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some of the reviews are fairly old but interesting all the same https://www.productreview.com.au/listings/dermcare-aloveen-oatmeal and this data sheet https://www.dechra.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Dermcare-ALOVEEN-Oatmeal-Shampoo-SDS-V7-Dec-2016.pdf and an old Dogz topic

scroll down a little for the video pic.twitter.com/vS1Qp7C9m5

Can you edit your post to make it a bit clearer please @Valmae? I fear my brain has melted in the heat and I don't quite understand what you are meaning and how we can help

there's also this: https://www.choice.com.au/money/insurance/pet/review-and-compare/pet-insurance https://www.choice.com.au/money/insurance/pet/articles/six-things-you-need-to-know-about-pet-insurance and this just if your friend wants to check out each company https://www.productreview.com.au/c/pet-insurance

get your friend to do the on-line quotes on this page Perse https://petsure.com.au/find-a-policy/ and I hope that your friend can see the page as the company (Hollards) have joined the ranks of 'lets write everything in pale grey so no-one can see it on their computer' it's so annoying

Whereabouts in Qld are you? the reason I ask is that there may be midges (tiny sand-flies) around, their bite is a bit savage to skin and really itchy. Sometimes there are dragonflies flying about which is an indication of sandfly/midge presence, the dragonflies eat them Usually the tick preventive medication helps https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-13/midge-outbreak-on-sunshine-coast/7929522 or it also may be caused by Wandering Jew, here is a link to the ornamental variety though Qld does have a native one which is green so scroll down a little on this link

I may have some pointers. Whereabouts are you? (what suburb if in the Brisbane area) and what breed of dog(s) do you have?

Well Done You! 5 STARS!

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2023/jan/16/pooch-portraits-dog-photography-awards-in-pictures

Maybe make the responsible decision to desex her, the last litter was just too traumatic for her and you.

@jjj8 some photies would be advisable at this stage

you have said that her '1 teat she has alot and its really full and lumpy and hard' Is it red and hot to touch?

your vet may have some

How are things going this morning @jjj8?

whelping supplies webpage---> https://whelpingsupplies.com.au/

give her the powder from 1/2 tab twice a day, mix it with her food and give her Greek yoghurt (the no added sugar one) Try to buy the fenugreek seeds as they are better and, of course, heaps of fresh clean water<---this is just so important. She mustn't get dehydrated. There are some suggestions on this page https://dogcare.dailypuppy.com/foods-promote-milk-production-nursing-dogs-5428.html

What does the info on the bottle say?...are the contents just powdered fenugreek or are those capsules an extract that has been dried? (much stronger than straight powdered seeds) What is indicated on the bottle the dosage rate for children? Here is some dog dosage info: Some info on dosages...I have put into italics the dosage a paragraph from this dog site https://pokydogs.org/how-much-fenugreek-to-give-a-dog/ Fenugreek for dogs milk production: Does Fenugreek Increase Breast Milk In Dogs? Yes! A study carried out shows that fenugreek improves the percentage of the milk a dam will produce to up to 16%. Fenugreek is often the breeder’s choice to supplement their lactating dam’s minerals and milk. Also, after whelping, if the milk is not as sufficient as expected, fenugreek is used. This practice has been on for ages. It helps lactating mothers produce more milk which is why it’s considered a galactagogue. The fenugreek dosage for dog milk production is one tablespoon two times daily of powdered fenugreek seeds. and from here--> https://greenpet.com.au/product/fenugreek-powder/ This is a screenshot of the dosage of Greenpet powder that picture is on the Greenpet link To be safe it may be best to give the mum 2.5g Fenugreek Powder Dosage : Cats / small dogs 1 to 2 teaspoons daily Med dogs: 1 to 2 Tablespoons daily Large dogs: 2 Tablespoons daily

The fenugreek tea is given to mum; mix with some unsweetened yoghurt or goats milk or with her mince she will probably find it yummy

@jjj8 the fenugreek seeds are also available at health food shops and Asian or Indian grocers and in capsule form at Chemist Warehouse. A list of where to buy in this linkie here about 1 teaspoon of seeds to 1 cup boiling water, let steep or 5--10 minutes then strain off the seeds. if you have one of those little one cup tea strainers/balls that you can put the seeds into they are good

how are the puppies and their mother this afternoon @jjj8?

2-->3 hourly feeds are needed, a gap of 8 hours just won't do, the puppies will not survive on that regime

as soon a a supermarket is open whizz there and buy a packet of fenugreek seeds, make a tea with them and get that tea into the pups mother. Fenugreek is an amazing milk-increaser here is an old Dogz post about fenugreek If you don't have any at home (though if you make chutney or curries you probably will) Coles have it here Woolies don't seem to have it You may be late for work

@jjj8 take the pup to another vet asap (like now) your pup will be dehydrated so will need fluids otherwise he will fade away. edited to add...please keep us updated on the little one's progress

They do Deeds, I filled out an Energex on-line form that is easily accessible on-line, they say that they contact you when the meter reader is coming https://www.energex.com.au/home/our-services/meters/meter-read-alerts-for-dog-owners But, when I was contacted the email said tomorrow but the meter-reader came that day, I also received a text but it was on the day following the reading So maybe the property owners had a much-the-same notification, who knows, here's the email (I removed my details) Hello, We are scheduled to read your meter tomorrow in xxxxxx For safety reasons our crews will not enter the property if there are unrestrained dogs. Please ensure that dogs are properly restrained and separated from any work area: either kept indoors, on a firm leash or behind a secure barrier. For more information about our Safe Entry policy visit energex.com.au/safeentry. If we are unable to read your meter tomorrow due to unforeseen circumstances, we will send you an updated notification. Regards, Energex

Your vet should get the nurse to take your dog outside and whip that kidney dish under her as soon as she squats, they then put some of the sample in a tiny test tube like this one here after it has been spun down it is quite easy to see any crystals with the naked eye, they look a little like fine sand I feel as though you have been mucked about as, along with testing the pH, it's a common test and every vet surgery carries a centrifuge so can do that test while you are waiting in the consulting room