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    Muzzling And Etiquette

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    I take muzzles with me when we are out with the greyhounds. Those who've 'known' me here for long enough will know that I do plenty of work and training with my hounds but the simple fact remains that here in the UK, off lead dogs are very common (my own dogs (apart from the greys) are regularly off lead for a run) and not every dog owner has the brains they were born with. Many dog owners don't think to recall their dogs when they see another dog on the horizon. They think it's fine to let their Fluffy/Prince rush over to say hello without checking that it's OK first. Mostly, my greyhounds would be fine with that (if a little miffed) but on occassion, an accident could well occur and I just do not want any of my dogs being responsible the injury or death of another dog. That's the bottom line.

    Pull The Canines Or Not?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I hope Lucy is feeling better today :wub:

     

    Poppy had many of her teeth removed just prior to coming to us but very shortly after she arrived, her top canines really needed to go as well. She had them out and I think the cavities were packed with something which eventually worked its way out (shudder). She was so much happier once those teeth were gone and she'd healed (which she did, perfectly) :)

    Probable Bone Cancer - What Are My Next Steps?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I also agree with the second opinion as a matter of urgency.

     

    Just setting aside the second opinion for a moment though, I think you need to decide what you'd gain from a biopsy. If you would not be planning on doing an amputation, it seems pointless to do a biopsy because it's very painful and then after it's been done, the dog is still in the same situation. If you are planning on an amputation, a biopsy is still pointless (in my opinion) because the results take a good few days (sometimes up to 10 days) to come back and that's a lot of time to loose with something like bone cancer (particularly if it's osteo).

     

    Amputation is a very personal decision and the suitability must be based on the dogs overall health, temperament regarding vet visits, the owners personal situation etc etc etc. I do have an amputee (front right osteo, October 2007) and she did fine with her chemo too. Lots and lots of dogs do fabulously well coping with the surgery and also with the chemo and some of them are lucky enough to have full and active lives for some time afterwards. My Darcy is just over 25 months post diagnosis/amp and there are others who are approaching this stage and past this stage - and there are many many others who lived for a shorter time.

     

    I wish you all the best with your very hard decisions :grouphug

    Raven

    in Remembrance

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    I'm sorry that Raven was called to The Bridge :grouphug

     

    Any time I think of her, I get a vision of that picture - the one with her 'not amused' face on (as posted above) and it always raises a smile :wub: Raven will be missed :grouphug

    Whitey's Amputation Is Friday

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    We just had our best walk yet! He was *motivated* -- he had not pooped since Saturday and it was time. Never been so excited to see poop in my life. (Sorry for the TMI, but if anyone will appreciate this it is GT!) He went all the way out to the corner of the yard, faster than he has moved so far, and mostly under his own power (with me holding the harness for balance). I needed to prop him up while he did his business, but overall extremely successful. I am so proud of him! What a little trooper. We have a very long way to go, but we had really good progress today.

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    Yayyyyyyyyy for poop and being motivated :yay

     

     

     

    I think that good days followed by down days are pretty normal. As you said, it's exhausting learning to walk in a new and strange way.

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