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Last week Saffy went to Dog-Heaven. She is just not here anymore and the space she took up is just empty of her happiness. We fought that bloody cancer but it beat us in the end. She had fried egg and yogurt for breakfast and on the way to her favourite treat-giving vet we stopped off and took a walk on the beach where she barked at a slow-moving ibis and a fat Caviler. She ripped into the dish of dried liver treats at the vets, then we had cuddles and eye-strokes while she just went away to a place where her head didn't hurt any more. I miss your little tail stuck up when you are in your full-of-yourself-I'm-guarding-the-house mode, your poking your nose into everyone's business and your paw on my arm reminder that we haven't finished your ear scratches yet. It is so empty here. Henry is missing following you, he is having trouble thinking for himself. Enjoy your time with Penny, Mac and Daisy as well as WM's Mac, DDD's little Red dog and all the other neat besties that have gone from here xxx from your Sad Hooman

I have camped there as well as the nearly-next creek, Poona creek, (the next creek is Sandfly Creek I think...a particularly apt name) we camped on the opposite side of the creek to Poona itself, you need to wend your way through the forestry, we only caught some Moses perch and got grounded on the sandbanks :-D it is so pretty, the Coastal Cyprus are just lovely

Ha, I can see mangroves and sandy-mud, where is that photo taken? and... that is one happy dog!

Sugar-free yoghurt may be ok but I would stay away from the yakult as... (I have cut & pasted this info from another site) If you look at the ingredient label of the industries most popular probiotic drink, you will see that it contains 11.4g of sugar per 65ml serve (this is 17.5g per 100ml). There 'Light' version contains 7.1g of sugar per 65ml serve (10.9g per 100ml). Yakult Yakult Light Sugar per 65ml serve 11.4g 7.1g Sugar per 100ml 17.5g 10.9g Not a good idea to include sugars for upset tums, 11.4g sugar is 2.9tsp

I am sorry Perry's Mum, you have had a tough time lately Old dogs leaving us... sigh

This is a no-brainer (for me anyway!) http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-16/the-benefits-of-adopting-older-dogs/8811918 Adopting older dogs brings wisdom and love ABC Radio Hobart By Paul McIntyre Posted yesterday at 12:07pm Photo: Adopting an older dog can give them a new lease on life. (Supplied: Kate Esser) Related Story: Elderly pooches find 'forever' homes with retirees Related Story: Kelpie lovers beware, your own Red Dog comes with hard work Related Story: Retired greyhounds enter slow lane as nursing homes' latest residents When Kate Esser decided to get a companion for her dog, she thought an older friend would be a better fit than an overactive puppy. Ms Esser adopted Nellie, a wirehaired terrier, and began what has become somewhat of a mission to give elderly canines a loving home for the last years of their lives. Photo: Kate Esser says she gets more out of adopting older dogs than the dogs probably do. (Supplied: Kate Esser) "For me an old dog starts at seven years old," she said. Since adopting Nellie is 2008, Ms Esser has given a home to five older rescue dogs, her latest adoptee being a white and tan Staffordshire jack russell called Dorothy. "Dorothy is nearly 13 and extremely relaxed about things. She's incredibly patient," Ms Esser said. Older dogs can often be overlooked in rescue shelters, with people assuming they have been given up due to problem behaviour or just preferring the cuteness of a young puppy. Photo: Dorothy the jack russell was one of Ms Esser's older adopted dogs. (Supplied: Kate Esser) "Often old dogs are in a pound because their owners have died or gone into care," Ms Esser said. "Usually within a couple of weeks I can see what their idiosyncrasies are. "Dogs are like people — every dog is different and within a couple of weeks you understand what the dog is like and what their needs are." Tips for adopting an older dog First make sure you have time for a dog. Puppies and older dogs need exercise and interaction each day. As dogs get older, trips to the vet can increase. Can you afford to look after an older dog if it needs medication or operations? Some older dogs may have bad habits they formed with their previous owner. You will need patience and time to retrain them. If you already have pets you will need to know how that older dog behaves around other animals. Teaching old dogs new tricks Ms Esser said she had learned that older dogs found it easier to adapt to their new home compared with puppies. "They're incredibly easy to train as they just want to please," Ms Esser said. "My one message is you can teach an old dog new tricks — many, many new tricks." Photo: The owners of rescue dogs found in shelters have often died or gone into care. (Supplied: Kate Esser) While an older dog may be easier to train and less hassle than an energetic puppy, there is the downside that the death of an old dog comes much sooner. "You know that upfront," Ms Esser said. "You accept it, you have a cry and you reflect on how happy you made them and how good the end of their life was." Ms Esser said though she cried at the death of each of her old pals, she still got more from having them in her life. "I probably get more out of it than the old dogs."

I am so sorry Flashsmum. Have fun over the bridge beautiful Whitney

what interest? you will be lucky to get 2.5% so at $30 p/w and if deposited $30 into your account first you will have $1560 plus $19 interest and compounded it will make the total $1609.00 Doesn't go far (though it's better than delving into your household savings) Don't rely on the interest to boost your savings, it's pretty well non-existent...interest does not roll in

did you find them DDD? I found this in case you didn't https://www.toegrips.com/local-retailers/#International

Check out this page as well, you can do on-line quotes to give you an idea of costs, all the companies on the page have the same underwriter (Hollards) but each company has different features and costs http://www.petsure.com.au/PetInsurance/BestPetInsurance

Yes PL, thank you, I did know of that RSPCA info but it is still just advice/recommendation 'RSPCA Australia considers the minimum acceptable age for a puppy to be removed from the mother dog for adoption or purchase to be 8 weeks of age'. I had another hunt round and it seems that governments are saying 'Guidelines' and 'Minimum Standards' and Code of Practice' but not stating that it is illegal to sell a pup under 8 weeks of age

A little off topic but; Is it definitely illegal? or is it only a recommendation, I can't find the government law saying it's illegal so if someone could post the relevant link it'd be great.

What type of dog is he? the reason I'm asking is that if he has heaps of hair between his pads (like my Westies do) it needs to be cut right back so his paw pads touch the ground instead of slippery hair, if you do that as well as clip his nails as Maddy suggests it will help.

I posted on 30th June in this topic DDD, maybe ask your vet to change ear medications, perhaps worth a go

had a search and this is what I found (or seeing that this is a Scottish post...Ah hud a search an' thes is whit Ah foond) https://www.facebook.com/theweewhitedug/?ref=br_rs

I found out how to delete your quote (I think). Just leave your quote as it is and go to another forum, then come back and go to the bottom of the last post and click the 'Reply to this Topic' box. That box will open with your reply and there is an option to 'remove'

hahaha, DDD, you made me laugh we have a troll it seems

I give mine Canine MSM Chondroitin Glucosamine Powder (they used to supply it in 500g bags) http://stores.ebay.com.au/Health-Within?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 and Pernease powder because I bought some cheap-as from Gumtree and.. Henry gets monthly injections of Synovan (http://www.ceva.com.au/Products/Products-list/SYNOVAN-Injection-for-Dogs) I don't know which one of those three is working but he is a happy little boy and much more supple from when I first bought him in October last year He also gets Golden paste, I make it myself because it's easy peasy. I buy the turmeric from here https://countrypark.com.au/product/turmeric-powder-1kg/ here is the Golden paste recipe How to make Golden Paste: ½ cup turmeric powder 1 cup spring water (+ ½ extra if necessary) 1.5 tsp ground black pepper 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil Directions: Mix water (1 cup) with turmeric powder in a pan and slowly heat it up and stir for 6-10 minutes until you get a thick paste (add the additional ½ cup water if it is too thick). Add black pepper and oil and continue stirring until all the ingredients are fully mixed in together. Allow the paste to cool. Store in the refrigerator in a jar for up to 1-2 weeks. This recipe was developed by Doug English, a veterinarian who has utilized the ancient healing spice in all manner of animals ranging from dogs to cats to the most exotic types like alpacas and even crocodiles. edited to add that if he is on other medications it would pay to join and ask in this group to check if turmeric is compatible, there are a couple of antibiotics that the turmeric inhibits https://www.facebook.com/groups/415313751866609/

two long coats here Amber https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/mature/chihuahua-long-coat.asp and two short coat https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/mature/chihuahua-smooth-coat.asp and three here https://www.dogzonline.com.au/breeds/mature/pomeranian.asp

I did that and ended up freezing the pieces after a few hours of drying. OMG the stink you have no idea how bad it was Never never dry green tripe yourself ever

These people sell them WM (hummm, spelling could be better-->Why give just a dog treat when you can give a natural feat?) The price seems a bit exxie though https://store.rogueroyalty.com.au/products/r-a-w-dried-green-tripe-dog-treats according to their 'clunky search for a stockist' link you can buy here; PETS ON SEMAPHORE 115 Semaphore Rd Semaphore SA 5019 PH:(08) 8242 7302 also same price here http://www.naturalpetstore.com.au/k9-natural-freeze-dried-lamb-green-tripe-200g cheaper here https://www.petcircle.com.au/product/k9-natural-lamb-green-tripe

Stating the obvious I reckon http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-28/our-pets-strengthen-neighbourhood-ties/8659174 How our pets strengthen neighbourhood ties The Conversation By Lisa Wood from the University of Western Australia Updated yesterday at 2:35pm Photo: When dog owners meet, it helps build a safe and connected community. (Wrote/flickr, CC BY-NC) Talk to any pet owner and you are bound to invoke stories about the joy and companionship of having a pet. But evidence is mounting that the effect of pets extends beyond their owners and can help strengthen the social fabric of local neighbourhoods. Now a cross-national study involving Perth, Australia, and three US cities has lent weight to the observation that pets help build social capital. This is not a frivolous notion, given the erosion of sense of community is often lamented. As Hugh Mackay recently observed, not knowing our neighbours has become a sad cliche of contemporary urban life. I stumbled into pet-related research some 15 years ago when undertaking a PhD on neighbourhoods and sense of community. I was curious about the elements of a neighbourhood that might help people connect to one another, so I threw some in some survey questions about pets. In what has become my most-cited academic paper, we found that pet owners were more likely to have higher social capital. This is a concept that captures trust between people (including those we don't know personally), networks of social support, the exchange of favours with neighbours and civic engagement. Fast-forward a decade to a much larger study to look at the relationship between pets and social capital. Pet owners and non-owners were randomly surveyed in four cities: Perth, San Diego, Portland and Nashville — four cities reasonably comparable in size, urban density and climate. In all four cities, we found owning a pet was significantly associated with higher social capital compared with not owning a pet. This held true after adjusting for a raft of demographic factors that might influence people's connections in their neighbourhood. Photo: Pets are a great leveller in society, owned and loved by people across social, age and racial strata. (ABC News: Lisa Morrison) How do pets help build social bonds? It is often assumed that the social benefits of pets are confined to social interactions that occur when people are out walking their dogs. Lots of dog owner anecdotes support this. In this large sample study, however, levels of social capital were higher among pet owners across the board. We did nonetheless find that social capital was higher among dog owners and those who walked their dogs in particular. Dog owners were five times more likely to have got to know people in their neighbourhood. This makes sense, as dogs are the most likely to get us outside the home. Yet our survey data and qualitative responses show that a variety of pets can act as a social lubricant. Pets are a great leveller in society, owned and loved by people across social, age and racial strata. Perhaps it is having something in common with other people that strikes a chord, regardless of the type of pet. What does this mean for how we live? That pets can help build social capital is not just a social nicety or quirky sociological observation. Hundreds of studies internationally show that social capital is a positive predictor for a raft of important social indicators, including mental health, education, crime deterrence, and community safety. Given pets are entrenched in the lives and homes of many Australians, it makes sense to tap into this as a way to strengthen the social fabric of local communities. Not everyone can or wants to own a pet. But two-thirds of the population does, so our cities and neighbourhoods need to be "pet friendly". Australian suburbs are generally pretty good for walkable parks and streets. In this study, we also found that having dog walkers out and about contributes to perceptions of community safety. Given the broad social benefits of pet ownership, perhaps we need to rethink 'no pets' rules where possible. Photo: Dog owners enjoy a higher level of social capital, the study found. (ABC News: Simon Royal) However, in Australia, pets have traditionally belonged to people living in detached housing with backyards. Many rental properties, apartment complexes, and retirement villages still default to a "no pets" policy. Other countries, where renting and higher-density living is more the norm, seem more accepting of pets across the housing spectrum. Given ageing populations, housing affordability and the need to curb urban sprawl are critical social trends in many countries including Australia, maybe we need to recalibrate our notions of who can own a pet and where they can live. This is not to say that pets have to be allowed everywhere, but the default to "no pets allowed" is questionable. My father-in-law in his 80s, for example, couldn't downsize to a retirement complex because his extremely docile rescue greyhound exceeded the "10 kilogram pet" rule. He couldn't bear to part with Moby, a faithful companion through whom he met many local residents daily at the park nearby. Constant companions in times of change A lot of my current research is around homelessness. Chatting recently with a man who was homeless with his dog on the streets of Melbourne, he told me how his dog gets him up in the morning, keeps him safe at night, and gets them both walking daily. His dog was one of the few stable things in his life, so he needed a public housing option that would allow pets. People who are homeless also need crisis accommodation options that accept their pets. Hence it is great to see places such as Tom Fisher House in Perth, opening its doors to rough sleepers with pets needing a safe place to sleep. Beyond the practical implications for pet-friendly cities, the potential for pets to enrich the social fabric of communities has strong appeal in an era of global uncertainty, frenetic "busyness" and technology-driven communications. As cultural analyst Sheryl Turkle has said, the ways people interact and forge relationships have undergone massive change and we can end up "connected, but alone". By contrast, humans have been drawn to companion animals since early civilisation. In many people's lives, they remain a tangible constant that can yield enduring social capital benefits. Lisa Wood is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Social Impact and School of Population Health at the University of Western Australia. This article was originally published in The Conversation.

some more 'feeding turmeric to your dog' info here Powerlegs (maybe adding flax-seed oil instead of olive oil would be tasty for them) http://turmericlife.com.au/turmeric-for-dogs/how-to-feed-turmeric-for-dogs/

my lot ate the golden paste off the spoon, they thought it was yummy, maybe it was the olive oil I put into it when making it. Perhaps mix it with some mackerel or sardines or just the juice out of the can or mix it with some mince.

Yes, it definitely seems to be more economical but I kinda liked the one I had originally purchased as it included the MSM, Chondroitin and Glucosamine all in the one packet and was for dogs. I get my turmeric and rosehip granules from Country Park...they are lovely to deal with