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I don't know about that being a hole per say. That's root protrusion from the gum line isn't it? Either way, that can't be comfortable for her.

Speedy speedy healing for your boy!

In my thoughts!

I'd give him 15 mins with trying again to finish, then into the fridge it goes for dinner. Or offer it for lunch if it was a breakfast refusal. I will occassionally add some dehydrated beef lung that is finely "crushed" and looks like i'm putting sprinkles on the top, to encourage him to eat, but for the most part - they will eat when they are hungry. Wonder how long his strike will last!

Wow, indeed what a rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for updating us, many of us are right there with you. Go Charlie Go!

I haven't ever tried to assist with the tail. It is what it is.

I'm so sorry

I've had to use a Halti and not a Gentle Leader on Ryder. Slender faces and noses didn't make a great fit for the GL. I only tried it in obedience class and he had a very poor response to the use of it, so I never got around to buying one...just borrowed one that the facility had during our classes.

I had Kasey fitted by a Therapaw person working a booth, and he was sized a medium (same size as Aidan). I felt that the medium was too tight though (similar to your feeling), and after a few years of "trying to make it work" we tossed them. They just fit too snug IMO. I wonder if there is a large between medium and the biggest one you have?

Xrays sound the way to go. Then you'll know how to proceed, whether it's meds or chiro. Certainly does sound like he's acting out of his normal nature. You know him best.

Any updates?

Can you get a <gross> pic? It would help out....

Not sure if it would help much, but that's one of the reasons I got a webcam, live streaming and email alerts. If I saw Kasey struggling at home, I could at least rush home and get to him within a reasonable amount of time to help. Sounds like some of the meds are helping Magic. Still thinking of you.

Up here today we woke up to -46C with wind chill (that's -50F). Booties, coats and a dash in and out to get the job done. Kasey is the absolute worst in bad weather. It could be raining so hard you can't see, and he dibble dabbles to find the perfect place to go. In blinding snow, again, he just takes FOREVER. Paralyzing wind, you got it.......actually what he insists on doing is walking in belly deep snow to pee, when a clear sidewalk will clearly do. When it's this dire, I allow them both to go on the street, I don't care - just go, and just go anywhere. If he's fearful, have you tried a Thundershirt (underneath all his coats)? It's tight and comforting (I have one, alas it doesn't work for Ryder and his fear of my coffee machine) but it might for Yurtie. I notice you didn't say boots. Boots are a godsend for Kasey in this weather. At least I know that because he takes so long, his paws won't freeze doing so. If you don't have any, HIGHLY consider getting a set. We have muttluks here. Do you have any options like a covered porch, or a more wind resistant area to go potty? Maybe end of the driveway behind a snowdrift?

Turning pink is a condition, but I don't think it's any condition to be worried about. Pigment certainly changes, like the pink nose up above. My boys have a couple of lighter grey dots that have come along with age....

For conjunctivitis, ensure you are getting the meds into the POCKET of the corner of his eyeball, it works most effectively there. Pull down on the corner until there is a gap and get the drops in there. Kasey had a couple issues like that in the past, and IMO it's common for them to have red eyes, for mine anyway, it honestly comes and goes. I will about once a week, put eyedrops (only use Natural Tears) just to ensure their eyes are nice and moist and nothing foreign is bothering them. Don't buy any over the counter eyedrop version for allergies, or red eyes, etc - and only do this after this issue is resolved. However, like mentioned above, if it is a misdiagnosis, the wrong drops just won't work on what he might have. Maybe get a re-evaluation on his condition.

Sending good thoughts. Poor boy. You can do it, you're Magic!

I wholeheartedly agree they get stomach bugs. When my boys are not feeling their finest, I turn to giving them CS orally after fasting and it gets them right ASAP. Whenever they get right because of this, I attribute it to a stomach bug. I don't think it can be transmitted, but I do know that it's common for them to feel a little weird after the spring thaw up here. They get curious and get get into various things outside...lick or eat something they shouldn't have after it's been frozen and festering all winter.

Good that he's home. He'll recover much more quickly and you won't be as stressed as if he wasn't with you.

I'm just catching up on this. I'm sorry you two are going through this. But he's getting help and eating well so he's getting better! Certainly recovery at home is like no other where they are most comfortable, but certainly if he hates the car, that will be an interesting decision. Please eat, you need to keep your energy up for him too you know! Please keep us updated.

As everyone has mentioned, 14 good years! Love that sprinkler pic. I bet he found some water to hang out in up there.

I spray some colloidal silver on small scrapes - it heals scrapes quick, which makes it less irritating, which results in no licking. What a cutie you got there btw!

He is a fallen officer. Godspeed.

I'm saddened to hear of his passing. He's running pain free now.

Sounds like you are doing everything right. We did the switch cold turkey, but I know what you mean about getting rid of the kibble. I actually used kibble as training treats. You can certainly feel free to add pasta or rice. My boys love getting that. They don't mind veggies, and there are plenty of arguments out there if veggies are vital or not to the system, but IMO you can't go wrong by adding some, I just wouldn't focus on lots. You might find you'll be getting runny stool depending on what veggies you throw in there. His poop will be your guide! Peas are relatively cheap and go a long way (mine get peas, carrots, brocolli and cranberries). You can also consider tripe. It's incredibly good for them and is also a "substitute" for the meat/protein. i.e. you can skip feeding chicken all together if you give the equivalent amount of tripe - but it's not something I'd recommend day to day - in a pinch, if you've forgotten to thaw something, or not enough of it, it's very handy!