanity

maybe join this FB page to get some advice. As Rebanne said; do go an get a full blood panel done at your vet https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatDaneClubOfVictoriaInc/

I am so sorry Sarasmum, it's just awful saying goodbye isn't it, and especially such a lovely girl as Sari My condolences to you and your family and Sari's friends

maybe shedding his puppy coat https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-your-puppy-shed-their-coat/ has your vet run blood tests? (including thyroid) as Great Danes are also prone to thyroid problems

Do you give Vitamin E as a supplement? The reason I'm asking is that Vitamin E helps process fish oil (Google 'do dogs need vitamin E with fish oil, (can show arthritis symptoms)) but to get back to the loss of hair; vitamin E is helpful in hair growth (as is zinc) so maybe it'd be worth a supplement with those two combined

SG, did you watch the video below that? the one about the Christmas dog song

I just gave him the one dose @sheena 1/2 hour to an hour before the storm