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Howdy and welcome, Linda! Glad you are enjoying yourself so far, but if you have waited until post 50 to make the official introductions, then you must know the rules. ​ Photos! We need photos! Come back and post often!

What a wonderful smile she had! I am so sorry she couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, Angel.

Oh, Lori, I am so sorry! I had the distinct privilege of meeting Monty, or should I say viewing Monty at a GFNC open house 3 years ago. He was asleep under one of your display tables and never moved a muscle the whole time we were there! Wish I had known him when he was younger......................paper eating, hole digging, trash can diving and all! Not sure how he could have done all that.........................seems like the boy was never awake long enough to do much more than change sleeping positions! Oh, and of course the fact that he was a sweet, laid back black boy had absolutely nothing to do with belonging to the Monty Fan Club......................he was a handsome hunk and my favorite color of black Greyhound. Rest easy, Monty. You will be sorely missed by many.

Good to "see" you again, Alisha! Welcome back!

I guess we were "lucky". My first GH, Nikki, was dx'd with lymphosarcoma 90 days post adoption..............and I knew absolutely nothing about Greyhounds, lymphosarcoma, chemo, pred................nada. My Vet did the research and my GH mentor suggested a consult with Dr. Couto (who answered my email within 24 hours - ) leading to a decision to try the Wisconsin-Madison protocol. We made it half way through the treatment when it was decided that she wasn't tolerating it well enough to continue, so she was started on Pred. She actually lived 5 months post dx, the last 3 months on pred. Other than waking me up in the middle of the night to go out, the pred was actually a blessing; the last 3 months were actually quality months. At the first sign of trouble, we let her go. Like I said, I guess we were "lucky". Having said that, would I do it again? For lymphosarcoma - no. For lymphoma, yes, as long as it was under the guidance of an oncologist. JMHO

I am so sorry that Hannah the Beautiful had to leave too soon. Her blossoming is a testament to the love she felt after finding you, John and the rest of the crew. Godspeed, Hannah.

I am very sorry for your loss. They are never with us long enough. Godspeed, Garth.

I have a similar situation: dog is fine with the cats when she's up on all 4's, but will growl and give a warning snap if anyone comes too close when she's fully reclined. Lately, she has zeroed in on the friendliest of the three felines - he really likes her, but she has now taken to warning him off with a snap when she's up on all 4s and if he's on the furniture, which puts him closer to her eye level. In her defense, the little bustard is a real tease and seems to be purposely antagonizing her by walking past her head when he could have taken an alternate route. If you have a cat who won't take the hint, I would at the very least muzzle the dog when you're not around to supervise or preferably separate them.

I am so sorry that Queen had to leave. Too soon...............it's always too soon.

Sending powerful prayers of healing and comfort to Chrissie and all who love her.

I am so sorry for your loss. Shadow raced his best on the track and right into the best retirement off the track. Godspeed, big guy.

Unless you absolutely HAVE to take Sammi to the Vet, (as in life or death) I would postpone her appointment. A Vet's office is one of the places dogs are exposed to all kinds of nasty things. Shots are going to temporarily compromise her immune system. If you're concerned about her shots, please google Dr. Ronald Schultz. He has done more research about canine immunity than any other human being on the planet. He believes that immunity lasts MUCH longer than we have been led to believe by our Vets and the drug companies. Once you read his work, you may feel better about postponing Sammi's visit to the Vet. If you're still in doubt, please call your Vet and ask how many cases of the circovirus they have treated. If they say none, ask how many have been reported in your city/county. Some Vets are pretty good about keeping in touch with others when pets lives are in danger and you might get a better sense of where the virus is migrating.

66 days. I'm sure it felt like a lifetime of love to Possum. Hugs to everyone who loved that handsome boy.

Why don't you just let Mickey decide? IMHO: Girls can be a little b--chy with each other every once in a while, if you get my drift.

I am so sorry. Just heart Dr. Couto speak yesterday and his opinion is that sudden death in Greyhounds is most likely caused by a blood clot. There was nothing you missed, nothing you did or didn't do that would have changed the course of events. It is a shock and a heartbreaking loss to have your beautiful Jonelle ripped from you so suddenly. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that in the coming days you will begin to put all the questioning to rest and remember Jonelle as she would have wanted.

Cancer steals too many, too soon. I am so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl and that photo is how she should be remembered.

I would contact your State Board of Licensing and find out how to go about filing a complaint (including getting a hold of the required forms), not that you are going to do so immediately, but it might give you a clue about language to use and points to address. The one thing you want to avoid is the "he said / she said" trap. I have not read this entire thread (I did read the entire original thread), but having a complete set of her medical records from the offending facility will be either your best friend or your worst enemy.

Loved this girl. Godspeed, Wink. I am very sorry for your loss.

So handsome! I am very sorry for your loss.

No dog could appear as cool as a cucumber more so than my Suze..............with blood pressure of 200, 220 & 240. I was curious about the different descriptions of how/where to measure blood pressure, so I went to the Veterinary Partner site and asked: In the section "How do we Measure Blood Pressure in Pets?, should there be a reference of proper positioning of the pet and specific site in order of preference? In other words, should the pet be standing, sitting, laying down prone or fully reclined on its side? Is the preferred site a front leg, back leg or tail? And the answer was: Actually none of those things are as important as one might think. Blood pressure is blood pressure so the only preference of one site over another is how easy the equipment being used will measure in that position or location and how stressed the patient is in a position. For example, in anesthesia, blood pressure is measured in back legs, front legs, tail base and anywhere that the probe works that is not in the way of the surgeon. In an awake patient, we don't want to alter blood pressure by over-restraining a frightened patient so holding on the side might not be best but in another patient, resting on its side might be the most comfortable way to go. Many people find the front leg easier than the back leg, some clip a small section of hair for the probe while some patients are too upset by the clipper sound so that cannot be done. There just isn't any "best" position or site as it is all dependent on the operator and the patient.

Beautiful girl. Godspeed, Kelly.

Judy, Mike and Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you not only for taking Bebe in during her time of need, but making the generous decision to add her to your pack and allowing her personality to blossom. She was lucky to have two families who loved her and did their best for her right to the end.