Erny Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I'm willing to travel. Went to one today in Castlemaine. All likelihood I'll return there but thought I'd test the waters first to see if anyone can give high recommendations to any that might be a bit closer to where I live (Berwick VIC). Input appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinbcs Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Try Dr Ann Neville in Benteigh. She is a vet who also does Traditional Chinese Medicine. Details here: http://www.yellowpages.com.au/vic/bentleig...91-listing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Thanks Dancinbcs. Will check her out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Try Dr Ann Neville in Benteigh. She is a vet who also does Traditional Chinese Medicine. One of the owners of a puggy I pugsit highly recommends Ann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thanks for the input. Anyone heard of Dr. Carl Muller in Prahran? Comes very highly recommended by my Vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Haven't heard anything bad about Carl Muller. Margaret O'Riordan practices in Northcote/Thornbury she is good as well, I believe she does acupuncture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Thank you. On the strength of the recommendation by my Vet I have made an appointment to see Dr Carl Muller in Prahran. A sight closer than a trip to Castlemaine which in itself demands almost a total cancellation of all other of my commitments for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Let us know how you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Erny what is the acupuncture for? Is Mandela ok? you haven't updated his thread for a while I hope he is no worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 (edited) He has been diagnosed with spondylosis. The acupuncture is to also try to help with righting his system which in turn should help with his skin issues, which in itself has improved considerably with diet but isn't completely right. If I have the information right, the acupuncture might help with both things. Also will be introducing some Chinese medicine/s. Edited September 3, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Oh bugger Ernie. Hope Mandela has some success with the accupuncture. Good luck with it all. I have yet to have a ned to or opportunity to go down that path as yet with the dogs, but am very interested. Let us know how it goes please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 oh no Erny that doesn't sound good I hope the acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help Mandela!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 Thank you both. They are issues which need addressing but aren't the end of the world. It could all be a lot worse and as for the spondylosis, we've got it very early and the Vet isn't too concerned about it (not to suggest we don't need to try to help). And so we plod along tending to things as best as we can, one appointment at a time. As to how things go ....... that'll be a 'time will tell' matter. Dyzney - I hope you never have the need to go down "that path" but thanks for your interest. It is going to be a difficult one to report on in the short term, I think. For example, I will be emailing the acupuncturist (Genevieve) as she too wants to know what changes I see (subtle or otherwise). I will be reporting that within 24 hours I noticed the scurf that Mandela had on the day and 24 hours beforehand has all but cleared up. However, his skin issue sees things like that come and go even so quickly anyway, so I'm not sure if that's the acupuncture (she suggested it could help it) or just the usual progression of things. I'll let her work that stuff out (it would do my head in) but for the sake of the thread here and the interest of those reading, I have a feeling that I won't know or be able to be sure of the results without time passing. But I'll do my best to keep you informed . ETA: I must admit that his coat looks and feels really good today. It will be very interesting to see how he fairs once I start with the Chinese medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oonga Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Erny your dedication, diligence and commitment to Mandela and his well being is incredible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do No Harm Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I see Bruce Ferguson with my dog and the immediate results were truly amazing. You can read about him here http://www.ahv.com.au/conference.php Please post if after next weekend you need more suggestions of appropriately qualified vets and I'll ask him if he knows one near you. I do hope you will find a good vet who can really help your dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) I see Bruce Ferguson with my dog and the immediate results were truly amazing. The Vets I am with have worked/studied with/under Bruce Ferguson. They mentioned his name when I was there and they too think highly of him. Thanks for your wishes, DNH .... I very much trust and respect the Vet/s I'm with and as a consequence, trust in their referral recommendations as well. Oonga - thanks for the compliment. But really - I don't think I'm any more special than anyone else who has dog-health issues and does what they can and need to do. And honestly, when Kal was unwell I would have given anything for it to have been something I could have managed/fixed/treated. Remembering that anguish, I consider myself lucky :D. I hope that for any ailment Mandela has, that it is something not major nor life debilitating as it was for Kal (avatar girl - RIP and bless her cotton socks). ETA: Re-reading the above, it risks sounding a bit "martyrish" (if that's a word). Sorry - it's not meant to because that's not how I'm viewing all of this. Edited September 4, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly101 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Dr Muller or Dr Nicole Hoskins (sp?) are both very good.. I did work experience at that clinic (years ago now) and saw some fantastic results with accupuncture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 4, 2009 Author Share Posted September 4, 2009 (edited) Thanks Karly101 .... that's encouraging to know. Edited September 4, 2009 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkehre Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 How's Mandela this morning Erny? Any changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanglen Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Dr Carl is sincerely one of the best in Melbourne. He is one of the 3 vets in Melbourne who teaches for the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. You are in good hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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