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Mine behave similarly before dinner is made, they don't seem traumatised by it though, they're excited and anticipating all the noms.

Would it maybe be worth using an onshipper? Unfortunately most pet stuff here costs more for less than the USA! I'm finding this problem setting up my fish tank.

I have several of the ProPlan large tins that hold a large bag. Not even the cat can get the lid off.

Same. Although I noticed at a local store stocking the new proplan bags they had new promotional tins that only fitted tiny 2kg bags!

Nooo. I love the tins I use one for a bin lol.

We just moved here a month ago too! No regrets. If you need anything just yell out, happy to share my discoveries so far.

Mariki is amazing, my kelpie x had a tumour on his gum that we didn't know about, he flipped his lip over it two weeks ago so we took him straight in as he wouldn't let us fix it. Mariki was incredibly patient and calm even when he was growling his head off. When he went for surgery last week she had my partner stay with him to hold him for all the drips etc to be done. Then after surgery she called me for a good chat about it all, and was so pleased Diesel had stopped growling at everyone after surgery and gave her kisses.

She is the first vet who has not freaked out at his grumbly nature when he's unhappy, and she just took her time rather than playing stacks on the vet nurses. I'll be using her from now on.

The prices are on par with Melbourne and procedure costs are actually quite cheap.

Wow what suburb did you move from? Have you found everyone very friendly?

Maybe we could meet up for a walk some time, we don't really know anyone up there.

I'm so excited and very relieved to have multiple people give such good feedback.

We've been living just out of Warragul for nearly a year, we were in south east suburbs before that.

I love it here, we're just in town but lucked out with amazing neighbours and a really quiet street. I'm yet to meet many people as we've been super busy on weekends but the people i have met are lovely. There's a local dog shop too which is great.

Drop me a PM and I'll pass on fb group details and stuff we've learnt already. Would definitely be up for a walk or something once you've moved.

We just moved here a month ago too! No regrets. If you need anything just yell out, happy to share my discoveries so far.

Mariki is amazing, my kelpie x had a tumour on his gum that we didn't know about, he flipped his lip over it two weeks ago so we took him straight in as he wouldn't let us fix it. Mariki was incredibly patient and calm even when he was growling his head off. When he went for surgery last week she had my partner stay with him to hold him for all the drips etc to be done. Then after surgery she called me for a good chat about it all, and was so pleased Diesel had stopped growling at everyone after surgery and gave her kisses.

She is the first vet who has not freaked out at his grumbly nature when he's unhappy, and she just took her time rather than playing stacks on the vet nurses. I'll be using her from now on.

The prices are on par with Melbourne and procedure costs are actually quite cheap.

Since seeing pictures of Grizabella's gorgeous Saluki Bella, I've been keen to learn more about them and have added them to my want list.

Then came DOLer dog Ping the Pod and I've fallen in love with them too!! I've been looking into them and would love to one day add a medium wire haired Pod into my life.

Other than that I have no real desires for other breeds; I'm and Aussie and Norwich terrier gal through and through!

All other breeds I'm happy to admire from a far (or vicariously through others!!) :laugh:

You've just reminded me, I'd love an Aussie terrier!

Wow really? So few people know of them or want one these days so sadly they're on the decline as a breed.

I could never live without one, two or a hundred!!

Yes, I knew one as a kid, she was awesome. Just need to convince the other half!

Since seeing pictures of Grizabella's gorgeous Saluki Bella, I've been keen to learn more about them and have added them to my want list.

Then came DOLer dog Ping the Pod and I've fallen in love with them too!! I've been looking into them and would love to one day add a medium wire haired Pod into my life.

Other than that I have no real desires for other breeds; I'm and Aussie and Norwich terrier gal through and through!

All other breeds I'm happy to admire from a far (or vicariously through others!!) :laugh:

You've just reminded me, I'd love an Aussie terrier!

Mini poodle, mini schnauzer, cocker spaniel, and westie. Mini foxies are on my want list too but they'll be my next dog after our kelpie x and vizsla.

I don't give water when I crate mine, they don't drink overnight unless we are on holidays at the beach.

I'm sorry, I think it's time. If he can't walk, stand or toilet himself, the quality of life just isn't there. It's not fair on him or you. He is lucky to have such a devoted owner, he's had good innings.

My vizsla is a ridgeback because he had his hackles up after being rushed by another dog while walking.he's also an oversize staffy.. he's a small v but really?!

The only food my boy can eat is proplan sensitive or supercoat sensitive. Beef makes him scratch and so does grass. September - April he's basically housebound or on steroids . Not sure how he'll go this year with our house move.

I have googled and a few come up, but was wondering if anyone can recommend any? I'm looking for someone that does socialisation as well.. It will be for a large breed.

I've done a few and the dogs aren't allowed to say hello to each other etc. The entire classes the dogs had to sit on there mat and we were told what to do.. That's not the obedience I want.

Did you try the club in Morwell? Warragul dog obedience out of Darnum has a good reputation (family have gone there), they might suit you but its a 45 min run down the fwy. There's one more but i can't think of it.

Yikes! My boy is back to normal now, more cheerful than he's been in a while. No fever and his appetite is back.

Started the other two on meds yesterday too but they're not showing symptoms right now.

An FYI.

An algae die-off like you can get in winter when the sun isn't enough to keep it growing can cause a bad tummy if they drink it. Not just ponds but funny little places like the dishes under pot plants. Boggy spots, that kind of thing.

Usually a bit of algae in water dishes isn't there long enough to die off.

I forgot to add. Farex is good if they won't eat regular rice.

Interesting. Strong possibility due to the location of the pond. Another pooch is under the weather today too so we'll be looking at removing the pond and putting the fish in a tank. Its a free standing pond and a pain to clean easily anyway.

His tummy played up again so we went to the vets. Suspected giardia from the fishpond. If the meds work we need to treat the other two dogs. If he doesn't improve we need poop samples to narrow it down

Back to his usual self toda thank goodness! He got a very small dinner yesterday or else you'd think he was being starved.

Why the acv westiemum? Haven't heard that before but I always have some.

This time last year my dog got a stomach bug after a surgery. He ended up on antibiotics for a while which helped.

Symptoms the past few days are pointing to him having another bug. Lethargy and sleeping lots, he's pooped in our bed, and done sloppy and disgustingly smelly ones in the house despite having outside access which is the same as last year. Hes also been eating lots of grass then vomiting. He's still eating fine and his energy levels were back to normal today but his guts definitely aren't.

We've moved rurally now so the earliest vet appointment i can get to fit around work will be Thursday and given his energy is normal and he's eating fine it doesn't seem an emergency.

Are there any home remedies I can try in the meantime?

Conditioner wont do anything & if your not washing it all out in can make the skin flaky/dry .

Depends what your feeding & keep in mind the oil generally just hangs at the bottom of the bowl we suggest powder which they eat more & doesn't stick in there beards

I'm guessing the OP means something like aloveen leave in conditioner which is recommended to be slathered onto dry skin and left on. It worked wonders on our dog.

I third adfing fish oil or similar to his diet.

Any owners of either breed would appreciate your input..

You've already been advised against either breed by both owners and people familar with the breeds. A few months isn't going to alter opinions.

As an owner of two vizslas i do believe my original reply was a big emphatic no, and it hasn't changed.

If you want either breed you'd need to rethink your living arrangements.

Ive got weatherbeeta but I'm thinking i need to invest in a chilly dog for one this year!

Fingers crossed for Maddison.

The original question wasn't from PossumCorner - she was just thanking a poster for some advice she found helpful to her own situation!

No she didn't, you might want to reread her post. She actually provided more details about the dog.

It's the time of year where bees and wasps hang around. I wouldn't be too concerned unless you see an excessive number or a hive. My dog chases flies, he got stung by a bee once, and wasn't stupid enough to do it again.

Please be absolutely honest with the breeders you pursue. Not every dog or line be a fit for your situation and be prepared for some rejection too, but please don't feel like little white lies will get you what you want. Might work in the short time but these people know their dogs, take their word for it and ask why, treat it as a learning curve if you come up against brick walls

Exactly. All the vizsla breeders I know are very cautious about the homes their dogs to and they match them very carefully. Honesty is key.