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I don't understand where you've gotten the idea that dogs should only poop twice a day? If the poop is solid and the dog is otherwise healthy, what's the problem?

Okay, between this and the soloxine, I'm REAAAALLY questioning the reputability of this rescue. Short answer- yes. Use a crate.

It's crazy how quickly vets jump on the food allergy bandwagon! If it were a legitimate food allergy, you'd probably be seeing other symptoms like itchy paws/bum, licking, swelling, skin issues, etc. That being said, dogs can have food intolerances. But if he's going back and forth between normal and diarrhea cyclically, I'd lean towards something else. Hookworms don't come up in fecal samples a lot of the time, so it's probably a good idea to deworm again. Then if symptoms persist, investigate a little further to see if the grass-eating makes him sick. Every so often, my guys chomp grass like cows, then immediately throw up afterwards.

Let me guess, you beat her with an umbrella while the ducks and mockingbirds watched?

Aww, the mom is beautiful. She reminds me of Truman in this picture.

Your vet will draw the blood and send it out to the lab. Then, after you get the results back, you can either fax or mail the report to MSU and/or OSU. I'm not sure about MSU, but OSU's website has instructions on how their consultation service works.

Drontal Plus. It's a little more expensive, but it's easier to dose (one pill instead of a three-day series). Then it's given again in three weeks. Some vets recommend giving it a final time at the three month mark.

This is really scary. If this were my dog, I'd wean her off the soloxine then do a full thyroid panel (T4, T3, free T4, and TGAA).

The only real way to KNOW if she is hypothyroid is to wean her off the soloxine and re-test. That's probably what I'd do, unless you can get your hands on her previous vet records to establish a baseline. I'm also a big proponent of getting an OSU consult. They are greyhound experts and can tell you with certainty whether or not the dog should be medicated.

Gas is definitely a sign of stress. Anything you try diet-wise is probably not going to make much of a difference. Keep doing the alone training on a consistent basis. You can also try Clomicalm (in combination with the training), which is an anti-anxiety medication that is specifically designed for dogs with SA. In most cases, the medication is only needed on a short-term basis.

Chicken feet?? More like witches' hands.

Julie, I love your signature! That third pic is great.

Well, I have to admit, I feel much better after reading the responses. Susan, I'm still waiting for Maracai to get a litter of OSH kittens. She should have them by the end of summer.

Henry was deathly afraid of men with baseball hats when we first got him. I remember telling one of my coworkers how gentle and sweet he was. Then when I introduced them, Henry barked his head off and got really upset. It was so out of character for him. He's gotten past that now, but I wondered the same thing myself- that maybe the man reminded him from someone in his past.

I agree that it depends more on the personality of the two dogs rather than a blanket rule regarding age and gender. I have two boys, and they are wonderful together. But with that being said, I wouldn't just go with the 'first pig in the poke' just because you're excited to adopt now. Take some time meeting a few different dogs and introducing them to your current dog and family. We spent a good six months looking for the 'right' match to our Henry.

Agree with Giselle. We called it 'puppy torture time.' Touch his ears, give him a treat. Touch his belly, give him a treat. Give his tail a little pull, give him a treat. Do this routine a few minutes everyday incorporating a variety of places like ears, teeth, feet, etc. Through desensitization and counter conditioning, the dog starts to understand that being handled is fun instead of scary.

Panacur once now, and again in two weeks.

Fortiflora is pretty commonly used by GT'ers. I used it on a few fosters with good results.

I dropped off a once-yearly stool sample to the vet's on Thursday for Truman. It's included with our yearly wellness exam and heartworm test. Apparently, he has giardia! The vet is going to treat both of our guys with Panacur. I'm shocked though, because he has absolutely no symptoms. Anybody ever deal with this? It's likely he picked it up at a dog park, but now I'm wondering if I should be more careful about him drinking water outside. Poor Truman.

Yes, Meez loves the dogs. He's pretty much our third greyhound. We had the dogs first, but I don't think it matters as long as their personalities are a good match.

Kathleen Gilley's article says that they don't have to share their food... That's not really what I meant by a 'possession.' I'm referring to toys, bones, kongs, chewies, etc. Therefore, when they are finally introduced to those kinds of items in a home setting, it creates a basis for hoarding and resource guarding behaviors.

I respectfully disagree. There is a ton of evidence suggesting that this type of situation is "resource guarding." The dog does not want to punish YOU- he'd just prefer you not take his bone away. In greyhounds, that's a common behavior because they are never given their own possessions at the track. When they finally get something to call their own (be it a treat, toy, bone, etc.) they want to keep it. It's like taking a toy away from a child. They don't cry because they want to punish you- they simply just want their toy back. As for your original post, I agree with the others. It sounds like your dog has a form of separation anxiety. There are many dogs who are happy and well-balanced 99% of the time, but still exhibit anxious behaviors when confronted with certain types of stress. I would definitely (1) make sure she gets plenty of exercise, (2) work on "alone training," (3) make sure she empties out before you leave, and (4) either crate or confine her to a smaller area where she'll be less likely to pee.

Definitely sounds like he's constipated from the bland diet. Given that he's been struggling with these issues for awhile, I'd probably call the vet and ask to move up his appointment. Worm with Drontal Plus, as your other post indicated a possibility of tapeworms. After that, he should be able to be re-introduced back to kibble.

Alright, we'll I'm reassured that I got it. PA has a lot of heavily wooded areas, hence, a lot of ticks. Plus, they go to the dog park and other outdoor places often. Hopefully Lyme isn't something we'll ever have to deal with.

Could be a tapeworm. You need Drontal Plus, as Panacur doesn't cover tapes.