HoundHeavenAZ

Lyme vaccine -- news to me, good to know it's an option. Thanks.

Greyt idea, thanks Glad to hear that. Thanks.

Will be relocating to TN soon and I would appreciate any advice regarding flea/tick preventives. I have just looked up NexGard and their FAQ states "Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures." I have two that fit the bill and would love to hear what others with similar concerns use. We have not needed to use any preventative in AZ. Naturally my Vet just left town on vacation, I will check with her in a couple of weeks. Also -- have you had any success with the ant/flea treatments for yards? My son says he's been treating the yards for a couple of years and hasn't seen any pests on their dogs. Thanks for your help. Jody

Good to know about the UT school --- I'll definitely keep that in mind!

Yikes-- that sounds so grim. I've spoken to one in the area that does actually have grey clients so that's a starting point at least. I'm quite familiar with the conditions of each of mine and will thankfully retain a lifeline to our former vet. I hope it works out but I won't hesitate to keep interviewing if I feel the need. Speaking out for my hounds is NOT a problem Thanks for your advice, I respect your opinion.

Can anyone recommend a greyhound savvy vet in the Harriman area? I have 2 seizure boys and a 13 year old that I care deeply about Oh, and the dopey 2 year old too. Thanks - Jody

Jimmie has been getting 64.8 morning and night along with potassium bromide and keppra for years. He gets thirsty, but not sloppy or drunk. Then he takes giant naps anyway so I honestly can't detect a reduction in energy My vet has treated 3 epileptic greyhounds for me and is not hesitant to refer us to a neuro doc in the PhX metro area. We go to Celeste Flannery, Airpark Animal Hospital in Cottonwood. I'm sure she'd be happy to give you some contact info -- tell her Jimmie sent you Happy to talk about it if you'd like. Jody

Tigerlily is a 7 mo girl that leaves no stuffed toy unmolested and she loves to chew on steer hooves and marrow bones.

Sorry to hear you're having to deal with the liquid PB, that sounds awful! Jimmie takes the 500 mg tablets of PB and 1.5 tabs of pheno twice a day so I feel very fortunate that I found the magic formula for him is cream cheese. He is totally believing that I give him a gifts of love each time he gets them Not sure what I'd try to disguise it besides what's been suggested, maybe a big gob of chunky peanut butter?? Best of luck with your sweet boy.

I'm sorry about your girl. My 9 year old has lost two "siblings" so far and both have been tough for her. The first was the one she was closest to, but she is also a reclusive, quirky sort of hound and not quite as affectionate as the others have been. When the first hound left, Leah mourned with her head under the guest bed for a week, barely eating or interacting with me. She was inconsolable and miserable, so in came Chip. When he left 8 months later, Leah was once again dejected and miserable, so rightawayquick (two days later) we brought home a foster hound and although she never plays much with him, she relies on his company and is a much happier girl with him here. So my plan is to always know where to get a foster hound quickly -- who knows, maybe we'll give them back Best of luck.

I'm so relieved to hear that they are taking a stand on this. Perhaps people will recognize the danger and start scrutinizing pet products more carefully because of this.

The stepping stones worked great for us too, love the hydrant

No advice here, just commiserating with your concerns and hoping for no more cluster seizures for your baby.

Thank you for sharing your endless days of fun and love for your boy with us. I have so enjoyed his adventures and have admired your devotion to him and your other campers. Our deepest condolences. Jody, Leah & Jimmie

Yep, we call the frozen necks popsicles here in the desert If they are the really large necks I will use the hedge loppers to halve them and then freeze them. I give them one to replace most of the evening meal about every other day. They still dance when they see me digging them out of the freezer

My kids get them about every other day and they totally LOVE them! Leah got her annual check up (9 years old!) recently, and once again the vet said her teeth look fabulous She has never had to have a dental in 7 years!

Damn I'm sorry to read this. I wish you all the best and I know that you'll be the best advocate he could have. Positive thoughts from Arizona coming your way....

I'm so pleased that this is being given serious research attention.

Yep, that's sort of what I thought too about the ivermectin. Guess I just wanted to hear you guys say it I haven't seen a correlation between the seizures and the preventative thankfully, but I didn't want to compromise anything that's working. Thanks for taking the time to respond. j

We have been using Iverhart Plus for a couple of years now but apparently the recent recall has interrupted the availability at Foster and Smith ($54 for 12). PetMeds has the 12 pack for $82 and if I get in a pinch I guess I can get them there. We're set for another 2 months but I would like to order again soon. Jimmie tested clear of heartworms the other day at his annual exam, but with his ongoing seizure meds I hesitate to change brands if I don't have to. He's on potassium bromide and pheno which we're hoping to soon eliminate. Any advice on switching the heartworm prevention? It seems like every product is suspect and may be recalled at some point so I don't have much confidence. And I don't want to over medicate with an intestinal parasite control if it might complicate his condition. I'm interested in which products are everyone using and any advice relating to how they may or may not affect Jimmie on his existing meds. Thanks in advance. Jody

I'm happy to hear that your boy is home, REALLY at home. Thank you for your commitment to him and best of luck. Seizures just simply suck. Jimmie is on pheno and potassium bromide and seems to be experiencing around one seizure a month now. We're gradually phasing down the pheno. Hugs from Jimmie, Leah and I.

That is a big day! Good for you and greyt for him

SCORE! I'd probably thaw them a bit and then take a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to them. That's what I do with a 30LB block of turkey necks so I can re-freeze them separately. Good luck and congrats

Cream cheese works magic here. Two thin slices folder over pills twice a day and Jimmie is CERTAIN that he gets them because he is such a good boy

This morning they had kibble along with cooked chicken/veggies/rice. This evening they had 6" turkey necks and some available kibble if they wanted it-so far, no takers. Chances are they'll have a late snack but most of the kibble will be there in the morning. If they had their way they'd eat raw at each meal