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Sending lots of good thought to Larry!
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Run free, Yvain.
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The bath can wait for several weeks unless he's dirty or smells. I would apply the Frontline since the concern is getting the preventative on him.
Rocket hasn't had a bath since the end of last summer, and has no smell at all. That being said, he will get one in the coming weeks to try and wash out some of that winter fur that is starting to blow.
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I'm very sorry for your loss.
Run pain-free, Queen.
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We are very sorry for your losses. Run free Copper and Jinsi.
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Forgot to mention - if he isn't drinking, you can mix some Pedialyte with his water, or a couple splashes of Gatorade. Don't over do it, and only add it once or twice to get him drinking, You don't want to add it every time you fill the bowl. Rocket has a sweet tooth, so I've added Gatorade to get him to drink and it has worked.
You could also try giving him some broth instead, or 50/50 mix of broth and water - anything along those lines to get him to drink should be fine.
Keep an eye out for dehydration. Lift the fur on his back. If it stays up, he is dehydrated. If it snaps back into place, he's okay.
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In addition to adding Metronidazole, switch to multiple small feedings, like 4 or 6 a day depending on what your schedule allows. Putting all of that high fiber food into him in one shot is probably contributing to the blowout, but the Panacur is also doing it's job by getting that initial wave of worms out of him.
Slowly work him back on to his regular feeding schedule once his tummy is recovered and stools start to firm up. For bland diets, I use Evanger's Organic Canned Chicken, and add some mushy, overcooked rice or pasta to it. We usually feed smaller meals 4 times a day when tummy issues develop so that meals are easier on the stomach.
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I'm so sorry, Jan. Once again, I find myself in tears for a hound that I never met, but loved like he was my own.
Run free, Seamie. You will never know how much joy you brought to so many people.
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Run free, Lady.
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Run pain-free, Jackie.
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At a minimum he may need fluids if he isn't drinking properly. Dehydration happens fast when there is vomiting and associated stomach issues. If he's still not drinking regularly, check for dehydration by pulling up on the fur along the back and seeing if it bounces back, or just stays up. If it stays up, he is dehydrated. Here is a link to some more info on dehydration. http://www.humanesocietyhbg.org/Media/pdfs/Signs_of_Dehydration_in_Your_Dog.pdf
We had to take Rocket to the ER twice (weekends or holidays, naturally - couldn't have been a weekday) when he stopped drinking and had other stomach issues. They administered SubQ fluids and he bounced back to eating and drinking pretty quickly.
Your dog's stomach is probably pretty torn up from the sock, and it might be a good idea to check with the vet about putting him on a course of Metronidazole to help heal the tummy and get rid of any bacteria. He might also need to be on some soft or canned food for a week or so, as kibble will continue to irritate any damage that may have been done.
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We pass a lot of people on our walks, and Rocket is always excited to see them. He used to pull toward them in the same manner.
I use the "Wait" command with him, usually moving him to the edge of the sidewalk, then telling him to WAIT. He then has to stand there until the people pass. Most of them can;t believe how well behaved he is when they see this. If they want to approach and pet, that's fine, but some of them are obviously intimidated by his size, so we leave it up to them.
If we are in a crowd and he gets excited like that, his leash gets very short and he has to walk almost against me. He usually calms down then.
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Nothing recent about it. it's an old report from last Fall. If you search the site for "Trifexis" there are already several threads about it.
It was picked up by a news station in Indiana (I think) and quickly made the rounds of the internet. The story died pretty quickly.
As with any pet medication, you need to research and make your own decision. I was going to take Rocket off of it when the reports surfaced, but checking further and talking with out Vet, she still thought it was the best option for us.
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Happy Gotcha Day Seamie! We love you, buddy.
Feetz and ize cream for ebberybody!
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Feel better soon, Biggy!
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Panacur works best when a second dose is given a few weeks later. Vets will vary on the time frame from 10 days - 3 weeks. I'm not sure what the official instructions say, but a second dose is a must for it to work effectively. If that doesn't get them, then something stronger like Drontal Plus might be needed.
They are stubborn to get rid of since they can keep hatching inside the hound for a while until your treatment catches them at the right time. It's not always a "one treatment" process.
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If he's tried to bite, then the muzzle is your best safety device. If you have a second person, I would also have that person hold the leash to keep him from moving his head.
You could also put 10 drops in a small medicine syringe and push them a little faster than counting out 10 drops into the ear. Most pharmacies have them behind the counter and will give you a couple. Our CVS store gave me some when I needed them to give meds to Rocket.
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Welcome home, Johnny.
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Since he used to be fine in the crate, I would first rule out a urinary or bladder infection at the vet.
After that, it sounds like you are going to need to do alone training all over again. If you need to refresh yourself on the best ways of doing that, search the term "alone training" using the search function here on GT. Lots of threads on it. You are not alone in experiencing this, and many others have posted similar frustrations with new hounds and hounds that have had no issues but suddenly start doing this. That's one of the reasons I would first rule out any infection or bladder issue in order to know that it is definitely behavioral.
Hope he is better soon.
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He is wound up from traveling and everything else that has happened. Tire him out - repeatedly. Long walks, play, and start teaching him the house routine. He has no idea what is expected of him on his first days in a new place until you show him.
Good luck. Sounds like he is raring to go...
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Run pain-free, Moose.
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If it's nearby, ask if you can bring her by for a walk through ahead of time so that she starts to get used to coming and going from there. She will actually be much more okay about being dropped off there than you will be about leaving her.
We drop off Rocket at a boarding facility that only boards greyhounds and is setup much like the racing kennels (but much nicer) and he is so happy to be there and play with his friends that he could care less when we leave. He is usually exhausted when he gets home from playing so much. When he realizes that he is on the road to the kennel, his tail thumps the seat the whole way, and he literally pulls us into the building so he can go see all of the other hounds.
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Rocket loves them. He also will eat almost any kind of fruit; apples, oranges. bananas - doesn't matter. He loves it all.
I've heard that the baby carrots are used by some of the racing kennels as treats also.
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Does this happen even if you are nowhere near him, or are you waking him up to eat, go out etc?
If you are waking him up, then sleep startle is a possibility. If he is waking up on his own and doing this, it sounds more like he could be coming out of a dream or deep sleep and is just slow to wake up. He is 9 after all, and probably sleeping a little more than he has previously. Since he is normal afterward, I wouldn't be too concerned as long as there is no danger to anyone - as in, everyone stays away from his bed while he's waking up. If you have small children, they need to be taught to stay away from his bed.
Do not reach down to pet him on his bed under any circumstances. Greys are notorious for sleeping with their eyes open, so he could very well snap, growl or bite if he would be sleeping and is touched. That would be the type of sleep startle that Rocket has, and he has bitten, simply because he was touched while sleeping and thought he had to defend himself. The poor boy was really upset afterward. We always announce ourselves if we have to approach his bed until we are sure he knows we are there. The rule here is that we only pet him while he's standing. That way, we are sure that he's completely awake.
If you think the issue is more medical than a startle situation, you might have some bloodwork, including thyroid tests done just to confirm or rule out any medical issue.
Cleo (Fka Fedewa) 4/13/2000 - 4/19/2014
in Remembrance
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I'm so sorry that your gorgeous Mama Cleo had to leave, Marc.
Run free Mama Cleo.