BatterseaBrindl

Nixon & Ruby are not crated, nor are they muzzled. We've had multiple dogs for many, many years...3 of them Dobes...and only one of the Dobes ever had to be crated. She was a chewer. Until we discovered Greyhounds, it would never have crossed our minds to muzzle dogs. We did muzzle Nixon for his initial meeting of our GSD and Pointer. That lasted all of 15 minutes. Ruby wore hers for the initial introductions, too. And, as she had a sketchy history of mild SA/destruction, we did muzzle her if we had to leave all the dogs alone for more than 15 minutes. However we quickly figured out that she is not a chewer. Yes...I know that freak accidents - like DorasMom has pointed out - can happen.

Are you sure it's not an embedded tick???

Glad things are coming along on schedule, and that Bumper is able to get around.

So sorry for your sudden loss. We lost a young Doberman to some sort of sudden Cardiac distress a few years ago. Dobes are very prone to serious cardiac issues. However, Greyhounds are not 'known' to have heart issues. Our vet said that of all large breed dogs, Greyhounds are the healthiest...not much cardiac disease, no hip displasia/ Crutiate issues. Bloat of course is something to be on the lookout for, as with all deep chested dogs, but your dogs case does not 'scream' Bloat to me.... We had a Dobe with Bloat once, too. Hopefully, when you're ready for another canine companion, you will choose another Greyhound!!

Heard of it on horses.

Agree...Don't give asprin. It can thin the blood. Your best bet is to go back to the vet and ask for something. I'm surprised they did not send her home with at least some Medicam. I keep Traumeel cream and tablets on hand here. It is a homeopathic medication that my vet recommneds. I've used on both the dogs and horses with great success. http://www.1800petmeds.com/Traumeel+Tablets-prod10795.html Your girl sounds like she's in quite a bit of pain and probably needs something stronger than that, but as a general anti-inflammatory, it is wonderful.

So sorry your lovely boy had to leave you. Remember the good times....

Fantastic video! Having owned Dobies for many years...and one who did not survive a torsion... we are painfully aware of the signs. She was badly affected by VWD and emergency surgery was just not an option. edited to say that in thin breeds like Greyhounds and Dobes, the distended stomach is much more visibale than in this heavier-coated Atkita.

So sorry for the loss of Mindy. Many, many to you and her family-in-waiting.

So very sorry for the loss of your fun-loving boy....

Sorry to hear that Hope has gone to the Bridge. At least she got to enjoy some time on a couch.....

So sorry for your sudden loss.

So sorry for your loss. You have some wonderful memories to remember your girl by.

Such a freak accident. Two beautiful pups gone, just like that, in the blink of an eye

So, so sorry you never got to hold your Dani.

Another vote for Traumeel Cream. It also comes in tablets.

Awwwww....poor Bumper. Sending lots of healing thoughts

Love my bald-butt boy!

Muffy was obviously a much-loved hound. Run free....

I am so very sorry for the loss of your little Wannabe. Our Wannabe, Bandit, will be waiting up there for her and they'll get along just fine. Tila will be in her glory....Bandit is used to having somebody boss her around!

No advice about the dog vs cat. I just wanted to say And thanks for following the 'rules' and posting a picture!! Greyt ooking family! You have received some good advice from others and it seems like some peeps live close by.

I have not used their products on my horses, but several of my friends have used them on their horses and thought they did a good job. I did not know they had canine stuff. Keep us up to date on Faye Oops....

Anniee Bella sound perfectly 'normal' to me!! Actually...she sounds like the perfect dog! Some dogs are more food motivated than others. Have you tried clicker training? I had super results with one of our Dobes, using a clicker. Does your Therapy Dog group require that she heel/sit/down? I have had 4 dogs certified through St John Ambulance, and these are not part of their 'test'. They do have to walk quietly on lead without pulling/criss-crossing, but they do not have to be in the exact 'heel' postion. We've had Nixon for 19 months and he has never been food motivated. He knows 'wait','get back' and 'off'. For us, these are the most important ones. He did learn to 'sit' and 'down', but I had to use some pretty enticing stuff. We've had Ruby for 4 months and she came to us with 'sit' pre-programmed....it is something she just 'naturally' does. She has learned 'wait', 'get back', 'off'. We're working on down. We have not done 'heel' with either Grey. They do not pull on leash and I don't care if they walk a step or two ahead of me.