Recent content by whippetfan

OMG - what a tragedy. RIP Kraka - a lovely dog with a lovely nature. My sympathies to his friends in both Australia and the UK. :(

I'll hunt down the stuff about zinc and cryptorchidism soon but did find an interesting reason as to why retained testicles should be removed. They are far more likely to suffer testicular torsion than descended testicles. I'd call that an issue and its a genuine emergency if/when it happens.

Its not only genes that cause this issue either. Macha theres some interesting research about a link between zinc deficiency and retained testicles. Zinc supplements are sometimes given to young boys who have this issue (which is apparently more common than most folk think) with some success.

Google "cryptorchidism" and "canine" and you will find a wealth of information on this subject. The summary of my research is: Pups should generally have two descended testicles between the ages of 5 and 7 weeks. Some descend earlier but the general rule of thumb is that a pup that doesn't...

Awesome!! Gee that black greyhound towards the end was fast!!

Ah, ok. Thanks!! I sat in the inside space during an Agility Nationals a few years ago but that's the only time I've ever been to KCC park.

Given that its the Poodle National and an SBT speciality, if the hall isnt' available now, it won't be then. My guess is the poodles would have that sewn up. Sounds like I'd better pack a gazebo.

Just bumping this one to ask if anyone can state definitively whether the show will be outside or under cover?? I've heard both and need to plan what to take to Victoria. :unsure:

Fasting is often a good course of action. Fast for 24 hours.

Yeah, I was a bit concerned about that. Whey powder is good - very pure protein. I have used that before.

Everyone still above water up there? The flooding is gobsmackingly widespread :unsure:

I was recommended to give a skinny Whippet a good old fashioned fry up to get weight on - bacon and sausages!! (w00t)

x 2 I'd be looking for evidence of a disc problem around the shoulder area of the spine. One of my poodles has a disc issue in his neck. Valium, Tramal and crate rest resolved it for the meantime. Anti-inflammatories didn't work at all. Regular chiropractic adjustments have prevented a...

Folks would this colour be considered a sable with the black through the coat?

Lovely pups!