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hmmmm..i would also be considering a thyroid test. A yeasty, oily, mousey smell often accompanies hypothyroidism...the oiliness disappears when the thyroid imbalance is treated H

maybe now we can begin to realise that the law has nothing at all to do with ethics or morality it exists to protect those who have power/money or are seen as being useful

hhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! so a few questions first: 1. how old is your Maremma? 2. does the electric fencing have visibility markers near by ie flags or something so your uber smart and sensitive Maremma ( IMHO this goes with just being a Maremma :) but I could be a tad biased.) can easily see where the boundary is? as a breed they are the obsessive compulsives of the dog world. everything must be just so! nothing must be out of what the Maremma views as its place..:) otherwise they can either down tools or bark until it has been returned to its place. The zap from the electric fence has seared into her brain that outside has become a place of pain and danger and she needs to learn that the danger area is very specific. H

i know.... we are a pitiful mob in reality.... i have a real problem with the stunning hypocrisy we display in deciding who and what gets to be treated in a humane manner h

the queensland government has just cancelled https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/18/queensland-shuts-down-inhumane-goat-cull-using-poisoned-dingoes

know that feeling..you know tho inside he was the same just doing in very slow motion. If there is not love there is no grief over the parting... time will get you through to the other side of grief where memories made together will bring a smile along with tears. RIP dear Charlie boy. Blessings to you Caz. Helen

I second the adaptil disfuser and collars. They do work well and are easy to use. Just makes sure the diffuser is near where the dog spends a great deal of time...:) Also suggest T Touch. and ask if a full thyroid panel was included in the blood tests?? Having had an extremely anxious dog ..i found letting Lucky take his own time with just about anything and he was far more settled as a pack member rather than as a singleton pet ( with one strong command..his was sit..i could just about whisper that word 100m from Lucky and his little bottom would hit the ground and he was happily wait for me to come to him..but he never ever learned to be able to come to a call) H ps. should also have said medication is not the end of the world but often the beginning of a better life..:)

a bit teary... wonderful.I think i love those people for their compassion and their sheer tenacity. sometimes all that is needed is good people who refuse to give up on a life... and as good people take action instead of saying "somebody" should do something about this. we can all be that somebody hope it is catchy. H

as am I. This is deliberate cruelty but "they" are allowed to do it. Yet "they" complain about shooting a dog. Euthanasia by a vet is not always a easy death either. Makes me sick to my stomach not just because of the way they are killing the dogs but the way they are allowing the goats to be treated. Its disgusting so we poison wild dogs/dingos when they predate on our sheep and goats.. we bemoan the killing and maiming and the suffering of our precious animals but such killing and maiming is acceptable when the animals are a nuisance to us, and horrific deaths for the wild dogs and dingos are also seen as perfectly ok... rabbits as well: Stage 1 – Initial reduction Where rabbit density is medium to high, the objective is to reduce the population to a manageable level - usually by a poisoning program, but only during the non-breeding season. If control must be carried out during the breeding season, use warren ripping or fumigation. Breeding may occur during most times of the year, but usually follows milder seasons when conditions are conducive to pasture growth. Initial reduction may also be achieved by the arrival (natural or introduced) of rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) or myxomatosis.

my sentiments lordy we humans are appalling at times.. and this is but one of those times. and yes i have maremmas because of the sheer awfulness of dog attack on my sheep and goats ..but i refuse to condone the horrific death caused by 1080. weird that docking a pups tail is regarded as untenable cruelty but if an animal is an inconvenience then any kind of horrific death is ok as long as it does not cost too much .. make me really really furious at our hypocrisy. H

and yet we find it Ok to use poisons on dingos because they get in our way. use them to fix problems we cause but implant with a time activated poison.... I am appalled. 1080 Symptoms In humans, the symptoms of poisoning normally appear between 30 minutes and three hours after exposure. Initial symptoms typically include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain; sweating, confusion, and agitation follow. In significant poisoning, cardiac abnormalities including tachycardia or bradycardia, hypotension, and ECG changes develop. Neurological effects include muscle twitching and seizures; consciousness becomes progressively impaired after a few hours leading to coma. Death is normally due to ventricular arrhythmias, progressive hypotension unresponsive to treatment, and secondary lung infections.[5] Symptoms in domestic animals vary: dogs tend to show nervous system signs such as convulsions, vocalization, and uncontrollable running, whilst large herbivores such as cattle and sheep more predominantly show cardiac signs.[22] Sub-lethal doses of sodium fluoroacetate may cause damage to tissues with high energy needs — in particular, the brain, gonads, heart, lungs, and fetus. Sub-lethal doses are typically completely metabolised and excreted within four days.[23] http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-23/dingoes-set-to-become-pelorus-island-environmental-saviour/7652424

logic????? there is none in the current trend of various governments haste to respond to whatever they need to do to be seen to be doing something without affecting their voter base too badly... or perhaps i am becoming totally cynical. H

sadly that industry itself has shown that it is incapable of policing even its own standards ( such as they are) but as long as there are idiot owners and trainers who publicly come out with rubbish statements like without live baiting you cannot train them to run and a heap of other ill thought out comments that support the appalling record of animal welfare that has been revealed then the ban is inevitable. Just like the sheep/wool producers who proclaimed the muelsing did not hurt or cause pain to the sheep... total rubbish. My father in law was a wool producer who held those who muelsed in contempt..said they were lazy and wanted shortcuts. He walked/rode his property checking animals daily as part of his mixed farming activities.... fly strike was avoided/controlled ect. he maintained that the problems were due to insisting of raising fine wool sheep in unsuitable climatic conditions. The way to refute the animal rights arguments is to face the reality of what you are doing not whine that something has been accepted for generations.. so was slavery,, the use of DDT etc..... H

Just letting you know you and Olivia have been tucked gently into my heart and thoughts today... Blessings Helen

understand completely. my heart aches for you... may the days you have left to spend in each others company be filled with love and companionship. Helen

Anne..I understand the shock.. I have experienced that lightning fast deterioration with one of my dogs ( different disease tho). Are you able to consult a reputable holistic vet by any chance? My Lucinda responded very well to her complementary treatments ( Lucindas holistic vet was a vet who had also studied complementary modalities extensively ) It is in my opinion worth a try in order to make Olivia more comfortable. Hugs to you Helen

Bless the little sweetheart... H

I feel for you both and indeed anyone who has a dog who has behavioural issues. It is a journey and In my experience with foster and failed fosters dog it is sometimes a matter of just quietly pointing them in the right direction.. not being overly effusive with praise and redirecting behaviours that are unacceptable.. sort of being a calming central figure in the dogs world. I would also consider using DAP diffusres to promote a feeling of wellbeing and safety. attended a lecture on storm phobia by Dr Cam Day and he recommends that an anxious dog have a safe place and to use DAP there .. he also said that sometimes with a very anxious dog prescription medication is necessary to dull the roar of anxiety enough for training messages to get though. also maybe read The Cautious Canine by Patricia McConnell gives some excellent advice. Good Luck Helen

one of the wonderful aspects of shepherding is being able to observe the dogs and the flock in minute detail.. the tiniest movements can have enormous meaning if only we took the time to take note. But in this fast world we have become impatient and many/most have lost the ability or the wish to just observe, just drink in your surroundings. H

I used' Memory by Fusion https://www.fusionhealth.com.au/products/product/memory it really did result in less confusion. Before he started he would get lost and stand in a corner making little confused barks until i came a rescued him.. after 5 days of the supplement this activity stopped completely as did his wandering about at night. H

yep we have been down that route. My vet believe that per pain meds are allowing her to skeep deeply and thus the wetting. She has improved over the past few days. she does not leak at all otherwise... H

my old girl Gracie ( 16.6yo) has problems with continence when she is deeply asleep. Have just started using these and so far so good.. easy to keep Grace dry and clean and saves the carpets etc in the house https://www.conni.com.au/shop/pets/product/9-conni-critters-pet-pad Helen

with regard to the cold and warm bedding maybe have a peek here: http://www.snooza.com.au/indoor-beds/hidey-hole the Snooza people are wonderful and the products are EXCELLENT as is their service. Scottie is blessed to have you and no doubt he has added many blessings to your lives as well... sort of seems to go that way. adding with my old Dennys Dog I used memory supplements for him and also placed movement detecting lights around the house... they helped him find his way about at night which was when he became most confused. h

glad that the nosebleeds have stopped. fingers crossed for continued improvement. Yep St mary's Thistle and Milk thistle are the same :) adding that Snotto did not get a biopsy and we still have not a clue to what actually was going on.. if she relapses then further investigations will be warranted. ..and her liver values have not completely returned to normal but continue to head in the right direction. h H

and some st marys thistle ( when Snotto had liver problems the vet specialist said he was more than happy for her to have that and in his opinion it does support the liver and aid in healing ) The Snotto tried to starve herself before hunger eventually drove her to eat the L/D from the vets/ I have a supply that she has not eaten . I am in south east queensland H