mychip1

My attitude about muzzling is, "when in doubt, muzzle"....Mine really don't mind it at all...they can drink through them, etc. Many are muzzled on the track for hours a day and are very used to it. You can tell from a hound's face how interested he is in cats. Our first Grey, EZ, has been the most easy-going dog in the world. He was a great racer, but is actually afraid of the cat! LOL!!!

My hounds are attached to me at the hip. Some of them appear reserved in their affection....my Dustin is not demonstrative, but he is certainly loving. My JJ is a ball of life. Your group should have cat tested this hound if they know you have cats. Some people have hounds who love cats. My dogs are uncrated all day in the house. In my case, I do leave them muzzled because I have a cat and one of my greys is not cat friendly..... They can go anywhere with you....except off-leash places and are usually wonderful guests. My boy Jack who passed away loved nothing more than to hop in our Explorer and run around on errands with me or go for walks to the ice cream shop. Good luck with your decision. Just remember, if a grey is very reserved initially, it doesn't mean that he is not loving....it takes some of them longer than others to come out of their shell.

When my Dustin has belly flair ups, the diarreah is pretty scary. The flagyl (Metrondiazole) usually does wonders. Keep us posted!

No advice...just best wishes for Zubin!

I have had dogs from adoption kennels, fostered, and two literally right off the track....no difference....even our one who had some foster time didn't know stairs when I got him! All are wonderful. Welcome to this awesome breed! Good luck and stay in touch! By the way....smart move adopting two...less risk of separation anxiety...(and a lot less guilt when leaving for work... )

Many prayers....

So sorry for the loss of our beautiful Hot Rod....but what a lovely message he sent to you......

So sorry.....many prayers.....

A beautiful tribute......what a lucky boy he was to have known such a deep love from his human.....and I'm sure you feel just as lucky as well for having his love in return.....

More good thoughts your way....

Many prayers...

Yes...that was me....they love the portrait! As far as the vet...yes...she just gave her opinion. The other girl there has huge dog experience, so if she made the suggestion, I would be more comfortable, but frankly, I don't always agree with the advice this one gives just based on my own experience......Because it hasn't seemed to deteriorate, I haven't called back and pushed the issue.

Thanks, Meredith.....I was thinking that yeast may need something different. I will say that the redness eases off if he leaves it alone, so I am thinking it is more lick irritation. He did very much like the cornstarch on it.

Ok...I really tried to read this whole thread as a mature adult, but have failed miserably. My boyz, too, get this when they are bit uhm....excited about life. I would be concerned if they never go away....either that or you have a very happy hound! Seriously, if they do not go down, I would call the vet. ETA: I just realized that I had answered this a year or two ago...with pretty much the same response!!! LOL!!

I'm so sorry for your loss.....and I have been there with the guilt of electing to do surgery (for a corn) that ulitmately resulted in the loss of a beloved hound.....Please do not let it eat you up.....try to focus on all the wonderful memories.....

Michele, I will try to get photos.... He seemed to like the feeling of the corn starch on it. I don't think it is discharge from his hoo as I have seen nothing of any sort to indicate that...this is strictly a clammy feeling....I could more believe that he is licking it and it stays damp inside the creases of skin.....of course, that would lend itself to yeast.

Many prayers for your baby.......

I agree w/going with what the vet suggests...the problem is that the girl who answered the phone and suggested it is not the vet - and is the one person who answers the phone there that I don't trust. She says, "that's what we tell everyone to use on hot spots"..... I didn't ask what she tells everyone on hot spots.....And, I hate to hound them over something this "small".....so I didn't call back figuring enough people here have experiences to share on something like this. I am glad to hear that someone has used the Gold Bond, though. That's what I was wondering given that I don't trust her much.

That's what's interesting, Meredith. If he is sleeping for a while, and I lift his back leg, that area is all sticky and clammy.....this was even true before the rash. It's almost like the skin sticks to itself where it creases. The other day his little hoo hoo wuz kind of sticking to the inside of the leg. He has absolutely no hair on the inside of those legs...just very sensitive pink skin.

Thanks, Beth. the Bag Balm won't sting?

Ok guys.....my sensitive Dustin has no hair around his private part.....and often gets very clammy and sweaty in those creases between his hind legs and his "hoo hoo". A few nights ago, I noticed it was very red and raw looking - for lack of a better word it looks like what I think would be diaper rash (I don't have kids, so I'm not quite sure that I know what I'm talking about.) I really think it is sweat related, but he has never had it before. Caught one of the girls at the vet's office who suggested gold bond powder....I thought about Desitin, but I am afraid of him licking it. What do you guys think?

Many well wishes for Cody.

Run free Sweet Jake! So sorry for your loss, Janet. He was blessed to have known so many years of love......

I'm so sorry for your loss. As hard as it is for you when it is sudden, may you take comfort in knowing that he did not suffer and that he knew joy and happiness up until the end. You were blessed to have had each other.......May you find comfort and peace in happy memories....... I just read about your other hound......you must have been heartbroken......

I watch mine on a webcam, too! LOL!!! As long as he gives her extra lovings, I am sure that she will be OK.....