Staff'n'Toller

You could try changing dinner time to 7pm.

But yes, it may be an aging thing.

I'm taking Tilly to the beach house at Christmas and will definitely be buying some for the 2 hour each-way trip.

Many clinics use it in it's injectable form for vomiting dogs regularly as it's superior to our previous option and it's non-sedating.

http://www.avca.com.au/search_results.php?field=state&search=VIC

Georgia Davis sees my dogs, she is excellent, but not sure if she travels that far. :)

If they have found mast cells, then definitely have it removed and graded (pathology).

You need to have it confirmed as a mast cell tumour and what grade, also that the margins are clean (as has been mentioned) so you know the propensity for it to grow back in the same area.

Don't be afraid to ask for your vet clinic's payment plan options - most have GE finance or Vetpay or similar.

One of my dogs has a cleft palate, although the cleft is to one side and comes forward to the front of the mouth, it also doesn't completely communicate with the nasal passage. If food is not getting stuck and liquids don't come out his nostrils when he drinks, he may be OK.

Sometimes you can close the cleft surgically, although it is tricky surgery. If your Vet hasn't done many it may be a good idea to seek a specialist opinion although it sounds as though they are doing that. Be guided by them as to the course of action.

I bought my pup with full disclosure, on the understanding that pet insurance won't cover congenital conditions so I have been out of pocket for 2 corrective surgery attempts but I don't mind at all, she is an awesome dog. :D

Maybe just email Delta and check because I was under the impression the 2 levels of training under a Delta trainer were a compulsory requirement.

I don't think it will be any different in Vic to NSW - they both run under the same umbrella.

Call Hills, Royal Canin, Artemis, Blackhawk and Mars (Advance). Hopefully they can send some cat/kitten food your way.

If you definitely want the pool/dog run exercise, I would go with Kepala. I've met a couple of the owners and that's where I'd board my Toller (crazy water dog). :)

I sent mine using IDEXX in Vic, and they on-send to the US then fax the clinic back the results.

Consider trialing a prescription food only for a while, 8 weeks at least, see if it makes any difference.

RC Hypoallergenic or

RC Sensitivity Control or

Eukanuba Veterinary Dermatosis FP etc.

Consider changing ear cleaners, I think Otoflush supports medicated drops better than others?

If you have faith in your local pound system and they allow you to put a 'finder hold' or similar on the dog, I'd suggest surrendering the dog, waiting out the hold period and then formally adopting it yourself. If the dog is not chipped, she probably won't even realise what's happening until you are the legal guardian, and if it is, let's see how keen she is to pay money to get the dog back from the pound.

The other options are waiting her out, or directly pulling her up on her behaviour and demanding she do something. It's not a nice situation to be in

This is probably the best solution, the hold time in Vic is 8 days, so if she doesn't check her mail in a week you can return to the pound and collect her, or follow her through to wherever the dogs from the pound go to be rehomed, and she can be desexed before being adopted out to you. It won't be free but at least all the vet work will be done and the legalities of the microchip will be all sorted.

Artemis Osopure have a Bison grain free, however it's not the protein/fat percentages you are looking for and on taste test, it wasn't that popular here. :p

I am feeding Earthborn Holistic Coastal Catch at the moment. I bought it as there wasn't any of the Ocean Fusion at one point and now the dogs are a bit hooked on it! :D

Fair enough. :)

You should go to Paw Behaviour. :)

Did anyone from here go to this? How was it? :)

A compounding pharmacist can put your three main drugs into one capsule, or flavoured pastes or flavoured syrups (separately or combined).

In Vic we use Slade Compoundia and they have a bazillion different flavours to try. The also have some idea of what meds taste yuck and the best flavours to mask them.

It's as simple as talking to your vet, having them send the script and talking to the compounding pharmacy about what will work with the meds, the flavours and your budget.

If you can't change your living situation in the near future I would:

Put a thundershirt on him to wear full-time (taking into account that he isn't too hot in it).

Get the dvd Crate Games and start with that, then build up the time spent in the crate very slowly with you present.

Put the crate in the room furtherest from the commotion.

Vet Behaviourist is good, but there are also general vets in the behaviour special interest group so call and speak to the nurses to see if there is a vet at your practice that specialises in behaviour.

You might wish to try an anxiety mixture from the All-Natural Vet Care in NSW first, but meds wouldn't hurt for the period of time that this is a problem.

You should be able to find a good dose whereby his anxiety is reduced but he isn't tired/zombie-like...and rest is so important for dogs with anxiety- if he can't rest because he can't relax- his anxiety will spiral.

:)

If you go to bed early, it's reasonable at his age that he might need a toilet break at 1am.

For myself, I would give the kong at 1am and cover the crate.

I can cope with most things, but constant sleep interruptions is not one of them so I go with the path of least resistance. :laugh:

You don't want to punish him while he's in the crate, it's a big no-no if you wish him to have a lifelong association with enjoying being in there.

Have a large kong stuffed and ready to go the night before. Extra light philly spreadable and some vegies, dry food etc.

He also might skip the 1am toilet if the crate is mostly covered. :)

We have bad other cuz here because I watched a Dachshund puke up a cuz foot intact once.

I think I like the kick it balls more than my dogs! Oh well. :laugh:

A number of our clients used Welcome when I was working in that catchment area.

But you really need to hurry - most kennels are fully booked by mid-year for the holiday period.

Voted. :)

Now owner only has to stress for the next 8 or so weeks lol. Glad it's all turned out well! Some Vets make you wonder - phoned a new Vet to book a girl in for a teeth clean, Ok and we can spay her at the same time!!! No, thanks, she is a show girl. Made the appointment and the last words from the Vet Clinic was "we can spay at the same time"!! Cancelled the appointment and went elsewhere. Didn't trust that lot one bit.

Wow, dentistry and abdominal surgery is totally contraindicated and to be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

Sorry that you had to come to the forum under such circumstances, but hope you can stick around.

In Sydney: http://www.sabs.com.au/

The incisors will only be cleaned by mechanical action if the dog uses them to pull and tear at meat. Most dogs will use the carnassials and the pre-molars to grind up bones rather than use the front of their mouth.

I would look at brushing them yourself or using a water additive.