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Thanks! I just checked out Red Star's website and this is what they say about storage, "Nutritional yeast is best kept stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or in a cool dry place.". It sounds like I can keep it on hand "just in case" without a problem!

I don't need the yeast at this point as I have two dogs with voracious appetites, but I feel like I should have some on hand "in case". Does anyone know how it keeps? Can, or should, it be frozen or refrigerated? I'd like to have it around in case one of them needs it.

Wow, this stuff is gold! I'm so glad she's eating...with gusto! She'll get her strength back. Did the vet take another look at that x ray and look at her jaw? Any word? Such good news, you are a very very good dog mom!

Carl had a nasty case of SA and all the alone training in the world didn't make a dent until he was put on Clomipramine Hydrochloride (the human name for Clomicalm...the human version is super cheap, the Clomicalm is expensive because you are paying for a brand name, it is not available as a veterinary generic yet). I was fortunate to have a vet that was open to it. I think he was open to it because I made it clear to him when I brought it up that I only wanted to use it as a time limited tool. He also realized that I'd tried everything else (short of a behavioralist because I couldn't afford that either). I tried DAP (a waste of money), Rescue Remedy, Kava Kava, Stress Free Calmplex, all different types of music, etc. I also took him hiking through the hills for a 2.5 mile hike every morning before work to wear him out. Nothing made a difference until he was on medication. It took about 2 weeks for it to get up to therapeutic strength in his blood stream. I also had to give him a small amount of Valium when I left for work. We did more intensive alone training while on the Clomipramine and it finally took. He was on it for about 4 months when I weaned him off of it. He still has some SA, but nothing like it was. The Clomipramine was a godsend. I didn't hate using it as I had faith that he would only be on it for a short time, what I did hate was using the Valium, but I literallly couldn't get out the door without giving it to him. Fortunately, he did not need the Valium for that long, it was the first medication I stopped using. Bouncing Carl was not an option, I've never "given up" on a dog, but I have to admit there were some dark times when it crossed my mind. I got some good advice here and even better advice from a woman from a local group. She was AMAZING, she talked to me for over an hour, gave me a great pep talk and some super tips and things to try. She also contacted me weekly to check on our progress. I owe her a debt of gratitude. The final "tool" I credit for him turning the corner was using my cell phone as a baby monitor. I'd call my cell phone while I was at home, turn the home handsets onto speaker, put my cell phone on mute and listen as I drove to work, as soon as I'd hear him howl I'd unmute the cell phone and firmly yell, "NO" into the phone, remute the phone and listen...and it would work - every time...100%! He'd be quiet. At first he'd only be quiet for a minute or two, then 5 - 10 minutes, then 30 minutes. It was a HUGE breakthrough for both of us. He started coming off the medication as soon as I heard real progress over the cell phone baby monitor, when he got up to about 2 - 3 hours I knew we were heading over the hump. I have the T-Mobile Fav 5 plan, so I just set my land line as a favorite and I could leave the line open for as long as the phone's battery would last. Now, as long as I follow the routine I've set up for leaving it's ok, but when I stray from that the SA is back in flash, but not nearly as bad as it was (crying and howling only, no destruction). For example, the electrician came today, so I went outside with him and closed the front door. Carl immediately started crying and running around the house, at least he wasn't body slamming windows and doors! I'm hoping that will eventually go away, too. FYI, Carl has been with me now for a year and a week! He also wears a plastic basket muzzle while I'm at work, it seems to have a real calming effect on him. Best of luck to you. Please don't be discouraged, if you are open to using medication as a time limited tool and your vet won't accept that it might be time to look for a new vet who will work with you. If you feel that medication is the way to go, don't let judgmental attitudes influence you, do what you think is best for you and your dog. Medication can be a very helpful tool, but that's not the end of it, there is lots and lots of work to be done, too.

I'm glad your vet followed his/her hunch and did the test. Now you know what you are dealing with and can move forward. Be sure to take care of yourself, too. We're pulling for you Sadie!

Come on Emmy....it's Spaghetti O's, girl! I agree with one of the earlier posts, in addition to her feeling puny she may well be picking up on your anxiety. too. I know how hard that is to mask, you can't really make it go away, but maybe during meal times you can pretend all is well. I'm so sorry you're still going through this.

I am so sorry. It was so sudden with no time to prepare. The best thing is that you were both able to be there for him and he knew he was deeply loved.

Poor baby. I believe the honey you are looking for is called Manuka Honey.

Thanks so much for sharing this. What is extremely frightening about this is the fact that everything that went on that night was so normal. No exercise, nothing in particular to point to. I read that you have a raised feeder, that's what I use for Carl. I've read both pro and con for raised feeders - some say they help prevent bloat, others say they help cause bloat. Did you vet say anything about it?

I vote for vet, too.

Wow, I never knew this. My beloved lab found a toad one evening, put her mouth on it (no bite) and as she turned away from it to look at me she had a foam face. She looked like she'd gotten into the shaving cream. She was fine and lived to tell the tale, I now realize how lucky she was.

Congratulations!

Welcome to the website! I don't know where you are going to the vet, but I use Berkeley Pet Hospital in North Hollywood. Dr. Krivoy seems to know a lot about greyhounds (one of his vet techs even had two of them) and I've been very satisfied with him and his care for Carl. I've been using him for years with my other dogs and with Carl in the past year (Carl has been with me since Aug. 17, 2007). The number there is 818.763.6221. If he doesn't suggest xrays, I would mention it to him - he's good with suggestions.

Very good news for you and Bailey! Thanks for the updates, please keep them coming.

How is Jane doing?

Carl does it, too. It's a strange sight to behold. He also races like crazy in his sleep.

Poor baby. It's no fun to have a painful foot. Would it help to soak it or wrap it in a warm cloth soaked in Epsom salt? Not meaning to hijack, but I have to ask a question pertinent to the discussion here, what is the difference between a callous and a corn? I thought they were the same thing, but that corn was slang for callous.

What a relief, you must feel so much better (cautiously optimistic!). It sounds like your vet is very thorough and thoughtful. It's great that he wants you to call him every day. I had a vet that did that once, she even called me every day, it meant so much to me, I knew that she really cared and took an interest in Sheila's health and well-being. Your last two lines break my heart. There are people out there who just don't get it. You've got a good community of caring people here. xo to Misty and you.

I just saw your thread, I'm so sorry. You must have been on pins and needles waiting for your vet to come back, I can't even imagine. Good luck today. My best thoughts for you and Misty for a good outcome today.

I'm really sorry. I know what it feels like. It has been 1 year since my Kobie ran away. I'm so sorry you haven't found Pinky.

My thoughts, too. If there is black dead tissue, I think it would be worth giving the E vet a call now. You can't play with that stuff, if that's what it is things can go south FAST.

I am so sorry. No words are enough.

Is she still on antibiotics?

What are LS and LP?

I am so sorry. Off to hug Sheila and Carl right now.