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Yes please go the vet immediately. The longer you leave it the more serious and expensive it gets and that wound is not going to get better on it's own even if you clean it. Please go right away! 

3 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

But that solution would not work here, because

 

1.  It requires organization,

2.  It cost money

3.  It takes effort and hard work

4.  That is the best and logical method to use

 

 

Ha ha, I understand what you're getting at but that's probably exactly what people were saying in Phuket 10 years ago...

The humane answer that has also been shown to be effective elsewhere in reducing stray dog populations is to spay and neuter the animals. Soi Dog have had a lot of success in Phuket and things have vastly improved here. It does take time though and education is important. 

Had a day off this year so made sure I had all outside errands taken care off and food/groceries bought ahead of the day. Walked the dogs and got my run in early and then stayed in all day...best Songkran ever

Please adopt don't shop but if you must purchase an animal do some due diligence on where it is coming from especially in Chiang Mai. There have been some horrendous photos posted on Facebook of dogs from "puppy farms" in that area.

There are a lot of people working very hard to rescue dogs kept in appalling conditions on these farms and then find homes for the survivors but unfortunately there are still more people supporting the breeders and perpetuating the  misery.

Ask yourself why you want a dog? If you genuinely love dogs I hope you will consider adopting your next golden retriever.

Maybe look up Care For Dogs, Lek Chailert or Soi dog Foundation, Thailand Adopt a Dog on Facebook. There are all kinds of dogs and puppies in need of a home, pure breeds included. It's amazing how much people spend on pure breeds only to be looking for homes for them a few months later when they decide to move, you may well get lucky.

Good luck to you :)

23 hours ago, gt1981 said:

HI Alison,Just wanted to know that what happened with your dog,did the ecanis titre come down,did he finally make it to Australia.

I am in the same situation,my dog has a very high titre count,I had planned the whole move and now he is stuck and i am in australia waiting.

 

Hi,

Sorry to hear about your situation.

We are all still in Thailand and my dog tested positive on a Snap Test so I don't know what her titer count is exactly but I believe it needs to be above the .4 dilution or however the numbers work to come up as positive so I am somewhat concerned about the required IFAT test.

I have her on doxycycline and we will keep retesting with those and in a couple of months I will send a blood sample to be tested with the IFAT test before I book everything.

Where is your dog stuck? Singapore, KL or still in Thailand and what is your vet using to treat him?

Let me know and I'll also keep you posted on our progress and anything else I can find out.

My dog had one month of the local cheap generic doxycycline but I've now got her on Pfizer Vibra vet 100 paste as I'm sure the dosage is more reliable and more easily absorbed.

Alison

5 hours ago, meatboy said:

i am sure dogs are not allowed into australia coming from thailand.

there are a multitude of info in this forum on blood tests and the findings.

where did you get the tests done?can it be trusted[read my topic on blood tests,where ever you are go to the best lab or animal hospital so to have a second appinion dont mention the first test.

 

Sorry I didn't explain, the animals will spend 6 weeks in an approved country on the way to Oz which is where they will be tested for E.Canis.

Hi,

I am returning to Australia with 3 pets in tow later this year.

We've started the RNAT (Rabies titre test) already and are waiting on results.

There is a bit of a hurdle though....

As a precaution I had a snap test for E.canis (tick borne illness) done today and one of my dogs tested positive. She also tested positive in May 2015 when I first found her and was put on Doxycycline, it would seem she's still producing antibodies. She was never actually ill. Dehydrated and hungry but not showing signs of real  illness, no vomiting or fever.

My other dog is clear for this test having been with me since she was 7 weeks and well protected.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

Jetpets told me that one of their dogs tested positive for E.Canis while in quarantine and after 8 weeks of treatment and retesting the dog was then cleared and allowed into Australia. The owners had the option to either pay for that extended time and tests or pay for the dog to be deported.

I have averted complete disaster by testing now but I know that the solution might not come easy.

For now I will put her on doxy for a month and start a lot of research and possibly talk to Jetpets more and also AQIS. I will ask about submitting complete blood counts etc.

The dog is in perfect health, but she must pass this test to get into Australia.

If anyone has any information, anecdotal or otherwise I would be most grateful. Would a stay in Europe way from ticks help her stop producing antibodies perhaps?

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards,

Alison

My 3 fur kids were microchipped here in Phuket and on the certificate it says that it is an ISO international Standard Microchip number, the brand is PETtrac Thai.

Wow Faz, I am so happy to hear Pepper is improving. I know it's a long road ahead and a lot of work to look after him and manage his treatment but I am so happy for you that he's looking better.

It's a shame the existing laws don't extend to cover private clinics but hopefully your email to the Veterinary Practitioner Association yields something, I feel it must. At the very least a stern tap on the shoulder from a respected authority might prevent this happening again to another poor animal and their unsuspecting owner.

I think you're right not to name and shame, no point being brought up on charges yourself. Stay safe so you can continue to look after your dog and fight the good fight intelligently, as you are.

May there be "Justice for Pepper" Rock on Faz!

Hi Faz,

This is absolutely appalling and my heart goes out to you and Pepper.

I truly hope that Soi Dog are able to pursue criminal charges against the clinic for this case of serious neglect, I think they will want to as they have been very vocal on the new animal welfare laws which are an improvement but need to be made more specific.

The surgeon may not have been at fault directly but who was supervising the staff who couldn't administer medication to an injured and distressed animal lying in his own urine post op...? If it were really such a problem they should have called you immediately and Pepper cared for at home. I hope they can be held accountable for this for the sake of any animal that comes into their care.

I really feel for you and I hope you keep us updated. I pray for your Pepper's recovery.

Hi,

I think the process of taking a dog to Australia takes a minimum of 6-9 months. Blood tests, vaccinations, quarantine and time spent in a country like the USA, Singapore or the UK as dogs cannot be imported directly from Thailand to Australia.

Check the Australian Quarantine website for details, I have never actually done this.

It seems like it's only worthwhile if the move to Australia is permanent.

Other members might have experience with this.

I sympathize because I have a dog here too and she is my child, I could never leave her.

You might need to find a good dogsitter.

Find a good vet.

My dog has an Ivermectin injection at the vet every 2 months which works well for her but Ivermectin is not safe for some breeds or dogs with certain medical conditions. Your vet can advise.

I don't think it's a good idea to over use Frontline and using too many different products at once could also be dangerous.

You have multiple dogs and an ongoing problem which means you might also need to treat your living space with some sort of pesticide.

It really is best to consult an expert familiar with the conditions where you live.

Best of luck and I'm sure some others here will have some ideas too but my advice is definitely to talk to a vet.

Hi Old Croc,

Today I will go and ask the Tour Co people if their dog is missing.

Their dog was brown, can't remember if it was male or female but the broken/crooked leg is what has got me thinking....and I saw the dog at their shop a few times but now not for some time...

Anyway, I'll ask them so we can rule out the possibility if nothing else.

I checked with them but their dog is safe and well and at home.

You could try posting his pic and details on the Soi Dog Foundation and Phuket Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) facebook pages or email their websites if you don't use facebook. If either of my dogs went missing I would check with SDF and PAWS first and then every shelter/vet/groomer/ pet store on the island.

My girl (pictured in my avatar) is micro-chipped and wears an ID tag....my newly adopted male dog will also be micro-chipped when he is well enough, he's recovering from a nasty dog attack at the moment, but he also has ID on his collar. He was once someone's pet but was found on the streets of Patong in a very bad state and we've been unable to find his owner so now we are his new family. All dog owners should put on ID on their dogs, saves a lot of heartache!

Hi Old Croc,

Today I will go and ask the Tour Co people if their dog is missing.

Their dog was brown, can't remember if it was male or female but the broken/crooked leg is what has got me thinking....and I saw the dog at their shop a few times but now not for some time...

Anyway, I'll ask them so we can rule out the possibility if nothing else.

Yes, please post a pic and also where in Phuket was he found? I know of a Thai couple who own a tour company in Patong (no idea where they live) who had a small pit bull puppy that had had a broken leg that had healed...it just makes me wonder....I can ask them if they still have him or if he went missing...

Good on you and your friend for helping the pup!

Hi Valentine,

We recently took in a small terrier type dog (found in a bad way on the street by a young Thai lady) and had him groomed at Phuket Dog Park in front of Luang Pu Supha Temple in Chalong.

They did a fantastic job!

Phone: 076 390 815

I met the lady who owns the business in front of "Bake" on Chao Far West rd and then followed her to the dog park as it would have been difficult to find.

I think her name was K. Aggi and she speaks excellent English.

I hope this is useful information for somebody. Of course anyone who takes their dog there should ask questions and make their own decision but our experience there was very positive and we'll be back.

I hope your Retrievers coat grows back quickly

How is the dog? Did he find a home? I'm in Phuket and have two dogs also, one critically ill at the moment, so I can't help but I just wanted to say good on you for stepping up and taking care of him....and of course give the thread a bump in case you're still looking for a home for the dog.

Cheers fellas. Good to get your feedback. It's not nice hearing about the number of bad Journeys but good to understand where Phuket stands with its loyalty to womens safety. I honestly thought it was much better now - and i was just worrying about lame conversation. Now all we need is SuperWoman to clear this mess up.

Whether you go by taxi or not I would strongly suggest that you carry a taser and a switchblade. Both can be bought cheaply up in Phuket town. There is a taser currently on sale now that knocks people flat for around 1000 baht. It plugs into your wall directly. Its about the size of a mobile phone, I used it on my Thai neighbour (after paying him 500 baht and a few Sang Soms together). He dropped like a sack of potatoes and was incapacitated for 4mins and 20 seconds. He was so impressed by it he went and bought one for his wife. The switchblade is in case you forget to charge the taser. A good switchblade will cost around 400 baht.

I have never heard of anyone I know getting raped in a taxi though, but male hormones and a farang women can put some Thai men into a radical mental state, its good for your own piece of mind to have protection.

If taxi drivers worry you then get a recommendation from one of your friends, lots of people tend to use the same drivers. Or you could choose a female cab driver

IrishIvan, what should the lady do with the taser and switchblade on arrival at the airport?

Best friend, running coach, security guard, therapist (very good listener) foot warmer (when hubby has the a/c temp set too low) pest control and proven asset in informal business meetings...so many roles she fills, so many ways she enhances our lives!

Robblok, I'm so sorry for your loss. You clearly did the very best anyone could have done for your dog in the circumstances. May your lovely little four legged girl rest in peace.

They are so beautiful.

And you're right they shouldn't be seperated and being so happy together they would probably fare better than a single dog in quarantine if that were deemed neccessary but it seems that as of January the quarantine laws in the UK have been relaxed somewhat and it's just the 3 month wait after the blood tests.. Maybe you can find someone to accompany them on a flight as excess baggage (I think that's what Soi Dog do for their adopted dogs heading abroad, perhaps it cuts out the agency fees?) and then board them in the UK until you're settled. Place an ad and offer a fee maybe? Perhaps your family could pick them up at the airport and take them to a boarding kennel.

Just some ideas as I'm sure you want to do as much as you can to keep them with you

If not I hope someone who can offer a loving home sees those photos, they'd be lovely dogs for a family to adopt! 2 years old past the awkward puppy stage where they demand a lot of potty/obedience training etc and as you say they have a proven track record with a very small child, that bodes well.

I wish you the best of luck whichever way it goes, I understand how difficult it must be.

I think for me the initial attraction was the feeling of freedom, the tropical climate vs long, cold, grey Melbourne winters and the fact that at the time there was plenty of work available, not particularly high paying work but I was young and single and the money I could earn was enough for a cheap but very cheerful lifestyle. I had a blast!

Now of course that "feeling of freedon" has mostly faded and been replaced with feelings of irritation at the lack of order everywhere I look, mostly on the roads...I think I'm just getting old and grumpy and probably after just a week of the real world I'd be craving the "freedom" again....and of course I wouldn't ever want to go back to those long winters but I do enjoy the cooler days/nights we've been experiencing of late.

I always look forward to my hot oatmeal or Alpen musli topped with natural yogurt and two cups of coffee with milk ....but if it's a late breakfast after a big night out I'll have either peanut butter (I stock up on the unsweetened brand whenever I see it) or sardines on wholewheat toast and a berocca (with panadol if needed) Breakfast for me really is the most important meal, couldn't ever miss it!

What is your nationality ?, seems to me breakfast varies hugely by nationality.

Australian lady, living in Patong.

i don't think my diet reflects my nationality as much as my lifestyle. I like running and oatmeal/musli and yogurt provides good fuel.

Peanut butter and sardines on wholewheat toast are the perfect combination of good fats and carbs to help soak up the alcohol and give me added strength after a night out. And the good fats help my body absorb the vitamins in the berocca. Panadol only required for the worst of hangovers.

As for the coffee....I only need two cups a day but don't come near me until I get at least one down.

A more typical Australian breakfast might involve vegemite, Weetbix, bacon and eggs maybe...?

I always look forward to my hot oatmeal or Alpen musli topped with natural yogurt and two cups of coffee with milk ....but if it's a late breakfast after a big night out I'll have either peanut butter (I stock up on the unsweetened brand whenever I see it) or sardines on wholewheat toast and a berocca (with panadol if needed) Breakfast for me really is the most important meal, couldn't ever miss it!