dante2zoe

I am so sorry to read about the diagnosis. You will do what is best for your pup. However, please, please, please make sure that you take care of yourself, too. While I haven't had to experience cancer with my dogs (and doG help me if I do) I have gone down that path with my son. (thank goodness, he is doing well, but it hasn't been 5 years and I will never be able to take a deep breath again) IT SUCKS. It is overwhelming, scary and emotionally debilitating at times. In my mind, it makes no difference whether your child is of skin or fur, 2 legs or 4. My heart goes out to you at this time. Just take care of yourself - you won't do Cricket any good if you don't. Cindy

my sister had a lab who had the tie-back surgery. She monitored her closely after the procedure. Kiva did really well and it was quite the success! She was older - 7? - and was able to resume all activities. It had gotten so bad that she couldn't even take a walk without being out of breath.

went through that with our first grey. Tried every type of kibble known to mankind - alternative proteins, etc. Tylan powder worked for a while. I got it in powder form and made capsules myself. It tastes very nasty. After that didn't work so well, we (with the blessing of our vet) switched him to raw. We still have to be careful about the amount of fat in his diet (no skin, remove obvious fat, no lamb) and give him more bone than most, but it has worked for us. He gained back the weight he lost and his hair came back in nice and soft. This was almost three years ago. His poo isn't perfect, but I can pick most of it up! Before, risking being gross, it was like chocolate milk with a lot of mucus. I also periodically give him probiotics and/or slippery elm if he seems to be back-sliding (no pun intended). Cindy in Poolesville, MD

sending good thoughts - what a cutie!

been there, done that. Sounds like Dante 3 years ago. He ended up thinner than on the track. Tried everything that you did. Weird proteins, no grains, etc. He seemed to be sensitive to grain and preservatives. As a last, and I mean last, ditch effort, I did the switch to raw. It was either that or watch him die. Even my vet told me that at that point, I had nothing to lose. We did the switch and it worked. However, he still gets loose at times and ground meat with fat, chicken skin, etc., sends him puddling. Rich organ meat loosens him up. However, I follow the guidelines in Switching to Raw and after a couple weeks, got the hang of it and it is almost second nature. Now, my two greys, whippet and 2 of the cats eat raw! You can also buy pre-made raw, but that has more fat than my own mix does. I do feel your pain, frustration and heartache. Good luck and keep us posted! \Cindy

I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Congratulations! Sounds like a wonderful fit. I have a brindle beauty and a cat that looks just like Caleb! Must be a good combination.

Beautiful dogs and I love the collars!

I have an almost 7 year old grey who broke her hock racing. She gets gimpy once in a while. I give her glucosamine and chondroitin. I want to give it to my 8 YO, too, but he has IBS and everything seems to loosen him up. Any suggestions for a sensitive stomach guy? I am also trying to figure out if I am even giving her enough. Cindy

I am glad to hear from you. I had been following your threads and have been worried about you and your DH. While I am still so sorry for all that you and yours have been through, it is good to see you back. My continued thoughts and condolences.

one of my greys torn the webbing between his toes during his racin' days. There are days and times that he will limp or refuse to place that foot down. I have determined that for some reason at times, it flares up. We soak his foot in cool water several times a day for a couple of days and it seems to go away. Good luck!

Vet just called. No sign of infection. I am just supposed to keep an eye on it - yuck - and bring him in if it persists or gets worse! Thanks for the reassurances - I would be devastated with there was really something wrong with my heart dog!

I appreciate all the feedback. I did call the vet because this was the first time I had seen it. We have had him for almost 4 years and he is almost 8. I guess that he is either going thru delayed puberty (if you knew him you wouldn't be surprised) or a mid-life crisis! At first, I wanted to know if he had been skanking around! The vet's office requested a "swab" and urine sample. That was fun. I am now waiting to hear from them. I guess, if I have to have problems with the pups, I would rather have some that are more interesting! I will keep you posted. thanks. Cindy

I don't know how to phrase this delicately. My male (duh) greyhound has a thick, white discharge from the end of his penis. I noticed it last night and will be calling the vet when she opens this morning. In the meantime, has anyone ever had this happen with their greyhound? As far as other symptoms - nothing. Eating, sleeping, actvity levels, voiding - all normal. Doesn't appear to be in any pain or distressed. My vet is somewhat grey savvy, thanks to my crew, but I was hoping for some information before heading in. thanks so much. Cindy in MD

if you don't mind my asking, who's your vet? I think that I am in the market for a new, more sighthound saavy one. thanks! Cindy

Great to see another greyt person from Maryland! I live in Poolesville with my two greys, an elderly whippet and 4 cats! Oh, yeah, a husband and two teenagers round out the group! Cindy, mom to Dante and Zoe, greyt, greyt dogs!