Skruffy n Flea

gotta be one of the saddest stories i've heard ... i hope the poor girl pulls thru! when i hear stuff like this, i imagine my own dogs, and yeah... the vet may have been more compassionate than conveyed ... i doubt a vet is likely to endorse anyone's suggestion to 'jump the fence and save' an injured dog purely on the basis that an injured [and let's not forget, a frightened] dog will likely strike out of fear if approached! in the case of injury, i would think that kind of advice from a professional may lead to some legal filings on the basis that 'the vet said i should' ... just sayin' good luck lil jrx lady ... i hope you survive to see another sunny day :cool:

ya know, reading thru all the posts in this thread, particularly those concerning the overuse of 20th/21st century remedies and such just rings so true with me ... because tho i am so conditioned i am reticent to discontinue regular worming and flea treatments! i wish i had the guts cuz not only do i *think* byron is predisposed to genetic alergy issues because of his 'breeder's' sloppy performance [pun intended] i fear i would be doing him and bella [not to mention the neighbourhood dogs] a grave disservice by not treating... how i crave a simpler time...

This product is called "Essential 6". I think it's distributed by Pure Animal Wellbeing (PAW) - I've read the tech info and it sounds quite useful, would be interested in the results. I know one of the Sydney dermatologists is using it at the moment too. thanks rappie :cool: yes, it is called 'essential 6' distributed by paw! it's a topical nutritional spot-on containing essential fatty acids (omega 3 & 6) and essential oils to replenish the hydrolipidic film and maintain a healthy coat and skin. it also cautions to avoid direct exposure to light, humidity and high temperature above 40C ... and should not be applied two days before or after washing the pack reads that it's specially formulated to: - restore the hydrolipidic film to achieve optimal skin hydration; - maintain a healthy cutaneous eco-system balance; - reduce shedding; and - deodorse your dog naturally ... it sorta a clinical smell to it tho. it cost $35.45 [holey moley!!! that's 8.86 per pipette!] byron's first application was last weekend and he's had a flare-up since ... it got so bad last night that i was up 'til midnight treating him with stopsitch, [a by-product of the australian tea tree oil industry] and he's getting some relief from it ... i did the same tonight massaging his back with aloveen conditioner as well and that seems to have helped too :D if i can at least treat his symptoms i can then apply some time to sorting out the cause ... that is my aim :D

How Oreo’s Law Will Save Shelter Animals :cool:

hello :cool: via twitter i follow quite a number of US rescue and other similar type orgs in their fight against BSL and i come across quite a few informative stories and a number of wins *claps* in america's fight against BSL! for instance: Good news in the pit bull wars By Christie Keith March 11, 2010 Aren’t we all tired of dogs seized in fighting busts being treated as dangerous ravening beasts instead of victims of cruelty who deserve, at the very least, to be evaluated as individuals? Bad Rap is reporting that the Kent County Humane Society in Michigan got tired of it, too — and decided to go to court about it: A federal prosecutor in Michigan tried to convince a federal judge to order the euthanasia all dogs swept up in a cruelty case this past summer. The problem is, Kent County Humane Society has been housing several of the dogs for months and believes that they’re adoptable. The solution? Kent County hired a lawyer and filed an affidavit to argue in favor of letting the adoptable dogs live. Guess what? They won the case today for 11 dogs in their facility, and they also won the right to evaluate four dogs that have been housed in a different facility. Bad Rap’s verdict? We were keeping our eye on this case since we first learned of the dogs’ plight and, and are just jumping up and down around here with the good news. We salute Kent County Humane for their MAJOR CAJONES tonight and are celebrating this victory for the dogs. Read more here! Photo: Froggy, one of the dogs involved in the case, who will now get a chance to be adopted. let's face it, the US is a globally strong influence and i do believe that if america sneezes, downunder generally catches a cold :D just sharin' :D

good luck erin with your baby's itchies i've got an issue with byron, but he has absolutely no flaking, redness, broken skin or lumps ... maybe it's anxiety!?!? hhhmmm *taps chin* i'd forgotten about the calendular tea and the wet oats ... gunna give those a try, even just to alleviate his discomfort while i figure out what his real issue is

The way your describing Byron's symptoms is incredibly similar to my Benson's i understand your dog's pain then! and your's too!!! like a natural mother i am totally out of sorts that i can't immediately help him what are you doing for benson!??!

such an interesting discussion! case on point: byron, about 3yrs, rescue, NOT a purebreed, has such a sensitive skin issue that i had our vet soooo vexed the other day discussing it with her that she said she'd be happy to do a scraping but there's nothing there to scrape; no flakes, no redness, no scabs NADA!!! ergo, no point! she tutored me on natural remedies and in particular the use of organics in that neat application may have a negative impact on his ph balance and to always dilute the product and to brush daily to stimulate circulation ... she also sold me a topical spot-on application that contains the essential omega oils [i can't just now remember what it's called] - it's a weekly application [containing 4 pipettes] for 8 weeks and then one application per fortnight following... FWIW: bryon, from about his mid-spine, down his hind legs and to the base of his tail, is soooo itchy that he nearly doubles himself in half just to alleviate the aggravation and is also that sensitive along his spine that his skin quivers! how often should one launder their dog's bedding!??! i have not at all noticed any flea infestations...

we have recently introduced bella and byron to a kitty we are fostering ... i'd heard about the 'protein' content in kitty poo and i did all within my immediate power to prevent either of my 2 dogs learning new tricks and acquiring a new taste sensation!!! HA! bella be a clever lil cow! *gag* BUT one saving grace *giggles*, kitty poo aint the same covered in kitty litter crystals i've found a few of them crystal covered nuggets in the garden over the past few days! since then i've applied myself and figured out how to prevent bella from accessing said kitty's litter tray area

i don't want anything special *said in the nicest possible way* my heart belongs with rescues, of any breed including mutleys... there are too many without forever homes and my heart aches for all of them... having adopted an older dog in the past 6 months, my next will be one that's younger, a pup even

ditto thank you from the bottom of my heart...

we adopted byron in october last year ... he'd had that name for the 10 months he was in rescue and while i wasn't at all keen on it and tried to change it, i found he responded less and less to me... the day i reverted to his rescue name he responded immediately and altho he still struggles with his training, he at least knows 'on ya mat', sit, drop and shake it depends on the dog i reckon... take it as it comes

ya know, i started reading all the replies in this thread and then i thought, no, just reply cuz then its gunna be an honest reply as to my circumstances without any influences... so here goes bella, at just over 12 mths old and i knew we couldn't give her what another dog could ... i searched for a rescue and found him, my baby bear byron they're not famous mates but they are good mates ;) since then, i've not been away for even a weekend but i have overnight and although i had pangs, it was more that i missed them than i had worries... i hate being away from my dogs ... yes, having two is harder for the reasons i'm sure others have told you about but for me, it was the best decision ever and we've never looked back! they have each other now and even if they sleep all day, they still have the others company ... my neighbours assure me they are very well behaved when we're not home getting a bud for your lone dog not only does wonders for your dog, but for your psyche... good luck with your decision ETA clarity!

yup! ima bit the same when it comes to stuff like this BUT when i took a look at the product, i was satisfied that it was something i was willing to try! go to the site and take a look for yaself ETA: clik: this info is quite convincing!

oops! i meant to add that i am tres excited

vjb, if you don't get a commission ... anyhoot, i'm kinda fussy so i'm looking to get just the 500 ml to trial talc and musk ... i sent my enquiry off tonight

i love the photos ... leaves me with a big ole smile on my face! it looks like they had a truly excellent time

It doesn't matter who caused the gaps. If your fence does not contain your dog it is your problem. You know the gaps are there, you need to fix that problem. emphasis added another excellent suggestion! i've been quite vexed myself lately ... i'm fostering a very small 6-wk old kitten and even tho my two fluffies are quite good with him i doubt the boxer and british bulldog next door wouldn't be *yikes* - getting home from work tuesday nite and i greet the fluffies first as normal, giving back them access to the house when who should appear from under one of the kennels but BOB, the tiny wee kitty!!! HOOLEY frikken DOOLEY!!! the lil bugger had managed to get himself out thru what i thought to be the too high open window in the laundry!!! well, you can tell that story ended well but you can also be sure as shit that the laundry window is now shut and you'll find me on my hands and knees in the back garden on the weekend seeking out all the wee crevices that a wee kitty can squirm itself thru so i can plug'em up! the onus is on ME to ensure the safety of my animals and i know that if anything untoward were to occur with kitty in that regard then i would have to take full responsibility for being so irresponsible ... i have no basis to approach my neighbour RL, i sincerely believe you will make the right choice for these circumstances you are in but there seems to be strong leaning toward a non-monetary contribution ... i reckon the bunnings gift voucher, and/or a puppy basket and/or even an offer to tend to the lil mite if they need to go out and leave the pup on its own would be a wonderful neighbourly and caring gesture on your part! with your experience too with dogs you might be able to impart some of your knowledge in helping these first-time dog owners on how to train and socialise their wee one i wish you the very best of luck RL

this would be an excellent choice to make i wholeheartedly agree with this ... but maybe not wine cuz it can react adversely when peeps are vexed over something and they might construe differently when intoxicated - just sayin' maybe you feel a tad guilty for your dog's involvement ... you shouldn't cuz your dog was being a dog when the lil pup was being a lil pup when it put it's leg under your fence. contributing may put a whole new complexion on it for your neighbours and it may have them consider things differently... Uhm, why do you think the OP should pay the entire bill? If her dog had not been there, I doubt there would have been an injury. I agree with lorraine, people get talking to rellies, around the water cooler at work, etc. And can I add that situations and peoples attitudes can change. Currently going through a situation with a tenant which started out fantastic for about 5 years and has now turned sour. The fact the the OP's dog was there is irrelevant, it is not illegal to own a dog and house it in your back yard. As I said in my previous post, it is the responsibility of each dogs owner to ensure that their dog is adequately contained, the pup was obviously not. If you read the relevant Dogs Act you'll also find that if another animal or person enters the property where a dog is usually kept and gets attacked as a result the owner of the attaking dog will not be held responsible and the dog can't be declared dangerous based on that incident. The OP also mentioned in the update that the vet doing the consult was not convinced the the OP's dog had even attacked it - and I dare say given the size of an adult rotti, if he had grabbed the pup with enough force to break the bone there would have been injuries to prove it. emphasis added wholly crap! oop! i didn't know there was a limit on the number of quoted blocks of text good grief! stay tuned

i have been using science diet but i'm weaning my 2 off, mixing in artemis weight management [cuz they be a bit on the porky side atm]

awww, now that sounds like a party! hippo birdy lil lady i hope you and your bud bert have a great time with your humans plse, don't forget photos, k?

.i am soooo gunna do this for my 2

thanks vjb for selling me on this product also and yeah, i reckon ya should definitely get a spotter's fee anyhoot, i was just wondering, if it's that gentle to use on all things material, could it also be used on the dog!??!

OMG that video is so cute!! Boo looks so excited, what a cutie! i can't wait to watch the vid ... i gotta be careful cuz i be at work *sshhh*

LMAO what a visual!!! It's very funny actually.... I've posted these pics before but what the heck ... what excellent photos i absolutely LOVE this kind of interaction between cat and dog! i've seen photos of a dog and cat game where the dog the size of yours has the cat by the back of the neck and the cat just lays there and takes it ... one of bella's best doggie buds is a gsd just a few months younger and they roughouse like nobody's business! their individual antics absolutely hilarious thanks spotty for the pix ... fun times