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Zoolaine I wonder if the time they have to potty after their breakfast is really sufficient. If you feed at 6:10 and leave at 6:30 that only gives them about 20 minutes to eat and food to start digesting and moving through their system. I too have to leave mine for fairly long 10 to 11 hour days due to a long commute. I get up about 4:15 let mine out and start their breakfast. They get fed around 4:45 to 5:00. I wait about 30 to 40 minutes after eating before letting them out again. I've been doing this for the 6 years I've had mine and only had the occasional accidents when one has been sick. In fact I took in a greyhound from a former adopter because after years of no problems he started pooping in the house when they left him. Like you they would come home at lunch to let him out but when they'd arrive home at the end of the day they would find his crate soiled. They were feeding him once a day and it was my belief not giving him adequate time to fully eliminate. I offered to bring him to my house and work with him. I started feeding him twice a day like my own and putting him on the same pottying schedule as mine. Now get this I never came home at lunch to let him out and was gone the same long hours I work everyday and had absolutely no accidents from him in the 2 week period I kept him. He had been pooping everyday at their house. They ended up relinquishing him back to the adoption group because of their family life and hectic schedule and they weren't willing to give him the time needed. I kept him for another 3 weeks or so until he got moved on a transport to a group up in Long Island. I'd really love to know how he is doing.
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Jane Thinking of you and Twistmas.
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I can't believe they told you to wait until tomorrow to bring her in. I would be taking her to the e-vet and not wait as others have said. Let them clean up after she vomits a few times on their waiting room floor and they may take it a little more seriously. At the very least I would think anti-nausea meds and I.V. fluids would be in order to prevent dehydration. Sending lots of healing thoughts her way.
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4My2Greys - slippery elm is GREYT. Seriously, it works wonders; I just wish it was available to buy in bulk! I've taken it too, for indigestion, and it works just as well as any antacid. And it really helps Kelly when he has the big D.
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/bulkherb/bulkherb.html
This place was recommended for buying bulk herbs by Kyle's (Charlies_dad) wife in her blog.
It's where she gets the herbs they use for Charlie and the rest of their dogs.
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Lucy, when Nadir has gut problems he walks with his stomach drawn up and when he lies down he pulls his back legs up into his belly . Is Piper maybe lying or walking in a way that would indicate his belly is bothering him?
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Thanks sabrina, tbhounds and Remolacha.
Usually I can pinpoint the reason for the flare-up but not this time, unless it is worms, or a result of the dodgy tummy. I'm sure the gurgles are from having an empty tummy, though, as they're always worse if he's left his food the day before. Can excess stomach acid/bile cause loose poop sometimes too? The slippery elm really has worked - it stopped the gurgles within about 10 mins. He's had a few small meals today and still hasn't had to 'go' yet, so fingers crossed that means things have settled down a bit... we'll see when we go for a walk later! And I will give the manuka honey a try.
ETA: I've noticed that the food he leaves is mostly rice - he seems to eat the chicken just fine! Could part of this be that he is just getting bored of rice?
I'm going to have to get some Slippery Elm too to keep on hand for Nadir. I've been reading a lot of good things about it. Glad Kelly's belly is feeling better and he's eating again.
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I'm so sorry.
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I posted about Beanie being diagnosed with cellulitis back in April. The swelling spread from her hock all the way down to her toes and up her thigh very rapidly. Her leg tripled in size. She was in an extreme amount of pain. Tramadol didn't even begin to touch it. She would cry out and shake with pain with every move she made. It took several weeks before she could move without being in pain, but she did get over it with time. The vet and I are pretty sure it started from a spider bite that got infected. It's not a good picture, but you can see the comparison between her two back legs.
I may be wrong, but I thought this was what Ranchie (Xtra Ranch) had and Pam battled so hard to treat, but sadly he didn't make it.
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Nancy thank you for adding to this. Greys like Winnie are such an inspiration. It seems the veggies are a very important part of all your diets.
Kyle I just read your wife's blog on Charlie's diet and WOW what a wealth of information. I know it's a lot of work, but she has laid out the information so nicely it doesn't seem so daunting a task. I'm going to look at adding some of the herbs and tea infusions to my own dogs' diet. I have been giving them a small amount of the Budwig preparation with their food at night.
Again thank you all, I hope others will find this information beneficial.
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Also hoping for good news.
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James, I'll be thinking about you enjoying that swim tomorrow.
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Chris, thank you for taking the time to respond. The first page of the osteo thread has information that is invaluable and I know it should all be read and covered, however it is an overwhelming amount of information for someone to sift through and take in when they have just learned of a cancer diagnosis. I was hoping that people would share the bare bones of their chosen cancer regimen to include treatment, supplements and diet, which is very important, that you included in your reply, but I had neglected to ask for. The intention of this thread was so that people can see what is out there that people are using and do some quick personal research on the different options and discuss this with their grey's oncologist. I wanted the information to be easy to find for people without reading through a myriad of support posts - which are invaluable in themselves to people in this situation - to get to it. You could almost say like an appendix to the osteo thread. But alas, I do think it will be a failed attempt.
Just wanted to add, have you thought of using a juicer to process Dude's vegetables and fruits?
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Julia, I hope each added moment you have with James brings you more treasured memories to cherish
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I don't know if this is asking too much, but for those who have dealt with or currently dealing with a dog having cancer would you mind sharing what protocols you have used/are using. I just think it would be nice if people who are facing a new diagnosis of cancer with their greys had some idea of the different treatments and supplements there are for fighting cancer as early as possible. To me time is the most crucial factor if there is to be success in beating a diagnosis of cancer.
You don't have to give dosages of everything your giving. If you would just list them and any links to websites or additional notes that you feel would benefit people. Also please tell the type of cancer you are/were dealing with.
This is not meant to be a debate on what is the right or wrong approach, but what is out there.
I'll start with sharing what Ozzy was on.
Brain tumor:
*Artemether - A form of Artemisinin that is reportedly more effective at crossing the blood brain barrier.
*Curcumin
*Partial Budwig Diet- Emulsion of 2 parts low fat cottage cheese and flaxseed oil.
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This is such good news. I hope with more time passing this scare will only be a bad memory.
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No experience, just hate like hell this is happening.
Just wanted to add you may want to call your vet's office tomorrow. They may not close for the 4th.
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How scary! Thank goodness you decided not to stick around to have that drink. She could have very easily bled out before you got home if circumstances had been different and you'd been playing better. Sending your girl lots of healing wishes.
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I am gone about 10 hours a day due to long commute so for my dogs crating was out of the question. I close bedroom doors and use a babygate to keep them out of my kitchen when gone. All the fosters I've had were housetrained to my long schedule in about a weeks time with just 2 or 3 accidents. Just a word of warning if you do decide to confine him to an area don't put him in a bedroom and close the door. A lot of them tend to find it very stressful and will scratch at the door and chew doorframes. I like BootsyCollins idea of taking the door off the crate and putting it in a safe area.
As far as dogs detecting pregnancy I believe they absolutely can. It's more about training them to elicit a response to certain smells they pick up on. Think about all the things dogs are trained to sniff out. Here's a story about a Labrador that was trained to detect cancer. He does it with 98% accuracy by detecting the chemicals in the person's breath. It's not that he couldn't smell these things before, but now he is trained to let someone know. I hope my link works here.
http://m.cbsnews.com/blogstorysynopsis.rbml? feed_id=71&catid=20030391&videofeed=null
Edited to add: Well it looks like the link doesn't take you directly to the story, but if your interested Google tumor sniffing dogs.
Oh and congratulations on the pregnancy and your boy is beautiful.
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Sounds to me more like he's being the fun police and trying to make her stop. That's just my guess of course and could be totally wrong. Nadir by the way plays like Diamond. It's so much fun to see them enjoy themselves.
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Hoping the Bean had a good night and will be ready to come home today.
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Poor girl, the double dose of meds probably made her feel strange. She was probably just seeking reassuarance from you, hence the need for extra petting. Hope those muscles have loosened up a bit more and she's feeling better this morning.
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This news sounds very promising. Nadir remains suited up and continued white light and healing thoughts being sent.
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Judy I didn't want to say it, but to me it looked like she was not feeling well in that picture posted in C & F. There was something about the expression in her eyes that didn't seem right. Sending lots of white light and healing thoughts to your wee girl with a big attitude.
Jane 
Kidney Failure And Back End Weakness
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Ingrid, I'm late seeing this. I hate hearing Elton is having these problems. I hope you can find something to help him. I seem to remember reading about hind end weakness and kidney problems. I'll see if I can find where I read this. In the meantime lots of healing thoughts being sent to Elton.