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I'm sorry. So so sorry. You did make out a bit of a "bucket list" tho, I'm glad he enjoyed your recent spoils! Rest well brothers.

Just didn't react well to it, very interesting. Thanks for following up.

I second a baby sock and vet wrap. A baby sock should be breathable enough for the wound and the vet wrap should be able to hold it snug on the leg. Just careful on how tight you wind it! Does spraying this on the wound do anything to the wound itself, i.e. infection? Vet might just suppose it doesnt sting but I'm curious...

I was just thinking about this girl. Have there been any other updates?

Gaba and metacam over here for neck and limping issues. Made a world of difference. He is also on Longevity from Springtime as a supplement. I haven't done cold laser because imo it's too difficult of a thing to pinpoint since it's also general arthritis...and cold laser over the whole body would take like 3 weeks LOL Other options are tramadol or cartrophen shots, but like NSAIDs they affect the organs. Kind of have to weigh your options....quality of life vs. quantity you know? Keep her moving, keep her walking, keep her active, try to limit jumping - but dogs will be dogs. That's really all we're doing and so far so good.

Gabapentin should not do that. Not at that dose especially. Both my boys have been on it, 300mg 8-12 hrs for a 60lb and 75lb dog. It is an extremely safe drug with a huge range, often you can give 300mg every 6 hours. An out of it reaction is not normal imo. If he does get up and walk around, does he act differently than before he was on it?

Smokey Knuckle Bones are Ryder's favorite. He's still kickin'

Is there a difference? I'm aware that a kidney diet is lower protein and lower phosphorus. What does a liver diet target?

I think it's that way for ex racers when they are settling in and it's a great sign now that she's getting "picky" as I think it means her body now is getting what it needs for her new energy level.

Ah, the fond memories you have.

I know my Kasey used to run really hot so at 23 he would be panting. Yes it's expensive to run, but would you be able to drop it one more degree? I tend to freeze in both seasons for the dogs because I run really cold! Try to limit his walks or outside time to dusk/dawn and very short outings in between. Also, a few people on here have bought cooling pads and some hounds enjoy laying on them. I can't find the thread at the moment but perhaps your dog would like to lay on one in the house? It's gel based and tends to dissipate body heat. Also consider putting a small fan on in his direction. Reducing the panting goes a long way, so it's good he isn't right now. Ah the lazy days of summer.

Nah. A 70lb dog vs a couple grams of choco is ok. It's the foil that will be the fun part.

Quote of the year!

I stopped Kasey's at 11, will likely also stop Ryder's this spring (he'll be 10.5). It was more than just a number though, it was also because he was becoming less active, so less chance of going somewhere and catching something. He was leash walked, etc. I think if you take your situation into account and the likelihood of the dog getting exposure, i.e. will your pup need sitting over the holidays where they might be in contact with other dogs, (vaccination for kennel cough might be necessary etc.), and then weigh the risk and the reward. If it's just rabies, and you've got a good eye on your pup.....I mean he'll be 13, he's had a great life too!

Duck is rather fatty, so that might have something to do with the D. He might also have difficulty with duck because it is in the same poultry family. Turkey is not, oddly enough. If you are thinking there is a problem with poultry, you can try a limited ingredient diet that might bind a bit better. For example, I used sweet potato and fish from Natural Balance when my boy was allergic to chicken. Seemed to work well. The issue with trying different foods and transitioning is that you must let enough time pass for the body to get used to the food, if you just keep making switches the body will get upset. I know it can be rather frustrating, because you want them well as soon as possible. Consider going to a bland diet of rice and broth for a few days and then start over with a different food and see if that works.

I agree he's not feeling well for sure, but I cant understand why only a couple minutes later when not exposed to it and it is reintroduced he eats without issue.

Looks like fun!!

Ryder has gone through a stint of inappetance. We're getting back in gear though after visiting the vet, and he's on a road to recovery. My question: It now takes him 2 attempts to eat. I have been feeding him on his bed. The first attempt he will sniff his food, refuse to eat it and then drag his nose along his bed to push it away. He has even bit the bed what seems out of frustration and then stick his nose in the bowl again, attempt to take some food and then "nose" or "snoot" into his bed again. He appears to be frustrated because he wants to eat, and he might not feel like eating and he's trying to show me this by his nosing. I give him a break and then try again in about 5 minutes and he voraciously eats his food without nosing or hesitating the second time. Has anyone experienced this before from a hound that used to LOVE his food, had a bit of a hunger strike, starts to rally and then does this? He does eventually eat, but it takes 2 attempts to get there. He has one loose tooth (the one behind his canine), but we cannot do anything about it right now until he gets back on track health wise. Thoughts? Are his senses getting overloaded?

I have noticed Ryder licking his "forearms" constantly between 1-3pm on my webcam every day. I have no idea why, and surmised that it was just soothing for him. Perhaps he was anxious or stressed and that was his coping mechanism, and often I found the bed that he was on to be soaked with saliva, but thankfully it was never to the point of raw. Perhaps Honor is similar?

You will get through this, slowly but surely. Hugs.

I cannot believe that is the same dog. Wow! Great recovery!

I'm so sorry. We never have enough time with them.

Have they given her gabapentin? Designed for pain in nerves impinged in spine/neck.

A troll bringing up a 2011 post.....sigh.

I second the Longevity. It is basically all of their supplements combined into a powerful one scoop power boost.