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I guess it's not terrible, but not ideal. If you're going to keep him on TOTW, I'd probably try to either mix the Iams with it or add straight beet pulp. BTW, this is exactly what I do. I add fish oil to the Iams, and voila!

Agree with everything Kristie said. My dogs are fairly adaptable, but they do get thrown off by major changes in their schedule. Greyhounds are a little autistic in that way. The only thing I might add is to ask your vet about anti-anxiety meds for the short term. People here have also had success with DAP diffusers.

Yes, we vaccinate. Both of my guys get rabies, lyme, lepto, distemper, and bordatella. They also get a heartworm test once a year.

As the others said, I'd definitely use Drontal Plus in case the white specks are tapeworms. It's expensive, but it works!

Excessive licking, scratching, redness, swelling, itchy paws/bum are all symptoms of an allergy. If he's shedding worms, the problem is most likely related to the worms, not the food. Also, three poops a day is not abnormal, especially on a higher-fiber food like Iams. Trust me, you'll do more harm than good by doing more food switches. I'd worm and de-worm, and possibly give him a probiotic like Forti Flora to help the GI system recover from the worms.

I'm gonna agree with the vet on this one. Keep doing the Iams. If the diarrhea persists, switch to a bland diet for a few days, then try introducing kibble back in. Both of my guys eat grass, and they always manage to throw it up.

Four to six weeks, unless it becomes that he has an allergy or severe intolerance.

Yay!! Glad to see that she's settling in little by little.

Resource guarding can be mystery because the dog only reacts to what HE considers a "perceived threat." So it's possible he may be comfortable with you greeting some dogs and not others. Given the fact that he falls apart when you're not around, I'm thinking his dependence on you could be a contributing factor.

Yep, worm her ASAP. And I'd keep pushing the green bag until she starts to level out. What is her "usual food," by the way?

Just wanted to say that chances are slim you are irreparably damaging your dog in any way. We all make mistakes, and fortunately, dogs are incredibly resilient. P.S. Trying to rub the muzzle against things is totally normal. It doesn't mean she's in distress. If you fit the muzzle correctly and make it part of her routine, that behavior will lessen.

Very interesting info on DI. Thanks, Andrea.

Hahaha, sounds like you're ready! BTW, you might want to check out the "Love At First Sighthound" thread.

Trudy and Jeff, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing Jet's photos and story. She was one special girl.

Have you ever seen when a reptile injures its tail... like, it becomes shriveled up and black? That's what Truman's tail looked like pre-amp. Totally necrotic. Keeping my fingers crossed for Gigi to be on the mend.

Just my two cents, but have you ever considered the possibility that Hester is trying to resource guard you? My dogs are very well-trained to listen to my voice and commands, but in an off-leash setting with other dogs, their focus is not always on me. Because Hester is so hyper-focused on where you are, what you're doing, what sounds you make, your body language, etc., could it be a possibility that YOUR presence is the very thing affecting his interactions with other dogs? Consider that possibility for just a minute. Dogs who resource guard are not trying to overthrow the social ladder. In fact, resource guarders are most often the dogs who exhibit tension, anxiety, and a sense of paranoia over losing the object that they've deemed so valuable. Anytime you intervened in the past, you have given him the attention he wants and reinforced the idea that you "need" guarding. I would be curious to see what happened if you removed yourself from the situation altogether.

Have your vet test for UTI and Cushing's.

Thunder. Hopefully getting his Zoni dose back up will help matters.

Definitely sounds necrotic, which as Batmom said, can happen very quickly. When the tissue dies, you almost have no choice but to do a tail amp. Good luck.

Well, I can't say with certainty because I haven't observed her behavior. There have been cases of SA where the dog injures itself, breaks teeth, tears down doors, and creates thousands of dollars in damage trying to escape a room or crate. That doesn't sound like your girl, so my guess is that she would eventually get better with training. But it's definitely a process, and (IMHO) it takes a very confident, experienced owner to handle it the right way. Just to echo what RedHead posted, if you decide that Eva is not right for your home (or vice versa) that is perfectly okay! It doesn't mean you're a failure or that you're not meant to own greyhounds. Just be honest with yourself and try to make the best decision for everybody.

I'm sorry to make fun, but Truman also does all those things! Tore up my copy of "Greyhounds for Dummies" Drags bedroom pillows off my bed and takes them wherever he pleases (sometimes out into the yard) Has raided/destroyed two food containers, creating long cracks in both of their lids Clawed up my brand new front door by slamming his massive paws against it everytime we come home Do you know your boy's AKC lineage by any chance?

Definitely get back in touch with your adoption group. I don't want to be a jerk, but maybe this just isn't the right home situation for her. Greys with severe SA require a very regimented "alone training" program and usually benefit from the company of other dogs.

Did your adoption group talk to you about crating? If you are concerned that she is going to injure herself or damage your house, I would try to crate her or baby-gate her in a smaller area. ETA: You'll probably get some differing opinions, but I would NOT leave a brand new, unmuzzled, un-housetrained dog with free reign to your house.

She's getting destructive and chewing the woodwork.

I know you're really upset, but try to calm down. She is brand new, everything is unfamiliar. Also, it's very easy for dogs to pick up on your worry and anxiety, which makes the matters worse. Separation anxiety is a fairly common issue in greyhounds, and what you described in your other post does not sound abnormal. It usually goes away after a period of time, but there are lots of things you can do to help ease the transition. Obviously, it's not realistic or necessary solution to never leave the house. When you have to leave, keep her in safe area where she can't injure herself. Muzzle to prevent her from becoming destructive. Give her lots of treats to keep her busy, and work on alone training as much as you can. There are many threads on this forum regarding alone training with helpful training methods if you search for them. If it seems to be getting worse after a few days, then talk to the vet about an anxiety medication to help calm her down. If you're not prepared to deal with the training on your own, ask your adoption group for help. As for the muzzle, try to be as gentle as possible. Get her into a standing position when you're putting it on. If she refuses to move off her bed, lure her up with treats. Talk to her in an even, happy voice. Once she's standing, you can give her treats through the muzzle, or put a bit of peanut butter on the inside to entice her. Never force the muzzle on, corner her, or make muzzling a negative experience. It may seem easy to force her to "face her fears," but unless you do it on her own terms, the avoidance will continue to get worse. SA can be exacerbated by simple acts that suggest the owner is leaving (jingling keys, putting shoes on). So if the only time you're muzzling is when you're leaving, you are inadvertently creating a negative association. Muzzle her occasionally when you ARE home and always praise her enthusiastically. Make it part of her routine.