greysmom

Happy Gotcha Day Logan!!!!!

Yes. Make sure it fits properly. You also should put some duct tape over the bottom holes or she will be able to bite through them to get to the bandage.

I don't know how mine stand to lay in the blasting sun HERE, so those two must be baked!!

Worst case is some sort of infection or cancer, but it's probably a dislocation.

Yes, definitely not cat safe. But it doesn't have anything to do with training. Prey drive is a genetic trait and dogs have it in varying degrees. Some dogs can live quite well with cats and other small animals, but some - like your dog - will not. Block her view and maybe try and put another barrier in addition to the fence - bushes, large rocks, even another fence - in between her and the street. Also, be *very* careful when you are walking her outside your yard. Even going to car rides can be problematic if she sees a small furry getting in and out. Because of her strong reaction to cats, it's important to keep in mind if you even encounter small dogs or other small wildlife. She could have the same reaction - or not. Sometimes cats are their own problem. As long as you've tried *really really* good treats with her - roasted chicken or liverwurst, smelly cheese, whatever is the best thing ever in her opinion - you can try some negative reinforcers since treats and toys aren't effective. You can also try searching here for "high prey drive" here and read what others have done with their high prey drive dogs.

Good news! Hope your girl responds quickly!

Write everything down! Questions, concerns, alternatives - just so you have something to refer to when you get distracted by emotions and information.

I would only go to the expense and stress of an anesthetized procedure if the outcome was going to impact the course of future treatment. It seems to me that you still have non-surgical options you haven't fully explored, namely a (different) nsaid since she doesn't tolerate carprofen well, in addition to gabapentin, and an actual pain reliever (not tramadol - we use codeine sulfate). It also doesn't sound like you tried a course of prednisone? That's usually what happens prior to trying any surgical procedure. Doing this also allows you to see if some other trauma, or even a spinal stroke may have occurred without the MRI. Sometimes they just need a bit of extra healing time and medication support. There is a GT member who had a successful neck surgery for her older dog, and I'm sure it's quite possible, but they are quite expensive with a long recovery time. You need to be able to support a non-ambulatory dog for potty trips, and be home with them post-procedure to guard their recovery.

It could be a lot of things, so I would be asking for an appointment now so you can get in as soon as possible. You can always cancel if you don't need it, but I bet you'll need it. One thing to mention because I had never heard of it before - If your dog eats a lot of dirt - like most of them do - consider getting him checked for a parasite/nematode called "capillaria." Dogs get it from ingesting earthworms, and it lives in the nasal passages. It's a fecal test, but they have to look for a specific kind of egg cell.

As far as non slip rugs, Target and Walmart have throw rugs and runners for pretty cheap. As for everything else, you need to schedule a check up with your vet. A 5 yr old is young to have vision issues, so that needs to be checked out medically. His refusal to jump on furniture could also me muscular, and he may need an nsaid to get him over that. Make sure you mention his behavioral changes. It's not uncommon for greyhounds to scare themselves and then avoid what scares them. Usually time and patience will work to make them feel comfortable again.

Aaawww Cletus!!!!!!

This is going to be a management issue for the rest of his life. I would locate a good canine veterinary behaviorist who uses positive reinforcement training to come in and observe the interactions between both dogs and give you some help in going forward.

You will generally not find greyhound puppies readily available. Litters of NGA (racing) and AKC (show) are few and far between, and are usually spoken for long before they are born. You will occassionally find single NGA puppies who are being adopted due to health or other issues. There just aren't very many AKC breeders. Check the AKC website for breeders closer to your area, though most will ship puppies in the US. See Cashel Farms Greyhounds, for instance Cashel Farms We've had two greyhound puppies and what Bizeebee says is ABSOLUTELY true. They are not called "Landsharks" for nothing. They are all sharp teeth and they never stop moving! They bite, they nip, they bark, they runrunrun, they want to play and wrestle and play and wrestle all the freaking time!!! There's a good reason they make puppies cute - it's so you don't kill them inside of the first week! (JOKING!!) And this is also true - most greyhound adoption groups will not adopt out puppies to first time greyhound owners. They want people to have a good grounding in greyhound behavior and the breed. Groups do get puppies, but they generally don't advertize them, and generally have adopters lined up before they bring the puppies into adoption. Our group is getting a haul this weekend with, I think, 4 puppies under a year old, and that's very, very rare. And the "lazy couch potato" greyhound is really a myth. They are as active as any other dog, given the right environment. Yes, they can and do laze around all day, and do just fine with a couple walks and some yard play, but they also thrive on doing activities with their owners like hiking, running, obedience and rally sports, nose work, and just about anything else you can do with a dog. A retired racing greyhound is a wonderful comapnion for kids - given the right personality match. Not every dog (greyhound or not) is good with children. Greyhounds DO have some behavioral issues that can make living with kids problematic. Things like sleep startle and resource guarding are the top reasons greyhounds are returned to their groups. So make sure you objectively evaluate your children's level of knowledge and ability in handling large breed dogs. Do your research, set up some non-negotiable rules, and you and your kids should be just fine with a greyhound.

Look upThe Pro Greyhound Movement on FB. Also most of the racing kennels have great websites and/or FB pages you can follow. See the kennels that race at the various tracks and google them.

It's easy to want to try and find some cause for an illness, and, as you can see from the posts, that it's also easy to find examples of same. But dogs are really very healthy and resilient, and as long as your dog is fully vaccinated there's really a very small chance she picked up anything from her environment. I hope she's doing better now and that you can get to the bottom of her issues.

Well, you were laying down and not moving!!

Some times if they eat too fast it can cause a sort of rebound effect. Did you peel the mango? The skin is edible but can be hard to digest. Also the coconut if he didn't chew it up, which mine wouldn't - a big hunk of anything can cause it to come back up. Coconut should also not have any peel on it as the outer husk is dangerous for animals. It also could just totally be nothing. We give our dogs fruit and yogurt for summer treats all the time without a problem.

Patience and time. Her food motivation will eventually calm down (probably ). In the meantime, set up training scenarios when *you* are not eating. Decide on a spot for her to be when you and the family are eating. She should be able to see you, but it's not completely necessary. Prior to fixing something to "eat" lead her to her spot and give her her new command - settle, or bed, or whatever you choose. Treat. During the time you're preparing the food and after you sit down to "eat" keep calmly returning her to her spot and repeating the command and treating. Keep the sessions short, but do them several times a day. You may need to eat in shifts for a few days so the eaters can eat in peace and the trainer can keep training, then switch off. If your kids are old enough they can certainly help with this sort of training, too. If she has a crate or xpen that she views as a safe spot you can also use this space for her people eating spot. Alternatively, feed her her meals when you are eating to distract her - especially if she eats in her crate.