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I saw this and thought I'd pop it here rather that the transport section (I'll move it if there are any objections) :) maybe someone can help. http://www.gympietim...isbane/2860841/ Blind dog tries to hitch a ride to Brisbane 2nd Dec 2015 3:59 PM HE'S not the usual type you might car pool with. Meet Kingston, a 'distinguished gentleman' who was rescued from the Mackay pound a few weeks ago in 'shocking condition'. "He had a tumour removed from his eye lid and also his testicle," said Jess Saunders from Animal Rescue Queensland in Mackay. "We guess he's a poodle cross about 12 years old." Despite his hardships, Kingston has a chance to restore his sight but needs to travel from Mackay to Brisbane to see a specialist. The animal rescue are reluctant to book Kingston in with a transport company because he gets anxious, instead they are calling out for anyone making the 10 hour car trip soon to come forward if they have a spare seat and a big heart. Photos View Photo Gallery "It would be great if he could possibly have someone to sit with on the back seat. "If we could get him down in the next couple of weeks so he can be assessed before Christmas, that would be amazing. "He has already had a big transformation since being rescued and to give him back some sight would be really special." **Transport Request**Our handsome older gentleman Kingston might have an opportunity of sight, but he needs to see a... Posted by ARQ Mackay Region on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

This article was in the ABC Health and Wellbeing site a while back. There is a message board in the link http://www.abc.net.a.../21/2797762.htm Q: Can raspberry cordial kill stomach bugs in contaminated water? A: Yes. Raspberry and blackcurrant cordials can kill bacteria that cause some stomach bugs. Our expert: Dr Heather Cavanagh Published 21/01/2010 For most of us, cordial is off the shopping list; we avoid it because it's full of sugar, bad for our teeth and some of its artificial colourings can make some kids hyperactive. But raspberry cordial has some very loyal fans, who don't necessarily enjoy its sweet taste. These people keep it in the pantry because they swear it can prevent – and possibly treat – stomach bugs. And they may be right, says microbiologist Dr Heather Cavanagh, whose research found some raspberry juice and blackcurrant juice cordials can kill at least 12 different types of nasty bacteria responsible for stomach bugs, including E. Coli and several strains of salmonella. Cavanagh first became interested in the use of raspberry cordial as a preventative and treatment of stomach bugs when she heard that some farmers in parts of New South Wales and Victoria were adding raspberry cordial to their livestock's drinking water to treat diarrhoea. She also began to hear stories of other people using raspberry cordial to treat stomach bugs: "I heard anecdotal reports from as far away as Queensland and Western Australia, I heard of how people used it to treat themselves and their family. Not just their animals". So she decided to see if there was any science to support these anecdotal reports. Antibacterial properties In the lab, Cavanagh tested juice made from a number of fresh berries – including raspberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, cranberries, mulberries, loganberries and boysenberries – as well as commercially available cordials made from these berries (these cordials were made with real berry juice, not apple juice and artificial colours as is sometimes the case). These juices and cordials were then diluted down with water to different strengths, the strongest was one part water to five parts cordial and the weakest was 1:100. Then each type of bacteria was mixed with each of the berry drinks. The researchers found a number of the raspberry and blackcurrant juice cordials killed most of the bacteria. And while there has been some speculation that it's the sugar content of cordials that kills bacteria, Cavanagh says there is something unique to raspberry and blackcurrant juices, which seems to be responsible. Those cordials that had the best antibacterial properties contained at least 35 per cent raspberry or blackcurrant juice, and worked when diluted down to one part cordial in 10 parts water. Undiluted raspberry juice and blackcurrant juice worked just as well as the cordials. No human tests But, Cavanagh says, there's a hitch. While her research suggests there's some truth to the red cordial story, there haven't been any clinical trials testing whether raspberry cordial can prevent or treat stomach bugs in humans or animals. "We know for certain that adding the right amount of these cordials to water will reduce the number of bacteria in the water," she says. "[but] we cannot say for certain that the cordial will definitely prevent stomach bugs in people, and we don't know yet if it will help as a treatment if you are already feeling sick. Although again there is some anecdotal evidence to suggest that it might." And even if red cordial does work, stomach bugs (gastroenteritis) are caused by a range of things other than bacteria – such as viruses, parasites, and certain medications – and raspberry cordial won't help in these cases. Also be careful about drinking too much cordial (even diluted at a 1:10 ratio) if you have vomiting or diarrhoea. Drinks with a high sugar content – such as undiluted soft drinks, sports drinks, juices or strong cordials – can promote fluid loss into the bowel and worsen dehydration, which is a risk for anyone with vomiting and diarrhoea. Dr Heather Cavanagh is a senior lecturer in microbiology at the School of Biomedical Sciences at Charles Sturt University. She spoke to Claudine Ryan.

Godfather aint too bad either :lollipop: :laugh: .

can you ask at your local IGA store Stressy, they do buy from Ingham or Steggles and both those companies sell boxes of turkey necks approx 14kg so they may be able to get them in. or maybe you can get someone to buy them from here https://www.facebook...glesShopSydney/ eta they are in Pendle Hill and I see that it is about 1.5 hours from where you live

thanks for posting the photos WM. I loved the last three with his Godfather...such a cuddle-bum (Mac I mean) :) The first photos show that he was nearing his time...breaks your heart doesn't it. Dear old boy...a DOLer treasure for sure.

yes, that is the stuff to get SM I usually get this one or this one if I can't get the Melrose

two cooler beds under the sideboard where the tv and associated accessories sit one cooler pad next to it two hard cushions in front of the sofa (they sleep on them and also an aid to getting on the sofa) two trampolines on the veranda one handy low cane chair on the veranda two big cushions on the back-door landing cooler pads and dog beds in the bedroom three dog beds in the office

I couldn't find out how it works either Dobermanic so I emailed her (Kay) and asked that very question, here is her reply: Thank you for your message. The coats are used wet just wet them down under a tap/bucket etc and wring out slightly so not dripping. Place over puppy and secure. The coats work via Evaporation they are used wet but do not wet the fur. No need to refrigerate but you can keep them in a zip lock bag between uses during summer if you do not wish to dry them (personally I dry them between uses) They last 4-6 hours depending on how windy the day is. I sure-will update on how the dogs enjoy them (or not)

Well I ordered three at $26 each + $12.95 postage so I will update on how they perform on three hot dogs

I am hunting for cooler coats for my lot and came across this one which is an ok price considering I will need to buy three of them It is called a Lilcracka - Chamios Cooling Coat has anyone here bought one, if so, what is it like? I know there are better ones on the market but the cost of this one is the clincher (even though the dog in the ad looks hot) :laugh: http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--1253389011_Lilcracka_Chamois_Cooling_Dog_Coat_50cm

Lovely old fella DDD, what a sweetie. They make us old before our time don't they...all that worry! :)

and a couple more as she reckons she deserves it

Happy Birthday Old Chook!

No matter how hard we fight to keep them there is that time when we have to steel ourselves to say goodbye. I am sorry you have to make this decision so soon DDD. love from me who has two pretty-old takkas

Goodbye Mac We will miss you We will miss reading the episodes of your life-story My thoughts are with you WM

Hummm, not too sure about this, maybe we are over-using technology http://www.theguardi...heelchair-video eta...someone may be able to embed the video

You and Mac have been in my thoughts all week WM, I'm glad the lil' fella will have cuddles, roast chicken and blue cheese on his way to the bridge. Mac has many fans here and all our goodbyes will ease his way into his next pain-free world. Bye Bye Mac, we will remember you

Here is one at Strathpine Qld, you need to pick it up though http://www.ebay.com....5MAAOSwwbdWPVGK and these on special http://hipvan.com.au...petlife/?page=1 and a good selection here http://www.fishpond....ntainer+Storage I like the metal one (only 2 left) eta and if you buy a bag of IAMS super premium food you get a free storage bin page 3 of this PDF https://www.bestfrie...ovePressies.pdf and one or two here http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-pets/dog+food+storage+container/k0c18433r500?sort=rank&fromSearchBox=true

the one friend you can never take anywhere hope it embeds

yep, same dog, even the same photo. good news, I hope she will be adopted pretty quickly. Good work Nsw Bull Terrier Rescue

Good! (how do you know Teebs?) She doesn’t want to be in Redlands Shelter, she wants a comfy couch and cuddles from humans.

Maybe others have old prints of their breeds and can post them. I have an old framed print of a Landseer painting called Dignity and Impudence (1839) this is a photo of it

Pretty dog, looks to be a Bull Terrier Details here--> http://www.redland.q...r-adoption.aspx also a Labrador...wasn't someone looking for one to adopt?

My dogs all pee on the grass near the bottom of the back steps and without the Dog Rocks the grass is burned, with the Dog Rocks the grass grows fine. When burn marks appear I know the rocks need to be replaced. I bought some Not Dog Rocks brand from PetStock and they didn't work, the genuine ones did work. I am a tight-ar$e thrifty so after a few months I break the rocks in half with a hammer...longer benefits from them. So, go figure, I don't believe the blurb on the packet either but they do work :)