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Missing that sweet boy here, too. We never got to meet him, but he was definitely "one of our own" to everyone here.

Rocket can hold it for at least 18 hours when he decides to. The only thing that will make him turn resistance into a peeing opportunity is if the leash comes out and we go for a walk. If we just go "outside" (which means the yard,) he won't even get up to go out. Same deal here. When he's ready, he will let you know. If I'm trying to leave the house and need him to pee, i get out the leash and have to do a dirty trick by leashing him and then going to the back yard. Then he will go because he already go excited thinking we were going to go for a walk because I got the leash out. I reserve that one only for when I really need it.

I asked about this type of dental cleaning here a while back and was almost run out of town on a rail in the thread and in PM's. Hope you are able to find a solution that helps her. Are her gums too inflamed to gnaw on a turkey neck? That might help clean a little better if she is able to chew them.

Run Free, Tractor.

Low dose.

If he's doing great on Chicken and Rice, i would try a chicken and rice kibble, Several of us who have hounds with tummy issues have had success with Precise Foundation Chicken Meal and Rice. It can be hard to find locally in some areas, but can be ordered online from Wag.com and Petflow,com as well as some other online suppliers. This kibble is highly digestible and works well for many hounds. Here's a link to the food and there is a dealer locator at the top of the page. http://precisepet.com/dog-formulas/precise/dry/foundation/ Good luck. it takes lots of trial and error and tons of patience.

I don't know that the dried turkey necks will have the same effect as a raw one. Haven't tried the dry ones. The raw one requires a lot of chewing action which cleans the teeth Check your local butcher shop for raw turkey necks, or check to see if there is a raw food supplier in your area. We can't feed Bully Sticks due to Rocket's sensitive tummy, but there are many people here who do. They will provide you with info on their favorite suppliers. Welcome to GreyTalk! Leo is a handsome dude!

Sorry to hear this. Hope he proves them wrong and is feeling better soon.

Run pain-free Tess.

There are a couple of things you can try. A cooking oil like vegetable or canola oil will help loosen it. You will need to work it in with a rag and the oil should help to break it up little by little. Peanut butter may also be oily enough to loosen it, but your hound will want to lick it which may make the issue worse. If that doesn't work, you might try WD-40 or Goo Gone in small quantities on a rag, then work it into the tar using the rag to break it up. Try to avoid getting it all over the paw or leg as much as possible. Goo gone can be irritating to the skin, but may work better than the cooking oil to break up the tar. You will need to clean any of these afterward with soap and water, and rinse extensively. When i was a kid, we always used a cleaner called Lestoil when we got tar on our skin or our shoes. Again any cleaner can be an irritant, so rinse, rinse and rinse again after you are finished. Hopefully someone else may have a method that works with less of a chemical solution, but typically it takes an oil based product of some sort to break down tar.

Search the forums for NLIF training (Nothing in Life Is Free.) It will help establish boundaries as well as teach him what is expected of him to live in a home. Assuming he is just off the track or adoption kennel and hasn't lived in a home very long, remember that everything is new to him, and life as he knows it from track has taken a complete 180. You might also try some clicker training with both dogs. Some of that aggression may be that his space has always been "his" and he has never had to share anything, including his bed. Sounds like he;s a sweet boy, so some NLIF training or some clicker training will definitely help.

Run free, Sarge.

i would take in a fecal sample to the vet to check for worms or parasites, especially if you take regular walks. It is very easy to pick up something out in "nature." If positive, treat both dogs. Also check to see if there has been an ingredient change in any food or treats that you are feeding. A stomach bug is nothing to be to worried about, but does need treatment ASAP to prevent more issues. Hope your boy is feeling better soon.

That was a beautiful tribute to your girl. I'm very sorry that Dory had to leave. Run pain-free Dory.

Welcome home Benny!

With a greyhound, YOU are responsible for the doors. No one else. Until you are ready or willing to take that type of control, a greyhound or other sight hound may not be right for your household. Not trying to discourage you, but every hound is different, and no one here can tell you that they won't go out an open door. Often, they are excited to meet whomever is coming in the door, and may want to try and go with someone when they leave. Even after 5 years, there are many times where we throw a leash on Rocket if the door is going to be opened. Honestly, I don't think he would run off even if he got out, but we have lots of things outside that are triggers for a sight hound like bunnies running, birds, etc. Any of those can cause him to give chase and take off running if the conditions are right. It's not something to be afraid of, but you must be hyper aware of doors, windows, gates, garage doors etc at all time with a sight hound. You can't just yell to someone "watch the dog" when they open a door. You have to be in control of the hound and the door. Doing so is the only way to eliminate those types of incidents, and even then there are times that accidents happen. Every owner here has had that one close call. If they haven't, then they just haven't had it happen yet.

Run free handsome Billy.

Run free sweet Donovan.

Sending lots of good thoughts for Tatum! Good to hear she is having no major issues with it and you can move forward with the surgery.

Run free sweet Pepper.

Run free, Wren.

Good to hear that he's acting normal and doesn't seem dehydrated. I would try a food change. Try a different protein than the main ingredient in the food that you are currently using. Lots of people here have great success with IAMS Green Bag to fix a loose stool. The thing to remember is that if a food works for your dog, there is nothing wrong with it. The high dollar, big name foods are no better for your dog if they cause diarrhea or stomach upset. It is a matter of trial and error until you find what works. If the diarrhea persists, or the vomiting, then i would at a minimum take a stool sample to the vet and get it checked. Worms run in cycles, and some types you can see, Others can only be found when the eggs are identified floating in the stool sample.

Based on your description, i would head to the E-Vet, maybe even tonight depending how he is doing. The biggest concern at this point is extreme dehydration from the vomiting and diarrhea. Dehydration can't wait until Monday. Is he lethargic, or not as responsive as usual? Pull up on the fur along his back/neck area. If it stays up, he is dehydrated and needs fluids now. if he has worms, he needs to be started on a dewormer, as well as a medication like Flagyl for the diarrhea. Having been through this before with Rocket, I have twice had to go to the e-vet for this situation simply because t was Saturday or a holiday. When a hound is both vomiting and has diarrhea, I would be heading to the vet or e-vet, whichever is available at the time. Hope Burley is better soon. Also - just know that worms in a new hound coming off the track isn't unusual. Even though the group most likely dewormed him, it may take another treatment or two if there are worms present.

Run free Carol.

The threads on this topic usually have the words attack, attacked, or aggressive in them. if you search those terms you will find those types of threads.