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racindog

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  1. Thank goodness for letting me know that as I didn't and I really doubt the vet would have picked up on it either. The vet was the one who prescribed the Ecogesic! Lucky I didn't trust her and decided to check with Greytalk first. You probably saved me a lot of trouble! Thanks again!
  2. Does anybody know if it is safe to let a vet try and draw blood from a hound with idiopathic greyhound bleeding syndrome? I would like to get a blood test done so I can be sure it is safe to use anti-inflammatory due to old injuries/pain. Cash nearly died when spayed at rescue though- requiring a transfusion- as she is one of those bleeder syndrome greyts. Luckily she happened to be at a board certified vet so she was saved but she would probably have perished at an ordinary vet. Anyway the board certified vet told me that any little cut or puncture could cause her to bleed out-it was very serious. I keep military Quick Clot at the ready just in case at home. But will the 18 gauge needle hole or so used to draw blood set off a bleeding episode of some sort. I lost one hound to DIC so I am very skiddish over blood issues. Just wondering if anybody else had one of these hounds and what their experience was with things like getting blood samples. I have been afraid to even have her teeth done for the same reason. That first vet said it was real serious and he wouldn't clean her teeth- only scale them without anesthesia. I just don't know so like I said was wondring about others experiences. Thanks.
  3. Words fail me. My deepest sympathy.
  4. Prayers going up from KY. Hope she feels better today. Poor baby! Sending love and hugs.
  5. I think that is way too hot for a greyhound. I took Goldie for a easy walk one day, some of it shaded even-- and it was only around 80F - and he sufferered heat exhaustion! His temp went to 107.4F(cellular death occurs at 108F). I could hardly believe it- it really wasn't even that hot out! Thank God he recovered uneventfully. I admit I have been somewhat fanatical about their temp exposure since then. I leave TWO a/c's on. That way if one fails then they will still be cool because the other one will kick on. Aggie is 13 and she simply must not be exposed to any high temps- it could kill her. It don't make sense to me why if they originated in the desert they can't stand heat even as well as an "ordinary" dog but its been my experience they are very heat sensitive. I would be afraid to leave a hound without ac on a hot day. Heat stroke/exhaustion can happen sooo quick and it can be a killer.
  6. My heart breaks for you. Now run free dearest Ivy on strong healthy legs. Perhaps you will meet my Ivy - a beautiful dark brindle female angel-at the bridge. She was like you only OS took her legs, but as long as she had 3 she still would happily "fly."
  7. You know something? I give my hounds Fresh Factors-which has bee pollen in it - and have never had a corn problem. Interesting. Maybe you should call it something else and sell it as a corn remedy and get rich!
  8. So very sorry. Run free and fast sweet Bessie on your now perfect footsies!
  9. Run free and fast sweetie!
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    Shayla

    I am ssssoo sorry !!! How awful. My deepest sympathy. As always I am also outraged by this happening yet again. I hope you take every action possible against the negligent owners and why oh why can't we make a law to help prevent these nightmares. People need to be made to realize that they have got to take whatever measures are necessary to restrain their heathen attack dogs or face SERIOUS penalties.
  11. Love to da Soul man and get well quick wishes and prayers!
  12. ..with deepest sympathy
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    Daphne Is Gone

    Such a moving remembrance!
  14. Love will get you through this. Don't worry about "when." All any of us have is today so just enjoy and be grateful for today. She will probably help you through this more than you her. She will probably tell you everything you need to know at precisely the right time. They are so wise and their boundless love overcomes all. This is what has been my expereince. You both are in my prayers.
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