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she woke up! my dogs always came back ready to continue the party after boarding.
raw marrow bones are not as hard on teeth as plastic chew bones, games, training and enjoying the youthful energy. if you can't walk her enough then consider hiring a person or even a person who jogs and letting her get a good couple of miles in at a good pace. any fenced in areas that you can kick a soccer ball and let her rip?
young gh have vigor-
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every couple of months. i have a super acute sense of smell and can tell when a dog is dirty. a good friend who was a groomer and has IGs and a fantastic afghan uses Pantene Pro V on her dogs. it's what i use now- oatmeal shampoo isn't necessary if one uses that and it's far more affordable. and if your dog does something unsightly, rolling in poo and they just had a bath- just wash again. they won't die from an extra bath.
run your fingers and nails up their coat a couple of times and smell your finger tips. that is a good way to check.
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Greetings to all from Joe and I at BUSHMANSTUDIO. We will NOT be vending this show. The last of our GH/sighthound antiques/jewelry are listed on RUBY LANE, BUSHMANSTUDIO. We just weren't sure of travel plans and will be participating in some antique shows. Our hunt for GH items is getting more and more difficult, shall I say nearly impossible! Joe is still doing commissions/paintings if anyone is thinking of one.
Have a beer(or 3) lots of fun for me!
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i tried a zillion supplements for felix's arthritis- the only thing that made a difference was ADEQUAN injections and meloxican.
chiropractic adjustments? i find for myself they work wonders and i'm loaded w/ arthritis. also from what you are describing he sounds really out of alignment. remember his muscle memory is what it is, currently hence the gait. he's been compensating for years. MELOXICAN is a god send- have you tried that yet? i get the very best relief from it(so did felix) but my Gerd is super aggravated by the continuous use.
food wise- what ever makes him happy is how i feel about feeding older dogs.
enjoy!
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we secure our wire crate in our van. the safest way is an impact crate, but i'm not spending $300 on a Ruffland crate, no way. so, the wire crate will do. if the crate is not secured to the interior frame of the van it roll and tumble on a sharp turn or accident. many people use ratcheting tie downs.
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Greysmom said it all-
we played ball- fetch, soccer, lobbing a tennis ball at least 3xs a day. long(2mile) walks 2xs a day was the standard, 3xs a week 6 mile walks in the woods. no need to use a weighted vest, just up the exercise that he is getting currently. once felix hit a year i started pacing w/ a bike. he wasn't a fan of that- some dogs love it- the fastest you should pedal is 5mph.
we also did no-stop obedience/agility/rally-o classes for mental stimulation.
i wouldn't do any lure coursing until he is at least a year old- he's still growing and doesn't understand his body yet.
just wait until he hits 1.5-2 his energy and strength really develop. right now you should not be alarmed if everything he knows stops registering. adolescence in sighthounds is not for those who are faint at heart. just have a beer or glass of wine 2-3xs daily- the best rx for the owner of an adolescent sighthound.
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leash harness- look it up. they can't escape- and it works. i purchased mine from a rescue group who was vending next to me at GIG years ago. they deter pulling since it tightens around the chest.
the web master is an excellent mobility harness for older dogs. my houdini dog escaped from traditional harnesses even when on tight. the pet safe easy walk presses shoulders together- it works but it's not very good for their bones. (a well versed trainer informed me). your dog is still going to be strong as an ox w/ a harness on and pull you- a traditional harness does not deter pulling, but a spook harness will keep a rubbery dog from escaping.
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i have successfully used tramadol in the past. i start w/ 1/2 dose for a day and then increase to full dose. GH can tolerate more than you expect, it's all in the dosing. annie was on tramadol, gabapentin and metacam for 6 weeks(due to injury and on crate rest). when we stopped going off of tramadol was the first step. alternating days and of gabapentin and then last was going off of metacam. i guess i have been very lucky, no problems what so ever w/ my vet's RX. one of my whippets had a reaction to Carprofen. it turned out he was a lightweight and needed 1/2 dose for his weight.
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1 hour ago, Pete said:
Hopefully we can get enough information to make decisions this week. We are inclined to put her to sleep vs putting her through all this only to see her vulnerable and then shortly gone anyway. She relatively young at 7.5 and so beautiful and fun. It’s tough stuff to even contemplating such options. My wife wants to try antibiotics and see if it’s an infection first considering she had a bad infection few months ago about six weeks post op. Their concern then was the infection might be on the gear and they’d have to take it out. It cleared up. Don’t know, grabbing at any glimmers of light we can.
we too had the same diagnosis- maybe an infection- that seems to be the norm but when osteo is suspect- it's osteo. emily was just 8 when we lost her to osteo. here on GT there are a few lucky creatures who have overcome the odds and led a good long life after amputation. but only a few.
think quality of life, not quantity.
i've lost 2 girls to osteo, the second one showed no signs and jumped off the bed onto carpeting and horrifically broke her rear leg. that's not the route you want to go- it was awful for both annie and the two of us. hugs- and remember breeders breed for speed not health and longevity. that is an unfortunate reality in NGA greyhounds.
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What a nightmare for you and your family. She needs to be with a secure lead dog or in a small pack.
Talk to your adoption group and have them find the correct home for her.
You have done nothing wrong. Assessments of a dog's temperment can be difficult. But now that it is known she needs to be with other dogs who have a scheduled regime- like she had at the track.
Don't feel guilt or like a failure.
Also check out the Rosa Project. It's either in Nevada or Utah. The person who runs it is a vet. She does great work.
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i have 2 whippets now. when my last 2 greyhounds died we realized that it takes 2 of us(we are 69/71) to carry a larger dog. the temperaments are far more terrier like- but we both love terriers. clever, fast to learn, fast to challenge you one needs to be focused and consistent and give them lots of exercise. we walk our 2, 2-4 miles a daily and they play big time in the yard. and yes to the remark above about counter surfing- they can look at a counter and just levitate! i had my grand-puppy here for socialization. she just would levitate to my 1 counter which is teeny and walk on the stove. if you a buying one(very few in WRAP- whippet rescue) make sure the parents are health tested- eye, heart, hearing. if they aren't then get the history on the lineage.
it's a different commitment w/ a terrier vs greyhound and just remember you are getting a dog w/ terrier traits that will make you laugh. if you are not looking for a higher energy dog look into italian greyhounds(iggy). there are tons out there in rescue. just remember they have teeny tiny bladders and need access to piddle pads. but for a lower energy fun dog- this might be your answer.
i am not a member of the whippet adoption/sales group on fb. but if you join this https://www.facebook.com/groups/463069527772243, they will direct you. always look into a breeder and find out if they are showing, coursing, racing and get some background on them. like greyhounds racing/coursing whippets are very different than show whippets.
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as per his loose stools- stool check first and foremost and discuss this w/ your vet. your dog may just need to have it's gut cleaned up w/ flagyl or tylan powder
put him on overcooked white rice with 20% cooked chopped meat until he clears up and start s-l-o-w-l-y adding kibble. many people love adding a t. of canned pumpkin. i prefer clay- made by vitamin rx(found on amazon) and a good probiotic. simple, easy but don't forget the stool sample.
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watch and ???? ask your vet for an anti-inflammatory?? how old is your dog- looks like around 6? arthritis can start anywhere around 8 +/- but if he had a major accident at the track it can start earlier. nothing wrong w/ daily dosages of meloxican if it does the trick. if he doesn't respond to that then i will say an x-ray might be in order. maybe find a vet who can handle the anesthesia w/ a sensitive sight hound.
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call me simple or old fashioned, i like turkey wire- 5 or 6 ft with shrubbery planted either inside or outside the fencing. privacy, security, and great ventilation. I never like the way large wood fences stop the breeze. Use the best fence posts possible and heavy galvanized turkey wire and plant!
just ran across this on facebook- i did see a fence like this up in nova scotia- food for thought-https://www.facebook.com/WaddellWoodworking/photos/a.332525586805873/5084550081603376
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our dogs love camping- be it a tent or our honda odyssey which is converted into a camper. the only problem is OUR space. mmmm....comfy during the day for the dogs, mmmm...comfy at night - for the dogs. we sleep curled up in a corner!
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sorry to read this. SPOIL HER ROTTEN!
just remember spontaneous breaks do happen and they are horrible. annie had NO signs of osteo. jumped off the bed and her rear leg snapped in 2. X-rays revealed a star burst configuration of the bone- osteo. emily had osteo of the front leg and increased pain meds(tramadol, metacam, gabapenten and amandine) went from working to no help what so ever over night. of course this was a friday new year's eve and she had to hang in there until our vet reopened on the 4th. why didn't i use an e-vet- to avoid unnecessary x-rays.
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always start with a stool sample- make sure there your dog is free of worms or giardiasis and add in a discussion w/ the vet.
i believe in put food down for 10 min max and pick it up. for super picky eaters feed once a day- making sure they are hungry
cut out all the toppers and stick with one dry food. i'm happiest with the results of purina pro plan foods, you can go with a beef recipe of pro sport. it has higher calories and then no fear of chicken allergies. you need to look for a digestible high calorie food w/ a picky eater. i was shocked my dogs went from 4-6 bowel movements to 1 maybe 2 on pro plan. there has to be a good reason why so many professionals are feeding their dog pro plan sport.
my salukis used to suck the broth, dressing, etc off the kibble. that's when i started feeding dry food. i also fed them very late at night.
better than owelo carrots or pumpkin is Vitamin RX Clay. It adds to their gut and really binds them. a professional handler told me about it.
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agree w/ post above sprung toe(but no need for additional medical attention) but cut those nails! he is not walking properly due to the excessive length. it will take quite a while to get them back unless the vet does it and cauterizes the quicks. then it's weekly maintenance. i trim every sunday- that's my schedule. not every 2 weeks, every week. start working with a groomer. a late gh owner in our group had 5 dogs with awful nails, i worked on them weekly until the nails were in good shape. then changed to every 10 days, every 2 weeks.
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Full market price for a mutt?
There are lots and lots of dogs out there. Let your GH pick it out....SAVED!
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To me it looks like he is knuckleing . It happens with age and neurogical changes/decline.
I loosely wraped vet wrap into a short boot. I changed it every other day. Loose is the key. If done properly he won't take it off. Remember to air the paw out.
All nails need trimming, that will help with his gait.
And do ask about the vet about alternative antinflammitories. It's finding the right one.
Keep on truckin!
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DD's dog, a street dog terrier type, has had a heart murmur for years. Recently after a harrowing experience- attacked by another dog and nearly died it went from a grade 2 murmur to 5 then 6+. she needed yet another surgery after the attack(3 in total)and had an echocardiogram which revealed she was older than anyone thought- not 10/11 but more like 13/14! the cardioligist prescribed specific method of anesthesia and she's still with us- chasing vermin and hunting. but honestly i would have told DD not to put her under for a dental- she had antibiotic resistant bacteria removed from cavities under her skin. this was all a result of the attack and had some serious bouts of cellulitis.
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my late vet was really a renegade now that i think about it. our scottie had loose molars, due to years of predisone for his addison's disease. he gave him a mild sedative and just removed 3~ the dog had minimal bleeding since they were so loose and it was just a matter of not letting him frolic since he was so stoned. are you sure your regular vet can't handle the extraction?
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As per" culture the lesion"
Once antibiotics are administered you can't culture it until your dog is off the meds. Hopefully the drug will do the trick. If It's a bacteria that is drug resistant the leisuon won't heal.
My daughter went thru this with her dog. That is how I acquired this info.
Time will tell-fingers crossed!
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your welcome! it's more than treatable. my first whippet presented symptoms similar to SRM and my vet first put him on Doxy- he responded well to the antibiotics. That was her test to see if it could be SRM. His symptoms presented itself again(not skin issues but soreness to joints/neck & fever) so we went the route of gabapentin and lots of testing to even rule out valley fever and some cat borne bacterial infections( we have a colony of feral cats who occasionally invade our property) and then some. eventually his glands popped and it was lymphoma(which we caught very early but it didn't matter). fingers crossed you don't have anything as dramatic. all of this transpired in 4 months leading to his ultimate demise.
Night time whining
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crate and cover the crate. keep the crate in your bedroom and a good squirt with a plant spray and a firm knock it off or SHHHHHHSH! a couple of nights of this routine and your dog should get the message to sleep and not fuss.
i don't buy the,"your dog is hungry" routine. i do throw a couple of dog biscuits into the crate, but that's it. a thick comforter or some blankets, towels should pad the crate enough.
dogs do like sleeping in the same room as their owners unless they are in a room w/ other dogs and trained that way.