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A Visitor asked the following question on 8/2/2004
Hi - I have an 11week old female Australian Shepherd. She's spunky about 40% of the time, when she plays, she plays hard - but only for approx. 25-30% of the time. For the 10 days we've had her, she sleeps alot, she has been to the vet, comes from a reputable breeder, but 7 days after being here, she has an ear infection, a possible yeast infection/vaginitis-which the vet advised we continue to watch as it may clear on it's own before administering antibiotics. She's had only one release of diarreah and is not urinating frequently. I am extremely scard to let this go too long & am not sure where this vet is new...This breed is supposed to be high energy and extremely active. Should I be worried or is it possible the heat, humidity and the ear infection is dragging her down a bit?

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8/3/04 Hello! You should probably watch the amount of water the pup is drinking, if diarrhea becomes a problem get a bottle of gatorade and give maybe 1/4 cup every once in a while along with unlimited access to water (which i'm sure it already has). As for the ear infection I would stick with your vet's advice, ears acn be very delicate things, espcially with an aussie! Does you aussie have regular floppy ears or do they stand up?? sometimes an aussie can get to much moisture and harbour bacteria which is not good! Be vary carefull with any medications as aussies are a type of collie breed (way back in the day) and they are very Pam and Lee
Karmakaussie Australian Shepherds
8/3/04 sensitive to certain drugs!!! Most vets know this but make certain yours does!! If it's just a simple yeast infection changing your pup's diet may help as well. Aussies have very delicate stomachs at times and what they eat can really affect them (mood, skin, coat, health, allergies etc.) Make sure you are feeding a premium dog food with little or no preservatives. We use Nutro Max products and find them the best and recommend it to all our clients. As for the energy level, she's a pup, she expends ALOT of energy in those bursts or play, so she will need alot of down time, Watch to make sure her symptoms dont get worse Pam and Lee
Karmakaussie Australian Shepherds
8/3/04 though! Our pups or about 7 weeks old right now and the sleep atleast 75% of the time, and if not they are drowsy puppies!! If you have a black, be VERY careful of heat stroke!! Having a double coat makes aussie's really hot sometimes, and being black makes the sun that much mroe deadlier! Well, that's only a little info, if you have anymore questions please email us at thom0437@algonquincollege.com and we'd e glad to help you out. Also call your breeder, they should be MORE than willing to help you! :) (sorry for multiple posts, my message was to long) Pam and Lee
Karmakaussie Australian Shepherds