BootsyCollins

This is the most insane conversation ever

I'm so sorry.

:goodluck and for mom :

I think you're overthinking it. He'll be fine if you are.

Bootsy had hooks when we adopted him. Took 3-4 separate treatments over 3 months to get rid of them, then he got put on a broad spectrum worm preventative and he got them again. As annoying as it is to deal with, the worst part is that he was so hungry and couldn't be sated, and 5 years later he still thinks he's hungry and can't be sated

If you are worried about a cold turkey switch, start her on homemade beef or chicken and rice and gradually add the new food in. No need for all those pricey probiotics and such. The yogurt and pumpkin are fine, but you won't know if they are hurting or helping if you use them right from the start

My first grey was just like that. Liked his crate fine when we were home, totally laid back ... except when he was crated when we weren't home. Then he was nuts. One day I left him loose in the house and there was never an issue after that. Good luck

We feed Bootsy TOTW prairie. Seems fine, but I don't put a whole lot of thought into it.

Lauren, she was lovely. And so very special. I am truly sorry.

hugs to you all

Shelley, I'm so sorry to read this. Please don't feel guilty - no matter what the outcome, your intentions were motivated by love. He was lucky to have you, just as you were lucky to have him. Rest well, Dave.

I've seen a couple references to the group that told adopters to crate for 22 hours per day, and I'd just like to clarify a bit. I adopted both of my greys from that group. I am not otherwise involved with the group. Heavy crating *is* recommended ... for the first two weeks only. It is a way to ease the dog into your home life without overwhelming him or her, and it's a useful tool for new adopters, especially people with minimal dog experience. Anyway, both of mine did just fine with it and were / are great dogs. And it's not 22 hours per day. It's use the crate as a safe place for the dog to be, even if you're home. There is no set # of hours.

Bootsy is allowed to sleep in our room but he chooses the living room. Always has.

What a sweet smiley boy. Hugs to your parents.

I'm so sorry. How heartbreaking.

I never wanted to see this. I'm so sorry.

So funny you started this thread. I was thinking of starting the same topic, as we are switching Bootsy off of raw and back to kibble. The best thing about raw is the tiny poop.

Thank you for sharing this update. It must be very painful for you. Happy birthday Beanie-Weenie

Bootsy is convinced he's dying of starvation. He's not. Some dogs are just food obsessed.

Noooooooooo. No. No.

Your pup will love to chow on a raw neck. Happy thanksgiving to him! (I feed Bootsy turkey drumsticks fairly regularly. He loves them and breaks up the bones just fine. His poops are really crumbly after a leg - easy to pick up!)

I have kids also. My older son is 4 and my younger son is an infant. I second everything Amanda said. And stay with your daughter constantly, always reminding her the right way to be around dogs. For example, dogs should be "no touch" when they are lying down or eating.

She may not like being closed in the bedroom. Bootsy hates it and he used to do exactly that when we first got him. He would pace and wine and pant. Now he sleeps in the living room, where he is much more content. To answer your question, our upstairs is set at 68 at night and the main floor is set at 65.