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An article on ABC https://www.abc.net.au/life/what-you-need-to-know-before-getting-pet-insurance/10182750 ABC Life / By Patrick Wright Updated 1hhour ago Image Pat Wright with his dog, Rosie, with an illustrated love heart.(ABC Life: Matt Garrow) This is a photo of me and my dog, Rosie. In case you didn't pick it up, I'm deeply attached. I've also developed a strong urge to protect her. Like many worried pet owners before me, I started investigating the minefield that is pet insurance, but all the policies I looked at were expensive, confusing and full of exclusions. Dogs don't have to cost a fortune Did you know you can save money by buying your dog's medication online? Here are some other cost-savers you may not have considered. Read more It turned out I wasn't alone in questioning the options on the market. When consumer group Choice recently reviewed 76 pet insurance policies, it couldn't find even one to recommend. Nevertheless, I still found myself weighing up getting insurance for Rosie, simply for the peace of mind I imagined it could bring. I wanted to know more, so I reached out to pet owners to hear their stories about insurance: the good, the bad and the ugly. The good: Peace of mind Image Kasey Drayton's dog, Max.(Supplied: Kasey Drayton) Kasey Drayton's Max, a fluffy white Lhasa Apso/Maltese, was no ordinary dog. He was a companion and a member of the family. For 12 years, Max accompanied Kasey to work. He came with the family on holidays. When Kasey married, Max was the ring bearer. But, from an early age, Max was beset with health problems. He had issues with digestion, which were eventually diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome, and had cancer for four years before he died last January. Pet insurance at a glance Australians spend an estimated $490 million each year on pet insurance. 26 per cent of dog-owning households had pet insurance in 2016 — up from 17 per cent in 2003. Expenditure on dog insurance is almost twice that of cat insurance. Source: Animal Medicines Australia, Pet Ownership in Australia Report, 2016 Kasey's vet told her she was one of the lucky few dog owners to have come out ahead on pet insurance. "[Max] didn't have a hip replacement or anything, but there was an endless stream of little things," she told me. Kasey now has two Schnoodles, Sullivan and Chester. They are both insured, but Kasey's not sure she'll come out ahead again. "I think any gains we have made previously may be negated by these two," she told me. "You just don't know. We haven't claimed anything yet, but nothing has happened." Kasey Drayton's pet insurance experience Premiums: About $10,000 over 15 years for Max ($55 a month) What she claimed back: More than the premiums she paid What if something happened? "It's very difficult. It's one of those things, where you just think, 'Oh my goodness, they spent $25,000 on a hip replacement'. But they're your baby." Image Jodie Bennett's dog Sam, recovering from an injury.(Supplied: Jodie Bennett) Jodie Bennett lives in the Pilbara with two dogs and two cats and wouldn't be without pet insurance. When one of her cats, Ninja, was diagnosed with acute leukemia, the insurance meant Jodie didn't have to make decisions based on money. In the end, before Ninja died, the vet even tried a blood transfusion. Jodie's bigger dog, Sam, a 35-kilogram American Staffy cross, has a habit of hurting herself while trying to escape the backyard. Big dogs live shorter lives, and are more expensive to treat than smaller breeds, which means higher premiums. One thing on Jodie's mind is snakes: Sam was bitten by one about three years ago, but thankfully wasn't injected with venom. In the Pilbara, an injection of life-saving anti-venom could set Jodie back thousands of dollars if she was uninsured. "The insurance means if something really bad happens, I don't have to think about the cost straight away," Jodie told ABC Life. Jodie Bennett's pet insurance experience Premiums: About $1,440 per year ($120 per month) for two dogs and two cats What she claimed back: "It'd be in the thousands, easily. And I've had 80 per cent back on that." What if something happened? "It means cost doesn't have to come into the equation when you have to make a decision about treating your animal." The bad: Premiums, premiums and more premiums Image Gaye Slater's Groodle, Benji.(Supplied: Gaye Slater) Gaye Slater decided to take out pet insurance for her dog Benji, a Groodle, shortly after getting him eight years ago. Gaye decided to stop paying the insurance last year, but she's not sure she's made the right decision. Because of Benji's age, most insurers wouldn't cover him now — so Gaye might not be able to change her mind even if she wanted to. Gaye has decided to rely on her emergency savings to cover Benji's health costs. "It's like health insurance. You're damned if you have it, you're damned if you don't," Gaye told me. "When I walk along the beach, sometimes I [say in my head], 'Please don't attack my dog', now that I don't have insurance." Gaye Slater's pet insurance experience Premiums: About $6,000 to insure Benji over eight years on a top-level plan ($62.50 per month) What she claimed back: About $1,000 What if something happened? "I do have back-up money … [but] if it was an astronomical bill, I'd be in trouble." What insurance might not cover Elective treatments, such as de-sexing operations or dental work Large-breed or senior dogs can be difficult if not impossible to insure Complex operations, such as organ transplants Illnesses that can prevented by vaccines, such as kennel cough, canine distemper, parvovirus Accident-only policies only cover accidents, and not all of them. Tick paralysis, for instance, is a common exclusion Every policy is different, so always read the product disclosure statement The ugly: Exclusions and restrictive policies Image Jane Rainbird's dog, Essy, injured her cruciate ligament.(Supplied: Jane Rainbird) Of all the people I spoke to, Jane had the worst experience with pet insurance. Jane took out a top-of-the-range policy for her two dogs before going on an overseas trip. Three weeks later, after paying the $1,300 annual premium, Jane's Jack Russell, Essy, injured her anterior cruciate ligament at the park. After paying another $1,500 for an operation, Jane was shocked to find out her policy didn't cover injuries in the first month. "What they didn't tell us was that we had a month where we couldn't make any claims," she told me. "We were paying for insurance, but we weren't getting any insurance." 10 common plants that are poisonous to dogs and cats Love making your home look like a jungle? Bad news: your favourite houseplants and flowers are probably toxic to your dogs and cats. Read more Shortly afterwards, the insurance company told Jane that, because of the injury, Essy's joints would no longer be covered under the policy. On top of that, her premium went up. After looking around for a better deal, Jane has decided she won't renew her insurance after this year. Jane's pet insurance experience Premiums: About $2,800 for two dogs on a top policy for two years ($125 per month) What she claimed back: About $300 so far. What if something happened? "It's a difficult one … but I know we will always take advice from our vet and do what's best for our precious girls." Questions to ask yourself Image Thinking about insurance might make you want to crawl up into a ball.(ABC Life: Patrick Wright) If you're thinking about taking out an insurance policy for your pet, here are some questions to ask yourself: Have you read through the product disclosure statement and other important documents? Do you understand what's covered and what's not? Is there a co-payment? How are bills paid? (Under most policies, you pay the bill and insurer reimburses you.) If your pet was in an emergency, would you be able to pay for the bill at short notice? If so, have you thought about self-insurance? Is your dog's breed prone to health issues? If so, are these issues covered by the insurer? How old is your dog? Older dogs can be difficult to insure. Are you prepared to be slugged with premium increases as your dog ages? Does your dog have pre-existing conditions? If so, they may render the policy useless. Does the policy have a waiting period during which you are unable to make a claim? Do you plan to keep your dog insured? Once your dog reaches eight or nine years, it can be very difficult to switch.

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Does you household insurance have pet insurance as an add-on? I am with RACQ and they do so maybe NRMA do as well (if you are with NRMA that is) RACQ have a $750 ceiling added to my household insurance for around $50 extra, they also have separate pet insurance which is dearer than BWM but comparable to some of the other companies; I just had a look and it appears to be only for Qld :-/ Hummmm---> https://www.productreview.com.au/p/rspca.html doncha just love reviews

it's maybe a little too frequent bathing your Scottie every two weeks; it'll dry out the skin terribly eta: just brush and comb his hair every week that will stop him/her getting stinky, perhaps dust your dog with something like Vets All Natural Dry Pet Shampoo which can be brushed out after you have rubbed it in

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edited to add that there is a video in the link https://www.sbs.com.au/news/hundreds-of-dogs-hound-pm-may-for-a-wooferendum-on-brexit?cx_cid=edm:newsam:2019 Politicians, actors and activists, accompanied by hundreds of four-legged friends, have all united in their opposition to Britain's departure from the EU next March. Huskies, Chihuahuas, boxers and beagles - and even a lumbering Leonberger - joined a "Wooferendum march" in central London on Sunday as their pro-European owners called for a new people's vote on Brexit. The gathering commanded politicians, actors and activists, accompanied by hundreds of four-legged friends, all united in their opposition to Britain's departure from the EU next March. "We will not roll over... it's time for the Wooferendum," said Labour MP Stella Creasy, a self-confessed cat - not dog - owner, in a pun-laden speech. "Go fetch people: get Britain a better future." The dog parade - which drew pooches and people from far beyond the capital - took place two weeks before a larger pro-referendum rally planned for October 20. A dog wrapped in EU flag poses for a photo as anti-Brexit dog owners and their canine companions gather for a 'Wooferendum' march through central London. Getty Images British Prime Minister Theresa May has ruled out a new Brexit poll, saying it would betray the result of the 2016 vote and destroy trust in politicians. But politicians from all parties have joined a growing movement for Britons to have another say on the issue. "I do think we've got momentum," Alastair Campbell, a former Labour government spokesman and people's vote campaigner, told AFP alongside his five-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Skye. "In a campaign, use whatever you can that helps," he added of Sunday's pet prelude. "Today is showing that this country just isn't uniting around any vision for Brexit and it's one way of fighting." Paws for thought After Brexit, Britain may have to leave the EU's pet passport scheme, which allows registered pets to travel to member states freely with their owners. As a result of the change, dog owners are likely to face increased bureaucracy and need more preparation time in order to take their canine companions to the continent. A no-deal Brexit could result in extra paperwork required for the pet passports, higher cost of animal food as well as shortage of skilled vets and nurses. Getty Images Some at the march bemoaned that and other predicted effects - such as difficulty importing pet food and a decrease in the number of vets in Britain. "It's just one of the many aspects that people have taken for granted... and now won't be there," marketing consultant Anthony Robinson, 48, of London, said of the much-loved pet travel scheme. He attended with Fred, his two-year-old Corgi - the breed favoured by Queen Elizabeth II. Thanks to a pet passport, two-year-old retriever Summer was able to travel to Venice and Rome recently, its owner Diana Muvoli told AFP. "She wants to continue her travels," said Muvoli, whose husband Umberto is Italian and regularly visits family there. "We're concerned for all of us," he added. A dog wears a banner during the 'Wooferendum march' in central London where dog owners and their pets gather to demand a new Brexit referendum. Getty Images 'Brexit's barking mad' At least 1,000 people took part in the march, some sporting fancy dress and painted dog faces, after assembling with their furry companions near Trafalgar Square. "It's nice to highlight a serious point in such a fun way - everybody loves dogs," said German university lecturer Flora Renz, 30. She has lived in Britain for a decade and turned out with Billy, a three-year-old beagle draped in an EU flag. Others were decked out in signs - "Brexit's barking mad" - while marchers carried similarly themed placards, including "Brexit, it's a dog's dinner". "We were misinformed first time around and if there were a second referendum... it would go very differently," said personal trainer Mike Brooke, 37, of London. His giant three-year-old Leonberger, Odin, sported a "bears against Brexit" sign on his back. Two dogs interact during the 'Wooferendum march' in central London where dog owners and their pets gather to demand a new Brexit referendum. Getty Images The atmosphere was light-hearted, with urinals for the dogs plastered with images of ardent Brexiteers like Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage drawing laughs. "They're peeing on command on them," said delighted organiser Daniel Elkan. "People have got really into it. They might not have marched before but came today because their dogs have led them." With tails wagging and barks reverberating, the crowd pawed its way through London's government district, before standing - or sitting in many canine cases - for speeches in Parliament Square. Organisers later handed a petition to May's Downing Street office "signed by dogs and owners". "It's very British," said Dominic Dyer, an animal welfare campaigner. "Nowhere else in the world would people bring their dogs to a protest." Source: AFP - SBS

I know that Paralysis ticks are not naturally found in WA but has another dog visited from an eastern state or have you travelled to the east? If this happened in Qld it would, most likely, be a tick http://media.murdoch.edu.au/vets-warn-of-paralysis-ticks had she been vigorously exercising yesterday? and when you bought her did her parents have good hip scores?

Is the food cold/out of the fridge? Can you add some hot water to it to make a soup, she will take longer to eat it and this may help

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I know you are trying to do the right thing but get that enclosure NOW Children need to be protected, it appears you are avoiding what is in front of you and hoping the dog may change in the short-term, well that's not going to happen unless you enclose the dog while children are around, a muzzle won't cut the mustard. Honestly you have to 'man up' and get that enclosure and work with your council (who have done the correct thing)

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Just a bit of silly this morning... From the Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-trump-omarosa-dog-racist-huppke-20180815-story.html

From The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/aug/16/my-dog-was-looking-into-my-eyes-as-she-died-the-grief-of-losing-a-pet-is-real My dog was looking into my eyes as she died: the grief of losing a pet is real Marieke Hardy This year’s Melbourne Writers festival has dedicated more than 20 events to animals. Its director Marieke Hardy says it’s natural to mourn our pets Marieke Hardy and her dog Photograph: Marieke Hardy When the tired-looking woman at the animal emergency clinic shuffled into the holding room wearing an apron spattered startlingly with blood, she told me I had a choice. I could submit my dear, doddery 14-year-old Staffy to some major surgery to determine whether the painful spots in her beautiful belly – causing her now sleepless nights and great, whimpering distress – were in fact a cancerous cluster, killing her slowly from the inside. Or I could save her from the ignominy and terror of being sliced open (“at this age, she might not survive it anyway,” the nurse offered helpfully), ease her out of pain and help her to leave this mortal coil. That night in September 2015, under the too-bright lights of the clinic, with a faint chorus of anonymous animal sniffles and howls echoing faintly through the building, I processed The Choice. I duly wept. I held her sore little panting body. I texted friends who had been in parallel situations. I called a woman who worked with rescue animals and thus surrounded (too often) by similar decisions. She told me, in a firm voice, to be brave. “Too many humans reach this stage in an animal’s life where they realise it’s The End and are overcome by a sudden wash of guilt,” she said. “Maybe they travelled too much, worked too much, didn’t spend enough time playing in the park. Then they see the opportunity to prove how much they loved their animal by throwing everything they have at keeping it alive. It’s selfish. Take her home, smile so she doesn’t pick up the depths of your grief, and let her go.” It was the hardest and best gift I’ve ever given. We drove her home, made her comfortable. I smiled and sang to her and a kind, gentle woman came to the house and assisted with the needle. My dog was looking into my eyes as she died and I carried her warm body out to the car before falling into a howling, on-my-knees trance I didn’t emerge from for months. ‘It was the hardest and best gift I’ve ever given.’ When writer Michelle de Kretser said goodbye to her beagle-whippet cross, Minnie, she wrote: “Every death, human or animal, that I’ve witnessed has brought only a crushing sense of loss: an overwhelming, unbearable not-here. Minnie weighed 12.5 kg and she was a world. She featured in one of my books, had a run-on part in another and led me to a third. I can’t imagine walking the streets we knew without her ballast beside me.” Learning how to grieve for a pet – and asking for that space – is something many of us struggle with. To attach too much sentiment to a non-verbal creature is seen to anthropomorphise; to ascribe a familial relationship upon something that would probably have no qualms in eating our corpse were we to go first. And yet, when we are brave enough to acknowledge the emotional impact an animal’s death has upon us, we are free to reach for the symbolism and ritual essential to start letting go. Some of us dig a hole in the backyard, paint a little wooden sign. Keep a tin of ashes on the mantel. Light a candle on the anniversary of Goodbye. We must acknowledge that the death of an animal is indeed the loss of a true love and friend and that our life, of course, will never be the same again. It is the brave and true course and the more we can hold space for those who are suffering silently, afraid of looking foolish, the better we will be together as humans. My symbolism of grief is with me always – I mixed my dog’s ashes in with tattoo ink and had her attached permanently to my forearm. When I see the tattoo, I see her. We remain together in life and death and farewell, as it always should be. Animal and human, friend and family. Love.

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I have been hesitant in posting but will put in my ten bobs worth anyway...whenever I see anything promoted by Pete Evans it is usually a con full of half baked quasi scientific data from an 'institute' somewhere in LaLa land I get so angry that people, including the media, just blindly follow; remember that awful young woman who had cancer then didn't, the one that promoted some diet and was found to be lying, PE reeks of the same self-promotion. It seems the world needs snake-oil salesmen (like Peter Foster) and I have a feeling that PE is another. And... I don't feel much better after posting this rant ps, Pandi-Girl; you can buy 15kg boxes of turkey necks from Naturally Australian Meat and Game at Morningside, you will need to buy a very sturdy mincer though

sure did work Bulldog, thank you! 13 Westies and heaps of Staffies and 24 naughty little Fox Terriers but only one Wheaten and one Dandie, no Cesky or Glen of Imaal well... that is so annoying