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    How To Stop Bleeding. Girl Wiped Out When Running

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    i'm sure more will pipe up but you should probably try to put some pressure on it with gauze and a bandage, although nearly 10 hours might wipe away any blood that has clotted. I know that doesn't seem possible, but if she can lay down on her uninjured side, and you can keep her down, gauze up the wound with neosporin and use some vet wrap or a tensor bandage to keep it on there. I've done this with an icepack when Ryder has hit his knee before. If it is a deep gash it might take a while to stop bleeding and 10 hours with just a little bit sounds on par with what sounds like a big rip.

     

    You've been doing the right thing by keeping it clean, try not to disturb it too much and keep her still as much as possible. How is her walking?

    Licking Rear Foot

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    I use a dremel for Ryder, but I think they are one and the same? Just get one that allows for a sandpaper attachment and you should be good to go. But if it's on the inside part, its much safer to use a nail file/emery board just like you'd use on your fingernails.

     

    I'd go with epsom salt soaks and a sock. Sounds like the sock is mandatory, as is a muzzle until it heals up. If it truly isn't a smooth nail, have you checked for a foreign object?

    Yard Aversion

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    This morning, after observing Lola in the yard, I realized that she is simply afraid of all the strange sounds. Airplanes, lawnmowers, dogs barking; all the sounds of a neighborhood.

    Then, to top it off, thunder and rain. Poor girl! I'll have to get her buddy, Luna, from next door next time we venture out. Luna's presence seems to make the yard a less scary place.

    Oh yes, for sure sights and sounds can be over stimulating. We always have to deal with Ryder's arch nemesis the garbage truck! When Kasey was around Ryder was way more mellow because Kasey had no reaction to outside stimulus.

     

    I was wondering how you might be able to make your yard the most amazing place ever and wonder if you hide hot dog bits if it would help. Just thinking off the top of my head, you wouldn't want to put it out to attract wildlife to your backyard, but enough for her to find pieces outside to make it a good place to be? Lots and lots and lots of praise and reward when she does get her butt out the door is a big deal though. Positive reinforcement!

    Weak Or Arthritic?

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    We're now on Metacam. First dose was with dinner. How long does this stuff take to work? I read 2 days? Because I gave him Metacam for dinner I decided to space out and give him his Gaba before bed. When I would give him Gaba at dinner he was usually strong enough to get up to go for our last pee break, but tonight he is having trouble getting up. So I think giving him Gaba later than usual and hoping Metacam would kick in just made him really uncomfortable tonight. Vet said I can give Gaba and Metacam together but I guess I was just hoping the Metacam would help tonight.

    Yard Aversion

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    Agreed, she won't hate you. She'll be looking to you for reinforcement but also looking to you for what the rules and the routines are of your home. :) Gotta learn what your expectations are of her somehow!

     

    I heard about Wendy and I'm so sorry. It's so tough isn't it? Find joy in Lola!

    Yard Aversion

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    Hubby's answer to that is embarrassing. :unkn He sprinkles his pee out there and even our stubborn ones can't help but want to mark it.

    LMAO!

     

    When faced with this problem I usually attach the leash to the collar and step back and gently tug to get her up and moving. I think she might be testing her boundaries to see how much she can affect you early on in her days ;)

    More Puppy Advice Needed Please (Non Greyhound)

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    All this puppy talk makes me rethink of ever wanting to raise one!! I had one as a small child, but as we all know, the parents do a lot of the care and teaching! I did the fun stuff like training tricks and playing. ;)

     

    Keep at it with Cleo, I think you'll be wonderfully rewarded. Just remember what we always tell people on this forum when they bring a new grey home when they are overwhelmed - deep breaths, routine routine routine, it will get better. :)

     

    PICS NEEDED!!! :D

    Petsmart/petco Training?

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    I have to say while I agree that you could definitely train the dog yourself, there is something to be said about being in a class with other owners and dogs.

     

    I took Ryder to obedience training in an effort to advance into agility. He was rather shy too so I was hoping that exposure to a training environment would be good for him, and I do believe it was. One element in the class was that each owner was to visit each dog and ask for a command sit. It gave the dog exposure to other people, and positive reinforcement when rewarded for doing the command when not by the owner. Naturally dogs that were overwhelmed or couldn't handle it just sat out, but this also gave the owners an opportunity to experience commanding a dog that was not theirs, and getting critiqued for it too.

     

    I can't comment about Petsmart training though, as I went a different route with an indoor arena designed for agility, but a trainer observing your actions IMO is never a bad thing.

     

    There are lots of other things to stimulate her too. You could try Nose Work - where she's training to sniff out certain smells. It helps to keep her mind active, etc.

     

    Enjoy your pup!

    Weak Or Arthritic?

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    Does he still have the reflexes in his knees when he is laying down?

    Andy lost them in both legs due to a bulging disc in his spine. He is on a daily dose of metacam.

    When it is arthritis you could try msm. It is a very strong anti-oxidant and highly anti-inflammatory and therefor helps with the pain. No side effects because it is organic other than diarrhea if overdosed.

    Hmmm, I believe he does. He had a knock test in January when he was laying down at the vet, although that's was a few months ago. I'll give it a whirl and see.

     

    He's already on MSM 400g among other good things in a well rounded supplement powder, I agree that it's a critical addition to an aging houndie diet. :)

    Senior With Increasing Gray Tufts Of Fur

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    At the moment I furmigate once a week followed by the love glove. When she really gets going its every other day.

    You use the exact same terminology I do. :) Ry is tolerant of the vacuum but I find it still doesn't grab the little itty bitty under fur.

     

    But I thought about the "grey spot" mentioned by OP. Ry developed some funny spot on his side that's a few hairs of grey, and it stands out really starkly, but there is no bump. Funny that it's a little piece too. I think that one area just lost the coloring.....I wouldn't worry too much.

    Watermelon Pupsicles

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    Received a recipe in my inbox I'd like to share:

     

    Recipe: Watermelon Pupsicles

    1 cup greek yogurt
    1 cup seedless watermelon
    Silicone mold or ice cube tray

    Blend watermelon in blender or food processor. Separately spoon watermelon and yogurt into mold to get the pattern as pictured or blend all together to get a uniform pink colour.
    Freeze for at least 5 hours.

    Bravecto And Ticks....we Found A Bugger On Her

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    There's seems to be some difference of opinions on the garlic but I'm still researching that. At best, it might help, at worse, she will stink a little...lol

    Exactly. To be fair, I'd say try it first and then see if it works for you and Lucky. I agree that some love it and some find it hasn't done a thing.

     

    I'll tell you I put my boys on Tumeric for a couple weeks......the smell coming out of their skin was just atrocious. The smell alone was enough to turn me off to the benefit. So live and learn but you gotta try it first ;)

    Bravecto And Ticks....we Found A Bugger On Her

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    From what I understand is that the med won't stop fleas and ticks from landing and biting, but it does stop the cycle of laying eggs and killing when the blood is drawn into the tick. So you'll still find them on your hound, they just shouldn't be able to procreate.

     

    I started using Bravecto as of last year because ticks are starting to become rather prevalent up here but so far so good.

     

    If you want to repel them (apparently) I've heard that Springtime sells a Garlic supplement. I haven't used it though. https://www.springtimeinc.com/product/bug-off-garlic-dogs/All-Natural-Dog-Supplements

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