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Run free, Jackie.

I'm just seeing this now but wanted to post the link to a Bloat Symptom Chart that I keep on our refrigerator, just in case. Print it out and put the numbers for your vet and E-vet in the space provided. Then put it on the refrigerator or mount in a prominent place where you can find it when needed.

Crap! Was away this afternoon and just came back to check and found you at the E-Vet. Sending good thoughts!

I wouldn't give Immodium. Whatever is in there causing this needs to come out. Since it's liquid, make sure she is drinking. If she's not, I would try some Pedialyte or even a splash of Gatorade or chicken broth in her water to entice her to drink. Skip a meal or so, and go to a bland diet for a day or two, then slowly re-introduce a little kibble into it. If it continues, then a vet visit is in order. The vet will most likely give her metronidazole to address the diarrhea and help heal the stomach if this continues more than a day or two. If you go to the vet, try to take a stool sample if there is any substance to the stool. You can use a disposable plastic container and refrigerate a stool sample for a day or two if needed. Hope she's feeling better soon.

De-worm first, even if she was de-wormed by the adoption group. It's not unusual to have to de-worm a couple of times for a dog off the track. If your vet is not used to dealing with hounds off of the track, they may not be aware that this is a fairly regular occurrence. I would try this before proceeding with any tests. Be aware that worms will not always show up in a fecal test, so de-worming is more of a "just in case" measure. Check with your vet to determine his/her preferred de-wormer and procedure. I would also give her a bland diet for a day or two to settle her tummy before switching any foods. Boiled ground beef or chicken with the fat drained off mixed with over-cooked mushy rice or pasta for a few days will also help settle things down. I usually switch to 4 smaller meals of this rather than twice a day feedings just so the tummy doesn't have to work so hard and the hound won't be as hungry between feedings.

The food will have a "best by" or a "sell before" date on the packaging. I would only buy what you can use in that time. A wine cellar may be too humid - not sure though. I buy a couple 40 lb bags at a time and just keep them on a storage shelf in our laundry room,which is on the HVAC system so the temperature is consistently between 70 and 80 all year. You shouldn;t need any special storage containers if you use it by the date on the package.

You may or may not have been dealing with space aggression. More likely, you were dealing with sleep startle. There is a difference. Our boy, Rocket has sleep startle. Even after 5 plus years, we have a "no petting unless he's standing" rule. All visitors are advised of the rule when they enter, and reminded even if they have been here numerous times. Rocket is not a cuddler, but comes to us for pets constantly and is attached to my hip if I'm up. Even if his eyes are open, he may be sleeping, which is why we require him to also be standing before we pet or touch him. He is literally the sweetest boy in the world, and makes me laugh constantly. Since Lester showed no signs of this prior to the bite, my money is on him being startled when your husband sat down. Greyhounds have been housed in their own crates at the track, and had their own "house" stating at 6 months of age in training. They are not used to being touched while they sleep. Many are not bothered by it, but some are hyper-sensitive about being touched while sleeping or having their space violated. It is always important to remember to make sure your hound is awake before approaching them or touching them until you know your hound. At 2 weeks, you do not know your hound. From experience; Rocket has bitten twice, and both times were due to being startled / touched while he was sleeping. Not his fault at all. If you don't have small children who are going to run over and hug or grab him while he;s laying down,or other pets that will lay down next to him, and you can enforce the rules about standing before petting, it sounds like you could provide a second chance for Lester. He is probably as upset about what happened as you are. Remember, a growl is not aggression, it's a warning that he's not comfortable with whatever is happening at that moment. A bite happens because he was caught off guard and felt he had to defend himself, which is what makes me think he was startled. If he was space aggressive, he most likely would have been defending his space and/or possessions from the beginning. It is important the knows you are there if you approach him while he's sleeping. Rocket sleeps on the floor next to my side of the bed. I don't approach his bed without letting him know that I'm there, even if all i do is say his name. He never startles or snaps if i do this. Good luck. I hope you are able to provide a second chance for Lester and that it works out.

He never bothers anything, ever. . He has never gotten into anything and doesn't tear apart his toys. . i think we could leave a raw steak on the counter and he wouldn't bother it since it's not his. I really think it had to be caused by a Milk Bone because he eats them too fast. They are pretty hard and could easily have a rough edge after he bites into one.

I'm curious if anyone here has experienced an abrasion or cut inside the mouth or throat and what may have caused it? Rocket is always in my face when I'm sitting, and late yesterday I noticed a small vertical red line at the back of the mouth / beginning of the throat area. it looks more like an abrasion than a cut, but is dark red. It was not there previously. He did have a marrow bone last week, but it was not splintered and there was no sign of an issue that day. He pretty much licks the marrow out of the bone and doesn't do much chewing, so I'm doubtful that was the cause. He only gets a marrow bone once in a while, and i am with him the whole time. I need to establish him at the new vet since we moved, so will call for an appointment in case he needs to take an antibiotic. Just curious if anyone else has dealt with something similar and what, if anything was done for it. The only other thing that could have caused an abrasion is a Milk Bone, which is my real suspect since he wolfs them down. Thanks.

We use this one from Sam's Club. Just drop the bag in. Easy access through the lid and it's airtight when closed. http://www.samsclub.com/sams/pet-food-dispenser-for-60-lb-bags/prod3890003.ip?navAction= They also sometimes have a nested set of these in varying sizes in the housewares section.

That was a beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. I'm sorry that Argos had to leave. Run free, Argos.

I think most of them will blow off their "track coat" or " farm coat" after adoption due to change in diet and living conditions. Nothing to worry about unless it doesn't eventually re-grow.

Run free, Aston.

Run free, Misha.

No problem. Photobucket tends to do strange things with sizing. You never know what you're going to get until it posts... Everett is a very handsome dude!

Run free, Pepper.

Welcome to GT. To post pics from Photobucket, just copy the IMG link from Photobucket and paste it into your post. No need to use the IMG button. I only use the IMG button if linking to a photo or video on a public website.

Run free, Poodle.

She may just have associated tummy issues from the worms that need time to heal. I would be also giving Metronidazole. Panacur often has a soothing effect on the stomach, but if that's not taking care of the mushy stuff then I would definitely give Metronidazole for about 10 days to see if it clears up. We've always given Metronidazole when giving Panacur or Drontal Plus to help heal any stomach damage and/or cure diarrhea.

Run free, Moose.

Greyhounds love coffee. Don't know why, but many of them do. No need to worry about drinking a little bit. Of course, she may want a refill later.

From the 1800pedmeds.com page What is the most important information I should know about Drontal Plus: Drontal Plus is a prescription medication FDA approved for use in dogs and puppies at least 3 weeks old and weighing at least 2 lbs. Drontal Plus is available as 22.7mg scored chewable tablets for small dogs (2-25 lbs), 68mg scored chewable tablets for medium dogs (26-60 lbs), and 136mg scored chewable tablets for large dogs (45 lbs and over). Their page indicates that a prescription is required. Our vet prescribed it once when I saw a confirmed worm in a stool, and one dose knocked it out. It's good stuff, but not cheap.

Why do you have one of those in your house?

I'm so sorry to read that Paul had to leave. I know from your posts how special he was. Run free, Paul.

Run free, Rue.