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Thanks for all your replies. I too would be interested in perceived risk factors for kennel cough, I'm assuming boarding or in situations when in contact with a lot of other dogs? We are intending to foster soon through Australian Working Dog Rescue so this is one situation where I imagine it necessary. I did a ring around. Last time I did so I got nowhere and almost everyone I spoke to said they wouldn't go anything other than an annual protocol. The clinic in Emerald said they will only do annual vaccinations and don't know anyone in the area who would agree to triennial vaccination (lovely) however I rang the clinic in Avonsleigh down the road and had a good and long conversation. Their protocol seems far more up to date and they work with owners. Also a 24 hour clinic which is obviously helpful. I'll try them and if not happy will try Dr Siddle as that's not too far away.

Hi There, My partner and myself have recently moved to Emerald in outer Melbourne in the Dandenongs. Our previous vet has been bought out by Greencross and I must say as much as I have loved the staff over the years the corporate lines and slogans that the clinic has now adopted is a bit off-putting and things like their 'twice for life' health checks sound like a money-making exercise. As we're now about half an hour away from the old vet it's probably a good time to start looking for a new one anyway. Our previous vet at Greencross after my cajoling agreed to biennial (wouldn't get in the specific triennial vaccine!) vaccination with kennel cough alone in the alternate year. Does anyone how a good vet in the Dandenongs or South-Eastish of Melbourne who is using the triennial schedule? Thanks. Natalie

I have two dogs, well, originally my partner's but I'm becoming responsible for their nutrition! One is a purebred border collie and the other kelpie cross. They are currently having Advance for breakfast and a dinner of meat/veggies or barf patties as well as bones. I'm wanting to switch to be better dry food and thinking of either the Canidae ALS or the Artemis Fresh Mix Adult. I have tried them on the Evo which was good however I am not inclined to support a particular chain of pet store. Also, it is almost prohibitively expensive. Thoughts or the two proposed?