[Henry, Rico's Dexter (12/20/2007 - 10/4/2015)]

Beautiful tribute for a beautiful soul. Rest well dearest Henry. Peace to your aching hearts.

[Sneaky Pie - I'm Terrified]

Rest easy sweet girl. Peace to your broken heart, Tuxsmom.

[Mirage / C Ya Mirage 12/21/2003 - 9/21/2015]

I am so very sorry. May time heal your broken heart. Run with the angels, beautiful boy.

[Rock'em Sock'em Rough Play]

I don't have any advice, though I'd really love to hear what others have to say. My girl, Wendy, is almost 10 years old and has been an only dog for 8 years so I have never really seen her play with other dogs. For the past year or so she has had play dates with my son's lab-mix, Luna. Their play sounds exactly like you describe above. Wendy seems very rough compared to mild mannered Luna who just takes it all in stride and tries to keep up with Wendy when she races around the "track" she has created in what was once our yard.

 

Is this typical Greyhound play?

"Lots of kangaroo boxing, jumping on each other, body slamming, spinning and twirling, a few mid-air collisions, muzzle-butting, play bowing, growling, crazy running and chasing"

 

[How Your Dog Ran At The Track]

Hi Dick,

 

Can you tell me anything about my girl Wendy? Her racing name is Lost Footing. Thank you in advance!

[Fortiflora For Dog With Stomach Issues...advice On How To Use Needed..]

Fortiflora was recommended to us by our vet for Wendy's gas issues and it has worked like a charm for the past 8 years. She gets one whole packet sprinkled on her dinner every night. I don't see why you couldn't add it to the chicken and rice. BTW, I buy it on Amazon. Good luck!\

[Good Thoughts For Ruby Today Please]

Ruby is in my prayers.

[Is This Separation Anxiety, A Health Problem Or Just A Weird Behavior?]

Wendy occasionally does the same thing. Just weird Greyhound behavior.

[Spit Up/throw Up]

Is he drinking immediately after eating? I have to withhold water from Wendy for 10-15 minutes after feeding otherwise she urps up the water.

[How Often Have You Said It .........]

Erika,

 

I pm'd you.

[George Of New England (Driven By Chile)]

I am so very sorry. George was so unique and so loved by us all. Gentle hugs, Miss Susan.

[How To Keep My Male From "kicking"]

My Wendy does this vigorously after urinating and defecating, but only if she's not in our yard. I guess it's her way of telling other dogs, "Wendy was here".

[Strongid After Panacur]

Can hooks cause itchy skin/feet?

[Poodle My Poodle]

Heck of a ride! So sorry for your loss. Gentle hugs.

[Having A Hard Time Getting Sidney To Eat]

Wendy has been very inconsistent with food lately. Some days she'll eat her 2 meals with gusto; other days she may eat one meal, occasionally she'll skip both meals. She had a check-up recently and she's healthy. Her weight is stable. She's always been a good eater but at now at 8 years old she's getting finicky. She will always accept a treat, though.

[Having A Hard Time Getting Sidney To Eat]

Would heat be a factor even if the dog lives in an air-conditioned home?

[Slick Arrow Aka Dammit Arrow 2/14/01 - 7/2/14]

Sharing in your grief. Rest well, dear Arrow.

[Seniors & Appetite]

Remolacha,

 

I guess it could be the heat; La Duquesa Wendy does not do heat! I'm also thinking that since it is so very hot here she definitely isn't as active. Butt tuck zoomies in the yard are almost non-existent in this weather. Perhaps Wendy is self-regulating her intake.

[Underweight As They Age?]

Because of the radical weight loss, I would run, not walk, to the vet. My 8 year old grey has begun eating less but her weight stays steady at 57 lbs. and a recent check up with bloods, fecal, urine and x-rays gave her a clean bill of health.

 

I'm so sorry that you're worried about your girl. We just love them so much, don't we?

[Seniors & Appetite]

I guess it's just part of growing older, but it sure is distressing! I remember feeling that way as a young mother when my son wouldn't eat.

 

I suppose if she maintains a good weight and is otherwise fine I shouldn't obsess as much.

[Seniors & Appetite]

My 8 year old girl, Wendy, has always been a good eater. Lately, though, she goes through cycles of eating her two meals a day with gusto to occasionally skipping breakfast and/or showing little interest in dinner. Last night, I put her dinner down at 6 pm, and because she had skipped breakfast, left it down until she finally ate it at 8 pm. In the past, I would give her 1/2 hour to eat then remove uneaten food. Today, her breakfast remains uneaten at 11:17 am. She will, however, accept treats or people food readily, the brat, so she does have an appetite (right?).

 

Wendy just had a check-up and is healthy. Her weight is stable at 57 lbs. The vet is not concerned, but I am paranoid!

 

Do any of your seniors go through this cyclical eating pattern?

[Blood In Urine]

Went through the same nightmare with Wendy about a month ago. She got up from her bed in obvious discomfort. Panting, hunched over, pawing at her side, belly tight as a drum. Rush to the E-Vet. By the time we got there she is in severe discomfort and was having trouble breathing; then she pee'd bright orange urine. We did blood work, urinalysis, head to toe x-rays; she stayed overnight, got IV fluids, etc. Next day, everything was fine! All tests negative and Wendy seems fine. A complete mystery! She is 8 years old so we monitor her very closely, but the girl is as spunky as ever.

[Then There Were Two...]

Leslie,

 

Wendy and I send all our love and gentle hugs.

[Cleo (Fka Fedewa) 4/13/2000 - 4/19/2014]

My heart breaks for you. I wish you peace. Rest in the arms of the angels dear Cleo.

[Merrick's Whole Earth Farms]

The Whole Dog Journal rates Merrick foods as high quality. It was the first food I got for Wendy when she came home but she didn't care for it. She's doing very well on Wellness CORE, another WDJ highly rated food.