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Gabapentin is amazing. Haven't had much luck with methocarbomol (relaxant) but doesn't mean it wouldn't work for Jeter. Harness is great. Daily activities fine, just try to avoid the jarring stuff like jumping down from a bed or couch or out of the car or down the last steps. Disc issues are really tricky, you might find he gets more relief from gabapentin if he's not better in a few weeks with this new regimen. Is he limping when walking at all?

It's normal - anesthesia is no joke, and it will take a while to get out of his system depending on when he was sedated. Should be good in 24 hours. Whining can happen, he's been through an ordeal, don't expect too much too soon right now. He probably won't want food for a while, anesthesia can make them nauseous. Let him eat and drink at his own pace, just monitor his movements (no unnecessary trips up and down stairs! he's been sedated just recently!) He needs to be still and quiet and he'll come around soon.

He's training you real good!

It's a new change, give the bedroom routine a chance. He's a young pup too, and excited to start his day! Either that or you just gotta get up and start your day too!

It's another new adjustment for him. He'll get it. But remember when you go to him when he roos, you are rewarding him. Sleeping in your room is a great thing though and when he stirs just tell him to lay down, but try not to get up. I would suggest you can reinforce the lay down with a cookie, but then you might be asking for more trouble and a vicious circle!

Thanks for the comments. Still in the dark here though.

I need some help regarding ALT liver values. What causes them to climb? Is it caused by a toxin, a particular food/minerals/supplement, medication - if so what types? Just think of this one value exclusively. Some clarity would be appreciated, I'm having trouble finding the info I need.

Katie

Not sure if you are able to do this but can you turn your cushions up/take them off? Just wondering if they lose the priviledge completely for a while it might help with a reset.

On the flip side, this is treatable! Be happy you ultimately found a cause as some of us don't (I didn't). Thank you very much for the update. (I'm assuming also the Lepto came back negative - just thought I'd ask).

omgoodness a greyhound puppy?!?! Wow and good luck! Lots of us feed raw (I do), and you can peruse the food section to do some research! Welcome to the forum.

I cannot begin to tell you how important it is to have happy tones, happy moods, everything uppity and fun even when its the last thing you want to do. It helps them understand you immensely, they take their lead from you. If you are happy and cheerful, they learn that they can be too and can trust you and let their fur down. Happy happy happy!!! If you have any type of punishing or mad tone in your voice, you will get zero cooperation. With happy, you've got a fighting chance. If she does something you ask successfully, you treat and lavish her like it is the best thing in the world. She took 3 steps in and got into the house? That's worth a 2 minute party!!! Happy happy praise and pets. If you sound upset, she will be really reluctant to do anything or come to you for fear of punishment. And when she does come even after you have been a little harsh or happy, always always reward with pets. You dont want her to associate coming to you and receive something bad, or nothing at all for that matter.

Thank you for the update. Ticks are becoming more prevalent up here too. Scary stuff.

I got mine from Carol. Well made. I can carry them around like luggage now.

Give her a few cookies at bedtime, and that should make a big difference! Yellow bile is pretty common, but easily resolved.

Ducky, Pixie left us. http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/322794-senior-grey-losing-weight-vet-appointment-questions/?p=6063433

I am so sorry to read this news. 12.5 was a wonderful age, and they are never around long enough and she had a greyt life.

How often is the bathing? It could be drying out her coat. Not sure if you feed raw or not, but that was a game changer as well. I've used Dermoscent with amazing results, but it's very expensive from the vet. It is like a topical treatment similar to that for flea/tick control. Might be worth it just to see if it works for a few months.

My boy loves doing that with me on our walk after I get home from work. He takes me by the hand and we walk together a short distance. It's a sign that he's happy and content and he loves you! For sure you can train him to be calm when you are getting ready. Treats when he sits and waits, if he gets up, correct him and give him a treat when he sits. Being greys though he might be more comfortable just standing and waiting if you give him a wait command. I'm glad that you guys are having a good time and enjoying yourselves after all you've been through!

Try searching for Lupus on here. I used to always think it was just a nose that was pink, but as I understand it, it could be dry nose too. Good luck!

Green AND yellow. Doesn't that mean infection though?

I didn't even think about pollen or allergies because it coincided with when we started using drops, but perhaps regular wipe downs might help. He does love the eye rubs! I live allergy free, so I really didn't know you get eye goobers, just thought they were dry or itchy. Also had no eye-dea.....rollseyes on that pun, and that was a pun on a pun HA! that tree pollen could product green eye goober. Thanks for the feedback.

OK, this is starting to drive me a little crazy, so I'm just looking for some ideas. Ryder has been having excessive eye goober, very prominent in the mornings after a night of sleep. I generally pick it out of the corner of his eyes with a q-tip, but up until about a year ago, he never had this issue. I will mention that he is on pred drops for Pannus since last summer. I am not sure if it is the drops that is causing all the goober, or if it is the Pannus, or what is going on. He maintains the eye goober if he gets one drop, two drops, once a day, twice a day, no drops. I just can't figure it out. On occassion the eye goober is laced with very light green tinge. Not infection pus green but tainted ever so slightly every few days or so, otherwise clear....or that funny grey brown typical eye goober color. His eyes for the most part do look good, aside from the cloudy bits on the edges. Never usually red unless I've forgotten to give him his drops. Do you think there is anything food related I could give him to help with his eyes and this excess goober? I'm thankful that he doesn't shake it all over the house or all over me. I am very familiar with "the right amount" of goober, as my other greyhound had it all his life, but this just seems like it's a little too much and a bit strange. Thoughts?

Really?!?!?! Hmmm, then it might be more expensive because a specialist needs to do it since it might be more difficult to perform than an ultrasound on the organs like liver/kidneys? My vet does ultrasounds, but won't do an echo!

As long as it doesn't look like bruising - which could be a sign of low platelets!