Rebanne

excellent update, thanks Asal

No reason the pup can't spend time outside. I would guess the owner has got older and it's more work then she remembers. So time outside, some crate training, a puppy training class.

I was surprised with the first muster dogs that kelpies were being used on cattle in the outback and the one used on sheep failed. I was expecting cattledogs on cattle. My only experience with kelpies ( 2nd hand ) was them being used on sheep.

9 minutes ago, Loving my Oldies said:

The Dirt Girls go in for their surgery tomorrow and I confess to being very nervous for them.  I know the surgeons are very very experienced, but the last time I took a little dog in for eye surgery (different specialist) it did not end well  

Huge Hugs to you.

Cragieburn _ Micheal Bell has an excellent reputation. Monash Vets and (Sandown Vets ( have 2 sides to their business ) Greyhounds and Others.) I've used Monash and Sandown in the past.

After only a month, as a breeder, I would have refunded the money, less costs of transport, on the return of all signed papers.

You can help by wiping the pup after each wee you see. I think Labs usually come into season for the first time around 8 months of age. You are half way there. You could see how she goes without the antibiotics and try the Cranberry and ACV. Put the ACV in her drinking water. Ask your vet about using a powder to help keep her dry. I use Medipulv powder on lots of things but I'd check with the vet before putting it on the vulva.

and they are often cropped here by the unregistered breeders

could you please clarify the age of the dog? You said puppy, which to me is quite young, then 10 months old.

NSW is a different kettle of fish to the other states

I had one with this. He took about 3 weeks to fully recover and no never had it again.

very glad he was found but I had to laugh as well

Thank God we have each other.

I have one sister who gets it and one who doesn't.

some people just don't get it, in fact many people don't get it. And where are their manners? Even if you think it there is no need to say it.

no idea but if it's that bad report it and see if anything happens

I think you have to have it registered in your name at your home. If it escaped and ended up in the pound  you would be responsible for any and all fees, same if it caused damage. This would need to be written into the contract.

1 hour ago, Amazetl said:

 

What’s the purpose of smaller dog breeds being treated differently for breeding than larger dog breeds? It’s not like the little ones mate with large dogs. What’s the difference? They need to cut out puppy farming but leave the papered experienced dog breeders alone, other than to make sure they aren’t becoming puppy farms etc. 

 

 

Litter size is the difference. You want to pick the best to breed on with. Easier to find one in a litter of 8 - 10 then in a litter of 1-3.

I no longer breed and have given up my DOL listings and website.

sorry but we must keep Australia rabies free.

12 hours ago, Loving my Oldies said:

 

 

I have always understood glaucoma to be extremely painful and, via google, this is what I turned up for humans (because someone told me his parents had glaucoma without experiencing pain or discomfort):

 

I've had 2 kidney stones, both with very minor symptoms. The specialist told me that I won the award for the biggest stone that year with my second one. And we all know having a kidney stone is supposed to be akin to giving birth.

My parents had a peke who had an eye removed because of a rose bush. No prosthetic. I used to nurse a woman with a prosthetic eye and yes needed daily maintenance. I don't know about dogs but hers was removed every night and replaced every morning. I wouldn't bother with a prosthetic.

One thing they said was 15 generations which I think is a mistake. There would be nearly 40 generations seeing as how it happened in 1986.

There is so much life surviving and may I say thriving around Chernobyl, it's fascinating

Exercise and cut her food slightly. Make sure the pups are not suckling from her

I'll send you a message LG

ETA Can't send you messages, can you send me one please. Do you have messenger because that's where I have all my info

we have tried a drug that is off label, so far off label it might have come from the moon. Just dribbled over the problem area and it has made a big difference in only 3 treatments. I was put onto this drugs use by a lady from overseas who has an Iggy plagued by the same things and even one in the same area.

I am not prepared to name it publicly and will not share with everyone who asks privately. I'm just glad my vet trusts me.