Hahah... that time I was forced to learn grooming.... but in time it becomes better but of course it won't be professional cut lah. I think poodles and MS would need skill to use the shaver or clipper but for long haired dogs like shih tzu, it can be DIY a bit.

What you have done is something great. Salute you. MPSJ will act when someone complains.... sigh... hard... anyway, once they are old enough, I'll pass the news to my contacts to help you rehome them.

ECS is bigger.... ACS smaller a bit only.

The head, can see difference, ACS is more squarish and have a shorter snout, ECS longer and narrower head.

Both dogs require equal amount of grooming and trimming when there is a need.

ACS you can find from MKA.... just give them a call and ask. ACS does have a cuter face since they have a more domed head hahahah.... but then their fur can grow slightly longer than ECS so need to go grooming.... ACS got people sell but they do not advertise.... so that is why calling MKA can help.

That is weird.... even SPCA dogs get their cards.... he may be lying, I'm not sure but it is a must for every vet to vaccinate and include the card and sticker for future reference.

You can redo the 1st injection. Maybe you visit the vet clinic near your place and ask for advice coz from what I know, you can redo the jab in a few weeks.

hAr? What kind of breeder is that? Sounds.... weird and irresponsible at the same time....

Pet Safari carries Blackwood.

If that breeder never vaccinate the puppy, then you better also get the vet to deworm the puppy. You feel his stomach, got kembang or not?

Har? put money inside envelope? Isn't that risky?

It is not SPCA. You see, SPCA already got so many dogs, they will not go over to DBKL's dog pound to rescue them for adoption.

Anyway, DBKL is local authorities, they got no money to support the dog for long.... after 1 week, if nobody claims back the dogs, they will be put to sleep.

DBKL is the local council that catches dogs that go stray.... if the owner doesn't come back to claim.... sure put to sleep.... How I know? Man, I have been there.... the dogs, you will see that their eyes already know what would happen.... some dogs can see their eyes longing for their owners.... many got licence but no ID....

Why DBKL put them to sleep? Coz not enough space, everyday more and more dogs come in and they are not a shelter but a pound.... they just hold dogs temporary till their owners come and get them.

Why the owners do not want to claim? Coz they do not want to pay the fine.... but it is like RM100 to Rm200 only..... many of the dogs never go back to their owners..... I was there for like an hour plus, only saw 1 owner claim back her dog.... imagine.... how many owners come to claim in 1 day? I think only a handful.... pity.....

The sad thing is..... we buy the licence... but then the licence has never been put to good use.... Also, DBKL licence can lie coz they don't ask for ID, you can put fake add or fake name.... Those owners should pay for their dogs' lives... so pitiful.... when I go to the DBKL pound, really can shed tears coz not all are strays but dogs with owners.... quite a number have collars, some are purebreeds.... I saw a dachshund and a lab there before.... some of the dogs were skinny but with collars.... so.... these are the dogs that the owners have neglected and instead of giving them up for adoption or doing something about it, they just let lose so the authorities can catch and get rid of them....

DBKL and SPCA don't work closely.... the only thing that links them together is that DBKL has the Neutering and Spaying clinic by SPCA there.... that's about it.

Only SPCA organize adoption drives.... DBKL do not.... coz run by Government.... sometimes got some non-profiting rescue groups that visit and take a few dogs and puppies out but that is all they can do....

True... DBKL and SPCA got not enough space.... also not many people adopting the dogs since many breeders are churning up cheaper purebreeds for them..... The government here have yet to practice the spay and release on dogs... from what I know, some rescue groups are doing it on cats first....

Hmmm... please bring your dog for a check up. It is really odd to be shedding so much. It could be your dog is allergic to something. Like my dog, she shed till her sides were botak when ate Nutro Lamb and Rice.... but when on California Natural, nothing..... Maybe your dog is allergic to protein? Really not sure.... do get a vet to give you some details.

Hahah... yah.... but then I also do pet sales But I am always strongly against those dog sales.... pitiful.

Your dog's immune system is not strong yet.... and may easily fall sick.... So cannot bath. Some dogs can get fever during vaccinations.... so it is advisable to not bath in 1 week.

Most vets say 10 days..... 1 weeks is the best lah.... why you wanna bath so fast? If smelly, just apply powder.

Well, i know a number of muslims that keep dogs.... they told me you can, it depends on how you view it but it is good that you like dogs.

There are many sick people in the world.... those sick people, if they are not caught, they can end up doing that on humans.... pity that dog.

Ohhh... Orijen ah.... I can't say, I'm still mixing it with California Natural.... I also tasted it, can confirm very meaty but the pellets are soft.... which means it could lead to some teeth problems so the best is brushing the dog's teeth after meals.

BlackWood is not holistic... it is a super premium dogfood that follows the holistic way of producing dogfood.... Holistic doesn't contain corn or chicken fat or grains....

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This post has been edited by crazymouse_yyh: Apr 27 2007, 09:33 PM

Orijen is slightly hard to find.... coz it is still new. It is about RM40 to RM46 for only 2.5kg....

The easier holistic dogfood that can be found is California Natural.... actually, the truth is all holistic dogfoods are ok to use. It is up to you which is convinient for you to get. Do not purchase a brand that you have difficulty finding as it will just give you more burden when food runs out.

Setapak no California Natural.... but Setapak got Orijen!!! hahahah.... weird... you staying at Setapak? Do you know where is Taman Melawati?

CN I get from PJ.

Just a reminder.... all holistic foods have their own qualities. If your dog has a weight problem like over weight or obese, or got heart disease or skin problems or sensitive skin and digestive system, go for California Natural. CN can control shedding and weight for senior dogs.

NutriEdge causes dogs to become fat and have shiny fur.

Personally, I have tried many brands of Holistic dog food. So I can tell which would give you benefits to your dogs.... but right now I'm in the middle of trying Orijen to see how well it preserves coat and structure.

Innova Evo is alright but it will cause certain dogs to shed more than usual.