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Pellitory of the Wall is a help for bladder stones Here is a link http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/p/pelwal22.html

I am so sorry Owey, sometimes it is impossible to fix things. Have fun over the Bridge little fella

DOL name is Ams---> http://www.dolforums.com.au/user/29490-ams/ Peiradise - Paradise for Rescued Shar Pei ph. 0401 445 641 FB: Peiradise Email: [email protected] Ams is a legend!

Westiemum & Sheridan: How are the old-fellas doin'?

I usually buy a 14kg ($45) box of Ingham brand turkey necks from Capalaba Pet Foods (just 1/2 hr East of Brisbane) O/H bought a box last week 15kg for $45 and they are from Goldfields Turkeys, St Arnaud, Victoria. I went on their site but couldn't see turkey necks but if anyone is interested they may be worth contacting, or, if you get on well with your local petfood shop you could ask them to get some in. There is one downside...the necks are ginormous, I had to split the ends with the axe before I could put them through the mincer. They would be a suitable bone for a big dog, or cut them in 1/2 and they would suit a big and little dog. http://www.goldfieldsturkeys.com.au/

A good sign that kids have worms is when you see them picking their nose and also if they are grizzling more than normal (dunno what the 'normal' grizzling is though :D ) Worm them and and all-of-a-sudden you have your kids back.

In many instances gut-worms are beneficial http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/05/30/hookworms-a-cheap-treatment-for-autoimmune-diseases/ http://www.npr.org/2010/12/02/131753267/eat-your-worms-the-upside-of-parasites http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WellnessNews/worm-cocktail-treat-intestinal-problems/story?id=12286308

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Whew! I was scared to open this post in case there was bad news, but it is---> SUCH GOOD NEWS! what a relief for everyone. Hope Lexx is OK.

Mine get pats when I come through the gate,(they are usually waiting) then do old-dog zoomies up and down the driveway. They are fine after that...why not try making a fuss of your dog when you get home, he has been without you for a while and would like to feel important when you arrive home. He is happy to see you, why not acknowledge it?

The Natural Pet Store has it http://www.naturalpetstore.com.au/p/81/shop-by-brand/innova/ a bit expensive to send it to Darwin though!

RIP Good Dog http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/06/22/death-of-retired-police-dog-cisco/ Queensland Police Service News Death of retired Police Dog Cisco June 22, 2012, 12:03 pm The Queensland Police Service has been saddened to hear about the death of retired police dog Cisco. PD Cisco died peacefully on Wednesday at the Sunshine Coast, aged 12. He had a distinguished career after completing training in June 2005 working first in Mt Isa before transferring to Cairns in January 2007. In Cairns PD Cisco and his handler, Senior Constable Nathan Hester, were responsible for the apprehension of numerous offenders before Cisco retiring due to age in July 2010. Senior Constable Hester transferred to the Sunshine Coast in January this year and is about to start training with Recruit Dog Ajax. Sergeant David Raymond, Officer in Charge of the Cairns Dog Squad said that he felt for Nathan and his family. “Police dogs form a very unique bond with their handler. They live at home with the family of the handler and go off to work each day as the handlers’ partner and often at times his first source of backup. I know he will very sadly missed,” Sergeant Raymond said. His handler, Senior Constable Hester, said that PD Cisco could meet kids at a day care centre at the start of his shift and an hour later be tracking an armed offender. “Whilst it is sad that he is no longer with us and will be missed dearly, he lived a life that most other dogs would only dream about,” Senior Constable Hester said. The photograph was taken as Cisco was about to leave home for his last shift before retiring.

Maybe you could soon buy him one of these..not having a go at you, at all, at all :) I would buy (or get OH to make one) if one of my little guys were getting weak in the back legs http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/items/_W0QQ_sopZ12?_nkw=dog%20wheelchair&_fromfsb=0&_trksid=m270.l1313

Perhaps I should have put this in the new section I have put here, as it is more of a 'save' story (and there are some good photos of the naughty ones :laugh: in the link below) http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/06/18/doggie-delinquents-toowoomba/ Doggie Delinquents, Toowoomba June 18, 2012, 1:30 pm Around 8pm last Friday night, Toowoomba police responded to reports of youngsters running amok in their CBD. The pair was seen running onto the roadway causing a hazard to traffic and raising concerns for their safety. Police located the troublesome duo who fled in a bid to retain their freedom, leading police on a steeple chase type pursuit. The pair were coerced to surrender peacefully and were detained for public nuisance, obstructing police and suspected public urination. The juveniles were later issued with a stern reprimand and released into the care of a responsible adult.

Yep, GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/06/18/update-appeal-for-public-assistance-mermaid-waters/ Update: appeal for public assistance, Mermaid Waters June 18, 2012, 5:19 am Police wish to advise the public a dachshund (dog) which was inside a sedan stolen from Mermaid Waters on June 16 has been located and reunited with its owner. The dachshund was located lying on the dashboard of the stolen motor vehicle in a Tweed heads car park around 9.30pm last night. Police wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service. You will have so many cuddles now little Tau

would something like this stay in place? http://www.etsy.com/listing/66226466/strap-keeper-20-pieces-38-inch-plastic?ref=sr_gallery_10&sref=&ga_includes[0]=tags&ga_search_query=dog+collar+loop&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=dog+collar+loop

I was thinking about him, and also Sarah's lovely Cruise, the other day, sometimes just reading about what they were doing and seeing photies of their lovely faces puts them into our hearts. They will never be forgotten. Have fun with your Rainbow Bridge friends Baz-little-fella

Yes, it is a little small Erny, this is more the size---> o hahaha, I can't make it bigger then 'Size 7' but it is 6mm diameter and 4mm deep and I don't know why I am measuring the bloody spoon at 6.28 in the morning Edited to add that the only thing I could find that was small and that most people would have in their kitchen is the little red top off the Tabasco bottle...it holds 3 level scoops of the Plaque Off.

Did you have a dig around in the tub? The spoon is dark blue and has a skinny handle and the scoop is about this big--> O

You are one brave, tough woman PA. Not many people would write what you have just written. Keep up the good fight against your ED and love to the 4-legged ones. .

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2012/06/11/3522577.htm?site&xml=3522577-mediarss.xml#bigpicturepos click on the link as there are heaps of great photos I like David Edgecombe and Peg from Adelaide best :-) The Australian working dog muster brings breeders, farmers and dog-lovers together each year in the south-west Victorian town of Casterton. The town on the banks of the Glenelg River claims to be the birthplace of the kelpie breed. Novelty events include dog most like its owner, egg and spoon race and the fattest dog. But serious competitors have come from far and wide to compete in working dog trials and the triathlon; made up of the kelpie dash, high jump and hill climb. If triathlon winner Mack wasn't competing on the track or barking with excitement from the sidelines, you could find him in the arms of owner, Tony Wilson, from Balliang, in Victoria. Maybe the extra cuddles gave this sheep dog the competitive edge to win the muster triathlon, concluding with the hill climb - where dogs individually sprint to their owner calling them from the top of the hill. "He travels in the front seat of a ute, he sleeps indoors in the house. He is very, very well looked after," Tony says. Although Mack won the high jump in 2009 and 2010 and was last year's triathlon runner up, Tony says he's surprised at how well he did. "Mack's excited because he gets more attention." The high jump is the obvious festival favourite. Gippsland man Hugh Mawhinney's dog George placed first, clearing a height of 2.72m. "It's natural ability, we didn't have to teach him. We had him in the hay shed, he jumped a few bails of hay and the rest he's done all by himself," Hugh says. The record remains with breeder Claire O'Callaghan and her dog Riley, who jumped 2.91m in 2007. While some leave Casterton once the competitions are over, others are getting ready to do business. The festival auction attracts people in search of the best young working dog around. Ross Fletcher travelled 1,600kms from Walcha in northern New South Wales to find a dog ready to work with his 5,500 fine wool merino sheep. "I'm looking for dogs to better our dogs at home, and looking at dogs for a neighbour," he says. "I want a dog for immediate work, so I'm going to need to have pretty deep pockets I think." The auction record was set this year with a two-year-old kelpie from Tasmania which sold for $12,000. Listen to the audio for more from the 2012 Australian Kelpie Muster.

It may be worth your while to email them on a Yahoo/Hotmail/GMail account and say that you live in Townsville or Darwin or somewher remote to the sellers location, and ask if you can make arrangements to fly the pup to you...this usually brings out the scammers (if they are a scammer) as the idea is to get your money for the transport (usually through Cameroon Airways)

Penny (14) and Mac (12) both do the feet wiping after a poo or a pee. They do the feet-wipe with gusto and glee! Penny likes to do her toileting on a ledge, rock or pot plant

A very fast Westie there :laugh: .

My little guys liked the Catch of the Wild salmon, but, I don't think I'll continue feeding it to them as they really ponged. They were getting it for tea (breakfast being their minced turkey necks and raw vegie slops). Man did they stink. Mac has also turned an orangey-brown colour also :laugh: