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Beautiful tribute and hound. Run free Pepper!

"The most common cause of lymphangiectasia was congenital malformation of the lymphatics. Secondary lymphangiectasia may be caused by granulomas or cancer causing lymphatic obstruction, or increased central venous pressure (CVP) causing abnormal lymph drainage. Increased CVP can be caused by pericarditis or right-sided heart failure. Inflammatory bowel disease can also lead to inflammation of the lymphatics and lymphangiectasia through migration of inflammatory cells through the lymphatics" - information from a google search, not sure which website had this info ETA-information reference.

Oh Kerry what a terrible ordeal for all of you. So good to hear Merlin is on the mend. Sending good thoughts for you all.

So sad to hear this. I never met him but enjoyed his posts here. Rest in peace Shawn.

My greyhound Woody was experiencing the same issues - drinking excessively, diluted urine. Woody would lay next to the water bowl and drink, drink, drink. We spent so much time trying to distract him/stop him from drinking water. It was upsetting to all of us. His water drinking was non-stop it disrupted his sleep and ours. No one in the house were happy campers. Labwork/ultrasound/urinalysis showed nothing obvious...everything in normal ranges. With the exception of the non-concentrated urine. We ruled out renal disease, Cushings, tumours, etc., etc. My vet suggested trying the ADH (anti diuretic hormone) eyedrops rather than submitting him to further stressful testing (Woody is 14). The vet said we would know within 1-2 doses if it was what he needed..wouldn't hurt him if he didn't have water diabetes (diabetes insipidus). Well, the drops worked and he's been on them for over 6 months now. The medication made the diagnosis...Woody has water diabetes (diabetes insipidus).

Pad it with gauze, wrap it with vet wrap...monitor for distress, reg vet in morning

Great update! Kisses to Kebo, he's my GT crush. How about some pictures of your sweet boy?

Awwwww, Kebo keep up the eating, it's good for you <3

Sending good thoughts for Kebo (and you).

No advice just wanted to send good thoughts and hugs/kisses for my GT crush, Kebo. xoxo

She is beautiful!

I've always used this from Greyhound Adoptions of Ohio http://www.greyhoundadoptionofoh.org/Greyhound_Health_Packet_08.pdf

Wonderful news!

So sorry for your loss.

I think for the dog from Facebook GT forum they're using a size 9

Excellent read! I had never heard of the spoon theory so read that too. Impactful for sure. Thanks for sharing.

Yep we always keep it on hand now

Wow! I knew it had gone up in price but I would still pay it as its much cheaper than what our e-vet/hospital stay was for Madison when she had bleeding issues after a dental with extractions. It was over $1000

YAY!!

Friend's dog, non-grey had both anal glands removed, outcome was great success and easy recovery/healing. Sending good wishes for the same for your Frannie.

Yes, what a_daerr said. Also, I always enjoy the first-time simple questions, they act as a refresher for me. We've adopted over 10 greys at this point and it never hurts to hear the basics again

Sugar, my vet just recommended using sugar on a cut that wouldn't heal. It's amazing, the cut started healing after the second day. Use about a tbsp and a few drops of water to make a paste then put it on the wound, let it melt in and put the shorts on. Sugar has been used for centuries to help heal and stop infections. Google it.

Thanks!

Quick question, does it ever expire?

The first 4 articles are what I shared with my vet, convinced him enough to write me a script for Amicar that I filled and keep on hand. We're entering our second year (shelf-life is a year) of doing it and it has given me peace of mind to know I have it ready if needed. This was all prompted by bleeding problems for one of mine after a dental with extractions. I swore never again would I have to search for a pharmacy that had it in stock while my dog suffered. If I were you I would not share the NGAP article as they carry no weight in the veterinary community, whereas OSU is highly respected.