GeorgeofNE

To answer your question: yes! George has been using Frontline Plus since I got him.

ALL dogs can get osteo, but AKC Greyhounds do not get it any more than any other breed (typically long boned breeds) versus NGA Greyhounds, where one in five is the current rate. Words I heard from the great man himself, in person, at a lecture I had the pleasure of attending. I think maybe what you're saying is that there are so few AKC Greyhounds? I see your point...interesting to ponder.

I would just feed him extra food, not different food. He needs to put the weight back on a little bit at a time, not all at once.

I'm not a vet--just someone who has lived with dogs my entire life, and IMHO you should do nothing and wait for the extra poo tomorrow. I had a dog I was sitting for once eat TEN POUNDS of my old dog's kibble!! The farting was tremendous! And we had a blizzard that night (on April 1!) and I had the flu. Woke up to nearly 2 feet of snow and a dog who had to poop every few hours! I would certainly not panic over a dog eating extra dog food!

I feed my cats Royal Canin cat food, and they have never looked better!

Batmom beats me too it again! They've proven rather conclusively that garlic does nothing for fleas and ticks. Just because a company SELLS a product, and people buy it, doesn't mean it works.

Your best bet is to contact Ohio State-- If anyone would know, it would be Dr. Couto.

Huff? Never heard that expression before. Epsom salts should help a lot. Make sure you keep it clean and dry after soaking.

My parents used something called GreenUm for their dogs. They felt it helped a lot. I personally don't give my dog supplements that don't list the ingredients, since I have found out the hard way that even herbal remedies can have side effects, but you might be interested in giving it a try!

I completely agree. There is no reason to force the issue, especially since it sounds like you don't NEED to go that way, and you just got your dog. Don't get me wrong--walking your dog is fabulous, yard or not. But if you're in a "rural area," surely there is somewhere else you can walk? If your neighbor's fence isn't secure, and she's as nice as you say, perhaps you could offer to help her fix it? Labor I mean--at her cost?

That's horrible. You came home and found your 5 year old dog dead? I'm so sorry. I had a cat drop dead at 6--just literally fell over dead. It was horrible. The only plus here is that in only a few months, her grief should pass before too long. Which is not intended to minimize your concern--I'm sure it was tough on her. Do you know why he died? I'd be mildly concerned if you don't know that she might not be feeling well if she's not eating. Try giving her some extra yummy stuff. Smelly things like cat food are pretty irresistible.

Wow! 18! I grew up with English Setters--my parents lost both of their last two in the past 6 months. Our oldest made it to 15. At that age, it could be so many things, but I'm with you--I wouldn't subject her to testing. Give her a skritch for me.

Many hounds decide they've had enough after a while. Most people don't use a crate long term--it's a temporary thing for housebreaking and settling in. Some dogs LOVE their crates, and continue to sleep in them (with the door open) for years and years. Some folks with multiple hounds use crates long term for safety. But a single dog who is already housebroken? I would just stop using it and let him enjoy his retirement since apparently he no longer considers the crate a comfort zone.

You'd be surprised what a dog can do on three legs. Assume by now it's a moot point, but it he were mine, I'd just pick him up. A Corolla is a nice, low car, and unless he's very big and you're not very strong, it's just one short lift and your done! Good luck. I hope it isn't what you suspect.

Oh Gil, I'm so sorry.

Not Tuffy! Oh, I'm so sorry.

What actually lasts a lot longer is skipping the kibble, etc., and just smearing peanut butter all around the insides of the Kong. Takes a couple of seconds to "unplug" a Kong and dump the contents. Takes a good 15 minutes or so to lick out the peanut butter if applied correctly! I prepare mine the night before and put it in the fridge (peanut butter, when frozen, is MUCH easier to get out than when it's still creamy). Once in a while I toss a small biscuit down inside, and it sticks to the peanut butter and provides a nice surprise.

Herbal repellents don't work. The tick collars absolutely do--if your dog can tolerate them. My last dog (a mix) could not.

Frontline doesn't prevent Lyme disease. Frontline doesn't even repel ticks. It will kill ticks within 24 hours of the tick attaching to your dog, but if Lyme is a problem in Park City (I didn't realize they had it out west at all) you might CONSIDER the vaccine, but there is some debate as to it's efficacy. I give it to my dog because my family lives on Nantucket, a major hotbed of tick borne diseases.

A veterinarian told you to give your dog Tums, garlic, and cayenne pepper? It's fairly common for vets to recommend Pepcid or a similar acid blocker (works for 24 hours, whereas a Tums is extremely short acting). Love to know what the rationale for pepper and garlic is.

He won't choke, and he won't hate you! Here's how I do it: (Laugh if you want, it works!) Gently swing your leg over the dog as if you're getting on a horse. Yes, I'm serious! Then every so gently use your knees to hold him there. Put your hand under his chin, and tip his head back a bit. Wiggle your thumb in his mouth near the back, and he should open his mouth for you. With your other hand, hold his upper snout, and place the pill as far back as you can. Let him close his mouth, but don't let go. Keep his head tipped a little, and gently stroke his throat until you feel him swallow. Done.

You might try a head halter. Some feel it's easier to get a stubborn dog moving that way.

Just an FYI; hot dogs are fully cooked already. There is no need to grill them for a dog. I read about your "behaviorist" and locking himself in a room with your dog, alone, at which point you heard all kinds of barking--I'd REALLY like to know what he was doing to her to elicit that behavior.

George rarely ever touches the ONE toy he has deemed worthy EXCEPT to take it outside on walkies!

They do often run high, but not that high. Anything up to 2.1 is not *necessarily* a problem. Nancy, lots of good thoughts for you and Ruby! Exactly. George's runs "high" at 2.2--all other tests are normal, so we consider that normal for him. 11? That's really high, even for a greyhound.