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My last greyhound Jack was a corn dog. He was older when he got the corns, I tried colloidal silver, soaks, boots, bag balm, nail polish and duct tape. For me the best solution was Burt's Bees Hand salve to soften then a dental root elevator (bought from amazon) to get the corns out when ready. It was a constant process, luckily Jack was cooperative with corn maintenance. If I had another dog with corns I would not hesitate to use the tenotomy surgery. I joined the FB group, it provided great advice and support. Good luck.

Would like to add Jack to this list. I got Jack as a puppy from a farm in Kansas, unplanned breeding he could not race. Jack was 10 1/2 when he passed, he was struggling with cardiac and kidney issues. Jack will be missed, he was my favorite curmudgeon. God speed to all the greys lost, it is so hard.

I have a whippet, he is now a year and a half old, I got him as a puppy from a breeder in NY. Scout was very easily housebroken, maybe had two accidents in the house while training. He is busy but always ready for a nap now too. I have a fenced in yard that he loves to play in. He and my older grey Jack now get along but it was tough when he was a puppy, Jack really wanted nothing to do with him. One thing about my whippet, he is super attached, even more than my most velcro greyhound! Scout is a major counter surfer, he loves to be warm, will sit in front of the fireplace for hours. Scout is a huge snuggler and can't get close enough to his people. Scout loves everyone, he has been through three obedience classes and is pretty smart. I do not trust Scout off leash, he has recall but is a chaser and loves to run after everything, squirrel, leaf, whatever is moving. I think I paid 1500 for him, he is a good size about 40lbs. but all muscle, his mother and father were larger whippets. Having a whippet it definitely similar to having a greyhound but in a smaller package. I would start by joining some of the Facebook pages dedicated to whippets, Whippets in the US, Whippet and North American Whippet Appreciation. If you are looking for a reputable breeder Whippets in the US is a good source. Good luck in your quest for a whippet, they are wonderful dogs.

Yes, we are currently using the "open mouth shove pill down throat" method. The problem is Vetmedin is a very large "chewable" tablet, Jack is tiring of this method and is becoming resistant, I want to make things easier for my older guy. Was able to talk with cardiologist today, he has a compounding pharmacy he uses (Stokes) and called in the prescription for me. I talked to the pharmacist who said the pills are the size of an M&M, Jack will take half twice a day. Should work out fine. Thanks for the help!

OK, so Jack has refused to chew his chewable Vetmedin, used to crush it but now he refuses to eat food with meds crushed in. I know I can get this medication compounded, anyone have any experience with a good pharmacy that compounds. Chewy has capsules but I need 5 mg. caps which they do not carry only 4 and 6 mgs. for cost efficiency I prefer not to order a 1mg and a 4 mg. Thanks for any guidance.

OK so Jack has refused to chew his chewable Vetmedin, used to crush it but now he refuses to eat food with meds crushed in. I know I can get this medication compounded, anyone have any experience with a good pharmacy that compounds. Chewy has capsules but I need 5 mg. caps which they do not carry only 4 and 6 mgs. for cost efficiency I prefer not to order a 1mg and a 4 mg. Thanks for any guidance.

Thank you for all the input and personal experiences. It helps to know that others have been where we are and how they managed. I have had Jack since he was a puppy, he is very special to me and want to make sure I do what is best for him. Every extra bit of information is very helpful!

Jack is ten years old, was diagnosed with MVD at age 6 by a cardiologist after vet noticed a significant heart murmur. Jack goes to cardiologist regularly to be checked. On our appointment yesterday Jack's left atrium and ventricle was enlarged. Cardiologist started him on Vetmedin with a re check in 6 months. Jack is slowing down due to his age but is not showing any other symptoms of heart disease, coughing, fainting, excessive lethargy (not any more than usual). Of course, he won't chew the Vetmedin but will take it crushed. Just checking to see if others have had experience with Vetmedin and MVD. Of course I am worried about Jack, he has a dental coming up in March, cardiologist is providing my vet with specific instructions related to anesthesia and prophylactic antibiotic use. Appreciate any words of wisdom or others input. Also I have been looking for Vetmedin online as it is expensive, recommendations for a bit less expensive online pharmacy that anyone has used. Thanks very much, I hate when our pups get old. Luckily Jack has a 1 yr. old whippet brother who keeps him on his toes.

Join the Facebook group greyhounds with corns, there is a ton of information about how to manage corns. My Jack has two corns, I remove them as needed, once you get the hang of it, it is a very simple procedure. Good luck, corns are a big pain but manageable.

My whippet puppy was just neutered, his testicles did not descend so it was invasive. I bought a "comfurt collar" to keep him away from the incision. He could eat, drink, sleep with it on, it was much more comfortable than the cone he came home with: https://comfurtcollar.com, they were very helpful in picking out the correct size for my whippet. They have a Facebook page and you can order through Amazon. Good luck.

I have had two greyhound puppies, as I remember by the time they were around 8-9 months old they were eating 2 cups in the morning and two cups in the evening, plus treats. My greyhound puppies did self regulate pretty well regarding their food so I knew when to give more or cut back. Both of my greyhound puppies were so lanky and lean, they did not really fill out until they were all over a year old or more. Nothing like a greyhound puppy!!! I also have a whippet puppy who is 16 weeks old, he is about 21 pounds, starting to lean out and look like a whippet instead of a pudgy puppy. He eats three times a day 3/4 of a cup at each feeding. Good luck with your puppies!

I have a nine year old greyhound who can be nervous, he is blind in one eye and used to being an only dog. I recently got a whippet puppy who was 8 weeks old when I bought him home. Best advice I can give, closely monitor their interactions, provide space for your older dog to have some time away from the puppy, separate food and water, walks together (when puppy is able to go out after shots). I did use a muzzle on my grey for a bit until they got used to each other, no longer need one, initially, I also kept puppy on a leash when he was sharing larger spaces (this helped with housebreaking and making sure puppy did not get too intrusive with grey). When I brought the puppy home I introduced them outside the house, puppy did not have full series of shots so we did not walk together until this was done. Walking them together definitely helped, supervised play time and close supervision in the house. There was a time I was not so sure bringing a puppy into the house was my best idea, but it is working out. Jack my greyhound seems to enjoy having a friend, he is eating better and is perkier. I make sure Jack has his own space to relax away from the puppy which he appreciates! Puppy is crate trained and sleeps in the crate at night. There will most likely be grumbles and growls while they work things out. Good luck!!

Agree join the greyhounds with corns group on facebook. My dog was diagnosed with corns over the summer. I have learned so much from the facebook group. I can hull the corns easily, I also use a dental tool. There are many options to help you make your grey more comfortable. People are having a lot of luck using colloidal silver. Join the group if you can, it provides the best information I have found. Good luck, once you get the hang of it hulling is not a big deal (if your grey tolerates it) and the whole corn thing, although a pain is not as overwhelming.

Also, I am planning on walking them together as soon as I get Scout. I will bring Jack on walks alone also as I want to give him some special attention but, again, will try to integrate them together as much as possible. This approach has worked for me in the past and will adjust as needed.

I am introducing a new puppy to my almost 9 year old grey later this month. I wound up getting a soft sided ex pen to provide the puppy with a comfortable place to be around my grey but not in his face all the time, I have it set up in the family room where we spend most of our time. Jack can be in the same room with "Scout" but also have his own space. Of course we will be working to integrate them and luckily have a very large fenced in yard for them to be supervised while they play. I also have a crate for the puppy to sleep in at night next to my bed. I was also lucky enough to take a week and half off from work after the puppy comes home to help set up a routine and schedule for Jack and Scout. Let me know what works for you!!! Good luck!