LaFlaca
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Cataracts?
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Having experienced the nightmare of bloat with our Rhodesian Ridgeback, it is my understanding that bloat does have a tendency to recur. Our vet attached Champion's stomach to his ribcage to prevent a future episode.
I blame myself completely because I allowed him to race around the yard right after he had eaten. Mismanagement indeed.
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Does this mean that Greyhound people are.......anal?
Sorry. Couldn't resist. 
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All I can suggest is a warm, moist cloth... a compress. The blood suggests an infection or an abcess.
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Sounds like impacted anal glands. Those things REEK! They are also painful and can get infected. Time for a visit to the vet, IMHO.
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We had been "dogless" for about 10 years before we adopted Wendy. The 3 year protocol took me by surprise as in New York, and years previous in Miami, the vaccine was given annually. I like the idea of eliminating uneccesary vaccinations.
RyceMom, Are you there? How long has the 3 year protocol been the norm in Miami? Just askin'...
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Been there, done that (bloat) with our Rhodesian Ridgeback. A NGHTMARE! I am so glad that your nightmare is over and had a good outcome. Thanks for the reference.
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Foster's & Smith sell doggie dental scalers. I'd be afraid to scale my girl's teeth!
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Rest easy handsome boy. Thank you for siring my Wendy.
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My entire life I have been one of those people that refused to allow my dogs on the furniture...until now.
There is just something about these bony hounds. Anyway, Wendy is allowed on the couch. She is not allowed on the bed however, out of consideration for DH. -
I am now LaFlaca (previously Pharoah) Irene In Miami.
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Wendy has free access to a large, fenced-in yard where she is able to potty and/or run. She has made a pretty good 'track' back there for herself!
However, I feel it is just as important to take her for a walk every day, weather permitting. We take leisurely strolls every evening before dinner or a couple of hours after. More than exercise, I view our walks as bonding time and enrichment for Wendy as she experiences new scents & sounds apart from our yard. We walk in the neighborhood or sometimes we pile into the car and drive to a park or even just several blocks away for a change of pace.
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Thanks so much! I'm really obsessing about this.
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Wendy's first cleaning is coming up. Is there anything greyhound specific I need to be aware of?
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I am so very sorry.
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My son works for Parks & Recreation and can get us free mulch that is made from trees downed by hurricanes. In general then, is mulch a hound safe alternative to other ground cover? Doesn't tear up their feet when they run or dig?
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Hello and welcome from a fellow Miamian, FIU'er, AND FOG Dog adopter! We adopted our girl Wendy from FOG a little over one year ago (God bless you, Michelle!
) and have never for a second regretted our decision.I think that your pre-adoption anxiety is a good sign that you will be a responsible pet owner. I researched and debated for over a year before finally taking the plunge.
Keep in touch and let us know how things go.
P.S. I work at the University Park Campus.
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They are never really gone from us, are they. Happy birthday, sweet boy. You are loved.
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My wife is full Mexican and I'm half Mexican so there's a familiarity culture wise about him that makes him easy for me to understand. For the most part though, as with anything in life, I take from it what I want and forget about the rest.
Being Hispanic myself, I can relate to this statement. Cesar is "familiar".
I do read CM's books (don't watch the show) just as I have read Stilwell, Brannigan, Rugass (sp?), the Monks of New Skete etc. I take from each trainer what I and my dog need and what I feel is appropriate to the situation and temperament of the dog I am training.
The more knowledge I have, the better my relationship will be with my hound and the happier we both will be.
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"Love never ends"
He is with you still, and always will be. Just close your eyes and remember...he'll be right there beside you.
Good dog, Jack.
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No words...
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Hello neighbor! Greetings from Miami!
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Try Fortiflora. It is a probiotic made by Purina. You add a packet to their food once a day. You can buy it from your vet or cheaper at entirelypets.com.
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My vet had me use alcohol in our Ridgeback's ears to clean the pinna and flush the ear canal. Is alcohol not a good idea for greyhound ears?
Sorry. Couldn't resist. 
There is just something about these bony hounds. 
) and have never for a second regretted our decision.
Hello neighbor! Greetings from Miami!
Toe Injury
in Health and Medical discussion
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Last night I noticed that Wendy was favoring her right hind leg. On closer inspection, I see that one of her middle toes is straight rather than hare-like. It looks slightly longer than the other toes.
This morning, she's not limping and doesn't seem bothered by her distended toe. We go to the vet anyway and there is no break nor dislocation on x-ray.
Huh.
The surgeon will look at the x-rays on Monday and give me a call. Maybe the injury is in the ligaments or tendons. My greatest concern is that this will cause lameless later on.
Has anyone experienced this type of injury? Any input would be most appreciated.