[Lehto, Need Quick Advice]

I don't know if making him throw up would be a good idea, if he didn't chew it all into little pieces a larger piece could get lodged in his esophagus if forced back up. Hopefully some more experienced people will see this and give advice.

 

Edited to add I see others have posted some good advice. I hope everything will be okay.

[Lehto, Need Quick Advice]

I believe throwing up is one of the signs of blockage. I wouldn't wait till the morning, I would get him to an evet.

[Feeding Raw, Introducing Organs....]

When I fed raw I too fed both raw and kibble both to save time and cut cost. I would feed kibble in the morning when things were more rushed having to get ready for work and raw in the evenings. That way it was easier to figure out how much to feed. In the mornings I would feed what I normally had been giving them kibble-wise and in the evenings they would get half the recommended daily requirement of raw. I had one that refused to eat it outside. I thought he just didn't like raw turns out he didn't like eating it out in the grass. I found out one evening when he swiped a turkey neck off the counter and ran to his bed and started devouring it. This after about 3 weeks of trying to coax him to eat one outside. I just did as others suggested and laid down a towel. I will say I've never seen my dogs more excited about eating than when I fed raw.

[Arwen, The Traumatized Galgo]

Oh Robin this is absolutely heartbreaking for all who cared for this frightened girl. Please share my condolences with Kim and let her know she is in my thoughts and that I weep for her loss, but especially for Arwen who deserved more time learning to know what it means to be loved.

[Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G)]

Oh Leslie , your memories of Gustopher P. made me cry all over again. Kyle is right that you into words what so many of us has experienced with the loss of a pet that is so loved. I think about the spaces Gabby used to occupy in my house. Her presence was so strong in these areas it felt as if If could still reach out and touch her after she's was gone, but she was always just out of reach .

[Bleeding Into The Abdomen]

Farewell beautiful boy.

 

Melissa I am so sorry to read this

 

Edited to correct double post. Figured another hug wouldn't hurt though .

[Sudden Peeing In House, Right In Front Of Us]

if it's a UTI, how would you explain routinely holding it for 12-14 hours? I don't think that would be possible with a UTI.

 

Easy. Overnight, or during a long "down" period of the day, the same hormone is in operation that people have to keep them from having to get up 2-3 times a night and pee. That hormone still works during UTIs and most other medical conditions. You'd need a blood chemistry to check out the other possibilities; urinalysis is a fast, easy, cheap place to start.

 

I'm so glad you posted that information. I remembered someone (may have been you, Jey) posting this on an older thread, but couldn't remember the exact details to share with the OP.

[Fingers Crossed For Houndie Hot Rod]

Sending good thoughts for Hot Rod.

[Looking For A New Kibble]

Mine have done best on raw, but as has been mentioned it is expensive and time consuming.

A lot of dogs seem to have trouble with the Evo because it is so rich, but then again they could be feeding too much.

Mine here have done well on both Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream and the Orijen 6 Fish. Both have produced a decent stool, not as good as raw, but still good.

[Lila's At The Vet]

Having just gone through this I know how scary an attack like this can be, especially for your mom who was walking Lila. Please let your mom know I'm thinking about her. Even more important than the bill though is finding out what they are going to do so this does not happen again. Also get yourself and your mom something to carry for protection. Many healing thoughts are being sent to Lila.

[Could You Spare Some Prayers For Ace?]

Thinking of you and Ace and hoping for a quick recovery.

[Jack - Need Advice/opinions]

Kyle, whatever it is I hope it is treatable. Sending loads of healing thoughts for dear sweet Jack.

[In Foster For 2 Years]

If it was me and I could afford it, I would just bite the bullet knowing I was doing two good things.... Rescuing a senior and helping out the shelter financially. If the potential cost meant I couldn't adopt, only then would I try to get the rescue to pay part of the costs. Good on you for giving this guy a loving home.

 

I do agree with you that if it is in one's means to go ahead and foot the bill and consider it as helping the group and the dog at the same time. The reason I suggested the group pay for the basic dental is because I think it is their responsibility when they take in a hound to make sure it gets the care it needs. This is not a new dog to that group, but one that as the post indicates has been with them two years. But if the group waves the adoption fee in lieu of the adopter taking care of medical and dental I think that would be an equitable arrangement, especially if we're talking a senior hound.

[In Foster For 2 Years]

Maybe you could work out something with the group whereby they pay for the basic teeth cleaning and you cover any extractions needed. As for the other stuff that's not really covered anyway by groups so you would have to pay for them if you wanted further tests done.

I do hope you get him.

[Prayers For Melody]

I kept looking for updates in later posts without realizing you were updating your first post. I'm so glad she is doing better.

[Prayers For Melody]

Lucky for Melody you knew to move quickly and get her to the e-vet. I'll be thinking healing thoughts for her.

[Osteo Thread]

She ran in the yard tonight!!!

 

Seems like Pinky has a heart full of hope too

[Another Toe Situation]

 

So far, the boy has left the splint completely alone - no licking, nothing. Trusting this is a good sign....

 

I think that's a pretty good sign he's not having any problems with the cast. If they put another long splint on make sure they put sufficient padding not only around the toes, but also at the top in the region of the elbow , that is where Nadir's ulcer developed.

[Help - Advice Needed For Foster Dog]

No advice, just a .

[13.5 Yr. Old Greyhound Will Not Eat]

Wanted to let you and your husband know there was one more person here thinking of you and feeling through your words the pain of losing someone so loved.

 

[Trucker Dani (Explanation Added To Post 1)]

I'm reading this in utter disbelief. Precious baby so deserved to come home. Judy, Mike and Kevin I am so sorry, I know you were anxiously awaiting her arrival home.

[Another Toe Situation]

 

This is great advice and I know others have had the same (unfortunate) experience. We'll be watching closely....things look nicely padded on Bumper and I also don't see him terribly active. I think he wonders what gobbled his leg up as he won't even lift it!! I think he is waiting for a hooman to do the work!!! (but he has to learn how to get around!).

 

Would you believe Nadir jumped up onto my bed, which is somewhat high, with that splint on. He also moved better on "walks" with the splint on if he was running. As long as his foot remained wrapped in that splint or later a shorter one I let him move like this, however when it came off it was strictly walking only and did that I'm thinking for 3 months. The toe healed nicely and hasn't given him a bit of trouble since. I hope Bumper's does as well. Nadir would like to add that some extra cookies and a bit of ice cream help in the healing process.

[Another Toe Situation]

Nadir had to wear a splint like that when he broke his toe about this time in 2009. One word of advice is pay close attention if he gets obsessive about licking at the cast. Nadir started licking around the top near the elbow. If thought he was doing it because his leg was itching from being in the cast. When I muzzled him so he could no longer lick at it I learned the next morning from awful smell that his leg was infected. The smell of rotting flesh was so horrible that driving to the vet I feared he was going to lose his leg. When they took the splint off there was a deep hole in his elbow where the splint had rubbed the elbow raw and caused a wound that had gotten infected. That happened within 8 days of having that splint on.

[Ancestors To Avoid?]

 

I have to wonder if you've ever lost a dog to osteo. It's hard for me to imagine that someone who's gone through the brutal loss of a dog to that disease would compare wanting to avoid it to choosing a dog to match your furniture. That is unbelievable.

 

And let's also be realistic for a moment. There are many more greyhounds in need of homes than there are homes so who cares what my personal motivations are for adopting a dog as long as I am committed to providing a loving home where the dogs needs are met. When dogs are sitting around dying in kennels only because they might get osteo, then you can get on your high horse and start accusing people of being selfish.

 

That has been exactly my same thought too to everyone who has basically criticized those who said they might let something like this influence their decision when adopting. Who am I to judge a person for what they feel they can or are willing to handle with regard to this. And I believe time and circumstances change and what a person says they will do or not do now can very well change. That is one reason I said I hope I would never base an adoption on these reasons, but then again I've never gone through losing one from osteo either.

[Osteo Thread]

I have some sad news to report. Today, at 2pm, Hailey will be crossing the bridge. Oh my God, I'm a mess but I can't let her suffer anymore.

 

She had a really bad night. She couldn't get comfortable. Crying a lot. Then this morning, she slipped coming down the stairs. I tried to stop her but I couldn't. The screams were awful. The swelling is so bad. It's time.

 

If you are my fb friend, please do not mention this yet. My parents are away in Florida and I don't want to call them. There is nothing they can do and it will just make them sad.

 

I am at work, for another hour. I had to come or I would have lost my mind. I brought her upstairs to sleep with me last night and I cuddled with her this morning. I can't believe that in 2 hours, my precious princess will be gone.

 

I'm so sorry to read this . I will be holding you and Hailey close in my thoughts today.