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    Low Platelets

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    I think the risk of that being the tumor, I.e. the margins is why she doesn't want to do a local....

     

    He has had the snap test in the past and showed no issues.

     

    Is, just hoping she is being overly cautious given my history flossing a hound.

     

    Sent an email to the office to get the platelet number.

    Low Platelets

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    Don't have numbers....and just creatinine on kidney. They weren't all that worried about that given breed. I will try to get the platelet number.

     

    My vet was a greyhound track vet, so she is familiar w numbers, but is probably being a bit extra cautious because of my losing Jack to anesthesia.

     

    As far as a local, she seems to think it is relatively deep and, possibly a nerve sheath tumor. If so, she wants to be sure she can remove it all.

     

    He had a cut last week, though, and did not bleed excessively or bruise.

    Low Platelets

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    JJ was supposed to have surgery to remove a neck lump this morning, but platelet count low and kidney count high.

     

    I know they sometimes have a low count, but I am particularly concerned given that the lump may be malignant. The lump recently popped up and is pea size.

    Getting Cold Feet About Adopting A Greyhound

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    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!!!

    Getting Cold Feet About Adopting A Greyhound

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    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.

    Fostered Grey Or Not?

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    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... ;) )

    Let's Talk Diaper Rash

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    the receptionist didn't put you on hold and ask the vet???? huh???

     

    i would dust it and watch, my dogs irritations cleared up almost instaniously w/ medicated powder. if it's not looking better by monday then it sounds like he will have to share his apparatus w/ his vet...a man to man discussion.either antiobiotics or what ever might be in line.

     

    (didn't you commission a painting of a furry golden by dh? and we never got to meet at charlestown beach? )

     

    btw, from what i remember cornstarch was frowned upon when my dd was a baby- the word was it increased the chance of a yeast infection. go medicated, that kills off everything and NOT the dog.

    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.

    Hoo-hoo Question

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    Posted · Edited by mychip1

    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!!

    Let's Talk Diaper Rash

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    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.

    Let's Talk Diaper Rash

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    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.

    Let's Talk Diaper Rash

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    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.

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