Beautybabe

Hi again. My husband took Emmet to Dr. Fallon in Arlington yesterday for corn treatment. First, Dr. Fallon clipped the big ones that were growing sideways, then he worked on the others with variety of tools. Emmet tolerated the whole thing very well--it took about 45 minutes. He came home with three days worth of Previcox, for inflammation and pain. The vet told my husband that we might be coming back in two weeks, two months, or never, depending whether the corns continued to bother him. Further treatment suggestions were duct tape and soaking with Epsom salts. Dr. Fallon said he had had some success with surgery on other greyhounds to remove corns from the pads. He also suggested we massage Emmet's shoulder muscles. We'll see how it goes. Emmet does seem less quivery and tentative as he is walking and standing. I'm hopeful. Thanks, Fasave, for the great tip.

Thanks everyone. I actually did give the Grassmere article to my local vet a couple of years ago and she hulled them two different times while he was having dentals. Both times he seems to be better for a day or so (maybe the pain meds from the dentals?) and worse later. That's when we found the vet in Sutton through Greyhound Friends. I appreciate the lead on the Arlington vet and will follow up with him. Again, thanks.

Poor Emmet has big deep corns on three of his four feet and they are BAD! We've tried everything but they keep growing back. We used to take him to a vet in Sutton, MA, who hulled them out regularly and there was some improvement. She closed her practice and now we're looking for a vet experienced with corn management. We live in Western MA but we'd travel. Emmet can barely walk. Any ideas?

This might come too late but why not try borrowing one from another greyhound owner or someone in your group who isn't using theirs? You might not need it or might want it for a few weeks. We bought a huge crate for Emmet and discovered very quickly that he didn't need it. When we brought Martin home, we never used it. Both of our guys do well with baby gates. They never needed crating for house training or behavior. We leave the crate in the basement in case someone needs it--last dog was a Great Dane in our neighborhood.

Nope, my Aussie/Husky is a HUGE leaner. Pointer breeds, of course. Yes, but pointing and statuing are WAY different.

What about statueing?

Not chattering--one of our Bouviers was a champion chatterer.

Could there be something in the environment that is triggering the waking up? Our furnace goes on at 6 AM and that wakes me up every morning. Our papers are delivered by three different cars most mornings between 3:30 AM and 6 AM. Lights go off and on. The neighbors let their dogs out early and that wakes up my dogs sometimes. I've also found that just putting a light coat on Martin will keep him more settled at night and in the AM. We have a dog door so if one of the dogs really has to go out, he does. Surprisingly, it is rarely used after 11 PM or before we all get up in the morning around 6:30. My impression--at our house--is that the need to potty is triggered by getting up instead of the other way around. For the dogs, at least.

I agree with GeorgeofNE--I don't recall any other posts on this forum where folks routinely carried their hounds unless the dog was sick or disabled. (Or, as a last resort, a newby who couldn't navigate stairs.) This might be a good time to look at all of Zero's routines, just to re-evaluate for safety--his and yours. Zero is an awesome hound. I'm sure the two of you will work this through, as you have in the past. I'm sorry you are going through this. Not a good way to start the new year.

I'd suggest the "ah ah" when you see it--give him something else to chew--and the muzzle when you're gone. We have a window sill in our dining room that was pretty much destroyed by great Dane puppies who just sauntered over whenever they wanted a little snack. I wish we'd been more attentive back then.

I walk our dogs in New England also. I don't use boots but sometimes in the winter I put them in the car and drive them to a place where there is less ice or salt on the walking surface--for them and for me! I wouldn't bother with boots unless my dog has a problem with a toe or pad. (Emmet always wears a Thera-Paw for his corns.) They do wear coats with absolutely no problems and we do fine with snoods, too.

We add a shot of water and then put yogurt on top of the kibble in the morning and some kind of protein--tuna, chicken, ham, whatever--in the evening. When DH feeds them, he warms the water first. Sometimes we substitute homemade soup or stew for the water.

We have four boys in our two households and they look "big" compared to other greyhounds, especially females. Our boys range in weight from 74 to 80 pounds. When you line them up,the only one who looks really big is Emmet, who weighs the least but is white and very tall. I'd think a tall 90 lb greyhound would be a big greyhound. There is a great Dane in our neighboring yard--we call her the Trojan Dog--she makes the greyhounds look like dalmatians in comparison.

I have two. I think they are happier as part of a pack--when my DD's greyhounds join us, it's party time. We've found they all walk much better as part of a pack, too. But most of the time, each is doing his own thing--usually sleeping.

I voted "no" because my dogs aren't allowed on the couch in the living room. Emmet is allowed on the coach in my office, which he has taken over. Martin hasn't even tried to jump up.

Another benefit of getting them used to muzzling in retirement--even if you only have one greyhound--when they have stitches, dressings, splints, etc. the muzzle can be a helpful to discourage chewing and licking, especially at night.

IMHO--More dogs = more visits for each dog.

I use a child's sun block on Emmet. He turns absolutely pink in the sun. I rub it all over his belly and legs.

When you check the pads, use a flashlight and moisten the pads with a little water or oil. Limping is so scary. I hope it's nothing serious.

No advice here either, Amber, but Emmet sends get well wishes.

Yogi barks like a regular dog.

Hoping for a good recovery for your Diamond. Please take care of yourself, too.

Yogi started turning grey almost the day he arrived at DD's home at age 5. Martin, at age 6, hasn't started turning grey. Emmet's face is white and there's little evidence of greying. Most interesting though, the backs of Yogi's legs are turning grey, which is pretty cute.

How about making an appointment to bring him in today? Either way, you're likely going to need to bring your pup in or get a prescription for something....