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    A Poll On Pet Insurance

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by gracegirl

    I don't have it but am SERIOUSLY considering it. Those that have insurance, what company do you go through and what is the monthly payment if you don't mind me asking.

     

    When I get insurance, likely tomorrow, I'm going with VPI. For Grace (4 years old) and puppy Fenway (4 months old) I was quoted $45/month for the superior plan with the cancer rider, but does not include preventive care. I have been torn because I don't have UNLIMITED disposable income, that's one or two less nights out on weekends or a few less lattes. I'll let you know in 3-4 years if it's worth it! I am about 95% sure I'm getting it, I've been dragging my feet long enough!

    A Poll On Pet Insurance

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Help me decide! I don't know if I should get insurance or not. I can be really stingy (or thrifty, depending on how you look at it!) and I hate "throwing money away". I feel like purchasing pet insurance for my greyhounds would be worth the peace of mind it provides in case one was to get really hurt or really sick. My parents think I should put money in a savings account instead (very hard for me, I'd tend to spend it on collars and coats instead!) Just wanted to get everyone's opinion.....I fear the worst and would like to be prepared, but not "ripped off". Thanks for sharing your experiences!

    Adopting A Retired Racer In March

    in Introductions & Biography

    Posted · Edited by gracegirl

    :welcome IcyNinja!!! I'm from Pittsburgh, too, and adopted my boy from GHG. I've since met lots of people from Steel City. The philosophies and practices of the two groups are very different. GHG fosters, Steel City keeps the dogs in kennels until they're adopted. GHG also lets you pick out your pup, unlike most groups that match a dog to you. Being in Pittsburgh, you also have the option of adopting directly from GPA/Wheeling at the track. Do your research.

     

    I wanted a hound that came right from a kennel so that I could be the one to teach "her" everything. The group I chose to go with (there are three in my immediate area) had more hounds available and let me choose one. At least that's what I thought I was doing, when in fact Grace picked me! It's been very fun, I've had Grace for about 9 months now. I have #2 on the way in three weeks, so do be sure you can eventually accommodate many more hounds in the future! :lol It truely is impossible to have just one!

    Bathing Your Grey(s)

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I voted "Only when they need it" but unfortunatley that is more than I would like. Grace is friends with Mazie, and Mazie likes the mud. As much as Grace tries to avoid it, the temptation of chasing Mazie is just too great. I'm just glad Mazie doesn't live with me! :)

    I see how your story changes. . . .wasn't it just yesterday you wanted my swamp thing??

     

    In the wet season Mazie gets bathed at least once a week. Most of the time, twice a week. She loves bathes now though. She drinks the water out of the shower head and gets a greenie afterwards. I'm beginning to think she does it to get all the good rub down loving and treats.

     

    Truman, only when we go to the dog park with squeaky clean Grace :lol

     

    Yeah my story changes, defense mechanism because secretly I do really want her to come live with me! She is a riot! So I guess this goes to prove that there is no such thing as too many baths, just as long as the pups skin is healthy and not too dry they are in good shape. I know you also feed that awesome salmon oil as well, which only helps their skin even more...

    Everything You Wanted To Know About Greyhound Nail Trimming

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    Yeah holding a dog yourself and cutting his nails with him standing leads to the dog pulling away by the leg, sometimes getting himself in a painful twist. It also puts your face at dog bite level should you quick him by mistake and cause him to snap. ALWAYS lying down IMO

     

    Yeah that would be nice in theory, but when your dog keeps getting up it would be more dangerous to hold them down and try clipping. Grace won't lie down for nail clipping, so I put her muzzle on her for safety in case I do quick her (never have) and place her standing parallel to the foot of my bed (works with a wall too). This way she has something to lean into, an escape if she needs it, and is comfortable there. I clip one foot at a time and then praise/treat but ONLY if she was good. If she was not good I don't praise or treat at all, but remove the muzzle and go at it later. I occasionally get the GSOD if I get close to the quick, that's usually when I'll go back at it later. Drama!

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