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Yikes, it seems so early in the season. Horrible little bugger! I always clean the area really well, and use a little antibacterial spray. I have also been known to keep the tick in a plastic baggie and write on the baggie in sharpie where the tick was located on my hound. I figure that having the (dead) tick might help a vet identify potential TBDs should my hound get sick. I don't know if that's an accurate assumption though...

I am so sorry for the loss of your Danger.

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry for the loss of your Laurie.

I am so sorry.

Others have offered you some great advice, but I would like to welcome you to GT!! Have fun as you prepare for your new family member!

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I was just wondering how your Sidney was faring. Hopefully he'll be on the mend soon!

I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful Opal.

What you are describing is definitely zoomies. While one of my girls only gets wild a few times per week, the other goes into zoomie mode about twice every day. This is a great opportunity to engage your dog in some play. My "wild" girl loves playing tug-of-war with a rope toy, so when she starts to zoom around the living room, I will try to redirect her with a game. In terms of the separation anxiety, key "alone training" into the GT search feature. You will find a lot of threads filled with great advice on how to address your boy's fears. Most importantly, try to relax. Having a new dog in your home can be a stressful time for both you and your hound. Enjoy these first months with your hound as he transitions, and remember that he will adjust to life with your family in time.

Sending lots of good thoughts for a smooth procedure and recovery for your Zander.

I am very sorry for your loss.

Disclaimer: I am not sure if this is the case for your poor Sidney, nor do I know if kidney stones feel the same for dogs as they do humans. What I can tell you is that, when I have had kidney stones, in addition to the pain from the stones, I always felt like I needed to urgently urinate. All the time. I would literally walk out of the bathroom feeling like my teeth were floating, even though I just went. This was particularly true when I would change positions from sitting to standing, from standing to laying down, etc. I wonder if this is the case for Sidney too. Perhaps his body is telling him it is urgent and that is why he isn't asking to go out. Would it be worth trying a belly band for a while? I hope you can find a solution that works for all of you!

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so very sorry for the sudden loss of your precious boy.

I would say that she probably isn't that worried about fitting in with the other dogs. My spooky girl is also my alpha girl. And she is a marker, and has even been known to lift her leg to things. I also notice that when she is in an environment that makes her nervous (could be a new person or a new place that overwhelms her), her urine volume increases. I just make sure to offer her a lot more potty breaks, and that really seems to do the trick.

I am very sorry for your loss.

Hi Wrenn, how far south of Charlottesville are you? Before I moved to TN, I lived in Farmville for 4 years. Both of my hounds went to Ridge Animal Hospital there. They saw Dr. Sarah Miller. She went to veterinary school at OSU, and is very familiar with greyhounds. Plus, prices at Ridge are very reasonable.

Welcome to GT!! Your girls are gorgeous!

Hugs for you and Magic.

What a great photo! Happy Gotcha Day at the Bridge to your special girl.

Happy Birthday at the Bridge!

I am very sorry for the loss of your special girl.

I am so sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry.