BatterseaBrindl

I think that most antibiotics can cause gastric upsets. If the dog is throwing up within a few hours of eating the meds, I doubt if very much has been absorbed. Can she disolve the pills and syringe them into him? Put them in some peanut butter?

I have not tried raw chicken feet, but my guys love dehydrated chicken and ducks feet. We get them from here... http://www.dehydratedlivertreats.com/index.html

Nixon injured one of his hind toes and the nail a couple of weeks ago doing zoomy spins in the yard. I treated with polysporin for a few days, but the nail bed still looked quite raw, so we took him in to the clinic and he is on an antibiotic. We're 'trying' to do the epsom salt soaks. Not easy, but we're getting better at it.

Glad to read that things have improved even more since yesterday!! Go, Cash, Go!!

Good news! Hope she has a good night. Sounds like she is heading the right direction. Whew. We'll watch for updates tomorrow. I know of two horses who had very nasty reactions to their 'normal' spring vaccines this year. Vets are not sure which vaccine it was. Very scary.

I don't add canned food, so I chose 'other'. All my dogs have been on Kirklands Lamb & Rice for a long time. The GSD is 14 and the Pointer is 11. When Mr Nixon arrived I hope he'd do fine on it, and sure enough he's thriving.

Those hairless spots do not look like flea bites...I have never seen hair fall out like that with flea bites. Doesn't look like ringworm to me either...I have seen ringworm on horses, and it's a lot more 'crusty' than that. And mange makes them REALLY itchy. My GSD rolled in the carcass of a dead fox and got mange mites from it. Man Oh Man...that poor girl! Her poor 'stand-up' ears puffed up like ballons in less than 24 hours and she had to have then drained....now one of them doesn't stand up anymore. Luckiy we caught it before it spread to the other critters. Horses get something that looks similar to Ollies spots.....we call it 'rain rot'.... Easily treated by scrubing with with antibacterial soap. I would suspect some kind of allergy with Ollie's 'spots'....

Our dear, departed Dobergirl had a couple of permanent hairless patches on her arms. One was from where they botched her dew claw removal and the other was from where she was shaved for an pre-surgery injection.

Agree with LuvAPuppy... If you can put some vet wrap or other adhesive tape aropund the injured area, then just push the flap up and stick into place. Best to do it now before it dries out any more. If you cannot bandage it into place, I'd ask the vet to cut it off....if you don't have the stomach to do it yourself! A 2.5" flap is going to make a pretty big 'skin tag' and I would worry that it would rip off if it got caught on something.

OUCH! Makes Nixon's falling-out toenail seem pretty minor. Healing thoughts are coming to Jake from all the critters here in Battersea. to Janet

Thanks for the input. His 'down' and 'down stay' are very good, of course... He LOVES to lay down. We just started working on our 'sit', and it is improving daily. So far I have only asked him to sit when I am standing directly in front of him. I tried 'sit' on our walk yesterday,as it was a very mild day, and he looked at me as if I was crazy, but he did do it, if only for a very brief couple of seconds! We'll keep working on it indoors...and from the heel position... and in the New Year I think we will try some classes.

I did Rally-O with our late Dobergirl and it was a lot of fun. We've had our wonderful brindle boy Nixon for 6 months now, he has settled beautifully and I think it's time we tried something new. I'd love to hear if anyone has done Rally - successfully or not - with their Greyhounds.

Nixon, my Greyhound, is waiting to have his test. My other two non-grey dogs have both been certified for years. I am in Ontario and we get it done throught St John Ambulance. Sitting is not a requirement. The above post by Ownded by Summer is great. The home we go to does not require certification and Nixon has been there a few times and he was wonderful. Call a local home and ask what their requirements are.

Such a difficult situation... Do what is best for the dogs...you will find the strength and your remaining two dogs will help you get through the pain. I totally agree with those who said to have the vet come to your house. We have done this in all but one bridge crossing and it is so much better to say your goodbyes at home, on a nice sunny day right beside their final burying place. Our last bridge crossing was an emergency, at the E vet on Boxing Day. Coming home with Penny's little body in the back of the car was the hardest 30 minute drive I have ever had. My thoughts are with you.

Love to hear a happy ending! We've only had Nixon for 6 months and he has settled in here really well with our two senior non-greyhound females. We've been to the dog park a lot and he is always curious and interested in meeting other dogs, but once he has met them he comes back to just hang out with me. But...yesterday, for the very first time, he actually initiated a game of 'tag' with one of his greyhound friends at the dog park. I am thrilled.

Elevated temperature? Even if there is not, I'd have a vet listen to her chest.

I have to agree. Why do you want a dog if you're never home?!?!? You just do not have the time that a dog - any dog - needs. You are gone from home for 11 hours a day. This is MUCH too long for a dog to be alone. Even if a dog walker comes in during the day and the dog gets to go out and pee, 11 hours is too much time for a dog to be alone. This time does not include the time it takes you to get ready to leave for work or the time it takes to cook/eat when you get home. This is why dogs chew up things and make other sorts of messes...they are bored and need companionship. And of course,you must also sleep. Even if it is just for 6 hours. SO there is a minimum of 18 hours a day that the dog will be ignored. Get a cat. They like to be left alone!

Happy tears from Nancy & Nixon in Ontario

Sendgin healing thought from all the critters here in Battersea

Ahhh... the holes! Our yard is full of holes. Nixon is helping his 14 yr old GSD sister keep her holes in perfect condition. They have one that is a couple of feet deep. I have always called that fenced in area 'the dog yard' and they are just making sure it really is their yard! Thankfully, our Pointer X is not a digger! She just lays in the holes the other 2 have carved out.

I use a Dremel, too. I have the smaller, rechargable one. I have no idea how Nixon's nails were done before we got him 6 months ago, but Nixon is fine with it. Just make sure your battery is really charged up and you use fresh sandpaper each time. I learned to use the Dremmel years ago when we first got Dobies...they have super hard nails - also black in colour - and the ordinary nail clippers didn't do a very good job.

Sending Healing thoughts from all the critters here in Battersea.

Awwwwww....nothing more pathetic looking than a dog in a cone. You could probably trim it a bit shorter. He still needs to be able to get a drink. Just trim it enough to let the end of his nose stick out...doubt if he'd be able to turn his head around and reach the wound if you took a couple of inches off. Hope Roger feels better soon.

Most dogs walk a bit crooked, but he is very, very crooked. He reminds me of my aged & arthritic GSD who drops her hips. She is nearly 14 and walks straighter than he does. I have not seen a lot of lame dogs, but if he was one of my horses I'd call the vet. Sooner, rather than later. Definitely something going on in his Left Hind.

I have never met the famous Joe, but perhaps Nixon met him while he was in NGA, Vermont. All the critters here in Battersea are sending out good healing vibes to Joe.