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He probably had the big D from his pain medication and/or antibiotic. Just a guess. Can't be too careful. It's not nearly as easy for an adult dog to get it as it is for a puppy. (Warning - the last statement is based 100% on what I've learned watching Animal Planet. )

Welcome! We're GW adopters also. Yay GW!

I second that - crush it and mix it into something that she likes.

A waddle! Reminds me of Ally McBeal.

My vet put Argos on a double dose of revolution after he was exposed to my mother's dog's scabies, so I'd say yes, it's safe. But check with your vet. Mine could be clueless! He is now on Sentinel (I think) and Frontline Plus.

Me too. Frontline Plus from Drs Foster & Smith, and Heartworm from the vet. Any prescriptions from the vet also, like antibiotics, etc. Just easier.

He is gorgeous! Congratulations! Having a toddler who is indifferent to a dog is a gift - enjoy it! I, too, sympathize with the other half being inconsistent...it's our cross to bear...

That is GREAT news! Hooray for Darcy!!! And a

We use one for Argos, and it works great. He never limps anymore. We got it from the vet and it was fairly pricey. Our vet told us to use that first and make sure that glucosamine would work for his arthritis before we started switching to cheaper or people brands. I'll look at the bottle when I get home and post the name.

We've always moistened Argos's food, but after his extractions (4 back teeth), we withheld crunchy treats for about a week. Other than that, he eats perfectly normally. Takes him longer to get through greenies and bully sticks, but that is the point of giving them to him anyway, right?! Oh, and crumbs sometimes fly out the sides of his hillbilly mouth. But that's just funny. Hope your girl is feeling better soon.

What a nice tribute to an adorable girl! So sorry for your loss.

we bought a de-icer at the hardware store that says it's pet safe - works fine

Good luck! And keep entertaining us with granny's sayings!

I'm so sorry. You are absolutely doing the right thing. You'll know when it's time - Flecka will tell you. And today, she told you that it isn't time. Many prayers for a peaceful day/week/month/year.

Hi Kimberly, Our pup had the exact problem when we adopted him - he ended up having 4 teeth pulled. We brush religiously, hoping to prevent any more, but you never know. Anyway, my point is, maybe you can pretend you had a similar problem. Or, I don't know how long you've had the dog, but if it's a week or so, you could pretend that you were doing your own dog's teeth one night and thought you'd include him, and noticed his gums look inflamed. And you could say something like "I'm sure you already have noticed, and your vet is on top of it, but..." It's possible that she has no idea - when we got Argos, until we took him for his checkup, it didn't even occur to us that his teeth could be THAT bad. We just thought his breath was terrible! And PS - I love your granny!!

Great news! Been following the thread and saying many prayers for his recovery. Very happy for you.

So sorry. RIP, Sallly.

I have never heard of that. The folks I know whose hounds donate have said that the staff is just really good at keeping the dog calm.

My grey has major hillbilly teeth. Had to have 4 pulled right when we got him. We brush his teeth several times a week, at least every other day. And by "we," I mean my husband.

Good idea. I'll remember that next time. He is so ridiculous eating his food, especially now that Charlie is with us. He's OBSESSED with finishing his food quickly so he can get to Charlie's bowl. I didn't soak it for as long today either, so I bet that's what caused it. Thanks for the tip!

So this morning, Argos was inhaling his food as usual and suddenly stopped and started taking huge gasps in through his nose and out through his mouth. I figured he got a piece of kibble stuck in his throat and didn't worry, until it went on and on. I got really worried and took his food away, then called the vet. It started to slow down, and the vet tech told me it sounded like reverse sneezing. I am not up on medical jargon, so I had no idea what she was talking about. She told me to look it up on you tube - she said there are lots of examples. I'll be darned! That was freaky!

It looks great - glad she's doing so well. If you do need to wrap it, put bitter apple spray on the bandage. She'll take one lick and leave it alone.

Mine is still at his racing weight, 2 years later. He runs a lot, so we keep him at a low weight. He's very healthy. If they do gain weight, they shouldn't gain more than 5 pounds or so. At least that's what I've been told.

I had a dane/lab mix that had lyme. It wasn't that bad. He got treated, can't remember with what, but it wasn't expensive. It flared up again, or he got it again, every year for about 3 years after that, got treated, and was fine again. It never slowed him down. good luck!

Ours was on Ace for a month due to a bad injury that required him to stay perfectly still. A "full" dose can be as high as 3 pills 3 times per day, but we gave him 1 pill once a day and it knocked him out all day - at least 12 hours. It really helped keep him quiet and not get worked up about going for walks or playing. However, my vet did explain to me that once a dog is worked up and anxious, Ace won't have any effect. We never saw any aggression. He just slept. And slept through everything - we even had a 60th birthday party for my mom, and had about 50 people at the house. He slept the whole time in the middle of the dining room floor. Some people are vehemently anti-acepromazine. It worked for us in that situation. The most important thing to remember is that, just like people, all dogs are different, and different dogs will have different levels of tolerance for medication. Definitely start with a low dose on a calm day and see how he does. good luck!