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What did the Vet say?

I use Tuf-Foot - has to come in from America though. http://www.cleanrun.com/index.cfm?fuseacti...ng=tough%20foot My dogs Chiro said to soak feet in Brine you get from the Butcher, my Butcher never had any though.

Yep! Previous dog was on Beta Blockers and was way cheaper at the Chemist!

I'm still confused as to what the condition, was it mentioned and I missed it? Do the photos on this page look anything like your dog? http://www.greatdanelady.com/articles/knuckling_over.htm I recall someone saying on page one they spent $20k on their dog because they felt she was worth the chance, that's great and I think it's wonderful you could do that but not a great deal of people have $1k let alone $20k!

For example in giant breed pups, we grow them nice and slow on low-mid protein %, grow too fast and you may end up with growth issues. In small-medium sized dogs I'm not sure they have the same issues with protein levels as pups?

Some dogs do very well on processed foods without any aggression or fear type behaviour. If you're going to state your opinion as fact, best back it up with an actual source. The poster didn't actually say processed foods cause aggression, they said 'some' have abnormally high amounts & 'can' cause aggression. High protein diets 'can' be attributed to aggressive behaviours (I guess there are also many a variable to look at here too), you can find scientific data on protein amounts v behaviours if your wanted to, whether or not you wanted to go with that path is another matter

Blood Blister?

I did contact the breeder, I've mentioned that in this thread about 5 days ago or so... she was the reason I started the puppy on vit c in the first place. I had been thinking of it because other people here had suggested it and that was one of the things that she said to do. The only problem was that she really only said to use good old vit c tablets that you can get from anywhere. At the moment, because of where we are that is all I have access to. Although I will be trying to get some ester c as chocolate has suggested. I have also, as mentioned, made an appointment to get a second opinion. Obviously, when we are told our puppy will have to live with a limp at 6 months old, we are going to see someone else about it. We have an appointment at a vet and a chiropractor next Monday. Cheers for the info on vit c dosages, as my breeder wasn't very specific about that. Really only said give her a tablet a day which is (i think) 500mg, and I did feel that was a bit high for a little puppy. I was actually just replying to your intial post not 6 pages in hehehe I use Ester C Tablets and 1500 MG a day but that is for a giant breed and only when required as it can cause tummy upsets and skin issues.

Agree with the clicker training. When my boy was a pup he would sound like I was murdering him when I tried to put his winter coat on, clicker training helped a great deal!

It's kinda gross from a human perspective but not abnormal, if you can cope just ignore it, giving any kind of attention whether negative or positive is probably helping to cement the behaviour long term.

In Danes we tend to give Vitamin C when the dogs look a bit flat footed. From the recent Dogs NSW mag it has an article on Supplements... As a dog's liver is capable of synthesising Vitamin C, it is not an essential additive to the diet. Vitamin C assists in the cohesion of structural tissues, so it affects bone cell maturation in growing dogs. While there is no current indication for the addition of Vitamin C to dog diets, it can be given, but preferably only in moderation - 250mg daily is quite enough for a growing puppy of a larger breed. Low-dose Vitamin C may be of benefit in fast growing puppies that are sore in the bones and joints. Everyone is always going to have an opinion and I guess my first stop would have been my breeder because if they could very well give you the dosage rates of Vitamin C that they find work best with their puppies. I don't really understand why you haven't contacted your breeder, it doesn't need to be about fault but to say "Hey, this is what we're experiencing at the moment, would you have any experience in it or would you be able to give us any advice, would you like to speak to the vet". Personaly I would have gotten a second opinion, perhaps this is something you still may like to do?

I'll sell you mine if you like, it's been used once LOL

I like Eqyss Shampoos, their conditioners leave a divine soft coat. I have short coated dogs so I'm not sure how it would make a medium-long coat sit.

So anyway, whitening & brightening. We personaly use Glo White Purple Horse Shampoo, leave onn for 5 mins and wash off...follow label instructions. I like Laser lites as well, great wee product!

They are a very BIG company. Evil or not, they make good soap. Unilever is possibly one of the most unethical corporations in the world. I can't believe people still support them, even more disturbing that dog owners support them. They've attracted cricitism from everywhere, animal welfare, environmentalists, social activists. Many companies are evil in some way, get over it! Now, give the lady some brightening/whitening advice or get off your soap box.

Could you imagine if it were true if the alcohol in mouthcashes lead to Cancer...Australian's being some of the biggest drinkers in the world would all have Cancer! Come on people, us doggie people are used to media hype!

Actually that was just media hype, there is scientific clinical evidence to show it does not

Thanks , that makes me feel better , I was thinking leukaemia ( I'm a bit of a panicker ) we're off to see Michael (the vet ) monday , does Malaseb help these spots ? I'm still trying to download a photo ,my husband will have another go when he gets home tonight Oh dear @ leukaemia! I hope it's just a basic Staph infection, let us know what the Vet says? Yep, Malaseb can assist the Staph Infection, just use on the infected areas as it's a pretty harsh shampoo. I see you mentioned Aloveen, a number of dogs are allergic to oats so that is something that you may like to look into.

I know what spots you are referring to, my dog gets them from time to time, the Vet refers to them as a type of Staph infection. Our areas have always been dry and the skin just tends to flake away and it leaves a slightly bald spot with skin dicolouration. Our boy is currently on anti-biotics. Have you had the opportunity to get a Blood allergy test yet?

How did you with this? My boy had trouble sitting (although not like in your photo) about 4 weeks ago and his back was out pretty bad.

Stupid trainer.

I attended Brush Farm (Eastwood) about 3-4 years ago with an aggressive dog, what didn't work were the other people, they kept appraoching, even with the fluro necktie to show the dog needed space. The dog ended up trying to go for a young dog whose owner let her dog bounced all over him....SUPER! We never went back after that.

My dog gets fish every night, he's on a fish only diet due to allergies...he's not having an excess heavy metal problems...

You'd be best speaking with your Vet & Breeder :rolleyes:

Good luck is all I can say, my dog is 2 years old with pretty bad allergies from 6 months. You could try the injections but they may not work. There really isn't a cure, you can only manage allergies. It may be more difficult to adopt a dog with allergies, I guess you could just hold onto the dog until you find something that seems to help the dog somewhat and then reduce his adoption fee? I personaly wouldn't wish allergies on any other dog owner. Have you put booties on the dog to confirm it's grass allergies? We manage ours with Eqyss Microteck Shampoo and Spray for itchy dogs, Rufus & Coco Skin Formula, anti-histymes and Cortisone every 2nd day. Cortivance spray is worth a try if you want to speak to your Vet about it, although that's just managing it as well.