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I put mine on Hills the day I got her so I don't know. I did speak to the breeder and apparently she had no problems with her.

Clinical effects usually become apparent within 6 hours of ingestion, and always within 24 hours. Early signs are vomiting (in almost all cases), diarrhoea, anorexia, abdominal tenderness and lethargy. Ingesta may be present in the vomitus or faeces. Polydipsia may also be apparent. Evidence of renal impairment, characterised by elevated urea and creatinine, with accompanying oliguria or anuria, is usually apparent by 24 hours. Best treatment plan:Aggressive IV fluid therapy for at least 48 hours for rehydration and support of renal function * Monitor renal function and electrolytes for at least 72 hours post-ingestion * Monitor for signs of fluid overload and, if possible, monitor central venous pressure *Where necessary use of furosemide or mannitol may be considered to re-establish urine output * Dosage for furosemide 5 mg/kg IV initially followed by IV infusion of 5 mg/kg/hour * Dosage for mannitol 0.25-0.5 g/kg IV over 5- 10 minutes * Note that the efficacy of these therapies remains unproven and that there is evidence that tubular necrosis and or renal tubule obstruction may prevent urine flow * Dopamine may be used to enhance renal perfusion - dosage 1-3 mcg/kg per minute as constant IV infusion

Oh, I just saw where you live. No offence but I work nights at times in that area, and I am ALWAYS on high alert. We get some strange personalities in our waiting room at 3 am let me tell you. Please stay safe out there.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek. you poor thing. how terrifying. This person didn't get to see where you live did they? I'm glad you are ok. I think it would put me off walking alone for some time too. I'm glad you and your dog are ok though. Take care out there,.

The other thing I notice about your fences in the photo above is that your dog can actually SEE underneath one of them as there is a bit of a gap. This makes it VERY inviting.

I have chicken mesh on the ground too, in the dog run just around the outside fences like described above. katie likes to dig. She likes watching the bits of dirt fly up in the air and then she jumps up and tries to bite them. this amuses her all day. She gets more than enough exercise and stimulation, it's just like her 'other' hobby. Now she can dig whenever she likes in her yard and i can go out and KNOW that no-one will escape. mind you, they would only escape into a fences back yard anyway but none the less, it's a very safe option. lucky none of ours are jumpers, as their fences aren't very tall.

Isn't it funny. I was quite hesitant in mentioning this a while back as the discussion came up elsewhere. And the more I mention it the more people I find who have had the same experience. katie also used to drink excessively and that has also stopped with Advance. All my dogs are on it now and they are all doing really well. Hills is very high in sodium, but I am not sure why it causes the loose stools.

Feed her boiled chicken and rice until you can get to your vet and feed smaller portions for now. I had this problem with Katie when she was a pup all the time. I was feeding Hill Science diet. I was so worried that there was something wron but clinically she was so well otherwise. Eventually after ruling out medical issues I switched to Advance the problem was fixed INSTANTLY. Hopefully yours will be a simple solution too, but I definately recomend a trip to the vets. Puppies with D+ need to be seen asap. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

This sounds great. I am hoping to attend the day with husband and our dogs. Will also print out the flyer and ask permission to place in our waiting room.

Yes, superminty: indeed that is diggers Daves a great guy and we have made some wonderful friends over there even though it's miles away for us to go to. We were hoping to head over there tomorrow as our new Rescue Skye hasn't had a run yet but I don't think it's happening tomorrow. There's herding in Nyora?? That's not far from my house. are there any contact details? Dave's sheep are cute aren't they? We are planning on getting some of our own next month and turning the horse menage into a herding pen.

what's with the doberman ear binding?? Is this what people do now that cropping is banned? That's terrible. I don't think it's an appropriate photo, however all the others are SUPERB !!!

Nawww....puppy dreams. I often wonder what they dream about. I had a puppy once who must have had a nightmare, as she woke up with a terrible fright and ran off whimpering. When she realised she was in the house and safe she just had a dazed and confused look on her face. They usually grow out of the dreaming for some reason. You don't see it anywhere near as often in older dogs. Sometimes pups make suckling noises too while dreaming. Must be dreaming about drinking from mum

yep, my advice was going to be that if your dog won't eat it perhaps you shouldn't either...but hey, in this case "job well done"

All of mine are in soft crates and they love them. It's kind of cosy. mine have windows so they can see out but I can cover them if I need to. easy to transport, easy to clean....i love them.

I second this. best vaccuum cleaner I have EVER had in my life. And it's virtually indestructible. In the demo the man in the shop must have been about 100kg's and we pulled him around the shop while he was sitting on it by the tuby thing at the front to prove how togh it is. I absolutely love it. My mum has an expensive miele and mine runs ringr around it. not that mine was cheap, but it's worth every penny. PS: I have JRT's so short stubby hair, a long haired cat, so long clingy hair and a Blue Heller, so course double coat, and it picks ALL of them up beautifully off all surfaces including the fabric on the couch.

I love the Advance, I feed it myself, but I agree, just make sure you change gradually as puppies have very sensitive digestive systems. If your pup is gaining wheight and is healthy then he is getting enough. As mentioned above, wheigh your pup so you know you are on track. Also the Advance products have a very good guide of how much to feed on their packaging. This is not always 100% gospel, but it's a good guide.

If it does pop out again I suggest keeping your dog indoors and away from dust and sunlight to prevent further irritation. make sure he/she isn't rubbing at it and irritating it or damaging the sensitive area of the eye. if this happens then get her looked at sooner rather than later.

Meds commonly prescribed for Canine Addisons include Florinef, its generic Fludrocortisone and Percorten V. Florinef - Fludrocortisone - The generic for the brand name product Florinef is Fludrocortisone, a tablet form corticosteroid used specifically to treat Addisons Disease. Florinef should be given carefully, electrolyte levels and kidney function should also be watched while on fludrocortisone.

PS: We NEED pictures of your puppy so we can adore it too

puppies resp rates are always a little higher than a mature dog. but I woud need to know an actual resp rate to make further comment. have you taken a temp? Are gums pink?

boiled chicken and rice. It is a great idea to fast for 12 hours, but this is not advised in puppies.

Isn't that funny.. I was actually thinking the same thing and we did get there early on purpose - about 30 minutes earlier to be exact and the vet was late too, so we waited quite a while. It didn't really work - my dog seems to have the ability to be forever unable to calm down. Thanks so much for the tip, I was actually trying to go see Ray Ferguson this morning, but he's on leave at the moment. I may take her to him in the future, if her soreness persists. Edit// Rereading my post, I should clarify : I wasn't attacking the vet in any way or claiming he/she did a bad job in treating Emma, I am simply concerned that the meds seem to be taking a while to kick in, and was hoping to alleviate her pain somehow. The vet I see is fantastic - I completely understand how it would be hard to diagnose her when she seems perfectly fine. I never though you were. it is completely normal to worry about your fur child. Sounds like the vet was on the right track after all, and i do hope she makes a full recovery soon for you

Thanks mutt lover. I will keep those details

I would go back to the vet. To his/her defence it is very difficult to diagnose a problem like that effectively when the dog presents without much pain at the time of consult. The adrenalin from a car ride can often overide pain for a little while, maybe take the time to get there a little earlier next time to give her time in the waiting room so the vet can see the pain she suffers and pinpoint the exact location of the pain. I hope she gets better soon

your purpose built area sounds perfect. Maybe you could ask your neighbour to look over the fence once or twice to make sure he's ok? Either that or strip the bathroom or laundry of any dangerous goods and make a nice home in there for the day. A laundry with a nice bed, some toys and food is easy to clean at the end of the day and makes a very nice safe den for a frightened puppy.