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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.
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That was a beautiful tribute to your girl. I'm very sorry that Dory had to leave.
Run pain-free Dory.
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Welcome home Benny!
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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.
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Billy
in Remembrance
Run free handsome Billy.
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Run free sweet Donovan.
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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.
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Run free sweet Pepper.
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Run free, Wren.
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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.
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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.
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Run free Carol.
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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.
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Go with your gut and what your vet says.
I try to keep Rocket at 4-5 lbs over his racing weight because i think he looks better and feels better at that weight. That being said, he is actually too heavy at the moment because of our lack of walks this past Winter. He is slowly working it off, but he also is starting to get that
"senior build. " Even with the extra pounds, he is happy and healthy, but I know those Winter pounds will shed off of him soon since we are back to 2-3 walks a day. -
I'm so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous girl.
Run free Maya.
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This requires training. A bone is a high value item that he has most likely not had before. Search the site for "NLIF Training" (Nothing in Life is Free). You need to do some training with him and on high value items be able to do a trade up." Clicker training" is a good place to start. There are tons of other posts in this, so using the search function for those terms (as well as "resource guarding" will provide lots of good information.
Good luck. it will get better, but it takes time and training. .
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Sending lots of good thoughts for you and Maya.
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Run free Isabella.
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I'm so sorry for your loss of Carl. He was one of my favorites here on GT.
Run free Carl.
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Rocket goes through this early in the mornings sometimes. He doesn't want his kibble when his stomach is growling or squealing, but he will usually accept a few saltine crackers or ginger snaps and that's enough to settle his stomach out. I usually feed him a few hours later without incident.
I also keep some canned food on hand which he has never turned down. I think it's easier on an upset stomach. It's not for every day feeding, but I use it when he needs something bland. I use canned Evanger's Organic Chicken and give him 1/4 to half a can. It can also be used as a bland diet by adding some mushy over-cooked rice or pasta when you need a bland diet. There is nothing in it but ground chicken and water.
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Run pain free sweet Lily.
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Run free Missy Pea.
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Not all hounds can tolerate pumpkin or yogurt. I would discontinue all of the add-ins unless there is some reason you need to give them.
Most hounds do just fine on kibble and a few treats. Pumpkin and yogurt aren't necessary unless there is a problem they are being used to address. You may just be throwing too much in his stomach with all of those add-ins. After a few weeks, you could start the salmon oil again if you find that it's needed for the coat, but again, not all hounds need it. We used to give it, but found that a change of kibble made it unnecessary, as Rocket's coat got much softer on the new kibble. A new hound most likely has a "track coat" which will blow off after a while in the new home and on kibble.
As noted above, the anal gland should be expressed ASAP, and you may find that you have to have it done more than once before it resolves.
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Run free Egon.
Sarge (9/11/02 - 6/4/14)
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Run free, Sarge.