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DustysMom

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  1. and hugs to you and Mary. We were faced with an osteo diagnosis for our sweet Maggie last March. We let her go two weeks later. So hard.
  2. I have had three greyhounds - all of them were fine with four grandkids from birth on. My last grey, Maggie, adored children of any age. I always made sure the kids were supervised when the dogs were around. All of mine were fostered prior to me adopting them (the dogs, not the kids). That way, I feel, you can get a good idea about food aggression, sleep aggression, interaction with children, etc. Judging by my three, you will find the perfect dog for you.
  3. I am so very sorry to hear about Mazy.
  4. So sorry for your losses Greg. Lost Maggie last spring to osteo. Losing them is so very painful Betsy
  5. Lost my Maggie last March. One month shy of her 11th birthday
  6. Maggie developed a lump on her shoulder. Hoping for arthritis but apparently not. X-rays on Saturday showed some bone holes, not a lot. Needle aspirate from fluid came back as spindle cell. Do I want to do a bone biopsy? Don't want to cause her more pain. Waiting to hear back from specialist. She is limping. Currently on Novox twice a day. It is definitely helping with pain. How do I rate her pain level? Appetite is fine. Yesterday she wanted to play. Assuming it's osteo, how do I know how much pain she is having? Sorry for such a disjointed post. Just want to do what's best for my girl. 😩
  7. Apparently not arthritis. Most likely osteo in her shoulder
  8. Just wondering what meds people use for their greys who have arthritis?
  9. My Dusty was put on gabapentin years ago. The first days he could hardly get up or stand. I later heard that sometimes it takes awhile to get used to it. We decided to discontinue though.
  10. Does he limp the same way whether on hard surfaces or soft like grass?
  11. So sorry to read this Years ago I gave Dusty (87 lbs) one gabapentin. He could barely move the whole day. Maybe just him though. Don't know if that reaction could increase fall risk for your beautiful girl. Thinking of you.
  12. So sorry for your shock and loss.
  13. Just FYI, my first three VF tests came back negative. The fourth was very high positive. Thinking good thoughts for your boy
  14. I have used Tammy Ceroni for years. 602-955-7816. She comes to your home. Very knowledgeable and will let you know if there is any issue for which you should see your vet. She also has the same antibiotics that my vet uses.
  15. If I remember correctly, BevD from the UK had experience with it. She's no longer on GT but maybe someone knows if she's on FB or has another way for you to be in touch. Good luck!
  16. If he was fostered before he came to you, try his foster home. Maggie's foster mom takes her whenever we need to leave her home. Did he come through an adoption group? If so, I would call them for recommendations. You don't say where you live but maybe another grey talker could have advice. Good luck.
  17. We use Bill Bracken at Arcadia Animal Hospital in Arcadia (around 40th street and Campbell). Been using him for many years. Might be too far though.
  18. Maggie tore her Achilles running in the backyard. Not torn through so no surgery just a cast from thigh to around her foot. Her leg is casted in a straight position so no knee or hock bending. She just came home a little while ago and is still quite wobbly from anesthesia. Due to her back leg being straight, it's longer than the other back leg. Hoping in the morning she can walk. Has anyone had experience with this and do you have advice/info to share?
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