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I have been brushing Luka's teeth with coconut oil and he doesn't mind it. Coconut oil has so many good healing properties. May help with the teeth & gum issues once a proper dental is done. Good luck.

So sorry to hear this sad news. It is never easy losing a treasured friend but on the holidays it makes it even sadder. Sending gentle hugs your way. Janice, Luka and Peace

What wonderful news!!!!!! You certainly needed to hear some great news after this week. I am so happy for you and Arrow. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! Happy Days!! Love, Janice, Luka and Peace

I am so sorry to hear of this. I loved reading about Jilly so much. She was one in a million and she touched so many lives, she had a lot of fans here on Greytalk.<br />Run free little girl, your Momma and Poppa loved you so. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Janice, Luka and Peace

Welcome from Oak Lawn, IL. What group did you adopt from?

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like he was truly special. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Janice, Luka and Peace

So sorry for your loss, what a sweet, beautiful hound. Run free, your Momma loves you so.

Thanks Kathy for posting the info for the Go Rave. Hope you can make it Josie. It is a nice event. How long have you been a greyhound Mom? I have had my Luka for 5 years and my Peace for almost 3 years. Best thing that ever happened to me.

Welcome from the South side of Chicago. Beautiful hounds! Are you going to the Go Rave in November? I adopted and volunteer for Regap of Illinois but a bunch of us Regappers are going. Anything greyhound related is a good time!

Bee Wiseman was always one of my favorite GT hounds. I loved all the amazing photos you took of her. She was one special girl who touched so many hearts. She will always be missed and never forgotten. I, too, loved her so. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses from the Southside of Chicago- Janice, Luka and Peace

What is Amicar? This is the first I have heard of this but if Dr. Couto recommends something that is good enough for me. What if you don't know if any teeth will be pulled? My Luka goes for a dental next week and of course I am a nervous wreck about it. I did't know about stopping fish oil too- what about coconut oil- should I stop that too? I learn so much from you all. Thanks so much- Janice, Luka and Peace

OMG- I have been talking about getting a wagon for my Luka and filling it with pillows. He hates to walk unless it is to the Jeep for a ride. When someone would ask what is wrong with him I would say " he was born very tired and he has not caught up on his napping yet".

No offense intended, but unless your girl was very sick or malnourished when you got her, I have a hard time believing this. Are you sure your boy is underweight? I find it's very common for people to have a difficult time assessing proper weight for a greyhound. 58.8 lbs does sound low for a male, unless he's tiny, though. Do you have any photos? Unfortunately I am computer challenged so haven't figured the photo thing out. You can see most of his ribs and his hip bones stick out. Maybe this is just his ideal weight but I worry if he ever got sick and lost his appetite for a few days he would look really bad. He is a tiny boy, he is constantly mistaken for a girl. My female is now 7.5 years old and has always stayed right around her racing weight of 56 lbs. My male, who will be 7 in a couple weeks, has lost a lot of muscle mass since he retired and is a good weight at 5-7 lbs under his racing weight of 71 lbs. I find that some dogs will self-regulate and seem to have a 'set' weight they maintain that is under what most of us would consider ideal. If the dog is healthy and maintains that weight, I don't worry too much about it. Since you mentioned Luka lost weight while at Mountain Hounds, maybe he just needs a little more time to put it back on? If he doesn't, or continues to lose, I'd recommend a vet exam and bloodwork to make sure there's not a medical problem.

What a beautiful hound she was!!! And you gave her a fabulous end to her life story. She went to the Bridge knowing what true love and kindness was. I am so sorry for your loss and sorry Sprinkles lost her devoted friend. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Janice, Luka and Peace from Chicago

My boy Luka just turned 7 years old. He was retired and adopted by me at 18 months of age. He has always been thin, he typically stays around 63 pounds. He lost some weight while at Mountain Hounds and today while at Petsmart I weighed him and he is down to 58.8 pounds. When we do meet and greets people always think he is just off the track. Besides cookies (Luka's idea not mine) what could I get him to eat that isn't junk or high in fat that could put some weight on him. He is typically a nibbler, will never just eat a bowl of food at one time. Both my hounds are free fed. He won't eat veggies. He is a very picky eater and a cookie snob. My girl gained 17 pounds after retiring (she is not over weight). Any ideas or suggestions? My hounds eat Paul Newman's Organic Chicken and Rice kibble and Blue Buffalo Lamb and Rice (3 to 1 of the Newman's food).

I have been using coconut oil for a few months for my two hounds. I buy mine at Trader Joe's. It costs $6.99 for a 16 oz jar. My two love it and from what I have read is very good for them. It is an easy thing I can do to keep them healthy and happy for as long as possible.

Hello Janice, I am a Janice too. Welcome to GreyTalk. You will love this site, everyone is so passionate about their hounds. Janice, Luka and Peace (my two greyhounds) from Chicago

I had a real bad mouse problem a few years ago. Besides 3 dogs I have two parrots and a cockatiel. I sweep or vacumn every night but still had mice. I got Anderson Pest Control and they did a great job. The first year they used poison bait stations which worked well. Now they have gone "green" and do not use poison. They have cardboard boxes with openings at two ends with the old wooden traps. They use chocolate syrup as bait and it works great. I had to stop using them due to the expense. I was surprised to find we caught 3 mice recently which we don't normally see, once the weather turns warm they tend to stay outside. There is no way to completely seal up a house, but if you do see spots, steel wool like someone else recommended works very well. The mice hate to get that in their teeth and will avoid places filled with it.

She knew she was truly loved and that is what you must hold dear to your heart. I am so very sad that you didn't get more time with her but you gave her the most fabulous end to her story. What a beautiful hound.

I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses from Janice, Luka and Peace

I love this vet, I saw him in 2010 at Beach Bound Hounds. I could listen to him talk for hours. He is a wonderful vet. I love how he calls us parents to our hounds.

He sure deserves this and more! The man is a hero to all of us who have greyhounds!

Aren't they the best thing!!! I take mine to a local Pet Supplies Plus for $10 do it yourself baths. This time I have two coupons for free baths!

Oh my goodness, that is just too sad. I am so sorry for the loss of your young beautiful boy! Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Janice, Luka and Peace

We lost a little girl Pita, only 2 years old. Died during her spay. She was so scared she pooped in the vet's office and then was trying to chew her way out of the outdoor kennel she was in before her spay. Died while she was being closed up. No signs of anything wrong. Poor baby never made it to her forever home. Hope she knew we all loved her. Run free baby.