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Blustag · Moderator Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 1233 Location: UK

Lovely pics Nick I guess Diesel is made up that you got Banjo to keep him company. Laughing

Tamaddict · Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 8:43 pm Post subject:

Great pics! I hope their tummies are feeling better. Very Happy

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K · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:45 am Post subject:

Great pics. Some of them really look like two wolves playing. But that's what we're going for isn't it. Wink

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DJNickUK · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:18 am Post subject:

Thanks guys!

OK, Just to report - I had an early morning call from the Vets to let me know the results of fecal tests etc. They have Guardia. I thought i recognized that nasty vinegary smell.

Anyway, 10 days on some meds that may not work 100%. Apparently quite a hard bug to shift. I was told I need to be really clean and disinfect everything. Which is fine and nothing new as I have OCD and and there is nothing I enjoy more than cleaning a crate once, then twice, then a third ....... LOL.

I am just thinking back to what caused this, and I have just had one of them light bulb moments. I was walking them about a week into getting Banjo and he was on long lead when he did the old Drop and roll. And came up with his ruff dripping with FOUL smelling Diarrhea. I presumed fox. But now I think back to the smell, it was indeed full of Guardia.

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blufawn · Site Admin Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Posts: 972 Location: UK

oww, thats a nasty bug to catch.
It really is hard to get rid of it and its so contagious.
When I first picked up Zuul she had it, she then passed it onto Riker my CED puppy, and my son, Finley, lucily none of the adults caught it.
You have to be so clean and have disinfectant trays to dip your feet in when walking in and out of the house.

Good luck Smile

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DJNickUK · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 12:29 pm Post subject:

Cheers Jen.

Yeah I hate having to be so clean, LOL. My hands are falling apart once again. Plenty of e45, betnovate and other lotions.

The dogs are seaming more and more lively as the days on antibiotics go by. Stools starting to firm up now. I can actually pick them up in a bag. Which is nice, hehehe. Actually, I don't think Diesel has been affected as badly as Banjo, but they are both putting weight on, so that has to be good.

Here are some shots of an early morning Tamaskan Tussle. On the sofa I may add. And the final shot is of Diesel new sleeping position, since being kicked off his bed by Banjo.

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K · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject:

Is Diesel ok? He looks dead!
Great Pics I love the first one. So cute!

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claireyclaire · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject:

How cute! haha Tala sleeps in exactly the same way

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arianwenarie · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 5:37 pm Post subject:

i think diesel's dead dog trick has been mastered...he can even do it in his sleep! as proven by that last picture. LOL!

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Tamaddict · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:21 pm Post subject:

Aww, Banjo looks rally cute in the picture where his head is mushed against the sofa. and Diesel definitely looks dead in that last picture, Laughing

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arianwenarie · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:24 pm Post subject:

Tamaddict wrote:

Aww, Banjo looks rally cute in the picture where his head is mushed against the sofa. and Diesel definitely looks dead in that last picture, Laughing

You mean this one?

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K · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:27 pm Post subject:

Bahaha! That was awesome! Poor Banjo.

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arianwenarie · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

I just backread a little...what's Guardia and how does it spread?

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Tamaddict · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:32 pm Post subject:

Yup! Thats the one!

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arianwenarie · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

Tamaddict wrote:

Yup! Thats the one!

a possible caption for that pic could be: "Ok, ok. I give up...get off me already. T_T"

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Chris · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 7:55 pm Post subject:

Sorry to read about the bad tummies Nick - hard work for you!!! Sad

DJNickUK · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:21 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys.

Well 10 days done on the Antibiotics, and i think we need to go stronger or a different route - Panacure?

The dogs seam fine, just weight loss and still on chicken and rice. Haven't had any nasty episodes for over a week.

But worst of all, I think I have now got Giardia. Time for a DR's trip I think. Either that or swine flu. But I am thinking that would be too much of a coincidence. I have a week to get better as my sisters wedding next Saturday.

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arianwenarie · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:26 pm Post subject:

Oh noes! I hope it's nothing serious, Nick. Get well wishes are on their way to Banjo, Diesel and YOU. Smile

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claireyclaire · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

Get yourself to a Dr's soon Nick! Whatever it is doesn't sound nice, hope the dogs look after you as well as you look after them!

Take care x

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Chris · Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:17 pm Post subject:

Yes, you poor thing Nick Sad

Hope you feel better soon. My husband had it once when he returned home from working overseas and it wasn't nice. Can you cope with walking the dogs etc? Let us know how you get on.

Tamaddict · Posted: Mon Sep 07, 2009 7:52 pm Post subject:

Uh oh. Get well soon!

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Sylvaen · Moderator Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 558 Location: Croatia

How are you doing these days? Fully recovered yet?

It seems that Jasper's gotten some stomach bug these past couple of days... I think the culprit is a stray tabby kitten that we were fostering for the weekend and Jasper kept licking it's bottom the whole time trying to keep it clean... the tiny kitten went to its new home last night but now Jasper has explosive yellowy water-diarrhea that really stinks. He's been off his regular food (Orijen kibble) but I gave him some rice with tinned meat that he happily ate tonight. He's also looking quite depressed and seems to have lost some weight. He's drinking lots of water though and isn't too dehydrated... just seems tired and miserable, poor chap. Luckily none of the other animals are showing signs but I'm not sure if it's contagious or if he just got it from eating something dodgy while he was running around by the river. I'll treat him at home for a few more days and hope for signs of improvement, if it gets worse then I'll take him to the vet. Really hope it's not Giardia!

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Blustag · Moderator Joined: 09 Jul 2008 Posts: 1233 Location: UK

Hope all goes well, let me know how he does and watch out for Vixen too.

DJNickUK · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

Hey Debbie,

I really hate to say this, but that sounds so much like Giardia. The smell and colour are normally a tell tale sign.

From all the reading I have done I would be thinking to get him onto Metronidazole as soon as possible. Probably a ten day course. This should clear it up, about 60 % of the time.

It has worked, I think with Diesel but Banjo still appears to be infected. He hasn't really put weight on, although his stools have improved.

I also took them off of chicken and rice, as they weren't improving on it. Moved them to Turkey mince and mash potato - and next movement was a marked improvement.

Diesel now back on dry kibble but Banjo only on a small amount still as no weight gain. We are at the vets later to probably put Banjo onto Panacure. This again has a limited success, but should, hopefully, work.

Several things with Giardia.

One, it may not show on a fecal test
two, its contagious to humans on fecal ingestion.
three, The smell is NASTY - Like soured milk and cheeses. You'll know the smell for the rest of your life and you'll smell it out on walks quite regular, well I do anyway.

Good luck and keep a close eye on your dogs weights, as that can be the first sign that something isn't right. Diarrhea isn't always a symptom.

Other things I noticed with the boys. They will grumble when going to lay down as they have painful bellies.

Lots of nasty smelling gas and also bad breath. Initial onset saw them drinking loads of water this then tappered off to having to coax them into drinking. And getting picky with food, as they know it will hurt their tums.

Now, only Banjo will grumble slightly after eating. He also drinks and eats all put in front of him.

I am sure your Jasper will be feeling better in no time and keep that mop of disinfectant handy.

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claireyclaire · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

I agree with Nick! Definitely sounds like it could be Giardia. Tala had this when she was about 4 months old.

Watery projectile diarrhoea is very obvious symptom as well as going off food and losing weight.

Best get them checked out, sounds like kitten could be culprit as giardia is a parasite that lives in the small intestine.

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DJNickUK · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject:

Hey folks,

Well the boys are finally back onto normal feeding, but minus anything with ANY type of grain. They are completely intolerant of grains atm.

But, weight piling back on and the boys are in need of their long walks again. Which is great. Broke them in with an 8 an half mile walk this morning to get me eggs.

We also started Diesel at the Sussex Canine Center. WOW, the training school I have been dreaming of. They are so good. We had 8 dogs of varying sizes and ages all working towards silver award, good citizen scheme.

Well Diesel was best in there by far. They had all the agility stuff by the side of the VERY large hall, and diesel Loved it. Could not get him off the see saw or tunnel. We are starting both dogs in the new year on Flyball and Agility.

They also train gun dogs at the center and they confirmed something that I have been thinking for a while - Diesel has MASSIVE prey drive. I MEAN MASSIVE. One of the biggest drives for prey they have seen in a long while. Which is good, as it means if we can focus that energy we can do good things, but most likely on lead. ATM, Diesel is very attentive and alert to everything, but me when out. At the center all dogs looking at their owners during exorcises except Diesel who is paying attention to everything but me, but still doing as commanded. This is why he walks into things so much, just does not look where he is going.

Anyway, Kayden, who is now 5 came over to say hello to the dogs now they are feeling better and not going to make him ill. Banjo did his usual greet and then slink back off to his bed in case Diesel has designs on it. But Diesel went mad....... Argh - Sweet sticky 5 year old boy for me to lick. Squeaky and fast, Diesel loves him.

Anyway on with show.

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Tamaddict · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject:

Awww, Diesel looks like such a love bug in the last few pictures! Glad everyones feeling better. Very Happy

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claireyclaire · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject:

Poor Diesel! Look how stressed out and traumatised he looks ....... NOT! I know all dogs should be properly socialised, but I still can't get over how friendly and laid back Tamaskans are Very Happy

We have had an Open Day at our Puppy Skool today, I was running the Agility Course so Brad was on Tala duty, he spent 5 hours talking to people and watching Tala being stroked by complete strangers and kids and she was lovin it! Wink

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louloulane · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject:

What awesome pictures!

DJNickUK · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:58 am Post subject:

Hey guys,

Sorry for lack of updates, ill be posting some agility and training videos in the coming weeks.

Diesel and Banjo are doing great and loving life on the Raw meat diet. My wallet loves it also.

Heres a couple of shots of Me and my boys enjoying some time watching the new Brighton Rock film being filmed. Helen Mirran loved the dogs, tried to get them in the film but they weren't having it. LOL.

Ah, well whilst the dogs are sleeping.....

Here are some random shots from the last month. I think mostly they are sleeping. I just love the way Banjo sleeps with his paws on his muzzle.

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