GeorgeofNE

She may be used to wearing the muzzle, but not wearing it in the crate. That would be the time at the track that it was removed. I wouldn't muzzle her in the crate unless she's licking at her leg and you have no choice.

Just how did your doctor diagnose this "very advanced case" of glaucoma, and what treatment did he give you. Are you POSITIVE he didn't say cataracts? If he did say glaucoma, you need to see a specialist and get him on medication. He will go blind if it remains untreated, but it is highly treatable in animals just like it is in people.

I work early, so my hours will be a bit "off" from a standard 9-5 5:30 AM, get up, immediately go out for a tinkle break. 5:40 feed him breakfast, have coffee, watch news 6-6:15, go on walkies (we walk at the park now because he doesn't like walking on the sidewalks) for 30 minutes or so. This is when he poops. 6:45 I leave. I give him a large Milk Bone and say, "Be a good boy, I'll be back later." 3:45, return home. Get mauled by dog in a joyful display of OH MY GOD YOU'RE HOME. Take dog out. He often poops again. 6:30 or later, last outs. We go to bed early since we get up early, but I find it very important to walk after meals. It gets the digestion going!

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What Hubcitypam said. Adopted greyhound pets used to be somewhat of a novelty. They aren't anymore. You can ask Macoduck to send you one of her swell "greyhounds are different" cards, but beyond a few blood values that they might not have memorized, if a vet isn't aware of the differences in greyhounds, it's because they're willfully ignorant. Or specialize in cows and horses. My vet doesn't see a lot of greyhounds, but she's well aware that she needs to look at different values when evaluating their test results.

You really can't assume the itching is from the food. Many dogs have allergies to pollen, just like people. Or allergies to detergent, etc. Grain free food is a new trend; most dogs are actually allergic to the protein source in their food, not the grain. Sounds to me like you need to have the vet examine the dog at this point. Bring in a fecal sample as well.

No one in this area will do them. And you can ask a human doctor why if you're vet's response isn't enough for you

That's not a fearful reaction. That's a "hey! There's another dog! Let's go see it!"

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First off--in the US, greyhounds are NOT "killed or sold for research" when they're done racing. That might have been true 20 years ago, but it isn't now. Second--there is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog. Ask any allergist, asthma, or lung doctor. And your husband's cat allergy is probably to cat dander, not cat hair. All animals, even hairless ones, produce dander. My father and brother are both horribly allergic to cats, and neither is allergic to dogs. My brother is also allergic to horses, oddly. And we had horses 'cause he didn't ride anyway...but I digress! Other than some incorrect assumptions, sounds to me as if a greyhound might just love being your dog! You've already learned that an all day hike is NOT a greyhound thing, I'm sure, but they can build up to several miles, although never in the heat (no dog should be dragged out on an all day hike in the heat). And if you have visions of your greyhound rambling about off leash while you hike, put those thoughts out of your head. Yes, there are one or two people on GT who post pictures of their dogs off leash--and that is their right--but you, not being an experienced greyhound owner, should NOT even consider doing that. I am a single gal, condo dweller. And I love having a greyhound because they are virtually silent, do great snoozing the day away while I work, and enjoy walking with me in the early morning. They don't require the kind of in your face attention that your typical retriever does (throw the ball throw the ball throw the ball!!!!!!), but enjoy resting their head on your lap while you watch TV at night.

If she never met him, no, she doesn't recognize him as family. I think we can see what we want to see sometimes. Most greyhounds get along likes peas in a pod anyway. It would not be all that unusual for two dogs of the same breed and background to share similar mannerisms.

Any change? I'd confine the kitten for now to a bedroom with her litter box, scratching post, etc. Let the dog have the chance to get used to the idea she is in the house. Keep her in there and visit her. Perhaps put up a secure gate and let the dog see her once a day for a while. He SHOULD get used to her. If your dog is really unhappy, the time to decide to part with the cat is now, when it's still cute and kittenish. Older cats don't get adopted easily from shelters (despite making awesome pets). I always say the pet I got FIRST is the one that I have to make happy in a situation like this. I had to give away a beautiful Siamese cat I bought because as soon as he was big enough, he started beating up my other cat. Although I would have preferred to keep him, that would not have been fair to her at all.

Take her to the vet. This is NOT normal.

Don't bother avoiding walks. Pretty much every racing hound has big thighs, but they don't all have rashes. It's probably bug bites or possibly an allergic reaction.

We had one with our English Setters. They work for a little while, then the rodents get used to the noise. You need to find out how they're getting in and fix it, or NOTHING will work. Never heard of anything that will keep mice out of a barn other than a cat, or using traps all the time.

Please don't adopt a greyhound because you feel sorry for them an it "needs a home." There are hundreds of thousands of dogs in shelters that also need homes. Adopt a greyhound if their personality meshes with what you're looking for in a companion animal. You need a plan for what happens if your dog doesn't like being crated. My first greyhound (I had three cats, and also lived in a 1 bedroom condo) hated his crate with every fiber of his being. Fortunately, he truly was "cat safe," as that was my ONLY requirement when I applied to adopt a greyhound. What I did when I realized the crate was not going to work was to put up a baby gate on the bedroom door, set a few inches off the ground. That way if the cats felt they needed to get away, they had a safe space to go where he couldn't get (turns out he COULD, but never did). He was so throughly and totally uninterested in the cats that I dispensed with the muzzle after a couple of days. I am on my second hound now. Slightly larger condo, only two cats. But this greyhound was also cat tested before I got him. He literally didn't even LOOK at the cats the day he came home. He has never shown even a passing interest in doing them harm. That's the kind of greyhound you need to ask for! Please read "I'll Be Home Soon" by Patricia McConnell for how to do "alone training." The desire to spend as much time as you can with the dog at first is understandable, but actually possibly counterproductive. Good luck!!

Many greyhounds have bald areas. It's believed to be genetic. I've had my boy for two years and he hasn't grown fur on his chest or butt at all. Doesn't mean he isn't healthy. His sire is nearly bald!

Totally normal. If she is a spook, make sure you are walking her with a harness. And please, please, please have someone from your group come over and take a walk with you. Your group might have some tips on how to coax her outside.

Physical confinement? My Kramer had a major ortho surgery and despite being a very, very active dog was restricted to walking outside on a leash to go to the bathroom and NOTHING else for 12 weeks. He had to live in an x-pen.

Buck takes Nexgard. No problems. I don't think your vet would sell it to you if it was dangerous for greyhounds, unless he or she is a knot head.

I use Nexguard for fleas/ticks. So far, so good. Buck is my vet's first Seresto collar failure. He got fleas with it.

I'm assuming you're from Australia, as there is no such thing as a "red zone dog" here in the US. My guess is that dog landed in the shelter for the exact behavior you saw, and unless your friend is an experienced dog owner willing to work with it, she's might be best off taking it back. That might seem like a cop out, but "extreme aggression" is not something to be taken lightly. It would be that there is something actually wrong with the dog, and given that your friend now KNOW the dog is aggressive, her options are 1) keep it away from all other dogs all the time, or 2) get professional help and hope there is a solution. But if she JUST got the dog, she is probably not terribly attached to it, and unless she is prepared for a project dog (and to pay for any injuries the dog might inflict), she might be best off returning the poor thing.

To be clear, you aren't talking about other male GREYHOUNDS? You're talking about going to a dog park with all sorts of random male dogs. Those are very different issues. Most greyhounds get alone with all other greyhounds. Many greyhounds do not care for other breeds, particularly in a dog park setting because other breeds don't speak proper "dog" and greyhounds do. I'd avoid the dog park if I were you. My first hound hated all dogs of all other breeds. My current hound isn't sure what to make of non greyhounds, and also doesn't like push male greyhounds.

Have you tried a different door, assuming that's an option? Some dogs won't jump in the back but will go in via the back door (versus the hatch) no problem. If my dog would not go in, I would put his front paws up, then lift his butt in. If my dog did not LIKE that, I think he would figure out pretty fast it was simpler to just comply with my request to jump in!

All dogs do this--well, I don't mean every dog, but all TYPES of dogs do this. They're just "talking" in their sleep. I would not "startle" your dog out of this (good way go get accidentally nipped) but if you feel you must wake him, clap your hands and says his name loudly, or toss a pillow gently. Or let him enjoy his dream! We had a Lab once, and after 10 years of virtual silence, one night there was a siren on a TV show and without ever opening his eyes, he lifted his giant head and went "awwwwwwoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo" with the siren, and then slowly laid his head back down and continued his snooze. It was amazing!