Jerilyn

Great progress! And wonderful communication with your dog!

Happy 12th birthday, Jagger!

Sending good thoughts for Annie!

I don't have any good advice, but Sunita sounds so much like my dear departed Lila! Gotta love those demanding princess girls!

Maybe you have the rare protective greyhound, and if that's the case it's not so unusual. He's feeling like this is his home and you're his people, which is good. So when you're not there he feels like he has to step up to protect the place from "intruders" even if he's met them nicely before. How long are you gone for? Maybe he doesn't need to be let out during the day. 8 hours is pretty normal for these guys to go with out a potty break.

Happy Gotcha Logan!

I haven't had to wipe Wiki's bum yet but Lila had that reaction. It seemed like a "hey, that's private, get out of there" reaction.

You're on the right track with feeding less and walking at night. When I got my Wiki she was pooping like a horse. The food she was on had a lot of fiber, including beet pulp, and it was just too much for her. I changed her to a lower fiber food and it got better.

Congratulations to all of you! She's not very modest, is she?

Is he super soft?

Maybe try a couple things to see what he likes. Maybe I've got weirdos, but my dogs have never really like the original Kongs. I think they are too difficult. Wiki will lick off the "easy" stuff, but gives up trying to get anything too far down in the hole. She loves this Kong bone though - https://www.chewy.com/kong-quest-bone-dog-toy-color-varies/dp/51555. And also those bones you can get with filling then refill, something like this - https://www.chewy.com/barkworthies-shin-bone-stuffed/dp/171746. None of these things will last all day though, they really just take minutes for the dog to finish. You say you are leaving him for the day, have you left him for shorter periods at all?

Happy birthday, Odin!

She has enough parts that it seems possible, but we just couldn't make it happen.

Hmmm, let me try something with her legs.....

I thought I was so clever to notice that, but you beat me too it! Such a pretty Sweep.

Based on the timing, it sounds like he knows the routine and is excited for his walks. Maybe a chew bone or puzzle toy to keep him amused during those times?

Ah, the Tasmanian tiger! There is a statue of one at the zoo I volunteer at. It gets a lot of attention since it's such a strange looking creature. I suppose it is stripey.....

Happy days Aiden!

How very scary for all of you! I hope Petunia is home enjoying french fries soon. Broodies are tough. Returning Sadie Rose could not have been easy, but it was the right decision. She'll find her right place.

Please sir, may I have some more?

I'm so glad to hear she's eating, that alone will make her feel so much better! My Wiki just got confirmation that the first round of "easy" treatment didn't work (no surprise) so we're right there with you starting Dr Ng's protocol.

Poor kid! When Wiki's got the squeaks she just looks at her bowl too. I'm able to get her going by hand feeding her a couple pieces or with a smear of peanut butter. She's 100% better as soon as she eats. I wish your girl could understand your words telling her it would make her feel better. Did she like the peanut butter when you put it in her mouth? I wonder if you could try that again and when she has the taste of it offer her some more on some bread or something. If you could just get her going I bet she would eat greedily at this point. Your other dogs *should* be protected from hookworms with their monthly preventative, Heartgard of whatever. Hang in there, I know how stressful it can be.

We have the squeaky belly don’t want to eat issue here too, only occasionally and not as severe as what you’re dealing with. We are also battling hookworms, and I assume your girl is too. I think all greyhounds have them these days. I second the suggestion to let her eat grass, it seems to help Wiki and doesn’t cause any other problems. I’ve also had some success with GasX (simethicone). Poor girl, she’ll feel better if she eats something. You’ve tried all the good stuff so my only other suggestion is to change how it’s presented – offer wet food on a spoon or paper plate.

Congratulations to all of you! for those Dodge Em By Design kids. As a resident of WI, I'm very, very glad that you changed her name.

Happy birthday, Logan!