Fireman and akalooker - when you mention "Aussies" do you mean Australian Cattle Dogs? I have a purebred cattle dog, "Ruffie" [named after ZZ Top's 'Rough Boy'], and she is the sweetest thing. Also keeps me in stitches with all her antics! She's the "blue" version.
Great to hear that Frida is on the mend - Dave you absolutely saved her life by keeping the fluids up. Pat yourself on the back.
Best regards -
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Susan
You can never fail if you never quit - KD