BootsyCollins

Let's not forget that greyhound owners are a bit touched in the head...so while the dogs may seem like they are allergic, sick, whatever, it's could also be the owner making a mountain out of a molehill

This DISCUSSION might be bringing in a lot of subjectivity and anecdotal "evidence," but the topic itself is certainly not completely subjective. Science actually is not subjective at all. Genetic testing, studies, etc., result in evidence, not opinion.

Skip the vet. Having read your other posts, I'm fairly certain it's situational. Call the group and get her back to them ASAP before something happens that neither of you will be able to get past. Good luck - it takes a lot of courage to say openly that you're not the right home for a dog you love. Edit to add: Not discouraging medical care; rather saying that the group can handle anything medical that may or may not be underlying

Oh, no. I'm so sorry :(

Yes. This.

Congratulations! I have two boys (5 and 1) and a 10 year old Greyhound. I did not do anything special to prepare Bootsy. We just keep his routine, especially walks. Our boys help feed him and our 1 year old loves to give him treats and feed him from his high chair. He does not love the boys, but he is tolerant, which is all I ask. I would make the bed change asap so it is done well before baby's arrival. Good luck

Giselle and Neylasmom are I, however, am not. Just ask Bootsy

I crush them and mix them into peanut butter

I'm still without words.

Cocomom, I just looked them up. Looks like he's still there - Dr. James Boone. We always loved him. He performed life-saving surgery on my cat, once upon a time, and he always provided excellent care for our dogs, cats, and various and sundry other animals. His son is in the practice with him. Here is the link: http://adamsmorganah.com/index.html . If you go and you meet the elder Dr. Boone, tell him the Moons sent you. He may remember my mom Patty

When I lived in DC, I took my pets to Adams Morgan. The owner also had a practice in Silver Spring, where I grew up, and always took excellent care of our family pets. I never had any issues. I think he's long since retired, but I'll be happy to look him up if you'd like.

Glad she's home. She's very lucky to have you.

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Welcome! What a beautiful hound! My sister lived in Auckland several years ago. She enjoyed her time in New Zealand very much.

Our Bootsy had a big scare this past weekend, and I want to share it on GT to make more of you aware. As many of you know, he is a serious food hound and counter surfer. We are pretty good about keeping stuff out of his reach, but we're far from perfect, and it's usually amusing rather than dangerous. Anyway, we were getting ready to travel on Sunday, so Saturday, I had started putting things out to pack. I put two baggies of my son's vitamins & fiber supplements in a bag in a suitcase and within about an hour, I noticed the baggies on the floor by Bootsy's bed and realized what had happened. Thanks to GT, I knew to read the ingredients. Sure enough - xylitol in the fiber gummies. We tried to make him vomit, but it didn't really work, so my husband rushed him to the e-vet. They got him to vomit, counted the vitamins and fibers that came out, and took a blood test. His blood sugars were on the low end of normal - about 70, so the vet wanted to keep him and check again. Two hours later, his sugars were 23! They administered IV dextrose and admitted him for overnight. His levels dipped precariously low again through the night and he had another round of dextrose. The next morning, he was still shaky, so they wanted to keep him through the day, and he ended up staying for a second night. He was discharged this morning and is at my parents' house, where they have instructions to feed him ever couple of hours. So in the end, Bootsy wins. Please check all labels and keep anything with xylitol far away from your houndies!

I used to walk Argos off leash on a daily basis in a wooded area. He did great, had excellent recall and zero prey drive. Bootsy has even less of a prey drive, but he has a strong "pee" drive - he will take off in an instant if he sees something he wants to pee on. And if that something happens to be across a 6 lane highway, so be it. So he's leashed. Bottom line - you know your dogs. If you are comfortable, do it. If you aren't, don't.

It could just be his preference. Our Bootsy will come upstairs, but he prefers to sleep in the living room. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Big adventure!

I am occasionally incontinent thanks to my giant-headed children. So far, my husband hasn't given me the big shot, although I'm sure he wants to. Glad Mork is still so happy. I hope to be able to say that about Bootsy when he's 13 and 8 months.

I'm heartbroken for you. I will miss Spud so much.

It honestly never occured to me that she would ever leave. I'm so very, very sorry for you all.

I am shocked. And so so sorry.

Off topic, but Judy, every time you post about having a day care, I think how lucky those mamas and babies were to have you.

Just ignore the passive aggressive "advice." Your question was valid. Our Bootsy was interested in our older son when he was a squeaky baby, but he got over it quickly. I think you'll probably find that as you spend more and more time with your sister and the baby, Peggy will also.

blockade the kitchen. I have a counter surfer. They never stop. Ever. Ever. Ever.

Amber, I think you're talking about the movie Con Air