BatterseaBrindl

Checking in on Harley...

Agreed!

How long have you had Chevy? We've had multiple dogs for a number of years and it always takes a few months for the 'new pack' to get settled into the new positions. Ollie is probably confused - of course - and trying to figure out if she is still in charge. Which she probably will be. And if she's not in charge, then she needs to see just how far can she go. Chevey is also trying to figure out his place. Sounds like he doesn't really want to be top dog...if he wanted that posiiton, he would really let Ollie know. In my experience, the female who has been in charge will keep that position, but it is not not always obvious right away. Does your son's dog live in the same house? How do he & Chevy get along? I would stop any outright agression, but otherwise leave it up to them to sort it all out.

This. No way would I ever let any dog lay on the floor beside a baby. Never. I don't even leave our two dog-savvy grandkids (4 & 2) alone in the same room as any of my dogs. And my 3 dogs are the most calm, laid-back bunch you'll find anywhere. The GSD and Hound are both certified Therapy Dogs and I still would not leave the kids alone with them. It is just not worth the risk....even as miniscule as it it with my three...we would never forgive ourselves if 'something' happened.

I too, have been there too many times, with my dogs, as well as my beloved equines. My motto has always been "Better a day too soon, than a moment too late". You WILL know when the time is right. Our Billie is over 14 now, and as each week goes by, the getting up and down is harder and harder for her. But her tail wags, she loves her food and still can climb onto the low futon. I sincerely hope she keeps this behaviour up until at least the spring thaw, so she can be buried in our little pet cemetery. But if she takes a turn for the worse, we are prepared to do what is best for her. FWIW...I always have my vet come to the house. It just seems to make things a little bit easier....for both the dog and myself.

When 11 yr old Bandit stopped eating just before Christmas- and the vets never did figure out why - we tried several different kinds of soft/stinky foods. The thing that got her back on track was 'Tripe'. It smells awful but as soon as I opened the can, she started drooling and gobbled it up. We got Lamb Tripe as she is on a lamb-based diet, but you can get fish - salmon I think- and beef,as well as Venison Tripe. Tripe is available at most pet food stores. We added small amounts of it to the gastro food from the vet, then slowly replaced that with a bit of her kibble. Within a week she was eating mostly kibble with a spoonful of Tripe.

Nixon also visit an old age home. He is waiting for his testing, but the home allows him to come and visit. Billie and Bandit are both certified through St John Ambulance and have been visiting for many years. Our Bridge Dobergirl was also certified. It is the most rewarding volunteer work I have ever done.

Cry a lot. Swear a lot. Remember the good times and smile!

Nixon and his sisters send healing thoughts to Gracie. One of Nixon's best Greyhound friends here is named 'Gracie'...

Finally got time to check in on Dude and am so happy to read some really greyt news! Keep up the good work, buddy!!

Perhaps he's chilly. Nixon wears his little light weight fleece coat nearly 24/7 these days. He had his jammies on all weekend and yesterday as it was really cold up here. Our Bridge Dobergirl would wake up if she moved around in her sleep and her blanket came off. Putting her fleece on kept her warm even if the blanket slipped off. Then Ijust clued in and kept the lightweight coat on aalmost full time.

Continuing to send good thoughts Harley's way.

Thinking about you today.

Checking in...so glad to read that our 00-Dude is coming along nicely. Keep up the good work, buddy! And yup...if it was me, I might take one more night with professional eyes watching him and one more day to get organized. On the other hand...I can well imagine how anxious you must be to just have him home again.

Checking in... Glad surgery went smoothly. Hugs to all. Nancy, Nixon & the Girls

Nancy, Nixon & his sisters will have our buddy 00-Dude in our thoughts all day. And many for Chris

Still following Harley's progress and am happy to see a good update.

00-Dude...thinking of you and will be waiting with bait on our breath for tomorrow's update. Keep fightin' the good fight, buddy! Nixon & the girls

Continued good wishes for your Callie. I have a pony named Calli. When our 11 yr old Bandit did not want to eat, we tried several kinds of soft/moist dog food. She was only interested in cheese and peanut butter. What got her eating 'real food' again was Tripe. OMG...she gobbled it up so fast....it really stinks and smell does have a lot to do with their appetite. We got Bandit Lamb tripe, as her diet is lamb-based, but you can get other kinds of tripe. Comes in a can and we got it at a pet store.

from Mr Nixon and his sisters

Nixon and the girls are sending more healing thoughts to you and your family. Nixon is our first Greyhound and we have no experience with the dreaded 'C'. Our Dobies seemed to keel over from Heart disease. And Billie (14) and Bandit (11) are determined to just hang on to life and then keel over from old age However, I think that you have made a very wise decision to send all possible info to this Dream Team at OSU. Thinking of you all with from snowy Ontario

just checking in this morning... DAMN. bleep bleep bleep is all we have to say. 00-Dude be strong big guy! Many many ((((hugs )))))for Chris

00 Dude...You okay buddy?? And for Chris

Another lover of the Kirklands foods. We switched to it about 3 years ago, both for the cost factor and the ingredients. We started off with the chicken and fed it for a couple of years. Last year when I knew I was getting a Greyhound I switched the girls onto the Lamb before Nixon arrived, as I had read that a lot of Greys do not do well on chicken. I was in Costco today (buying - what else? - dog food) and ours does not carry the grain-free stuff yet. They had also put the price of their regular dog beds down to just over $20, and the Ortho ones were only $27. I am soooo tempted to go back tomorrow and get a couple...