PrairieProf

I'm glad Cairo is feeling peppier today. You guys have been in my thoughts a lot -- he is so young and I feel so bad for you with this diagnosis. When my cat Quinn was diagnosed with cancer last May, I took pictures of him almost every day through the summer. I got a lot of great shots, and I'm so glad I have them now.

I was not on GT for the beginning of Bonnie's story, but I am deeply sorry. I had to send a beloved kitty to the bridge this summer for the effects of a greatly enlarged cancerous lymph node, and your story hits close to home.

Beats me. I just said thyroid because that's what I know most about -- my Carey has been hyperthyroid for a number of years now. If there was a problem it could easily be something else. But I wouldn't worry about it unless she shows other symptoms, or starts vomiting on a regular basis. Cats do indeed just puke a fair bit.

If they vomit and their stomach is empty, it's going to be clear and watery. My cat does it from time to time. However, non-hairball vomiting can be a sign of various medical conditions (hyperthyroidism, for one). When is the last time your kitty had bloodwork? One incident of vomiting isn't an emergency, but if she hasn't had bloodwork in the past six months I'd have it done pretty soon. You really need to monitor them closely at that age (my cat is 13 too).

I'm terribly sorry for everyone feeling the loss of that sweet little girl.

Oh no. I am so, so terribly sorry. What a terrible shock. You and Cairo are in my thoughts. I will be giving Beth an extra hug tonight too, thinking of him (well, maybe tomorrow morning when she's awake).

Welcome from Iowa! I visited Nova Scotia last summer and just loved it.

Wow, how exciting, Lisa! I thought you were pretty set on just the two. Moody is a bounce, isn't he? It's so great he's finding a home with you. I can't wait to meet him at the reunion if not before!

I can't believe what a pack you have, but she is sooo cute, and she and Argos are the most adorable matched pair. I look forward to many posts about her antics!

Welcome from Iowa! Brighton is gorgeous, I want to see more pictures! I too am a relatively new greyhound mom, and also wonder why everyone doesn't have one. Or at least why, say, 50% of all the dogs adopted aren't greyhounds.

What about giving Beau digestive enzymes to help him absorb nutrients from whatever food he is eating? I don't know if they have anything in them that would upset his system (though we're only talking 3/4 teaspoon per day anyway with the stuff I give Beth, Fresh Digest which is available at Petco). I did a quick online search and it did seem that they were being recommended for dogs and cats with IBD, or at least not contraindicated.

Good boy, Cairo! Nom nom nom! Keep it up. (Have you tried green tripe? Petco carries the Solid Gold variety. Very nutritious and highly appealing to dogs.) How frustrating not to have an answer, but fingers crossed that the vets finding nothing obvious means it's not a severe problem.

Cairo :grouphug

The probiotic is hardly an issue -- just give it to Merlin at his next feeding. It's not like it takes effect or wears off so rapidly. And it probably is good for Sagan if anything. We're talking a nutritional supplement here, not prescription drugs! I'm a worrier too, so I do get your concern, but I can't imagine half a portion of the wrong food will really make a big difference.

Aw, hang in there Cairo and Makenna!

Tonganoxie Nibs -- that's fun to say. I bet I'm going to be repeating it in my head all day! My girl is extremely social too -- she thinks everyone we pass on the street is only out there because they want to pet her, and you can see she's bummed when it doesn't happen.

Welcome! Nibs is indeed handsome, and what a cute name! What was his racing name?

Poor Lucius! No advice on these matters, but sending healing thoughts to that good, good boy.

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. You and Cairo are in my thoughts. Please keep us posted to let us know how he's doing, and as you find out more!

Sending good thoughts. (And may I just say, what a beautiful set of crocodile jaws, and I love the specky collar that matches her pink tongue!)

I agree with SoulsMom (have hardwood floors too). It's a little greasy, maybe (it doesn't soak right in like hand lotion -- you'll feel it on your own fingers for a bit), so I try to rub it in while Beth is lying down and looks like she'll stay that way for a bit to let it soak in. But covering their feet isn't necessary.

I'm glad you're at least considering the hydrolyzed protein. As I posted on another Beau thread awhile back, my friend's dog was diagnosed with IBD and has been doing fabulously on Purina HA for a number of years now -- no bowel issues at all. Admittedly he wasn't a touchy eater. She did extensive research on the different hydrolyzed formulas out there and came up with the HA as the best -- no ethoxyquin in it.

Wow wow wow! How great!!!!!

I have a Beth too, and am so very very sorry for your sudden loss.

The original "cute as a spotted pup"!