Riverhound

I tried Ace for Joe; it turned him into a zombie. Vet switched him to Xanax and it really takes the edge off. It seems like he's learning that storms aren't as horrible as he thought -- I've been able to get him through a couple short ones without it. He was never as bad as your poor foster, though. Good luck!

Sounds very much like Joe's UTI last winter. Glad you have a vet visit scheduled. My vet didn't think any of his blood/pee values looked like a UTI -- but was willing to dole out antibiotics anyway, cause greyhounds are weird! It got better after each round, came back right away after they were stopped. We finally kept him on 2 different drugs for 3 weeks (simultaneously) & no problems since. Good luck!

My vet is always same-day if I need them to be & they prescribe over the phone. BUT their weekend/holiday hours stink! Good thoughts for the weekend! She's a real doll.

Yup!

for you and a for your sweet girl!

Cone aside, she is a gorgeous dog! Shiny!

I am so sorry! You did the best possible thing for your babies. I have a rather high-prey boy myself, and this very thing is one of my worst fears. Good luck with your search!

Are the blinds open or shut when you leave her? Does she just want to see out?

I'm so very sorry.

Joe is 5. I think Susan was probably right that he tweaked something while laying down -- he's been fine the last few days. Of course, I haven't tried to do his nails since the day I posted about his limp! I wonder if maybe it makes them feel unbalanced?

Joe's hind legs have been unsteady off and on for a couple months. After clean x-rays, vet said it's a sprained back from being a maniac & prescribed a week's worth of Rimadyl, leash walks, no zoomies, etc. He seemed to be getting a lot better the last 2 weeks; although still sometimes pokey on walks. I just dremeled his nails, like a good mommy (I do it about every 2 weeks, cause I'm lazy). He was fine during, not thrilled about me doing his back feet or dewclaws, but that's standard whether I clip or dremel and he's certainly less annoyed with the dremel. I wanted him to go upstairs to the bedroom about 1/2 hour after his nails got done. He had trouble getting off the sofa, and really didn't want to head upstairs. His back legs looked wobbly, so I decided he wasn't just being a PITA and crated him in the living room. Has anyone ever had this happen? Do the vibrations maybe bother him? Did I hurt him somehow? (He showed no indication of pain, just irritation that I woke him up for tormenting! He ate his treats just fine the whole time, too.) Is it just coincidence? Am I nuts? (Resounding "Yes!") I should add that this isn't a real dremel. It's a cheapie corded multi-tool from Harbor Freight. I wasn't sure he'd tolerate it, so I bought junk, just in case. Maybe the real deal wouldn't irritate his feet? My poor baby. I broke him.

What did they say? I'm very interested, because I use them, too!

I'm glad you're going to fight with them! Call your vet first if you can; maybe they can help? But I agree it makes no sense, given that it wasn't a problem during any other dental. Maybe the vet didn't word the claim properly? Good luck!

That stinks! I'm sorry! Can you get the vet to tell them it wasn't present on his last exam? I'm having the opposite experience with Trupanion. Just filed my first claim about a 3 weeks ago (Joe was limping; vet dx'd a back sprain). They kept me up to date the entire time, and approved my claim for x-rays, blood tests, and meds -- $200+. Check is downstairs. I'm very pleased, but we'll see if they pull something funny later, like raising my rates! Glad you shared your experience. I'm counting on them to pay for any extractions when Joe has his dental, so it's good to know to be prepared for Trupanion to try to get out of paying! I think you should fight with the higher-ups, if you haven't already!

Poor baby! (And poor your house!) I hope she's able to slurp down some soft food later, and that you all get some badly-needed rest!

What a yummy tummy! My only guess, and very much a guess, is an umbilical hernia. Someone who knows what they are talking about is certain to set me straight!

I'd really like to know the answer to that, too! Joe would be a great READ dog; he loves kids, attention and meeting people -- but I don't think he'd pass the CGC, cause you can't have treats with you when they take it! He's smart as the dickens and an all-around nice dog. Goes everywhere with us and loves everyone. Just won't work if there's no reward being offered! See, smart dog!

YES! YES! YES! I'm your husband's crazy stalker! Call or text me (609) 234-8416. Your babies are beautiful! I think I worried your DH, but I would have spazzed if some loon came running after me, all "blah, blah, blah, greyhound, here's my number". This city is wacky!

Really nummy treats? Longer walks? Car rides? I've never gone through it with a dog, but I think I'd try distraction and a change in the routine.

Yuck!!! Get the dogs groomed, throw all your stuff away, buy new cars and MOVE?!?! I'm shuddering & feel itchy just thinking about it.