brindlehound

My housemate is houndsitting for his ex-wife while she travels for a job interview. I got the idea to walk both Magic and Peachy at the same time. Peachy is used to walking with another hound (Amelia went to the Bridge last week) but Magic is not and I'm not used to walking 2 at a time. This evening I walked both and did fine. I started off with Magic in my right hand (I'm right handed) and Peachy in my left. As soon as we got out the door, they were tangled so I had to switch. After we got going, of course, each one sometimes had to sniff in a different direction. After the initial tangle, they did fine. Do any experts have any suggestions? Thanks.

Last Tuesday, my housemate, his ex-wife, and 2 daughters had to send their 11 1/2 year old greyhound to the Bridge. She hadn't been doing well lately. She had pain in her back. I don't know if it was osteo or something else. She cried when she laid down and was grumpy. Here's the only picture I have of Amelia (the smaller brindle) along with my housemate, Peachy (the fawn) and my Magic (the larger brindle). In the picture, you can see that Amelia has her head down. She wasn't able to hold it up higher. Run free sweet Amelia.

My housemate's daughter lost her hound, Amelia this week.

I'm sorry to read this Kim and Robin. Run Free Beautiful Arwen.

Jerilyn, I'm glad Lila's doing well and your mother too. Carol

Thank you for posting this.

Jerilyn and Lila, Magic and I know exactly how you feel. I agree with Remolacha: it's just as traumatic for you as Lila to both of you. Carol and Magic

Happy Gotcha Day Bee Wiseman. to Burke, Tricia, Murray, and Holly. Carol and Magic

Is it warm to the touch? Magic had an infection in his leg last spring and it was swollen and warm to the touch.

Thanks for the input all. Magic is fine. He was on leash-walking for 2 weeks and wasn't overly happy about it. I was just more curious than concerned especially since I knew that it was a soft-tissue injury; and, also, since it was over 2 weeks ago and the swelling is long gone.

It was soft-tissue. The vet showed me the x-ray and described what a tumor would look like which it was not. She also did a lyme disease test and that was negative too.

About 2 1/2 weeks ago, when I got home from work, Magic was barely putting any weight on his right rear leg. When I took him to the vet, naturally, she was concerned about osteo. The injury turned out to be a soft-tissue injury (or as I've been calling it a doggie sprained ankle) My question is can the limping and swelling associated with osteo show up suddenly other than an obvious break? When I left for work, he was walking normally. When I got home, he was limping. I was so scared while the x-ray was being developed and then so relieved when it was negative that I forgot to ask the vet this question.

Run free Mindy

Run Free sweet Tila.

My housemate's 2 greyhounds, who live with his ex-wife are currently not on heart worm medications. The vet apparently told them that the girls don't need it any longer due to their age and the fact that they're not outside all that often. They live in a town setting although they do visit once in awhile. Has anyone else been told this by their vet? I would like to emphasize that I don't plan on stopping Magic's heart worm med no matter what the vet says. We live in a rural area where there are more risk factors for heart worm. During warmer weather, we leave the door to the fenced-in yard open so he can come and go as he pleases. I'm not sure if it makes a difference in what others have been told but the girls are 11 and will be 12 in May. Magic is 10 and will be 11 in January. Thanks.

When I first adopted Magic, I gave him lamb and rice and he didn't do well. It could easily have been track vs. non-track food. It could have even been the brand. I've gotten other brands of lamb and rice and he's done fine.

Run Free Honey to you Marc and the rest of the Joisy Girls. Carol and Magic

I'm sorry Avril had to go through this. Magic went through the same thing 5 years ago. It was awful and so scary. We'll be sending healing thoughts to you, DH, and Avril. Carol and Magic, who've been through this too.

Run free Pretty Bandit.

I'll be thinking and praying for you and Get Em.

Run Free Gee in a place where bubblewrap won't be necessary. Judy, hugs to you and your family.

I don't know what more I can add to what's already been said here. As my screensaver at work says "Run Free Cap'n Dude" Magic would like to add "It's been an honor serving with you Captain." to you, Chris, Dennis, Toni, Cash, and Copper. Carol and Magic

Thinking good thoughts for Bandit.

Not to hijack this thread but I'm having a similar issue with Magic. I don't have any suggestions but will be watching for others' suggestions. Good Luck.

Tricia and Burke, I am so sorry to read this. I met all of you at the Petco in Royersford and was taken by Bee Wiseman and Murray. to all of you. Run free Bee Wiseman Carol and Magic