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Would be interested in seeing your info too Anne Yes, I bought the 1500mg one once without realising, but the dogs were fine thankfully. I use the original now, as I haven't seen the beef one for sale in the UK and the exchange rate on the US ones wasn't so great last time I checked. Interesting point about your Max, Alex, my Max has always been a lively soul but it might well have given Sno more of an urge to have a good run around on his walks with Mins.

Brilliant, thanks very much both of you I wish I had started doing it earlier but I know in the past I felt it wasn't necessary. Oh well, as a woman I reserve the right to change my mind

:flowers: Happy (slightly belated) Birthday Nettie :flowers:

I've been buying Synflex (thanks for the recommendation Ms Merle ) for some time now, having tried various different products over the past ten years and I am very pleased with it. I bought it originally for Cass but given Sno and Max are now aged 10 and nearly 11, I have started giving it to them over the last few months too. Not because I feel they need it, but because Synflex states that there are no side effects and I figured it might help delay any joint problems that they might have. Synflex original, which is what the dogs have, contains : • 1250mg Glucosamine HCL / • 25mg Shark Cartilage (20% Chondroitin Sulfate) • 8mg Boswellin • 3mg Yucca / • 5mg Manganese / • 1mg Bromelain / • 7mg Omega-3 & Omega-6 / • Vitamins A, C & E I did read an article some time back from a vet (can't remember who ) who advocated starting dogs on supplements to help joints, from about the age of 7-8 I think, which seems to be new thinking - and possibly motivated by money - but I thought it made some sense, though I've started a bit later. I've read that the Glucosamine HCL is a good/the best one to use but can't remember why. I can't see any harm in giving them Synflex and hopefully it will do them some good, but I'd be interested in your thoughts on giving glucosamine products as a "preventative" I guess

Poor Tilli, glad she had bounced back by the time you got her home I am a little annoyed as I paid for something to be sent special delivery but it didn't arrive - now this isn't a dig at the postal workers striking by any means, we have the best postman in the world, but at Royal Mail. Surely if they are not able to provide a service because their employees are striking, they shouldn't be offering it or charging for it either

Laura, I think I'd be inclined to give the park a miss for a bit, especially in light of what you have just posted, if it were me Maybe even keep her on lead for a few days? Do you know who owns the park - is it the council? Could you speak to them and see if the shooting of birds has been reported? Are there any park wardens you could speak to? for you and Tess My collie hates fireworks, gunshot when close by etc. and we've had walks utterly ruined by things going off so empathise. I always walk him on a harness as he will try to back out of his collar when he's freaked out and I feel he is much more secure on a harness, plus he doesn't strangle himself that way.

Good. Horrible woman :angry: Bet she's not so respected in dog breeding circles now eh. Thank goodness the members of the public realised what was going on and contacted the RSPCA when they did.

off a big cliff preferably.

Four already? Wow! Happy Birthday Gorgeous Boy - ignore your mum's claims that you're a goofball, I think you're gorgeous :wub:

Just a post from one dog owner to another - firstly don't panic I think you are right not to fuss about it when she appears wary - but praise her if/when she appears confident and friendly. Do you know any other dog owners with friendly dogs? I think I would try to organise meet-ups (just with one or two dogs) where you can let her keep her distance at first if you feel that would be beneficial, but to help to reassure her around other dogs. Will try not to waffle on too much, but wanted to share an experience. I went through something similar with Mins, who is a lovely, friendly, well socialised girl who loves other dogs and always wants to say hello (unless she has a ball/dummy then they can all bog off ). Unfortunately she got freaked out at a dog show when our gazebo frame got caught by the wind and rolled over her (didn't touch her or hurt her but clearly she thought the sky had fallen in). She became snappy with other dogs instantly, obviously not a good association. We went to a few different events and she was snappy with other dogs right up close there and also out on walks, particulary on-lead. She wasn't daft though, if we met a dog was really kicking off on lead at her, she didn't react at all, just kept her head down and ignored it I had a good chat with a friend () who helped me confirm that Mins was a nice girl who had got scared and was snapping out of fear and had no intention of hurting the other dog. So I decided that hiding away from other dogs was the worst thing to do and made a point of seeking out other dogs. I approached a few owners while out walking - initially I did tell them that she'd got scared and a bit snappy so they could politely refuse for us to walk with them if they wanted. I then met up with said friend and some of her dogs and a friend of hers and her dog and Mins was fab, even sat on lead at the pub afterwards with two young Labs wrestling right next to her off-lead. I continued trying to meet as many dogs as possible with her and made sure to praise Mins lots when she showed friendly/confident behaviour towards the other dog. I did also tell her nicely that it was wrong to snap at another dog if they hadn't done anything to deserve the snap. Can't say she won't ever snap at another dog on lead but I know she doesn't want to hurt the other dog so I am a lot more relaxed about it all now. I made a conscious decision to trust her and made sure I let her go up and greet other dogs in her own space. She is now back to being really pleased to greet other dogs. Though she will put them in their place if they are annoying - but I don't have a problem with her doing that if they're trying to hump her, jump at her face etc. it was only when they had done nothing wrong that it was worrying me. Having Mr Moo, who can be grumpy with other dogs, I did panic, but they are two very different dogs and once I realised that I managed to relax and trust her. It does seem strange that Izzie reacted to all those dogs just sat thereand while it's impossible to know how the other owner trains their dogsor what they may have done just before you got to the scene, it doessound as though something about the situation freaked her out. I know it must seem really worrying at the moment but hopefully she will relax around other dogs in time and be back to the friendly Izzie you know End of my rambling

I didn't think her singing was great either but I do agree she has always come across as a nice and genuine person - shame she's started doing ads for one of the worst animal testing cosmetic companies though As for her not having done anything "of note", while I am not a fan of her band, she is part of one of the most successful British girl bands, formed from a similar tv talent show - you can kinda see why they chose her

He had the chance to answer every question - he just couldn't answer any of them without looking like an idiot. In my opinion. I have just been watching it discussed on the Wright Stuff - I agreed with them that I was worried he would come across as looking credible. My worries were unfounded.

Me too, now I've seen it. I was unnecessarily worried that he might not look a tw*t. His comment about the KKK

Looks like a fab holiday Me too, poor woman

:mecry: How do they continue to get away with this.

I'm not entirely sure what I think about them being allowed to appear on Question Time - I'm still trying to work out why on earth they were able to become a "legitimate" party and gain MEP seats, given their beliefs. I'd like to think that they'll look like the they are and that people will withdraw their support but sadly I think there are a fair number of people out there who know exactly what they are about and support them. I very much support freedom of speech, but being able to stand in the street and say what you think without fear of being arrested/hurt is one thing, being given such huge publicity on national TV is another.

Oh Nog! Hope you've not done any damage. We had post this morning too. Didn't see whether it was a regular postie or not though.

Jazz, the pastry forks we had were smaller than normal forks - and from memory I am not convinced they could cope with cutting meat, but I might be wrong

Jazz, does she mean a pastry fork? Link. We used to have them as part of a cutlery set. I haven't used one for ages, nor have I eaten meat for a long while, but they're designed to go through pastries, cakes etc., I'm not sure they'd cope with cutting meat

Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry :GroupHug:

Alex How frustrating Sam - really hope the things arrive in time

Hello - welcome to the Refuge Look forward to seeing photos of your dogs

Ouch - better that way around than the other though - and thanks Thanks Michelle

I am very sorry that Smudge wasn't at home to celebrate his birthday, but don't give up. Think of all the dogs we read about who turn up after x weeks - and everyone on here is wishing for him to be found safely soon too

So pleased all went well and he's back home with his mum