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That is crap design eg: material selection. Tell the supplier that it was not fit for purpose and you want your money back...Quote:
Originally Posted by MB
Hope the Dish Licker did not swallow more than the intended tucker mate.
That’s a bloody good point mate, thank you!
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We use to use, or at least the Kelpies did, these Kong things (hollow round rubber cone like vessels) that we put tucker in and they would spend time liking/cleaning and throwing them about, These things are tough, maybe a bowl made of similar material would be a good one to check out. Thought - Screw down a a small tire 150-200mm dia tyre side down and screwed to a flat piece of ply or log billet. Have to get the snout in there may slow the process. Rubber might be suss.
Maybe a marketing opportunity here.
Definitely like the little tyre idea mate, will have a hunt around for some.
A neat little 40C summer trick also is to make big ice blocks with a treat in the guts, they love it!
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Just found a better quality ‘Kong’ version thanks for the tip mate, appreciated! https://www.petsmart.com/dog/bowls-a...l-5231739.html
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A somewhat sad post for our beautiful Blue Dog Del!
Tough old faithful silly girl has foolishly survived over the years the likes of severe horse double barrel kicks, heavy vehicle trailer wheel pancakes & twisted/blocked gut veterinary operations twice from sneaky snacking on hunters bunny fur balls.
Dogmentia with longevity is sadly true and only just now kindly educated by our neighbouring vet nurse for next caring steps needed.
Signs to look out for earlier and possibly medicate/diet/occupy accordingly have now been educated:
*Wandering/pacing (especially after dark, lost bearings )
* Anxiety/Excessive licking (paws, faces etc..)
* Unknown displays of dominance (tucker bowl wars and frustrated anger)
List does apparently go on but we should not forget that in age we are allowed to get a little bit cranky I guess?
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Sorry to hear this mate. Del is a beaut dog. Would occasionally come visit me when I was staying in the chalet but would pass through pretty quick. Always thought she was just doing her rounds of her territory.Quote:
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Been sitting thinking of what to say mate. Sad but I am sure Del has a great place to roam and with some help will remain to have times of real enjoyment.Quote:
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We are here to care for our best mates.
Sorry to hear mate.Quote:
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Sorry to hear mate She is a lovely Dog.Quote:
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We unfortunately have lost our oldest Sheltie (Shelley) 17 Years. Lots of good memories
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Cheers Gents, appreciated!
Sorry to hear too Bob mate, they were a beautiful team those two!!
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Sorry to hear Markie and Bob. Poor old Del, bloody champ hopefully gets to spend a bit more quality time in the old hills . .
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Sorry to hear Bob, Shelley was a lovely dog and obviously a long time companion.Quote:
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Sorry to hear Mark, Dell is known to a lot of us on here.Quote:
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Is it something that diet can help with? Probably not but changing my dog over to "science diet" dog food gave him better quality of life for his last year and half.
Thanks Tony, yes I believe so too mate, we’re off to the vet booking this morning for blood testing and future care plans for her.
As Plassy kindly mentioned she’s always patrolled the property but never left the boundaries. Scarily was found 3kms away the other night walking down the middle of the highway completely lost.
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She’s a much happier camper being back home in the hills than poked and prodded this morning at the clinic.
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Blood test results back Monday and unfortunately nothing can be done for all senses disappearing causing most anxiousness.
Ordered in some super special tucker that scientifically is plausible but no known studies to prove yet.
Some good wholesome advice given on secure feeling sleeping boxes and to keep up familiar travels on the front seat of the Patrol [emoji106]
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Almost forgot, prescribed 1mg Valium for emergency only tense situations like thunderstorms or the like.
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What is Del's age mate (human yrs)?
15 I think mate, she probably should have received a letter from the Queen some 5 (doggy years) ago [emoji106]
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Same age as Red (Kelpie mum), so many more yrs we tell her. Guess Airmail is slow in this modern age.
Maybe secure bed in side over night and companion walks.
Sorry to hear that Bob and Mark. We have one old dog displaying some of those symptoms. She is also going blind but has pretty well sussed out all of the paddocks and still comes back to the house in her own time. Sometimes she will forget that she is being fed and will leave her bowl, then come back and look at us as if we haven't given her anything, because the other three have wolfed hers down.
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Unfortunately Mrs MB and our Littlens ‘pet cats’ are environmentally locked inside 24/7 and crikey does Del hate cats, I just dislike them :-)
Truth be known, your “age” question got me thinking that Old Del has been with me for 1/3 of my life and here in the hills together before they all moseyed on up and out :-)
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@MB Recon Del been around the longest, deserves the right to camp inside or at least somewhere warm/secure over night. Maybe the felines could hang out in the laundry for night stalking.
Had a Blue Heeler / Border Collie cross (dog)"cobber" in my early 20s so faithful, would just hang out up on the beach, off lead until I came out of the water and hardly move. Fond times.
Great dogs, Del’s Matriach, long since gone, ‘Old Jess’ (Queensland Red) as faithful as they come helped show her the way as a pup.
Please don’t stress mate, daytime kennels available for their rainy guard viewing down the block and Del’s warm house covered wind proof deck is always complete with beds and couches she prefers that just need some tweaking cubby house feelings.
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Own space, be much preferred and best hangout .Quote:
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Thanks for inspiring me John mate!
Went to Bunnings to get timber for her custom couch cubby box and just ended up scoring a second set of kennels for the deck, $139 each can’t go wrong and a walk-in now too!
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Need a hand to knock something special up mate?Quote:
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Lol was reading though your posts and just seen the last one, never mind!
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Del's shack, will feel so secure and someone else looks pretty keen as well. Good stuff mate.
Cheers Mates!
The second ones actually mine, scored a full 7hrs kip, quite comfy indeed!
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Very comfy when you are in the Doghouse Mark LOLQuote:
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Remember to save some for the faithful hound.Quote:
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LOL....(dribbling) :-)
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Well this was the last ever trip to the dog park for my 2 pooches. Dodge had his a last paddle in the river, while Libby watched enthusiastically. It's time to do the right thing and let them go over the rainbow bridge......
Dodge (light colour) is 14.5 years old now and Libby has just turned 13. Dodge had a tumour and is losing weight quickly now and Libby is now struggling to walk without her rear legs giving way.......
They'll both be euthanized on Tuesday and cremated together.
Bloody heartbreaking.
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Jeez mate that is bloody sad.
I feel for you
Bob
So sorry to read this Clunkstar.
Stay strong, take care, all our love to your family mate!
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Geez mate,please accept my bc biggest of all hugs mate
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Thoughts with you mate @Clunk its never good
Far out mate that's heartbreaking. All the best, sounds like you made the right decision boody tough tho . .
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