OwnedBySummer

LOL, those are the little Popware bowls that are already being talked about. Great, aren't they? I don't use that one you linked to, with the water bottle holder, I prefer the one with just the little handle and carabiner.

The Thundershirt was the only thing that helped here. Not perfect but a great improvement. I find it needs to be on before the first boomer is heard. I am finding that more and more often I don't need the Thundershirt, it's like she's learning that the thunder won't actually kill her. Unless it's a giant storm, then she loses it if I don't have the shirt on in time. For minor storms, she will come lie by me, ask for a bit of reassurance and then curl up. I don't hesitate to provide the reassurance but I also don't go overboard with it.

Sorry to hear that your baby is needing assistance. But I'm not sure what you're looking for. Not sure what a hooked-on regular rear harness is???? This is what many people I know use for helping their unsteady puppers. Ruffwear Webmaster harness.

I completely agree! The Outward Hound bowls are only good if they can be dried out afterwards. This is exactly why I only use it in my car, where it can sit under my seat and dry out for the next time. Otherwise, I use the little Popware bowl.

No need to find those online -- you can get them at your local Petsmart (the collapsible Outward Hound bowls). I keep one in the van at all times under the driver's seat. The collapsible measuring cups are a great idea! On sale, they can certainly be cheaper than anything made specifically for pets. Popware makes great collapsible pet stuff and many pet stores in Ontario/GTA sell their products. Popware themselves won't ship directly to Canadian customers. I have both the collapsible/adjustable double-bowl stand for traveling ($44.99 US) and the collapsible little bowl with carabiner ($7.99 US).

I wouldn't feed them to my dog, greyhound or not. Sugar and/or corn syrup is far too high in the ingredient list for me. At least, it was the last time I looked -- I can't imagine that the recipe has changed. I agree with the other posters, though, that once in a while (I'd prefer once in a LONG while myself) won't hurt. But I'd definitely be brushing some doggy teeth that night.

WWW. We have several.

I use dehydrated lung or liver, both work well. Broken into small pieces. Neither one gets nasty.

From what I've read here about Ace, I wouldn't want to use it. Have you tried a Thundershirt? For many dogs, it works really well. Your local pet store should carry them -- AND the pet store will also have a return policy should you find it doesn't work. It helps with Summer, as long as I get it on before the boomers start. She will still go up to my bedroom alone (this is the only time she will go there on her own) but instead of hiding and shivering on the floor, she will get onto the bed and actually go to sleep. I'm good with that!

I use K9 Advantix II -- it does the fleas as well as more ticks than any other product that I can find. I used to use Advantage or Revolution but, now that I have Summer and I travel into the US more often, the ticks freak me out so I like to have a tick product. I start her on this depending on when my first US trip is. She also gets Heartguard for 6 months out of the year (June-November). I don't test her yearly for heartworm, I do every 2nd year. My understanding is, though, that if you DON'T test for heartworm for the season that you are giving the heartworm product, that the company will not guarantee it or honor any kind of claim if your dog becomes heartworm+ (i.e. they won't pay for the treatment).

Most of the dogs I see in boots are either because of the cold and they are wearing Dog Booties or Voyagers K9 Boots. Or they have corns and are wearing Thera-Paw Boots. I see Thera-Paw also has indoor slippers -- they look very spacious. Perhaps all you'll really need is a ladies' trouser sock pulled over his foot and then vet-wrapped at knee/hock with the excess sock flipped over the vet wrap so it can't be picked at? ETA: That Medipaw boot looks really good!

Awww, poor baby. What if you got some inexpensive snowfencing and made her a big "pen", using a house wall or a fence as one of the sides? Sort of like being loose yet restricted enough that she can't actually run. And the beauty of no leash. I saw this at a greyhound event for the "shy dogs" and it worked! ETA: If you're in a subdivision, maybe she'll go if you go to the nearest lightpost? That's what I do with thunder-phobic Summer during a storm -- she can't resist going -- and then we scurry back to the house. And if you're rural, do you have a friend with a dog who could come over and leave you some pee-mail and another present?

I'd report them. I understand that their priority would be low income/government assistance clients -- but if they could squeeze you in, they should have seen you. And I've never heard of a vet not being able to squeeze in an emergency. The fact that you could pay is an added bonus.

Dehydrated liver or lung, delivered to his bed. I think he'd feel a bit better about himself then. Wow, so sorry you had to go through that. I don't know what a PDSA Vet is but I sure wouldn't be going back there! Get well soon, Ace!

I like that soft barrier idea. Summer isn't a stander, so I am not concerned for her, but for anyone with a stander I think it's a great idea. I think that plus the comfy bedding will keep Peyton comfy and content. Happy trails, Peyton!

Why do you need to crate him in the car when he's never traveled with that method before? Even if he's a horrible traveler (you didn't say?), adding the crate element won't help if he doesn't like it. I wouldn't bother with it, personally. I agree with Sue, it could be way more stressful for him and there's no need to crate him.

You mentioned the Healthy Mouth product. I tried it, didn't notice any difference between it and the pet store version that I'm now using -- other than the hideous price. HATED the green color it gave to the water and Summer didn't much care for the taste.

I never free feed -- no matter what it is, I'm positive I can smell it (even when I know I can't) and it makes me freaky -- plus I'm afraid of attracting bugs. My dogs have always had about 15 minutes to finish a meal and then they lose it. They soon learn "you snooze, you lose". Since you have been free feeding, I'd give longer at first, maybe 30 minutes. But then away it goes.

Your poor, sweet baby. Hope she heals up quickly with no lasting effects. And that the renter people DO have lasting effects!

I like the idea of starting up a downtown Toronto group, especially for those who don't have cars or don't really drive much and the trip up to an SSGG playdate is too far, but I'm not a dog park enthusiast. I do prefer using baseball diamonds when they aren't in use. Are there none down there that you could use? You can make portable "gates" to close off the two dugout openings, if they don't already have permanent gates. Keep in mind, though, that SSGG and presumably Galloping Greyhounds DO have experience with operating playdates and we have experienced members who know how to deal with pack drive situations, as well as minor injuries.

There's sometimes arranged group walks in Toronto (High Park was one location, The Beaches was another). The organizers are in the SSGG and the notices are posted through the Yahoo group. We have one member who comes fairly regularly from somewhere on Front Street -- at least, I believe that's where he lives -- I know he's further south than you. And yes, muzzles are 100% mandatory when the hounds are playing. We use fenced baseball diamonds.

I have it on Summer. I also had it on a previous dog that I adopted from a shelter when he was 10 and starving (with no idea of his history, I didn't want any surprises). I will always insure my dogs. The type of plan you choose is up to you, of course, but be sure to read the thing very carefully.

An hour isn't very far... Everything in the GTA is an hour to get to...

Thank you!

Remember, dogs don't normally chew their food anyway. And some of those foods which come in larger chunks are just right for serious greyhound choking. Especially since they aren't really a large breed dog, head wise. I'd just wet it and let him enjoy. I've heard of some people dropping a Kong into the bowl, because then you can run it through the dishwasher. Raw turkey necks are great for teeth cleaning. Water additives and dental sprays/gels are also helpful as is, of course, brushing. And there's a lady in your neck of the woods who can help with the dental maintenance plus give him a spa treatment at the same time.