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    Let's Talk Diaper Rash

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    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?

    Our Dear Rex Passed Away Today On Christmas Day

    in Remembrance

    Posted · Edited by mychip1

    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......

    Diarrhea Due To Stress?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Yes...stress can do it....and all the advice above from Jennifer is right on. I went away over night earlier this month, and DH was home with him. He (who has tummy troubles to begin with) had a decrease in appetite and vomited a bit....

     

    How long are you gone for? Hopefully a good pro-biotic will stabilize her...and yes, water intake is critical.

    Dustin Choked

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Hope Dustin is feeling better...and that your heart rate has slowed down too! Scarey moments for our wonderful hounds are as hard on us as them...

     

     

    :( I can't imagine how scary that must have been for you! Every time something happens to one of our greys, I feel horrible...like they are my own kids!

     

    Let's just say, I need to take some of his pepcid this week!

    Omg I Almost Just Killed Larry! :(

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I had read your post the other day....and I am so thankful that I did.....(Though I wished I had kept following and watched the heimlich video).....


    Last night, I gave Dustin a treat and he went off to eat it. About three or four minutes later, I went to look for him and he was doing what you described with rubbing away at his gums with his paws. He did very little wretching, so had I not read your post, I might not have been as quick to realize what was happening. I tried reaching down his throat and couldn't find the biscuit....by this point, his paws had a few cuts from his teeth and his gums were bleeding from his claws. I just started making him move and banging on his chest until without any sound, there was the treat sitting on the floor.


    Like Larry, he seems no worse for the wear, though I am suspect he has a bit of a sore throat this morning as he is hesitant about his dry food.

     

    So....while I am so sorry you had to go through what you did, I am so thankful that you posted, because I might not have moved to action so quickly if I had not read your post.

    Dustin Choked

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    He ate some of the dry food, albeit very slowly, but seems fine with the wet and his chicken. Thankfully, that means (I hope) that he didn't stress himself enough to trigger a belly flare up. However, I do think he has a sore throat given how hesitant he was to eat the dry. I always put a little water in it; I think for a few days, I'll let it sit and soften in that water.

    Teeth

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Our EZ has horrible teeth and has never let us near him to work on them. No treats have really worked including the dental sticks, etc. Unfortunately dentals were the only option until recently when he just got beyond an age where we wanted to take the chance.

     

    That being said, I agree that if they are really bad, he may need a dental to get them on track....Some people have had some luck, though, with "awake" procedures picking off the tarter if it isn't too fused on. Might be worth chatting with your vet about that.

     

    We have tried the petzlife. Some people have said it works wonders, but I must admit that we weren't consistent because even that stressed him out.

     

    I can't believe he doesn't like any of the things you have offered him....(except Fruitcake)....

    Dustin Choked

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Just saw a simiilar post a few dayss ago....Dustin just choked on a biscuit. Pawed at his face and gums until paws and gums were bleeding. Whole piece finally came out....he is panting a litttle but seems otherwose fine. Has had a little water. Any advice on what to watch for?

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