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Oh dear I'm a latte lover and smell like patchouli but I'm a dying breed here. But I'm still a bit embarrassed now though. We're in the same situation over the last 10yrs. 4WDs, coffee shops, $12 boutique beers in renovated pubs, gentrification and all that it brings. Maybe even the fleas have moved out in disgust.

As above. As part of a balanced diet they are great but on their own they are lacking. A good, easy to follow raw food handbook is 'Real Food for Dogs and Cats' by Clare Middle.

Hard to interpret aren't they. In NSW the DPI Code of Practice is law and states pups must not be sold under 8 wks. One day I'll sit down and find the other states. It might make a good thread.

I can find the relevant Act if I know the state. Each state uses a compulsory code which refers back to the POCTAA but they can be hard to find. Usually a phone call to the relevant Dept is best, or try the RSPCA knowledge base for simple answers. eg http://kb.rspca.org.au/How-old-should-a-puppy-be-before-they-are-adoptedpurchased_311.html

I thought this would be timely given our member surveys are in.

#sorrynotsorry LOL

She is

Oh no edit, I just saw the post and seriously, why?? Your pup isn't being 'picky' he is sick because he is 8wks old and in a home that had parvo through. I truly hope you are luckier this time.

What are you already feeding them?

@Rappie re offal, how fast is the hydatid tapeworm life cycle? Do you need to allworm monthly or three monthly?

Absolutely! I didn't think of offal.

Sounds ok Fleas can get immune to things, not sure if worms can too but it doesn't hurt to change things up. I just use a monthly heartworm only tab, and then an allwormer every 3 months or so, it's kind of a waste to do intestinal worms each month plus it's added chemicals. I buy the lge version of everything and divide it up but it looks like Canimax only comes in 5, 10 and 20kg so I'm no help at all there really. lol.

Where is Uncle Troy? He's got to see this!

Oh seriously now that's just too weird for a nice Sunday morning. Dial it back a bit, your bait is showing.

Please be careful not to take her out. I'm a bit surprised the vet let her go home I've never heard of that before. I'm glad your girl is doing well though. Anyway; lots of dogs wouldn't survive a bout. It's a horror virus, easily spread and can take down a dog in hours. Like T says, be fastidious about not letting parvo leave your home on your shoes or clothes. Bleach is your friend! F10 is a (pricey) vet disinfectant but won't bleach your things, so you can use it all through the car and over the carpet.

Yep, most probably from reading the last half of this thread.

Oh I just realised this is a complete waste of time. Hoping anyone finding this thread on google gleans some accurate and practical information.

I can't work out if you're being facetious or just ignoring my request for information. You've got very experienced dog owners and groomers with first hand experience here. I'm sure we'd all be more than grateful if you could back up your claims with something factual. In other words, something that stands up to scrutiny, not a fairy tale. Maybe we're all in denial, did you stop to think it's probably you?

I'd be interested to know where you get your information from.

You may have it confused with the demodex mite which (unlike fleas) live on every single dog and aren't communicable to other species or humans.

No wonder there's a lot of old dolers in this thread. It's from 2011! Anyway still a relevant question, I agree w/ Mjosa, no more cat's fleas since we cat proofed and only poundies coming in have had fleas so they get a capstar before arriving and advocate when adopted. We had an outbreak years ago and I went to town on treatments and diatomaceous earth for the garden. There's Advantage in my cupboard just in case but haven't used anything for so long on my own dogs it's hard to remember. Not a fan of comfortis anymore.

I couldn't find any Meals for Mutts at PetO's but got it easily online. My dogs love it although they only get a little bit as a treat, so I can't really say how good it is as a larger % of diet.

I think the diet versions would be more of a worry seeing as how they can't have artificial sweetener.

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Really? No wonder it's caused a mini internet tiz. I didn't know she'd replaced him.