EnzaFerrari

I have given Enza pepcid in the past - one dose - and that has helped. But she has never yelped in pain when gassy. If it happens a third time I say bring her in because then it's a pattern.

How is he this morning?

Enza had soft to not at all pickable stool for a good 6-9 months when I first got her. It took a few rounds of Panacur (she had a few bugs) and then I started feeding her Prozyme to help her absorb nutrients as well as adding probioitics. I also switched her to Taste of the Wild Pacific stream. That worked really well for a few years but I also learned I could not switch her to the other versions without immediate issues. However, a few months ago, I switched to Nature's Domain at Costco. I did it cold turkey with zero problems and her output is actually better than when on TOTW.

So oddly enough, I just called to set up Enza's appointment to find out her vet - Dr Mller - has left Caring Hands. Now debating staying or switching.

I use Nature's Domain. I use to feed Enza the Pro Plan but she suddenly hated it so it might not be the fish. Maybe the pup needs grain free? I'd also look into some pro biotics or something to help calm the tummy after being upset for a bit.

If I were to switch, it would be to Ballston but I am not sure it is much cheaper. Alas. And I adore Brenda and Enza would probably murder me if I took her away from her friend.

Who do you see in VA? I go to Caring Hands and while it is pricey, I do like the doctors and I love the front office staff. I sometimes ponder switching but I've seen them handle crisis before and I appreciate how swiftly they respond. Once was an issue with Enza and once was while I was in the waiting room. This woman walked in with a dog that was in pain and even though she wasn't a patient of theirs, they rushed the dog to the back and calmed the poor woman down. (okay - two of the doctors are also really good looking...I took my boyfriend with me once and he even noticed it...)

Oh god yes. I was at a dog park - a large one with lots of room - with a friend and our two greyhounds. We tended to maneuver our dogs away from groups of dogs playing as the greys just wanted to smell and pick up sticks. This time we watched one dog pin another - and it was game over. Every dog in the park came running over. My friend and I jumped into the middle of it to start pulling dogs off of each other as the other owners kept saying they were "just playing". Uh. No. The pinned dog was okay but had some blood and that is when everyone realized what was going on. Oddly our dogs just kept smelling the grass. However, another time I was walking the same two greyhounds near an open field. A woman had her small puppy playing with two standard poodles that I have found to be aggressive. I just knew something was going to happen so tried to walk quickly away. But the puppy suddenly took off and pretty much right in front of me, the two poodles attacked the puppy. The reaction from the two greyhounds was stunning - hair on the back of their necks stood up, they started growling, and lunging. It took all of my strength and then some to pull them away. Again - all the other dog owners thought they were "just playing".

You both side like you've handled this beautifully. Asked the right questions, made steps forward etc. Funny enough, I am looking to join a crossfit gym in VA and am a bit scared out of mind, but I think it's time to loose the weight.

He hasn't been there long, right? It is amazing what stress and changes can do to a dog. He could still be adjusting and lordy knows with my girl, if something major changes, she can go soft for awhile. I know when I redid my kitchen, she was a mess stool wise even though all appearances were "normal". As for not worming, it can take time for them to pop up or he could have picked up something since being with you. Just because they didn't have something a few weeks ago doesn't mean that holds true. In regards to food, I think some people have had good results with Blue Buffalo but I think (I think) most people have not had good results. A good option many have had excellent luck with is the Costco brand foods - Enza could not be on the lamb or chicken, but she is doing incredibly well on the Natural Balance Salmon. I use to feed Taste of the Wild, but the Costco brand is made by the same company but a lot cheaper. It does have less meat, but so far so good.

Medical check up of course, but I'd also look for mice. She might hear them in the wall, etc.

You'd be surprised. Years ago when I was at the evet, I mentioned the issue and the vet scoffed at me. She said it was just a myth and greyhound owners are a bit nuts about it. I took Enza home and swore to never ever ever go back to that Evet unless I had too. I'd rather drive 30 mins further away to another one.

Enza actually does better on the Costco version than when she was on TOTW. I also understood that it was made by the same company but could be wrong.

I am so so sorry, Mo.

Actually, Enza is shedding like mad right now too and I'm blaming it on the unnaturally warm (but awesome) weather.

Have you tried giving her ice cubes? Enza likes to munch on them and it's a way to get fluids into her.

I've been told low salt broth, pediasure, or a splash of gatorade can get them to drink. I've been told low salt broth, pediasure, or a splash of gatorade can get them to drink.

Enza once got a twig stuck on the roof of her mouth. She kept pawing at her mouth as I freaked out. I finally straddled her and opened her mouth and saw the issue. I got it out and she was fine.

If I may, I'd advise against running for longer than a week. When I injured myself when running, I was cautioned against running for at least a month to let it heal properly. When Enza's intermittent limp developed, the vet and others advised no running etc for a significant period of time for the same reasons. The pain may go away but it doesn't mean that it is healed.

When it first started, her back legs seemed a bit stiff as well but now it's just the front right shoulder. Everything has been manipulated which is why we've narrowed in on the shoulder/neck area as the problem and how it manifests itself is why he isn't too worried about osteo or a bone problem. (And before anyone asks, he is very grey savy and lost his own greyhound to osteo earlier this year so he knows of which he speaks.) She is still fine but hesitates with that leg every couple steps. It was just odd it came back when she jumped off the sofa - I liken it to jamming your toe or nailing your funny bone.

Enza gets a bath in the spring and in the fall. Maybe another one in the Summer but that's it.

Yep, we ran a full TBD on her and nothing. She is acting fine and normal now and two more stuffies have died a noble death.

To clarify, based on the three exams he has given her, the four videos I sent him, and me watching her like a hawk for three months, Dr Miller wants to x ray her shoulder/neck area as that is where the pain seems to come from.

Yeah - that's what I'm thinking. The vet wants to sedate her to get good ones. When they open, I'm going to call them.

Back in August, Enza developed a very pronounced limp. We did the usual vet visits, rounds of rimadyl, etc and came to the conclusion that it was likely a soft muscle or nerve issue. The nerve issue was based on an incident in February where she stopped moving her head and wouldn't put foot on her front leg. The vet called that a pinched nerve and after a week or so, she was fine. The limp came and went and seemed to move about her body for about 6 weeks. We'd do a round of rimadyl then wait a week to see if the limp cam back and she was limited to very short walks. Throughout this, she still jump up and down for treats and destroy stuffies with glee. About the beginning of October, the limp was gone and Enza was back to herself. We could do long walks again although I tried hard not to overdue it. She could run although I never took her to the dogpark because I knew she's hurt herself again. When the weather would get cold and rainy, the limp will come back every so slightly. Than this morning happening. Around 6:30 she leapt off the sofa and froze. She held up the paw that had been causing problems and refused to put weight on it for about 10 mins. I rubbed her shoulders, rubbed her neck (which seemed to help as she flinched then leaned into me), and her paw. There was no yelping just standing and staring at me. I finally threw on some clothes and grabbed the leash to take Laddie (the dog I'm watching) out for a quick pee before throwing her into the car to go to the vet. And she was miraculously cured. Ran around, jumped up and down, and walked fine on the mini stroll around the neighborhood. I'm kind of at a loss at what - or if - the next step is. Do I let it go as an occasional problem and handle it then? X rays? Acupuncture? She is on some serious joint medication and that has helped (I think). Every time this has manifested, it's due to that leg being jarred somehow.