BootsyCollins

This is exactly what Bootsy just went through. It turned out that it was muscular. He was crying and pacing and panting on Friday. By Monday when we went to the vet, he was totally fine. Good luck

I had a dog who got stressed easily, and when he did, his anal glands would let go. Smelled horrendous. Could that be it?

Eek to both of you! Kerry, I'm guessing this is not something you'd consider, but I have read that a lot of IBD dogs thrive on a raw diet. I bet it would be cheaper than Rx food.

Bootsy stole a can of Virginia peanuts and ate the whole thing. Many of them came out whole.

He'll be fine. It takes A LOT of good quality chocolate to do harm. I'd be more concerned about things like bones & raisins. Yes, Bootsy has eaten all of the above.

Hi Erica, There was recently a thread about Greyhounds & Toddlers - you'll probably see a lot of advice there that you'll find helpful. I can share my own experiences, as the mother of a 3 year old. My son is a typical rambunctious little boy, always into something, usually running & jumping at high speed, and frequently testing his limits. That includes what he can and can't do with and to the dog. A vigilant eye is key - never, ever leave them alone together, for both of their safety. I found a crate helpful in the beginning, as it has a more clearly defined boundary (I didn't shut the door - Bootsy had free rein to enter/leave). Good doggie manners are a great thing to teach a little person: I teach my son to always ask before petting any dog, to let the dog sniff his open palm before petting it, to never poke, hit, or pull. For the most part, it's fine, it's easy. It just requires 100% supervision, but really any 2 year old requires 100% supervision, whether there is a dog in the room or not. Here is the link to the "Greyhounds & Toddlers" thread: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/276108-greyhounds-and-toddlers/page__p__5015806__hl__%2Bgreyhounds+%2Btoddlers__fromsearch__1?do=findComment&comment=5015806

He freaks out because he can see you / hear you and he wants to be with you. When you leave, you're gone. I am in agreement that babygating him in the kitchen with a bed, toys, etc., may be just what he needs.

Tons of happy, no limpy thoughts for you both

I can see a tripod missing a rear leg doing stairs fairly easily, but I would think a missing front leg would be extremely difficult. My guess is that she's just freaked out.

Treat her for worms again, and make sure she's on a preventative that covers hooks. Hooks are HORRENDOUS to get rid of, and one treatment likely didn't kill them all.

I feed him 1.5 cups 2x per day. He weighs 75 pounds. I don't feel like that's too much, but maybe it is. We have a yard, but he doesn't spend much time in it. He really enjoys his walks, so that's what he gets. Morning and evening, plus a quick potty walk before we leave in the morning and before bed at night. If we do hang in the yard in the evening instead of walking, he poops once. Kevin does this and Sadie did too. Honestly, I think the frequency of walk pooping has to do with excitement and the poop being softer each time has to do with it being further up the digestive tract. Also, both would poop twice maybe three times a day if not taken for a walk. But on a walk 3-4 poops has been normal for my guys. They run out of pee and they try to squeeze out more poop! Even Sadie, the pickiest eater on earth who would go days without eating sometimes would do this being empty. The way to guarantee a poop- or 4- take a walk! I agree with this - I think it's the movement and the desire to be marking, somehow someway. I hate it!!!

Bootsy is the same way, and I dont get it. He poops 3-4 times per walk. Yes, that's 6-8 times per day. The first is perfect, the second good, the third pudding. Usually not a fourth, but if there is, it' s a tiny amount of super gooey pudding. It makes me insane. I have changed to a grain free kibble. No improvement.

I'm so sorry about the news, Heather. Scout is such a lovely girl.

Steak Keep it up, good boy

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Just dropping in to remind you that we're here - all day and all night.

Beth, you're not doing anything wrong. Hopefully, all the other posters' stories have shown you how hard it is to find the best management protocol. You will all be in my thoughts today.

Beth

That amount of chocolate ice cream won't hurt him. I've had dogs eat waaaaayyyyyy more chocolate than that and be fine

I always used frontline plus on my kitty. I don't know if it worked or if we just never had fleas though.

Osu will be able to give you guidance per next steps, so hang in there. They likely will recommend against a biopsy in favor of a fine needle aspirate. Good luck.

Are you also treating with a preventative like heartgard? That should take care of infection of the worms, anyway, once you get rid of them. Hooks suck.

I"m with the "pillers" - open up, down the hatch, nice treat after.

I'm so, so sorry to hear this. Your tribute is lovely. Friends like that are priceless.