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Can't tell you about the Bromine specifically, but I know my GSD never had any skin issues until I took him swimming in a pulic pool and since then it's been chronic Could be coincidence, I don't know

I wouldn't feed my dogs Eukanuba if it were free! I feel mostly chicken frames with a few other things, costs me about $10 a week to feed two adult 40kg dogs

There is no such thing as the 'tug harder' method, it's just bad training and prats like this give everyone who does know how to correctly use a correction chain when appropriate a bad name

My GSD gets spots which look similar to that as a result of his chronic Atopy, it's called hyperpigmentation. I can't say if that's what you're looking at with your dog, but it looks the same from the picture. ETA missed a letter

What do you mean lack of RPL? They cannot refuse to assess you for RPL or RPE

I realise that you edited the second picture, however what it shows is far from 'normal'. I'm sure your groomer means well, but I'd rather have it treated by someone who has veterinary qualifications personally.

From the pictures you posted it looks fairly significant, certainly not something I'd be relying on a groomer to diagnose. Have you seen your Vet about this?

Firstly I wouldn't walk her at all in an unknown area until she is fully recovered, if she doesn't feel 100% she is more likely to feel anxious in a new environment. Secondly, if you are anxious about walking her I would recommend that you start by driving to a place that you do feel safe, like a fully encolsed oval when nobody else is around. If that isn't possible I'd consider having someone who is confident walk her at first, with you either acompanying or not depending on how you feel and how she reacts, so you don't transmit your anxiety to her. You might feel more confident walking her yourself if you enlist a few people to go along with you, like your son and OH, to walk ahead of and behind you to act as 'lookouts' for any situation that you feel you and/or Chelsea are not ready for. Act as normal as you possibly can when you do go for walks, don't anticipate a reaction either to other dogs on or off leash or the area or situation (sitting at the curb) in which the attack occured. If it helps to keep both of you occupied instead of looking out for trouble all of the time and jumping at shadows, incorporate more training into your walks. Try to set up some scenarios where you meet other people and dogs that you have previously preped while you are walking so you can totally control the situation before you chance meeting complete strangers and their dogs. It will all depend on how she responds as to whether you will have to start by desensitising her at a distance or if you are both comfortable to walk by or even meet the other dog. If you know someone with a dog that you trust that has a 100% recall then set up an off leash dog scenario when Chelsea is ready for it (don't start with this exercise!). If you don't know anyone with a dog that can be recalled off leash at a distance when there is another dog around then try it on a long line. Have a plan as to what you are going to do if/when you are approached by a strange off lead dog, otherwise you are far more likely to panic when the time comes. You can have her sit and look at you, recall her away, cross the road etc. Chances are because she is an older dog with plenty of socialisation and training and many good experiences to draw upon, she won't be permenantly affected by this one attack. If you are concerned about how to deal with her should she show some anxiety or become reactive it wouldn't hurt to have a trainer you know and trust come along with you for the first few walks so they can observe and assist as required. It wouldn't hurt also to try something like Rescue Remedy or Nervatona for both you and Chelsea before you go out for your first few walks.

Yeah both of my two are starting to show their age a bit, although it's not necessarily 'before their time'. They are both over eight now, which isn't too bad a term for a Rotti and with Loki's anxiety issues I've always been aware that he will likely have a reduced life span. In their case it's all physical symptoms, a little stiffness, less activity, more trouble seeing at night and going down the stairs. It makes me a bit sad sometimes but I try not to dwell on it, I may have many more years with them both yet and I don't want to waste the time I have with them today worrying about what tomorrow might bring. There are links between diet, exercise and cognition. If you are concerned about your dog having 'senior moments' you might want to check it out. Here is one link I had handy that you might find of interest: article

Beyond legal requirements it depends on the temperament and maturity of the individual dog, not it's age imo

You know, I've spent the last week or so since I first heard of this place wondering why on earth they gave it such a stupid name I only clicked last night: 'woof' - 'purr' - 'neigh'

What do you mean 'appears to be', are you unsure? Limping only after resting was what my dog did after she ruptured her cruciate ligament. This is something I wouldn't muck around with, especially if it is originating in the front end. I would go and see a Vet immediately. Are you confident in your Vet's diagnosis? If not I would get a second opinion. He's limping at the front. I wasn't confident in my vet's diagnosis, no -- another reason why I didn't take the anti-inflammatories at the time. My plan was to go back when it played up again and that seems now... Cruciate ligament... - I don't really know what that is, but when your doggie was diagnosed with it - was it tender when the vet touched her there? It seems strange that when the vet was feeling all over his body, there were no tender spots... Yes, she was sore but only when the Vet manipulted her knee a certain way and applied pressure. It's not the issue here if you're sure the lameness is in the front end though. I'd get a second opinion pronto if I were you. I don't want to scare you, it could be arthiritis or it could be something easily fixed, but it could also be something nasty that needs immediate attention.

What do you mean 'appears to be', are you unsure? Limping only after resting was what my dog did after she ruptured her cruciate ligament. This is something I wouldn't muck around with, especially if it is originating in the front end. I would go and see a Vet immediately. Are you confident in your Vet's diagnosis? If not I would get a second opinion.

It's human stuff, an antihistimine like the telfast. I tried a few and the phenergan worked best so that's what I use but for your dogs you might find the Telfast is fine. I give one 10mg tablet, which is the recommended childrens dose. Both my dogs are about 40kg.

Nova has an allergic reaction sometimes that causes her lips to swell up, drooling, sneazing etc. It doesn't have to be a bite or sting, most of the time she gets it just from rubbing her face a lot into the grass or against her hammock outside as she sometimes does when she gets really excited. I just give her a phenergan tablet and she is right as rain in no time

Nevatona is tops (I use the spray rather than the tablets), very cheap and IME far more effective than meds like Clomicalm I always recommend it for people and pets who have issues with anxiety, it's a small price to pay to try it and I've never had anyone yet say they saw abslutely no benefit.

Actually the cost of the highest level training package that ADT offer is under $600, but yes it is lifetime membership across all of their centres with no limitations on how many sessions you attend, free access anytime to a qualified behaviourist and every single trainer holds a nationally recognised training qualification. It's a nominal fee for a well trained and socialised dog and well worth the cost, especially since all to often when you pay peanuts you get monkeys Disclaimer: Yes I am a member of ADT with my own dogs and yes I have worked for them in the past. No I don't profit whatsoever by recommeding them, unless you count that warm fuzzy feeling of seeing happy owners with happy dogs

Maybe PM Midol and have a look at the one he is selling L&L

I guess it's a judgement call on who is honestly asking and who is just being deliberately antagonistic. Either way my response would be much the same, suggesting that they find resource some factual info (suggest websites etc), but I'd be a lot more inclined to discuss it with the person who was genuine Either way I think it is very important not to get caught up in an argument, keep your answers simple and factual and don't lose your temper or give smart answers to someone who is being unreasonable. ETA: I would simply ignore people who send you comments like the second one you quoted.

If I was selling or promoting them I'd pre-empt the questions by providing as much information as I could on my website, including links to studies, testimonials, legislations regarding etc. Then if people asked questions I could direct them to read the information and look at the FACTS, rather than get drawn into trolling

I *think* what they're getting at is are you only including arguments in favour of the pressure point collar in the submission

Dogs in Motion is fantastic I've never been to either of the other two but I have heard a lot of negative feedback from others about Diamonds.

Originally because it was recommended that I feed raw in order to help in reducing Loki's anxiety issues (which it did, a LOT). Changes that I have made since then have been a result of a lot of research into what I believe is best for them and observing what they thrive on.

One of my dogs has allergy and skin issues also and I have used Aloveen (has a leave in conditioner and smells awesome), hoss gloss and malaseb (medicated wash which I use only on the itchy areas, like legs) all with good results.

Cavandra only said that a natural diet and supplementation would be helpful, not that it should soley take the place of Veterinary treatment.