greysmom

Dude was just barely 2 when he was tested and put on thyroid. We have since taken him off and he's doing fine, but that doesn't mean he didn't need them in the beginning. We also noticed a difference between real Soloxine and the generic. I know there is a definite difference (in people anyway) between supplementing with the real hormone and with a synthetic. My Mom has to be very vigilant with her pharmacy so they don't substitute the generic as a cost saving measure. Depending on how the tests come out you might want to get a second opinion or send the results to Dr Couto/MSU. Greyhound thyroid results are very unusual and some vets aren't familiar with them. greysmom

She looks beeootimus, Dad!!! Both you and Robin are doing fabulous jobs with them! greysmom

If you're concerned and want to supplement the cephalexin you could put some neosporin on the scratches themselves. My guys are constantly nicking and banging up their legs/feet while running in the yard and they usually heal up just fine. Though if he has a somewhat compromised immune system you might want to be extra careful and take him in to the vet. greysmom

Might be just a phase he's going through. My three seem to cycle through with one of them following me for a week or so, then the next and the next. Sometimes they all will, which makes going to the bathroom interesting. I was actually quite thrilled when my spook Cash started following me because it meant she was bonding finally and wanted to be with me. greysmom

Oh my gosh! Poor thing! What the heck happened?? greysmom

Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! greysmom

Ouch!!! Poor Spencer! greysmom

Yup! Mine as well though I only have three! Nothing vet-worthy anyway! Cash's liver levels are fine on her alprazolam. Dude is doing GREAT off the soloxine. Copper is his usual healthy, goofy self. (knock on wood!!!) greysmom

Yeah, Polli!!!!! I'm so glad she's feeling herself again. It's amazing how much the house changes when one member isn't up to snuff. When's the next chemo round for her? greysmom

Our last of four adoptions is a spook. Until we adopted Cash and I began researching spooky greys, I just thought they were all like the three we adopted first - adapting with very little problem, potty-trained overnight basically, happy, out-going, playful. Now, it seems to me that there are more adoptions that involve some sort of serious behavior problems - separation anxiety, inappropriate elimination, marking, chewing and other destructive behavior. I don't know if that's really the case or if we just got lucky three times in a row before hitting the jackpot! greysmom

If she's just off the track she may take a while to adapt from her racing diet and weight. If her meals are far apart she may need a snack. If there's no change in her appetite (she still likes to eat and doesn't refuse food or treats) she's probably vomiting from a too empty stomach. That yellow stuff is just bile. If it were me I wouldn't add any food but feed her 3x a day, 1 cup of kibble each, and see how she does. She may need more food even though she's on the smaller side. greysmom

We've had Dude on Benedryl three times a day for two months and it hasn't seemed to make a difference one way or another, so I don't think his is allergy related. I'm also not leaning towards worms or mites because neither Copper or Cash do the reverse sneezing thing, and it appears that those kinds of buggers could be spread around pretty easy. Anne, I did find that article and found it really interesting. Thanks for posting it though. We're going to try the Rescue Remedy remedy posted above. I'll let you all know how it works! Thanks everyone! I knew you all would have good ideas! greysmom

Da Dude wud TOTally agree! Yeah Soulman!!! greysmom

Do you remember where you read this article. I would love to see it.

Vet (and e-vet we took him to after a bad bout) all kind of shrugged and said "Reverse sneezing. Nothing to do about it." It's always an inhale problem, he very seldom coughs at all and never during an "attack." I have to admit, this bothers my husband more than it does me, and me more than it seems to bother Dude. But it has become much worse and the spells last longer. We've tried giving him benedryl, but it really doesn't seem to be an allergy. It sort of reminds me of an exercise-induced asthma, except it happens when he's not exercising too. greysmom

Oh, I'm so glad he's feeling better! You go, Soulman! greysmom

Hey Everybody! We're simply at the end of what we know and what we know to do. He's had this condition since we got him and it's gotten worse and worse as he's gotten older. No one has ever offered us any help with this problem and seem to blow off our concerns over how incapacitating this is for Dude. Description: Everyone we've talked to, including vets and greyhound people, call what he does a "reverse sneeze." Usually after he gets excited or starts to exercise (but NOT always, he will do it out of the blue when he's just lying there too) he begins spazmodically breathing inward, in a sort or snort or snore, or extended hiccup. It sounds just like a human snore except for the rhythmic/spazmodic nature of the problem. Each "snore" lasts about a second and he'll do anywhere from 5 to uncountable repetitions in a row. Like this: SNORE, SNORE, SNORE, SNORE, SNORE, SNORE. wait a second SNORE, SNORE, SNORE, SNORE, SNORE SNORE, SNORE. Just about as fast as you can read that sentence is how it goes, repeat ad infinitum. He gets quite still and seems unable to walk or move properly. Lately these spells have become very incapacitating due to their length - he does it over and over and can't take a good normal breath. Today, the DH thought Dude was about to fall over and collapse it went on so long. Rubbing his throat helps as long as you keep rubbing quite firmly. Sometimes giving him an icecube helps, if he stops snoring/snorting long enough to crunch it. We've never found anything that works every time. HELP!!! greysmom and Da Dude:D

I wish I was there to give you a big, warm hug, a mug of hot chocolate, and some scrambled eggs - the remedy for everything when I was growing up. For Soulman I'd give him a kiss right on his head. I don't want to seem insensitive (please don't think that!) but I keep thinking about how I felt after surgery/hospitalization. I just wanted to go to sleep and didn't want anybody fussing at me to eat or move or even think very much. I know it's so hard, but maybe Soul needs some space to heal and feel better. Sending good thoughts and white healing light... greysmom

Da Soulman is one of our favorite GT-ers! Lots of white light and healing thoughts to you and your family. chris, Da Dude, Copper, Cash (greysmom )

You should give your vet a call. There is a new drug therapy that can help with canine senility (can't remember the name of course) and it may be something that can help your Gumby. It is hard as they age. I think it's only human nature to want to keep them with us forever, and to be sad as we see that's not going to happen. Give her a hug and a kiss and an extra cookie, and treasure every good moment. greysmom

White light and prayers, kissing my babies and kissing yours, too............. greysmom

Oh, Soul Man! Get better soon baby! I hope they get it figured out quickly. FWIW my DH has a mild form of lupus, and the doctors said they weren't surprised when he developed ulcerative colitis, as they are both autoimmune diseases - basically the body attacks its own healthy tissue for some unknown reason. Lots of white light and good thoughts! greysmom

Was it definitely a rubbed sore or could she have torn her webbing? Either way, a taped muzzle will keep her away from her foot - though I had to keep after Copper anyway as he has a very clever tongue! greysmom

Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Eat Polli! Mickey D's cheeseburgers (or maybe that chicken sandwich if she won't do beef) and french fries. Ours like milkshakes better than regular Ensures so maybe you could blend it like a smoothie with some ice. Stouffer's Mac-n-Cheese from the microwave. Good Luck! greysmom

Very well put! Carl did really well on clomipramine hydrochloride, the human version and much less expensive version, of Clomicalm. I agree with LynnM, it really depends on the dog. I've read about dogs who found no relief on one, but the other worked. I also had to use Valium for Carl just to get out of the house. He was only on both for about 4 months, that and a lot of hard home alone work, Kong treat dispensers, a muzzle and my T Mobile baby monitor. Best of luck to you! What they said!!! I think most vets start with Clomicalm nowadays, as it's had some good success in canine applications. But it doesn't always work on every dog. If you don't see a marked improvement or if there are bad side effects (such as the mentioned aggression), you should try one of the others. It depends on what exactly is causing her fear and what the physical basis is, which kind of drug will work for her. It took a good two weeks for the full effects of Cash's alprazolam (generic for Xanax) to become apparent. She's been on it since April and I'm hoping we'll be able to wean her off in the future. We did lots of training (obedience and behavior modification) and it too a lot of work and time and patience, but she's now starting to act like a "normal" greyhound! Good luck and keep us posted! greysmom