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    Ancestors To Avoid?

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    My Jack's mom died of osteo at 7 (System Ruby Tiki). His dad died at an older age from osteo at a the site of an old break. He never lived long enough because of his tragic death after surgery for me to know. My point is that anything can happen to our beautiful babies at any time. I have to admit after having learned of his genetic background, I was convinced that I would face the osteo battle (hence my concern and eagerness to remove the corn - the surgery that he died from - because I was concerned that if I left it, I might dismiss his limping as corn-related.) Awfully ironic.

     

     

    My JJ has had a bone break. And when I was looking at him, for a brief moment I wondered if I would face a higher risk of osteo at the break site as some people believe there may be a connection - but the moment was fleeting as he had won my heart from the second I met him. Regardless of what the future holds for my sweet four-year old, I would not trade a minute of the joy that my black beauty has brought me.

    Honey

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    Marc,

     

    What a beautiful tribute to a magnificent hound. She had those eyes that shone with the wisdom of the world in them.

     

    I am so sorry for your loss. It never ceases to amaze me how deeply they find their way into our hearts.....

    How To Reprimand A Shy Gh

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    Do the re-direct or trade-up without the verbal/physical reprimand. She very likely knows what's allowed and what isn't and is just testing her boundaries and her courage. Often, the fact that you "see" her doing something she knows is bad, is enough of a reprimand.

     

     

    My Dustin is shy....though not to the point of Luna....but Chris is right....if he just thinks I have caught him doing something wrong, he feels horrible. I know there are different theories on the trading up concept - but with a shy hound, I think it's the best way.

    Adopting Another Greyhound

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    My two boys were adopted right from the track - and though they had been under the same "roof" for a few weeks, they hardly knew each other when I put them in an SUV and drove them home (24 hours). They are the best of friends, and EZ, owr senior boy, took to them right away - as he had my boy Jack before them.

     

     

    Best of luck. I bet your hound will be thrilled to have companionship.

    Our Greyhound Bit My Wife

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    She didn't snap at me, just gave me the sad doe-eyes which may actually be worse lol. But yea I'm with you, she has to realize who's boss and it ain't going to be her. One thing I may do is leave her harness on after her walk while I'm getting ready for work so I have something to grab if she decides to be stubborn (my wife's idea).

     

     

    Is there any special reason you are crating her since she obviously doesn't like it? There's no law that says you have to. If she's housebroken, maybe she's just done with the crate?

     

    I'm sorry this happened, and pretty much everything has been said already. I do want to add that folks assuming he was in pain need to remember that if you cut a dog's nails too short, THEY BLEED. I assume the OP would have mentioned blood.

     

    Sounds like he's a bit of a drama queen, and the simply answer is that until he knows and trusts you more, get someone else to do his nails.

     

    I hope your wife is OK and that she gives him another chance!

     

    Mike 516, I have a cat and don't trust my boyz when I'm not home....so they are muzzled with basket muzzles (no poop guard so if they have to vomit, or anything, there isn't an isue - and then can drink comfortably). There are baby gates that let the cat get upstairs, and they have run of the rest of the house.....Just a thought...Of course, one of them looks at me with pathetic eyes when I put it on him....but I figure it's better than a crate! :lol

     

     

    As far as OP, I'm glad all turned out OK. My boy JJ has a low (if any) tolerance to pain. He screams when his nails are done - and the person who does is the wife of a greyhound kennel care manager - and he comes out to help. Even with their experience, we muzzle him, because that yelling is a warning.

     

    Good luck!

     

     

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    Playtime Turned Horrific!

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by mychip1

    You can't imagine my relief as I finished reading your post and saw that your hound was recovering. My Jack died of complications from minor surgery. He woke up and was fine....looking for me and everything. Within an hour, when I got to the vet, they said he was sleeping heavily again. Two hours later he was covered in purple splotches - and nearly comatose. Eyes would follow me - but could not move and his body was horribly rigid - and if I moved him, he howled. It was tragic. NO FEVER, though. We worked all night with fluids to save him - had carried him home for the overnight so that he could be in a comfortable environment - since I could do the fluids for him. Eighteen hours later, he looked like he was trying to get alert - even sipped some chicken broth - and within an hour after spiked a 1108 fever, convulsed and died in my arms in the car on the way to meet e-vet......The vet who did the surgery had neutered him and done his dental at the track - as she was a track vet.....she was floored. Some people said platelets....but it wasn't fully symptomatic of that....all I can say is it was the most horrible experience of my life.

     

     

    So again...great joy that he is improving!! I am so glad to see there was a tail wag and that he is peeing and pooping. Every day is a gift ....and NO SURGERY is minor.

    Boss Wants A Dog

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    My boyz weigh between 70 and 80 pounds, but I know some of the females out there are very petit...so if he is on concerned about "big" - that can be resolved.

     

    I, too, love Beagles, as someone suggested, and have had them, but they are not always quiet. Affectionate, sweet, and small enough - and fun to take on walks...but just beware of the howling.

     

     

     

    Interesting how many people of the "cloth" have greys...I am reading these posts, but know of two other priests who have them as well...including one who blessed mine recently!:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

    Yelping

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    That's good news! My bridge beagle hurt her back one time - and when it happened we had no idea what it was....she would howl when I would just touch her belly. I actually thought she had some type of internal bleeding or issue with an organ.....anti-inflamatories fixed it all up.

    Chips

    in Remembrance

    Posted

    Your tribute was beautiful....and your comment about doing it all over again...even knowing what you know now - truly hit home.....there are moments in our lives we would not trade for anything in the world. He was a lucky boy to have found so much love.

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