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    Gah! Hookworms And A Vet Who Won't Listen

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    I knew a while back there was a thread on hooks on AG.

     

    This is what one of the farmers had to say about hooks.

     

    IMHO you guys left out one of the most important de-wormers....PANACUR! Especially if you are in Florida where hook worms are prevalent! Hookworms are the most dangerous and can actually kill puppys! Strongid T. aka Pyrantel Pamoate is not enough. PROPER dosage of Panacur is 1cc per 5# of body weight 3 days in a row. Anything less and you might as well flush your money down the toilet.

    I Don't Know What's Wrong?

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by dmdsmoxie

    He seems fine now. I just fed him some banana slices in bed on a heated blanket. I need a new hobby, I don't think "personal servant to a greyhound" would look good on my resume.

     

     

    I guess I have to ask, you are in Miami in the month of June and he is on a heated blanket?

     

    Edited to add, is it because he might have a cramp?

    Faces From A Previous Life?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    We had a dog who was afraid of men in baseball caps. It was our beagle and we had her from 6 weeks old. Read into things whatever you want, but sometimes the reason belongs to the dog and we will never know the why.

     

    This.

     

    I had a Golden a number of years ago and like most Golden's she was everyone friend. She was inside my car and I was standing outside of it and person came over and asked if she was friendly. I said yes and as he approached the window Grrrrrrr teeth showing as she didn't like this person.

     

    Others, at different times, would do the same thing and she was always fine with them. There was something about that person she didn't like.

    Does Anybody Here Run With Their Dog, Questions ++

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    I think everyone needs to remember that greyhounds are sprinters at full speed. The run with no sense of pace.

     

    What you are doing going for a run is not a sprint to them. It is like a fast walk.

     

    As long as they are in shape they can go a long distance at your pace. The question is do they want to.

     

    As far as panting, you sweat, they pant. It doesn't mean they are in trouble of overheating. You get water and so should they and common sense as to what time of day to run.

     

    Most farms are in Kansas, Ok, TX,NC, Florida,Iowa and WV. So they have grown up in the heat.

     

    I would say the pavement would be more of a concern.

     

    Some dogs are truck run to get them in shape and it is just what you think it is. They are run along side a truck for a distance at a very slow pace.

     

    I would say if your dogs doesn't enjoy it then I wouldn't do it, but as far as them being able to do it, they can if they want to.

    Rimadyl

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    This was just posted on GD

     

    In March 2013, a court settlement was reached between the owners of a Golden Retriever who died of Rimadyl toxicity and Pfizer. The proceeds from this settlement are being used to maintain the website

     

    Friends of Sophie

     

    The pain medication Rimadyl is often dispensed by vet clinics in repackaged bottles that are not accompanied by pamphlets which would list cautions and possible side effects, therefore "Friends of Sophie" is a must-read for owners of dogs, especially those of senior dogs.

     

     

    I am just cross posting this so everyone is aware of this, but remember thousands and thousands of dogs are given Rimadyl with no problem and I don't want to panic anyone.

     

    Just be aware that's all.

     

    Dick

     

     

    Osteosarcoma Gene Identified In Greyhounds

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    yup, breeders only care about money and will not stop using a fast dog just because it carries the gene, sadly. Hopefully it will help with the treatment/cure somehow.

     

    Since somehow this is becoming a bash the greyhound industry thread instead of celebrating a break through for dogs and humans maybe you can tell me which dog it is that is the start of this gene? I missed it in my reading.

     

    If it starts with a leading sire from 50 years ago how do you propose to keep him out of future pedigrees.?

     

    I'm excited about it because a friend of mine has osteo and whether this can help him or just prevent it in the future time will tell.

    Raw And Kibble Together?

    in Food and dietary discussion

    Posted

    I was told not to mix kibbles and raw. The reason is something to do with different digestion rates. But mine was doing fine on it. She's now on a half/half diet (kibbles for breakfast, raw for dinner).

     

    FYI:

     

    They have eaten mixed kibble and raw for most of their lives.

     

    at the track. Go forward to the 6:25 mark and you will see what they are fed.

    Newbie From Chicago

    in Introductions & Biography

    Posted

    Going through a breeder?? You mean an AKC greyhound? Really, why would you do that when there are tons of fabulous retired racers around who need homes -- hounds of all personalities? It's not like greyhounds are some breed where you have to worry about temperament issues or health problems related to lousy breeding. The farm and racing background of NGA greys is actually a big part of what makes them such wonderful dogs. Adopt don't shop!!! There is NO reason to go with an AKC dog over a retired racer unless you want the extreme type that is favored in dog shows because you are planning to show yourself.

    To elaborate a little more on the above post, in general NGA greyhounds are not commercially bred. You may find a backyard breeder that sells greyhound pups, but caution is advised. Racing greyhounds are bred on farms in NC, TX, Iowa, WV, Kansas, OK, Arkansas, FL and a few other states.

     

    If you are looking for a greyhound puppy there are some from oops litters and you will see and adoption group that has a greyhound puppy that may have broken its leg and would not be able to race or has something else wrong that makes him unable to race, that doesn't stop him from being a great pet.

     

    I would say if you Google greyhound puppy breeder Chicago area you will come up with none.

     

    There are people on GT that have adopted a greyhound puppy and also have a retired racer and most will tell you they are different. The racer was brought up different. That is not to say the puppy isn't a great pet, they are just different.

     

    Dick

    Typical Track Diet?

    in Food and dietary discussion

    Posted

    Thanks Dick! Very informative video. So it looks like they do mix meat and kibble together in the meal. That was one of my questions.

     

    Remember I am not a trainer, here is what Dennis and another trainer had to say about what they feed or in Dennis' case fed.

     

    From Dennis:

     

    At one point I became so disgusted with dry feed quality and smell, I just stopped using it in the racing kennel entirely. Instead, I found a supply of fish meal to use as a binder. The dogs ran so well, it was a revelation. Not only that, but they looked better, too. I never used commercial grain for anything more than a binder, anyway, but getting rid of it entirely was one of the smartest moves I ever made. Its all crap....and the various "designer" crap costs more than Duck L'orange. Keep in mind this was in the day when we would add a huge stew, (cooked in a pot large enough to boil a small human in).

     

    From the other trainer:

     

    Depending on 'temperature' [cold climate] tripe' suet' lamb' with a stew, combining with 75% 'raw' meat, 20% high crude fat meal,

     

    [hot climate] 75% to 85% 'raw' meat, fish oil, carb type stews, electrolytes, 15% meal,,'less' meal works for me.

    Aggression And Protein Content Of Food

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    While there may be no scietific studies, like silverfish said, look at the racing kennels. Racing in the U.S. has gone on for over 80 years and a high protien diet is essential. While there is an occasional fight it isn't an every day or every week happening. Their diet is 30% protein or maybe a little more. So I would say each kennel is a study unto itself.

     

    You might occasionally get a dog, like Downing, that didn't like any dog and had to be turned out with the one dog he did get along with at a different time, but that is the exception.

     

    Hopefully someone like Rachel, Dennis or one of the other people on GT that work in the kennels can comment.

    Neurectomy For Corns

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Check out this thread from GD. It is a few years old, but this Dr. in England seems to have a way of getting rid of corns. When this thread was going in 2009 you had to take your to him as he wasn't giving out his secret. I have no idea if dogs still have to go to him or if he has let his secret out to others.

     

    Dick

    2 Year-Old Male - Do You See Hip/spine Issue?

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    I'm meeting my (very first) future Grey this weekend if all goes as planned! :heart So far I've had the chance to see several videos of him from his trainer. I showed one video to a friend and she thought he perhaps seemed a little "off" in the rear-end. I will note, however, that she's not Greyhound savvy.. but then again, neither am I, which is why I'm here. Can someone take a look at these videos and let me know if there seems to be a problem? I'm worried about something like LS/Cauda Equina--is that only a problem in seniors? He just turned 2 years old at the end of October, raced twice with no injuries that I can find, and gets regular daily exercise (two 45 minute walks). He's a little underweight right now (about 68 lbs). His racing name is "Izz Our Storm."

     

    The first video especially worried me the first time I saw it.. but then I thought maybe he was just trying to find the "perfect" spot to sun himself and was being indecisive, lol.

    http://s1184.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=4

     

     

    A short sprint while practicing recall:

    http://s1184.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=14

     

     

    Service dog training:

    http://s1184.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=13

     

    http://s1184.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=0

    (^This was the video that worried my friend.)

     

     

    Stairs:

    http://s1184.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=5

     

     

    Jumping up into a car:

    http://s1184.beta.ph...tml?sort=3&o=18

     

     

    Playing with names and agility jump..

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WylOVvGT_uA

     

     

    What do you think, GT? :goodluck

     

    Kaila,

     

    I sent your videos to Dennis, AKA Rockingship. Since you are new here you probably don't know him. He was a trainer for many years at Wonderland and is one of the smartest people you will find when it comes to anything about greyhounds.

     

    He asked me to give you his e mail address, but you don't have enough posts to PM you. So if you contact me at dmds moxie @ yahoo . com no spaces in the e mail, I will give you his e mail address.

     

    Dick

    What To Expect When Adopting A Retired Racer

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    The Kansas tracks closed on their own and can reopen when and if they come to an agreement on the split of slot machine revenue.

     

    Rachel posted some pictures from the greyhound Hall of Fame, maybe in the waiting and watching thread. Those whelping reports are very accurate, except for oops litters, because you can't race the pups unless the litter is registered and that has to be done by 3 months of age.

     

    Like any other business you expand or contract depending on need.

     

    If K Mart expanded to X number of stores in the 90's they did so because the market could support those stores. Now with a bad economy each store can't support itself so the close some of the stores.

     

    With the contraction of tracks there is a contraction of breedings. It costs about $20,000 to get a litter of 6 to the track and if there aren't places to run your pups the logical thing to do is cut down on your breedings.

     

    Dick

    What To Expect When Adopting A Retired Racer

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    Looking at them like elite athletes makes a lot of sense to me. I work around one of the top College Men's BB programs in the country. And being a huge sports fan, that analogy rings familiar. I would love to see a track and how the dogs are kept some day. And to see all of those dogs would be amazing!

     

     

     

    If you go to the bottom of this page I posted a video that might answer some of your questions.

     

    Dick

    What To Expect When Adopting A Retired Racer

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    I guess it seems sad to me because they are so isolated. Both from humans and other dogs. It just seems like a lonely life. Since dogs are pack animals they need social interaction. I realized their physical needs get met, but at what cost? I know it's not the worst way to grow up, but it just seems like a lonely life.

     

     

     

    My advice about this assumption if if you ever get the chance to go to a racing kennel you should do it. At that point you should believe what your eyes see and not that your ears heard.

     

    Dick

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