[Seresto Collar Only Good For 4 Months For Ticks?]

I asked about this at my vet the other day. Not available in Canada!! He absolutely loves the product though so you guys are on the right track. Maybe next year one of you guys can buy two and ship one over to me!

[Wound On Knee]

Oh I have had to deal with this, twice on two different greys. It's quite an interesting bandage procedure that requires figure 8's and bandaging right up to the tail and around the hips with zero guarantee of any of it staying on! The thing I find the worst about this is the dried blood on the fur, and that's what actually gets them to start licking, because it's pulling and tugging on the fur. Not sure if you are able to shave the fur off around the wound. If your hound is sedentary most of the time, that's really the only time I would leave some gauze on there and bandaging for it to heal, otherwise it might be best to just leave it open. If you have any colloidal silver, it really helps the healing time, or the Ouchless Bandaid liquid for flushing. Keep it clean, keep him from moving about a lot and you should see some crusting eventually. You should however help him flex it gently over the next week as well, you don't want this area to get stiff and develop any kind of scar tissue making it tough for mobility. I have often thought about liquid bandage but I think it's pretty difficult to use with fur so I never bought any. Scritches.

 

Edit: I happened to find this. While this is probably too tight to fit for a wound, it might be pretty handy? https://www.ortocanis.com/en/technical-helps-for-dogs/90-dog-knee-brace.html Maybe you can cut up a stretchy sweater?

[Claw Amputation]

Thank you for the followup. What a frustrating situation!

[Dry Coughing/hacking]

This certainly doesn't sound great. Hang in there. Is taking him to emerge for something like this an option?

Is this your only option in terms of internal medicine? I know I am spoiled with many good options in my area so I'd be moving on to someone else at this point. What if you took him to the ER? Would they have the ability to do the test sooner?

 

I'm sorry, I have no good advice or experience to add, but am pulling for your boy.

Same thoughts, exact same time.

 

A full ER facility might have this available for you. Smaller clinics around here don't even have x-ray machines, so perhaps go that route to one that is better stocked. Your poor boy.

[Fragile Nail Quicks]

Dremel. Not worth the risk for clipping IMO and then the dog expects to be hurt the next time you approach with the clippers and you will be met with more and more resistance each time. Pawdicures are way more relaxing.

[Sit. Stay Safe! By Something Special Pet Supplies]

This is wonderful, and I think you have refined your niche market. Way to go!

[Difficult Situation - Any Way Out?]

Treats that just happen to fall out of your pockets while she is nearby is a wonderful thing.

[Pet Insurance]

I was told that because Kasey came to me with a skin-tear that if he ever had another one it wouldn't be covered. Thank you insurance policy. I cancelled and put the money into a monthly savings account and I haven't looked back.

[My Boy Peeing In One Spot In House]

Check for a UTI

[She Was Doing So Well!]

I forgot about this anomaly. Try cooking something else! Pronto lol

[She Was Doing So Well!]

It's funny how one little thing sets them off, right? What kind of a sound did it make? Sometimes it might have been an action just before you lit it as well, so it can be tough to pinpoint. My boy HATES noises so I can relate, but you are doing the right things to get her back on track. Just need some time to get her acclimatized to it.

[Dry Coughing/hacking]

Pred can cause dogs to drink a lot and gain weight. My boy was on it for a long time and did neither, mind you he wasn't a big eater and he didn't lose much either. I'm unfamiliar with Budesonide, or the B12, or how these all might interact with eachother. How much exercise is he getting (enough to offset the food intake)?

[Licking Lips And Swallowing Hard]

Wow. Cool experience - watching the vid I mean.

 

I have no suggestions, but others might.

 

Age of your pup?

[Greyhound Cannot Hold Water Down]

Hmmmm. I have given gatorade during hikes but i'm not sure if its good to give on a long term basis. This is rather puzzling though. Keep monitoring him and keep us updated. Scritches!!

[Black Stool...very Worried!]

Owned greyhounds for years and still learning from wonderful knowledgeable folks.

 

I have no comments but hope you figure it out soon!

[Gum Still Inflamed After Dental]

Usually brushing starts 2 weeks after a dental. Might be a bit too soon. Which tooth is the troublesome one? Might not have been removed because it could have been too problematic to do so (i.e. canine and lower jaw fracture)

[Greyhound Cannot Hold Water Down]

Well it's Wednesday, and you had originally said he won't be seen until Saturday, which is a long time to only have water through food.

 

Let us know how he's doing tomorrow after the vet. Good luck!

[Greetings, Greytalkers]

Hi there!

[Feeding Time With Three]

Wow, military efficiency - that's a well oiled machine right there.

[Greyhound Cannot Hold Water Down]

No water intake at all is rather serious. Dehydration can lead to organ failure.

 

Is the skin at the back of his neck tenting?

What color are his gums, and how long do they take to get from white to pink when you apply thumb pressure?

What color is his pee?

Is he weak?

[Getting Up Too Early]

Just thinking, can your hubby just let him out when he's up and put him back in? Not to have you consider yet another change of routine, but wondering if that's a potential option/solution going forward.

[Greyhound Cannot Hold Water Down]

Is this after just one or two laps of water or is this when he's drinking a large amount at one time?

[Post-Dental Whining]

Can the anesthesia cause very loose poop? It's pretty bad today. Could be the stress also I suppose. I forgot to ask what he was given, drug-wise. I'll have to call again.

Mmhmm, plus the stress. He also hasn't really eaten much. Give it another 24 hours.

["did You Know" From Greyhound Health Initiative]

Alright, I totally need to find some scrubs and dress up Ry now!

[Inflammation In Back?]

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?