cleptogrey

yes, i remember! thanks for the input tbhounds. basically it's the same relaxed sphincter muscles w/ males. we will deal w/ it when the leakage reoccurs. and he was on a super low dosage as compared to the other greyhounds on Proin that i have read about on GT.

we did a round of DES and then 10 months later incontence returned. then felix was on 12.5mg of Proin every other day- he . when it stopped working we went to 12.5mg daily- side effects- he lost weight- 5#s(had initially lost 2#s on the lower dosage) and started acting like an old dog. he just wasn't right- he's going to be 8 in march. my vet suggested that i take him off and we wait and see what happens. he's gained weight(went from 4.5 cups daily down to 3.75) and doesn't look like a dog just off the track. he's acting more limber- not as tired and is not starving any more. when he was on the 12.5mg daily- he was famished! i'm not a fan, when the incontence reoccurs we will deal w/ it. a friend who has danes and greyhounds has also noticed some funky side effects when her dogs have been on it. tb hounds- felix has been on DES already- i thought that it could only be used once, is that true? huh- other alternatives.

make sure you have plenty of fresh air and don't keep the car warm. i had one dog who got car sick for over 9 months- finally a 6.5 hr trip to vermont cured him. there was nothing left to barf- washable towels or use a crate lined w/ paper. i fed him after our trips, that helps.

emily walked her duct tape right off. good luck!

a dog's head is the hardest part of their body. typical greyhound klutzy move may i add. either they are nimble and elegant or hysterical klutzes. if there is an egg on his scull i would be surprised, most likely nothing to worry about. if he seems super tired, (what greyhound isn't) for your sanity speck with your vet.

as my long time very experienced vet said, "these greyhounds have back and neck problems". my 8 year old male's lower back was acting up. we did 7 days of 1/4 of 325mg aspirin twice a day- w/ food. on my own i brought him in for some chiropractic adjustments. i'm not kicking the soccer ball enticing him to "go for it". but he's now able to jump up on the bed and doesn't seem stiff and sore. i didn't expect to be in a lower gear so soon, i'm sure your feeling the same. as to the stronger meds, my vet tries to stay away from them as long as possible. his suggestion seemed to work, no internal bleeding, positive response w/ the least impact on my bank account.

yes, either that or crappy mighty dog- the critters seem to love that. pasta is a good substitute for rice. a friend i know swears by kraft macaroni and cheese to fatten up her dogs. anything goes when a dog is really under weight. also, older older dogs do drop in weight.why are you concerned about kibble? lots of dogs eat things other than kibble. why not wet food? high in calories and just add a vitamin pill.

i just open felix's mouth and plop 1/4t full of tylan powder way back on his tongue. then i quick serve him breakfast. his morning meal is ready and he's ready to pounce on it, so the tylan routine is 10 seconds long and then he chows down.

i know everyone here swears by bloodwork, but i know from personal experience that it doesn't always show everything. a good friend who is a vet was really diligent on doing bloodwork and her own dog who just wan't right. the results showed nothing what so ever. when she decided to do exploratory surgery the worst showed up- his gut was loaded w/ the big C. can you take the test results and stool samples to another vet and opt for a second opinion? you are doing the right thing,, but if she's not pooping regularly(other posts). has your vet suggested any anti-inflammatories for her gut? i.e. tylan powder? if they feel everything is o.k., then it seems like there could be a parasite, has that option been considered? i hate to think of the worst, but giardia or the parasite from birds(coxisomethingoranother)are much better options than a costly MRI and the worst. parasites can do weird things. when felix has had his bouts of giardia- occasional flare-ups he just doesn't feel like eating or doing anything else.

have you tried dehydrated yams? it's like doggie crack....also old fashioned liver snaps- the dogs go ballistic for them.

the 2nd or 3 step of a case of stairs works very well-and so do coffee tables. mind felix who is trying to defy gravity- too lazy to get off the couch at the beach house we stayed at.

stay away from things like that- as you mentioned in another food post she's not eating. well, could she have an upset stomach from the turkey neck? that stuff goes right thru my dogs. rice/boiled beef or chicken and eventually some kibble once her tummy settles down.

how old is ruby? age often factors into weight loss. also you might consider adding white rice and broth- boil some chicken or ground beef to her kibble. the carbs will help and the flavor of the meat should get her going. i have sautéed either proteins in a tasty garlic/soy combo w/ some broth to add some zing to help stimulate some appetite. but i always consult w/ my vet(he's a fan of home cooked goodies to stimulate eating). there might be some other issues cooking.

if this makes you feel better a borzoi that my old boyfriend and i rescued ate 3 boxes of wrapped chocolate christmas ornaments-she unwrapped each and everyone that was on our tree! those were the days before people freaked out about dogs eating chocolate. now go out and buy some trader joe's truffles- just as good- but keep them in the fridge. the dogs will find them in the closet!

dogs live in the moment,so i've been told. so, try it....if the response is negative then don't try it again. i take both in the car up to the vet if no one is home, take one in and listen to the other dog sing. they survive, when dh is home he keeps the other dog w/ him in the studio. it's one unhappy camper, but it's just for the time being. i do know that annie really needs to have another dog around- but felix can easily be replaced. as long as it's another greyhound. felix- if the other dog is gone- give him a human, he was bottle fed as a wee pup. both of mine feed off of each other- can't live with or without each other. if something happens, i'll figure it out. obedience training does build a better bond between you and the pup, try it, the two of you just might like it. some dogs are just more independent & leaders, it's the same pecking order as a wolf pac.

when you say under his foot, what exactly do you mean? front pastern? under the foot- pad? pics please- when you do your next bandage change. if it's the pastern that hurts- felix skinned his down to the tendons, not nice- the entire paw blew up. dissolving stitches? if not they get very itchy- BFI foot powder helps w/ the itch. but that's near the end of the healing process when they are ready to rip their paw off! oy....that's all i can say. invest in vet wrap.

we are starting to see signs exactly like what you described w/ our now retired soccer player felix. felix also was having trouble getting onto the couch and bed. my vet suggested that he slows down- no more kicking the soccer ball(felix's favorite activity) for us since greyhound's lower backs tend to be an issue. our vet is very low keyed and doesn't make a fuss out of anything. he had slowed down his running at the beach on his own, which was the first sign. independently i took felix to a chiropractor who has treated him twice so far. along w/ a weeks's worth of 1/4 aspirin 2xs daily(vet's rx) and the treatments he's been much more limber but we are hesitating on the soccer interactions. 4-6 mile walk in the woods are fine, no problems there. btw- he was sore after the chiropractor but showed significant improvement a week later. i often feel like that when i'm adjusted and the chiropractor felt the weaker parts of his back seemed much better the 2nd time. i'm making sure his back is nice and warm during these cold months. getting older %*&()&^%%$@

agree 1k% i have learned to send dh to classes with out me and preferably with a male trainer. it helps, they are so darn difficult to train!

i must be totally crazy. i keep a new dog or foster in the kitchen with me when i cook so i can train it not to take food either out of the fridge when i open it(yes, iv'e seen that), try to get it off the counter, or go for fall out as i cook. yes, it's not easy, but i do it. i start w/ short (max 5 minute) intervals and lengthen the time manners are taught. it's a matter of being organized and keeping one eye on the dog but it works. in training classes we teach "leave it". we walk our dogs with high quality bits of hot dogs are sliced and left on plates on the floor as we weave in and out of them. eventually we do sits and stops next to the treats. as mentioned above it's consistency on everyone's part and patience. positive reinforcement at the end of the session be it prepping a meal, classes, staying on the bed during dinner. additional exercise and keeping the dog tired never hurts, some dogs need to really let loose before training- others will go to sleep from exhaustion. your dog is still very energetic and young, the additional run around will be an asset. if your kitchen is big enough how about a placing a bed in it and work on stay. a short stay and then have the dog taken somewhere for another positive activity. it's a matter of changing your current routine and reinventing the wheel. new routine, new habits, a change in scenery-

the only gate i used was at the top of our stairwell exit(2 family house) and when marisa napped her bedroom door was closed.other wise my daughter was playing in the studio w/ me working or in the kitchen while i cooked. pots and pans and oranges can keep a baby amused for hours. exactly how much are you gating off bella? do you approach bella after a "don't touch" or what ever interaction w/ colin? approach and stroke, no treats are really necessary. also w/ colin rather than "don't" try giving him something that he should do- yes, mobility in a little one is a challenge and keeping your house intact and the baby safe is as challenging as well.... it all works out. playdates w/ other young ones and outings to museums, etc will help tire the little man out.

glad to read that you went right back for follow-up. it looks like this will be a learning curve for you. when will the vet change the bandages?

i would watch the wounds like a hawk, forget about feeling bad w/ the e.collars. if they are looking at all funky- consult w/ the vet. the stitches will itch as it heals, so remember the cones should keep them from nibbling . nasty looking wounds- personally i would avoid all treats.

jealous....that's what it sounds like... .btw..my daughter's first words,"GOODOG" that's because i said it so much....it wasn't joe or daddy or any of the normal first words. also, azim was at his top top (over weight)weight by the time marisa was a year- it was eating fall out from under the high chair as well as when ever i fed her(marisa), azim got a nibble. i do believe in spoiling the dog so there won't be any jealously and it worked. more attention for bella...a little goes a long way.

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stick with the stroller or purchase a used pram- it's easier to keep your baby warm in the pram. i didn't trust myself walking outside w/ a baby pack on. TJMAXX and Marshall's has cheap head lamps, that's what we use at night/dusk. also, blinking reflectors are a must. the one thing that i did when dd was born was i made sure that Azim(my saluki who was 7 at the time) had the same if not more attention. It seemed to work- also going out into the yard and rewarding Bella w/ food when she potties, that should help. this way she will get the hang of doing her business and not just standing and hanging out in the yard. welcome to the world of bundling up your baby- prams do work well in the snow! btw, we used our pram forever...took the body out of the frame and schlepped it to the beach, DD had the best view of animals at the bronx zoo since it was so high, took it on our walks thru little italy and filled it w/ groceries as well. you should be able to find one on either craigslist or ebay- just go for the largest body/bed. DD napped in it until she was almost 3.