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  1. My very successful stud dog got prostrate problem and through many tears, I had him castrated immediately. Not worth his life.
  2. I have attended a few lectures on wormers and it's my understanding that a wormer does not have to be 100% effective to be called or sold as a wormer. For example wormer A may only be 75% effective at killing all worms, but wormer B is 95% effective. So, you usually pay more for wormer B and it might be one a vet might recommend. They also may have a budget priced one, to cater for everyone. Also different wormers contain different ingredients as some upset the animals stomach. Some companies also believe that their ingredients are the most effective. My personal belief is that you get what you pay for with a wormer. Drontal is top of the range and the most effective, but it's also by far the most expensive. I alternate my wormers to save money. They get drontal one time, then when next due they get endoguard, then next drontal again.
  3. I didn't say they have to. I said I think they need to. It's not illegal to rehome or resell a dog. But if you come on to a purebred dog forum looking for advice about it, then you need to contact the breeder about it. I think we are saying the same thing, just misunderstanding each other!
  4. This is my question too, which hasn't really been answered. I have absolutely no issue with the dog being unsuitable for you and being rehomed, I totally understand and do not judge you, BUT the breeder needs to be given the first option of taking the dog back. That isn't correct. The Breeder should be advised of the behaviour but the owner does not HAVE to give the breeder first option to take the dog back, the Owner may wish to sell the dog. Sorry, I'm not sure what you're saying? My point was just that the breeder should be notified of the problem and asked if they would like the dog returned to them. I think most breeders would like that coourtesy call. The OP says the breeder has been notified, so then there will be no surprises for the breeder if the dog turns up elsewhere.
  5. Not sure if I would use vinegar as it contains acetic acid and therfore possible corrosive affects on metallic components. Maybe? I Don't know any vinegar facts. LOL! But I've been using it in hydrobaths (personal and work) since the mid 90's without any problems. It was recommended to me by a hydrobath manufacturer so i believe it to be safe. But as I said, I'm not a vinegar expert, only know it's been a brilliant disinfectant and cleanser for centuries, so i'm just going on those two things.
  6. I would ask if they are members of the Canine Controlling Body of their state. I would also ask for an eye certificate for the puppy OR eye certificates for both parents. If they are not prepared to give you any of these things.... run fast.
  7. This is my question too, which hasn't really been answered. I have absolutely no issue with the dog being unsuitable for you and being rehomed, I totally understand and do not judge you, BUT the breeder needs to be given the first option of taking the dog back.
  8. Vinegar!! Cheap, natural, powerful, kills germs. No need to bother with expensive hydrobath cleaners. Bleach may do damage in the long run.
  9. That's fine, but have you given the breeder the option to take the dog back?
  10. My dogs used to do it in Victoria. The dog needs to be over 25kg and on current heartworm medication and must be able to be very still for quite a while during the process. The criteria may have changed though as this was some years ago. If you don't know where to start for info, try emergency centres, specialists, or the vet uni as they would most likely use blood more and know it's origin. Good luck!!
  11. Sorry, can't really help with training. But i can assure you it is not in a Shih Tzu's nature to act as you describe toward other dogs. My mum bred and showed them for over 30yrs and they are very friendly, happy little dogs. It may be possible the behavior of your dog may exist in his line somewhere... but it is not a common Shih Tzu trait to act as you describe. If he is a Shih Tzu cross, then that may be where it comes from. I hope someone can help you with your problem. Good luck, sounds like your little one enjoys a very full and active life!!
  12. You mentioned he tore up a trampoline bed. Was is a hessian sack one? You can get tougher material which lasts longer. Mine tend to dig up the hessian sack ones, they must like the smell or something. But the shade cloth or canvas ones, they leave alone.
  13. My Salukis will chew and crunch very thoroughly on the one neck...yet they still make them vomit. So I don't think that's the reason in my situation.
  14. YES!! It happens to my dogs every time, so i now no longer feed them raw chicken. My friends do not have this problem, just me, and it happens with both my Afghans and Salukis. I've experimented, like you, but no change. So it's off the menu for us!!
  15. Sounds like allergies to me. The eye/foot/belly combo is usually a giveaway. Nothing new or different necessarily needs to have happened, it just starts up one day. Especially in white dogs with pink skin. You need a vet with skin/allergy expertise and interest (many aren't really interested in delving deeper into the cause) or failing that, a referral to a specialist. Food elinination trials are usually the first suggestion. Unfortunatey it's often things that can't be helped like pollens, dust and grasses. Good luck.
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