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Dog_Horse_Girl

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  1. Well that's an emotional reason not a quality or business reason. You could apply that to any animal that ends up as dog meat. When horses start being BRED to be pet food then your point may be somewhat valid. But since they're not, and since they're quite different from animals which ARE bred for pet meat, then your remarks are irrelevant to my point. Besides, saving horses is not that much different from saving dogs, is it? I've done both, and will continue to do both. And whatever is wrong with bringing emotion to the thread? It's a highly emotive topic for horse lovers when we are talking about the dogging business and Burns is a dogging business. Probably the most infamous dogger in NSW.
  2. DC - I can't put ethics aside. This is animal welfare I'm talking about. I know people like Burns will always have a business if people buy from them, regardless of whether they're AWARE that the man kills young healthy horses & makes a very nice profit from it. It doesn't matter what product a person buys, he's still a dogger! If you've ever seen how the horses are killed & how they react to the deaths of those ahead of them, you'll begin to appreciate where I'm coming from. As I said, no horse deserves to have that end to it's life.
  3. I wouldn't touch Burns with a barge pole! He is a dogger. A very well-known one at all the horse sales and he buys a LOT of so-called "unwanted" horses, mostly thoroughbreds and standardbreds. A few of the horses he buys are not suitable for anything other than slaughter but so many could have the chance at being re-educated and re-homed to loving owners. Most of the horses are aged between 3 and 6 yrs...and don't deserve to end up in pet food. The horse I bought most recently was bid on by a dogger and I out-bid him because she had been a brood mare most of her life (she's 27) and didn't deserve to end up as pet meat. She was emaciated on purchase; she's now gained a lot of weight and is the most affectionate old mare I've ever known. I hope she has a few good years left in her yet but however long she has, she will be loved and pampered for the rest of her days. THAT'S what all sound and sane horses deserve IMO.
  4. Aw Plan B - what a stunning boy!!! I couldn't have parted with him...just too beautiful. :D ETA - am sorry I can't help with Poppy as mine are oldies too and probably wouldn't cope with a full-on youngster any more. I'd like to foster again...some day I will I'm sure.
  5. The strength she's on is the 2.5 mg - does the Vetace come in the lower strength or just the "normal sized dog" one? *lol*
  6. Molly is a mini foxy cross aged 10 and she's my heart dog. She's been on Phenomav for seizures for a number of years and that's controlled, thankfully. A few years ago, a previous vet detected a heart murmur, and said it was a Grade 1. So I knew to keep an eye on it and mentioned it every check-up. It's now progressed and my vet has prescribed Fortekor. I know nothing about this medication other than I'm going to have to cut back on something else as it's going to cost a fair bit. Once she's no longer stable on this I'll have to add another medication which is even more expensive. Any feedback would be appreciated...I feel a bit lost and in the dark on this one and just need to know about other dog owner's experiences.
  7. When I lived in Brisbane, Susan was my vet - she's really good. She did Ruby's cruciate surgery, among other things. She's sensible, doesn't over-service or over-charge, will fit you in at short notice when needed, & support staff are great. Highly recommended & she supports BARF & greyhound rescue, among other things. :)
  8. Bloody snakes are my worst nightmare...dogs are so curious about them... I'm so so sorry Pers...Run free Oi! You will be missed here and welcomed by many there.
  9. Actually, I've got friends of the family who are sledders with teams of huskies. I know what size the dogs are...I have been to a few of the meets as well, around the Canberra region and in the highlands. I understood Esky's dog to be a husky, so if its a Mal I can see why you might think it a giant breed as a Mal would be classified as large rather than medium. But not giant. I still don't see how a "breeze", mid-winter, blowing onto a dog which is wet and muddy, is in the animal's best interests. If anyone (not singling out any individuals here) could enlighten me, that would be great. From what was said in the post to which I refer, Esky implied that the dog rides on the tray because it is wet and muddy and Esky would prefer not to have to clean the cabin because of the dog's state following a sledding meet. Now it seems that the original reasoning has been altered since my post questioning the dog's comfort while riding on the tray... I didn't say dogs, I said animals, and the most recent example I can think of is your recent purchasing and dumping of several different horses as if they were toys, because they weren't 'what you were looking for'. Not exactly what I would call responsible ownership. I could give more examples, and even go back and quote all your old posts for proof, but a) I can't be bothered and b) this thread has already been derailed enough but it might be worth thinking about next time you feel the need to comment on what other people do with their own pets. So you believe that responsibly re-homing a horse which isn't suitable to the rider's ability or needs is the equivalent of "dumping"? That's just ridiculous but it's your opinion to which you are entitled of course. You also imply that nobody should comment on anybody's pet ownership because, let's face it, we all get something wrong - none of us is perfect - and at least I firstly admitted that the horses in question were not appropriate and secondly I didn't merely "dump" them at the auctions as their previous owners had done, but I took the time to find each one the most suitable home available. One of the horses in question had been through the same auction at least three times BEFORE I bought her...is it any wonder she had serious but correctable problems? In the right hands, i.e a trainer with many years experience under his belt, she came along beautifully and is now a pony club mount doing quite well. If that's "dumping" the horse, then I'm a dumper, and if that's not in the best interests of the horse, then I don't know what is other than keeping it and both horse and owner being miserable and unable to enjoy a positive relationship. But that's better (in your opinion?) than re-homing the horse to someone who can bring out its best?
  10. Since when is a husky a giant breed? Medium, yes. Not giant. And of course if a dog travels in a vehicle it ought to be restrained regardless of where its travelling. So how is that dangerous and for whom or what? Gee I realise this is yet another personal issue between folks but for me to be accused of posting BS and then for others to post exactly that when I'm being honest is a little bit ridiculous...but typical for said folks. What exactly should I be giving up? Asking for someone to explain what they meant when they made vague references to my supposed inability to care for my own dogs? How is that inappropriate? Raz - they did have shelters. Yes the dogs were tethered in the snow but they don't LIVE out there. Jo I'm not "having a go" but asking a legitimate question that remains unanswered. Why don't you perhaps ask Esky to answer the question instead of constantly going on at me for asking it? Just because you may have a friendship there (and I don't know if you do) doesn't mean the question is any less valid. Had someone else posed it, would you feel the same way and demand they stop wanting to know the answer? Why don't you stop having a go at me whenever I raise valid points and questions?
  11. So on a trip to town and back today (40 kms round trip) I counted: one golden retriever tethered with a standard 6 foot lead on its collar - dog could have easily come off the tray as it was standing right on the edge and still had slack in the lead five working dogs in a four compartment cage without any water or shade but at least the dogs were secure (just over-heated on a metal tray in metal cages) a kelpie completely unsecured on a ute (not a tray but a tub), standing with front paws on the cab's roof while on the old highway at around 90 kms/hour (speed limit is 80 but that's not important) And that's in one trip. A husky needs a breeze in the middle of winter when its coat is wet and muddy...well I've learnt something today...I thought they felt the cold the same as other breeds...in fact I'm sure that when I saw a documentary on sled dogs in Alaska not that long ago, every dog had either an outdoor shelter to itself (fully insulated) or the team was kept indoors in purpose-built sheds...because they feel the cold just the same as other breeds of dog. But perhaps there was some other (unstated) reason... LMBC - I'd appreciate it if you'd provide examples to back up your claims of my apparent inability to care for my own dogs or remove the relevant comments.
  12. I've lived all over NSW, the ACT, Vic, Qld and the NT...and I do a lot of driving. I have a dual cab ute, but I also lack air conditioning. I prefer having my girl ride out back so she has some breeze. Plus on the way back from an event, like a sled race it's much easier to hose the tray and crate off than it is to remove the stink and mud from my seats. So not having to clean the interior of your vehicle takes priority over your dog? Um, I'm pretty sure Esky also said that she feels her dog is better off in the back since her car has no air con. And besides, I think you are the last person that should be berating others about how they care for their dogs. Pardon? Why would you say "I think you are the last person that should be berating others about how they care for their dogs."? And I'm not berating anyone; I was asking a legitimate question. Do you realise how hot the tray on a ute can become? It would still be cooler in the cab without air conditioning compared to the tray when the vehicle has been in the sun all day.
  13. I've lived all over NSW, the ACT, Vic, Qld and the NT...and I do a lot of driving. I have a dual cab ute, but I also lack air conditioning. I prefer having my girl ride out back so she has some breeze. Plus on the way back from an event, like a sled race it's much easier to hose the tray and crate off than it is to remove the stink and mud from my seats. So not having to clean the interior of your vehicle takes priority over your dog?
  14. I have a ute (moulded rear body) not a CAB CHASSIS (tray body)... My dogs don't travel on the back because I don't have a strong crate or cage anchored to it - yet. I had planned to buy a ute with canopy so the dogs could travel safely by being tethered to the floor of the tray but I couldn't get one. I will never simply tether a dog on a ute or tray back - just my personal preference after seeing literally thousands of terrified dogs slip-sliding around the backs of utes and cab chassis vehicles at 100 km/hour plus on country roads and highways alike. I've seen parked vehicles with hung dogs (yep, dead because they couldn't quite reach the ground when they jumped over the side), I've seen dogs dragged along while the vehicle was moving (yep, dead because they couldn't scramble back onto the tray when they fell or jumped off the side), I've seen dogs hit by vehicles because they've come off the back, and I've lost count of how many I've almost hit for the same reason. Meanwhile, up front in the DUAL CAB, is just the driver...plenty of room for the dog/s to travel but they're stuck on the back like a status symbol. Mine travel up front. Or not at all. They're tethered in using a harness...except Molly who travels in her airline crate on the front seat with the seat belt around the crate for stability. I will get my custom-made dog crate one day...in the meantime it's the cabin or nothing for my dogs. :)
  15. Oh wow! I'm so happy for you and Daisy - I'll bet she was a bit confused to begin with but seems like she's settled in beautifully.
  16. Several months ago I was preparing myself to have Lilly PTS due to chronic arthritic pain. She will be 13 in January and has a history of neck problems from her racing days. I'm happy to report that after 6 weeks on anti inflammatories, Lilly came good. She's been medication-free for 2 months now, and is doing great. :) I'm really happy with the turn-around and my cheeky, goofy greyhound is enjoying life again and behaving like a 2 year old!
  17. Oh, she's just beautiful. I'm sure the right home for her is just around the corner. I'd love an IG or x some day...
  18. Teebs, I've only just seen this. I'm so very sorry about Atlas cos I know how much he means to you. Wish I could say something that didn't sound so lame under the circumstances. Take care of yourself and your brood...hugs. :hug: Run free Altas - find the pack of DOL dogs at the Bridge and let them know we're thinking of them.
  19. Another update: Lilly is doing pretty well. Metacam every second day and she's comfortable. She's an old dog so sleeps a lot...but she's still happy to go outside, sniff around, chase a leaf or bird...and so that makes me happy.
  20. That's what I was thinking! OMG he is so very cute...beautiful coat on him, he's going to be even more stunning with an adult summer coat in a few years.
  21. She's eating well and has a great appetite. :) I give her a combination of a premium and a super-premium dry; as a treat, I buy her dog roll every few weeks just so she has a change. I used to feed them all on raw but I can't afford it any more. My old boy lost a lot of weight in his last year...upped his diet to a working dog formula, which helped due to a higher protein content. I tried to do that with Lilly but she doesn't digest it well.
  22. Did you get someone to do the yard check in Moss Vale? If not, I can do it...PM me if you'd like me to do it (I used to care with ARF in Canberra, a few members here can vouch for me I hope!). :laugh:
  23. I'm really worried about the weight loss...vet seems far less concerned than I am about it. But as long as she's not in pain and still has a decent quality of life, I'm happy. :)
  24. Happy update: Lilly is relatively pain-free on Metacam. I give a dose every other day and it's helping her to stay mobile and out of the crate. But she is painfully thin and not gaining weight. So I just keep her happy, comfortable, warm and dry and wait for the signs that she doesn't want to be here any more. She had a gastro upset the other day too...lots of vomiting. But while she's happy and healthy enough, I'm happy. She's still enjoying life at this time so that's the main thing, isn't it? :)
  25. If you search "elimination diet" you ought to find a number of relevant threads. But to summarise what a proper elimination diet is: 1. Stop all current foods, treats, biscuits, bones - ANYTHING your dog eats or ingests. 2. Introduce one protein source (eg fish, OR roo OR rabbit OR turkey) and one starch source (eg sweet potato OR apple OR beetroot) and feed only these two foods for six weeks unless the dog has a severe reaction. In that case, replace the protein source for up to a week to watch for improvement and if no change, replace the starch source. 3. At the end of six weeks, introduce ONE new protein source and ONE new starch, continuing to feed the two original foods. Do this for another week or two. Then introduce ONE MORE new protein source and ONE MORE new starch source...and so on. Don't introduce "mixtures" of any type. This is counter-productive because it only takes a tiny amount of an allergen to produce a reaction. How will you know which ingredient is to blame if you feed any type of mixtures? The true elimination diet will take around six months to complete and by the end, you will know what individual foods cause an allergic response in your dog and which are safe. I kept a journal throughout in order to report to my vet and to remember which foods worked and which didn't. After about 12 weeks, instead of adding a fruit or vegetable, you can add something different, eg yoghurt or cheese, to see if the dog reacts (plain yoghurt or cheese obviously). Ruby is allergic to both but in tiny amounts, it doesn't do much harm. Any questions, PM me as I've been through it... :)
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