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I agree but tips and tricks are what you'll get from dog owners PK, and is pretty much why people ask on Dol about any dog topic. Everyone likes to gather information here and there from other dog owners. Saying that, we've no idea if the vet has been the one to suggest a change of diet or if everything has been tried for treating the ears.

There's stacks of free chipping days around Sydney, but people don't take it up. I believe many fear the steep rego bills that come in afterwards. Particularly if their pet is entire. Once the unchipped pet is roaming and picked up, the fees for impound reclaim are even higher. So the pounds are chock full of med-lge breeds that people got cheap or free, didn't vetwork, possibly bred from and aren't reclaiming. It's awful. Or the chip is blank. Or it leads to someone who says they gave their pet away and don't remember who to. ---- At this point I would insert rolly-eye emoji if we still had one.

I'd try the slow cooked Prime 100 SPD Wild Boar and some probiotics like Synbiotic D-C which is just a plain powder, no added flavours. Both available online. And a request that the vet try the new month-long ear med. (it's not twice daily drops. It is squirted right down the ear canal and stays there). Plucking the ear hair if there is any, is usually recommended also. We make sure the underside of their floppy ears, is clippered extra short to allow better airflow. Allergies effecting the skin/ears make yeast and then bacteria. I'm guessing you already know that having had dogs!

Finally! They are getting shipped from eastern state puppy farmers. $$$

So basically, 'Yes we did it, and we'll do it again'.

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Yes, it's said that some small breeds are difficult especially when young. Spend an hour outside seemingly fine, then come back in and pee on the floor. Housetraining to a point where they are reliable is absolutely possible, it just might take longer than others. Not sure why. You do get the occasional 'No way am I going out in the rain!' sneaky poop under the dining table type thing but small breeds aren't alone in that. Ultimately, as you've demonstrated - they respond to routine and supervision (and sometimes just some human company for reassurance). At any age, it's exactly the same as house training a puppy. Sending her home, where her owner's skill set may be different - she'll probably backslide unless you train the owner too. I find established markers (both male and female) to be a bit stubborn with the last of that habit.

Yes asal, very rude. Angry attacking of Kangala who did all the leg work as if they could do better.

To my understanding, they would not have starved to death if allowed access to the plantation nearby. It's poor management and for goodness sake ... the carry-on over that nitwit who picked up a wombat for tiktok .... but we're shooting our koalas instead of better environmental planning.

Hi Boronia! Yes, monthly as advised. One Forever Care boy (Bob) has had 6 so far and hasn't skipped a beat. It's really worked for him. He also takes heart meds and just had his 6 monthly full blood panel which has only improved since his last one, bar 1 age related kidney marker being slightly out. I've got no proof that it would be best to switch back to Cartrophen except for the stories in the article. So will have to quiz the vet. One page I follow on FB 'CavalierHealth.org' has been warning people for a while with quite scary stories. You know how it is though, I can't think of one product that doesn't come with alarming warnings. It's a shame that Beransa was touted as completely harmless according to the article.

I've found Beransa to be wonderful for our seniors. Zero side effects, good results. Will have to quiz our vet moving forward. Very very sorry for the people whose pets suffered. I hope now that it's known not to be completely safe, adverse reactions can be dealt with ASAP. I do see lots of alarming claims about pet products, particularly flea and tick. You just never know who to believe.

See edited post snippet. This poster will not answer questions or respond to advice. The story is bogus. Posts like this... they just get some attention and go back to edit the post to add advertising of an external link. Common on FB too. Works better there because of the share function.

I'm annoyed posts like this aren't moderated anymore.

If she's from a rescue, please reach out to them. It'll also be helpful if she has a bit of history they can fill you in on. For example - if she was in foster care with other dogs and quite happy, that would be good to know.