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Don't take this the wrong way, it is not meant to be harsh, but rather something you should have been taught before adoption. This is the standard response every time this comes up, and it comes up often.
Your daughter has no business on or near the dog's bed. She needs to be taught that the dog is off limits if laying on the bed, and that the dog's bed and crate is off limits 24/7. Otherwise, you are risking a major bite.
Your hound has had it's own personal space in the form of a house or crate since it was 18 months old. Most likely, the hound was asleep even if it's eye were open. The hound's personal space is now the bed and maybe a crate if you are using one. Both are areas where the hound should not be disturbed. Your dog is not used to being touched or approached when asleep, and the growl was simply a warning that your daughter was invading the hound's space. Be glad that dog gave a warning growl.
We have the sweetest greyhound in the world here, but he has bitten twice when touched while sleeping. Both times it was the human;s fault for startling him (I know, i was one of the recipients of those teeth). He still gives me a little growl in the middle of the night if I walk by his bed and startle him from a sound sleep.
Your hound is still settling in and learning the rules, so it's a good time to start with NLIF (nothing in life is free) training. Search the site or Google it.
We have a "no petting unless the dog is standing" rule. it might be wise to use that policy to teach your daughter.
Others will chime in here regarding the other issues you listed, but this is the one I live with every day, and should have been explained in depth to you before the adoption. I have successfully adopted to homes with 2 and 3 year olds for our group, so the situation is very workable. It just requires some training on the part of everyone, as well as any house guests or other kids who come over to play.
Welcome to GT. Don't let this overwhelm you. it's part of life with a Retired Racer.
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For us, the word "outside" covers #1 and #2. Everything else outside is a walk or a ride, so when we ask if Rocket needs to go outside, he usually goes to the garage door if he does.
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Run-free Havoc.
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There's a big difference between an accidentally loose dog who wants to see your dog, and a charging angry dog or pack of dogs. Last year, one of the neighbors rat sized dogs got out while we were walking by their house, and it charged Rocket. It did break the skin on his legs by nipping him, and the neighbors were horrified and offered to pay any vet bills. DW didn't use the pepper spray, just tried to keep them separated while the owner was coming to get the dog. It was purely an accident..
On the other end of the spectrum, we have a moron on the next street with a pit bull that his "ex-girlfriend stuck him with." That poor dog is unwanted, not socialized, spends it's days tied outside or in the garage, and is walked using a fricking flexi-lead. That flexi-lead, even though very heavy duty, is going to fly apart one of these days when that dog is trying to charge another dog. I honestly think that the pit bull is so lonely that he just wants to play when he sees another dog, but most people here have little white designer mutts and will think that dog wants a meal because he's barking and running toward them.
The pit bull is the reason I carry the things that I do, mostly because his version of play could critically injure Rocket or another dog quickly. The owner has absolutely no control over his dog, and I don't expect that I would either if an incident occurred. The things I carry would be used as a last resort, but I feel it's better to have them and not need them, than to need them and not have them.
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Run free Bubba and Suds.
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That's true... Halt! is on a little clip that you can connect to your leash or your belt loop, which helps matters a little bit.
Do not clip it to the leash. if your dog pulls hard oryou have to let go of the leash, the Halts is gone. The can is not that big and will easily clip to a belt or pants pocket. All you have to remember is that the clip goes in the back (against your palm) when you are spraying it. Very easy to use.
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Rocket says you can send any leftovers his way and he will chow down - because we starve him you know......
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You can set your watch by Rocket. i'm sure that some if it is triggered by our routine, but he is usually within 10 minutes of the correct feeding time (usually early
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Devils advocate here: are you sure thats why he threw up? It could just be a coincidence. I've seen many dogs throw up for no apparent reason. It didn't happen often, but it does happen.
Pretty sure. No other obvious reason for it and the warnings on the package and website indicate it's a common issue on the first dose. Given the fact that nothing about our hounds and meds is ever normal, i decided to ask here just in case it was becoming one of those things that Greyhounds have an issue with.
Expensive stuff to have to re- dose. Hope there are no ill effects on the second try. Mine do ok on it, but I give it right after a meal and wrapped in cold cuts so they gobble it right down. I hate the price, but like the convenience.
I usually give other meds wrapped in cheese and they go right down, but Rocket will chew most larger pills like a snack which is what I did this time. Next time will be in cheese so that it doesn't go down in pieces.
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Contact your vet and see if they will replace or reimburse the dose that was vomited. We always replace Comfortis or Trifexis doses that are 'lost' due to vomiting at our clinic. The manufacturer covers the replacement dose.
Thanks. I have a feeling that my Vet's office doesn't know this because they asked if we wanted to switch to something else.
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Here is a previous thread with similar info. I carry Halts 2 pepper spray. It is a higher strength than regular Halts.
I also have a heavy walking stick that I carry when there's an ongoing issue with a loose dog here. As FiveRooers suggested in the thread from June, i also bought a dressage whip at the farm supply store and that easily fits in a jacket pocket, or tucked in my belt.
Not to go Off Topic, but make sure that whatever you carry is legal where you live. You can be arrested for carrying a weapon if you are carrying something that's not permitted in your state or city. Laws vary, so be sure that you are legal. The intent to protect your dog will not be a valid defense if the the item you are carrying is illegal. That's why I like the walking stick or the whip. The walking stick would also allow you to pin a dog to the ground by it's neck if it came to that.
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Rumor has it that interceptor should be back soon. Deramaxx is already being produced.
Just checked the web page today and saw that. Cant wait!!!!!
Wow, I am sorry this happened to Rocket. I hope the second dose stays down.
Me too - it's 20 bucks a pill - but seriously, I can't wait for interceptor to be back - we never had an issue with that and we don't need the added stress on his tummy.
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Sending positive thoughts for Chevy. So sorry you are going through this.
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Thanks for the replies.
I thought I had given close enough to the meal but will give it with the meal the next time. I wrongly assumed that he just needed to have something in his tummy. Since he mooches food throughout the day, I wasn't too worried about an empty stomach...
When I called the Vet's office to see if they wanted me to re-dose him now or wait a few days, the Vet Tech said that they have had numerous calls about various dogs throwing up the first dose, which is why i was curious what others here experienced with greyhounds. We will give it another go and still hope that Interceptor comes back on the market very soon.
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After reading all of the other threads mentioning Trifexis, the one question that remains unanswered is whether anyone with Greyhounds went ahead and re-dosed as suggested after the first dose was vomited.
I gave Rocket his first Trifexis this morning as the vet thought it best to switch him off Revolution due to monthly diarrhea after using it. He had the pill about an hour after breakfast, and within 90 minutes vomited up the pill and his breakfast. After that, he was fine and acting normal.
Called the vet and they want me to wait a few days and re-dose him with the Trifexis.
Not wanting to re-hash the advantages/disadvantages of all of the various available products, as there are numerous threads doing so already. We used Interceptor and Frontline with no problems for years until the Interceptor supply dried up here.
So, has anyone had their hound vomit the first dose of Trifexis, and then either successfully or unsuccessfully re-dosed with Trifexis as recommended on the package? If unsuccessful, what happened? Thanks!
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Way to go Lazer!!!! -
Probably Hookworms or Whipworms. Here's a good line drawing of the various shapes that might help you identify them.
http://squirrelhaters.net/blogs/worms-and-intestinal-parasites-in-dogs/
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Run pain-free Santa.
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Run free Moose.
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We have a "no petting unless standing up" rule for this very reason. Rocket is the sweetest boy ever, but if he gets too relaxed while you are petting him, he drifts off, then the petting startles him and you get the same reaction that you saw. He has accidentally bitten people twice this way. Neither time was his fault, it was a natural reaction to being startled. Sounds like you may need to implement the standing up rule to avoid a nasty accident.
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The only way to figure it out is to eliminate the extras for a while, and when she is no longer having problems, bring back things one by one, a few weeks apart.
Food is strictly trial and error. Every dog is different. Many people have success with the Iams Green Bag for diarrhea. Others find that it doesn't work for them.
Since your hound has had the issue for a while, I would feed some boiled chicken with over-cooked rice or pasta for a few days to let the stomach settle, then slowly introduce the food only. No extras, no add-ons, no treats and see how it goes. Additionally, I would check with your vet about some Metronidazole to help with the diarrhea since it has gone on this long. You only need that for a week or two normally to help heal the stomach.
Since your hound is relatively new, do not rule out worms or a parasite. Sometimes the simple fixes are the ones we overlook. Hounds recently brought off the track can have recurring worms for a while, even though they are de-wormed initially. Ask your vet about doing another round of Panacur simply as a starting point and to help rule out more worms. Panacur will not hurt and often will help this issue along with the metronidazole.
Good luck!
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Run free sweet girl.
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Hope the dental goes well and he can get some relief from the arthritis. Rocket is also a chow hound. When he walks away from food (usually for an upset tummy) I switch over to Evanger's Cooked Chicken, or their Organic Cooked Chicken (both are canned). The non-organic one is wetter and has a little more fat in it - but he goes nuts for it. As his tummy gets better, I switch him to the organic one which seems to have a little more substance to it, but apparently is also irresistible. Might try that if he is walking away from other canned food. .
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P's Real Time (Jessie), 11/21/98 - 03/04/13
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I'm very sorry for the loss of your sweet girl.
Run free Jessie.