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I hope Hattie is doing better. Sam gets better with every chiro and lazer treatment. We have gone to every two weeks now. He is much better and now leads in many of the walks. I didn't believe in alternative medicine, but now am a believer.

Sam (8)has stenocis. He was put on medicines which "slowed" him down and he was not real active before. The vets suggested surgery, but even my own orthopedic doc said DON'T DO IT. He had trouble walking longer distances. I posted and got a lot of response that said get him to a dog chiropractor. I did not believe in Chiropractic care, but with so many suggestions and desperation I tried it. Sam started with one Chiropractic and lazer treatment a week, and now is every other week. He is now off the meds completely. Sam is now much more alert and spry. He loves his walks and is ready to go anytime we go to the closet. Mimi always "led" on the walks, but now Sam is leading on a lot of the walk. We walk at least two miles a day, once or twice a day. He occasionally plays with toys which he did not do before. We do have a yard that he and Mimi go out and play during the day, so more walks are unnecessary. Check out a dog chiropractor and see if you can get him off the meds. Ours is a regular DVM but specializes in holistic treatment for the last 15 years.

Sam (8) could care less when the cat comes by. Mimi(6) on the other hand mostly ignores the cat but periodically shows interest and barks. I don't know what sparks the bark and interest. Usually a firm NO stops her. I think it is "play" or curiosity, but we can't be sure. She doesn't seem to want to chase or harm the cat. It has taken almost 3 months for them to accept each other. The cat was the difficult one to accept the new family. We didn't separate them or keep them muzzled or leashed after the first few days. Mimi also when we walked her would react to every neighbor yappers, but now has almost stopped that barking too. My guess it is safe exposure to get them used to each other, then they calm.

Lawn, what lawn,? Pee has done in a lot of the lawn, but the hole thing is new. We don't leave him out long, usually him and Mimi do their business and come right back to the door to get let in. (have to admit sometimes we forget to watch the door) Neither make any noise to get in Have to wash and clean them after the digging or rain. Luckily we have tile where they come in.

Sam has started digging. He started one hole, so we put a brick in it hoping to deter him. He started a new hole, new brick and now he is on number 3. In three months he never showed any digging behavior, but now when we turn our backs he digs. One person suggested bored, but he doesn't show any signs of boredom other wise. He has seldom played with toys nor shown any interest in them. Any Suggestions?

Sam had a pinched nerve at the end of his spine and was limping and in pain. When I posted here, overwhelmingly the suggestions were Chiropractor or Acupuncture. I was very skeptical and I have NEVER had Chiropractic treatments myself, but the alternative was surgery, and almost everyone recommended against it (even my own orthopedic surgeon). Sam was on three pills, one could cause liver damage) twice a day. I decided to try it. I doubted it would do any good. After 3 treatments of Chiropractic and lazer therapy, Sam is so much better. NO limp, No Pain, and he has started RUNNING up stairs and playing with toys. He has started taking the lead ( we have two) on walks and now we walk over two miles a day. He was taking 3 pills twice a day, he now takes two pills once a day. Try it.

We took in two older dogs in September who had been together for 4 years. WE HAVE ENJOYED THEM SO MUCH. Never regretted the decision for a moment.

Be sure not to hold it too long on a nail. The nails get HOT. (I know because I use a dremel on my own toe nails)

Update on Sam. He has had his third visit to the Chiropractor. I was NOT a believer in Chiropractic care. Sam's limp is gone, he is enjoying his walks and has been "leading" the last few walks. We walk just over two miles a day. Today he played with a "squeakie" for the first time. We have reduced his pills. (one that has been linked to kidney problems) I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU WHO SUGGESTED CHIROPRACTOR. I am amazed at the improvement in such a short time.

Sam had a pinched nerve, was limping, whimpering and hopping on three legs. He was in a lot of pain and He was on a lot of pills. We did not want to have the surgery. At the suggestion of many good people on this site, I tried a dog Chiropractor. I was NOT a believer in Chiropractic care. Sam has had three visits now. His limp is gone. He is enjoying his walks and today played with squeakies for the first time. We have reduced his pills. If you have not considered Chiropractor care please do. I am amazed at his progress.

UPDATE ON SAM; Sam had his 2nd visit to the Chiropractor today. So far, doing much better. Limp is almost gone, walks are going much better. THANK YOU ALL for convincing me I should try it. Sam goes once a week now, then he will go once a month, until he gets to the point as needed. The cost was surprising, the visits are under $40 per visit. We will try the acupuncture after the Chiro treatments. This Holistic Vet has been great too. Never rushes, gives you a chance to ask questions.

I went with AVCA certified chiropractor who was also a DVM, and teacher at the chiropractice college here. Can't get better credentials than that, right? Rex went either twice before I decided I was not going to let that man hurt him anymore. He'd scram out, lash and try to bite until they muzzled my totally horizontal lad back dog. It was horrifying. I told my vet about it and he quietly tsk tsked and remainded me that he had suggested acupuncture because it had a much better clinical track record. Then we went with the depo shot which worked wonders. We have found a Chiropractor and Acupuncturist, who specializes in Holistic medicine. Certified by both organizations. If we don't try this, it is pills or surgery neither is appealing.. I am willing to try anything.. If she doesn't help and hurts we be gone in a minute., Thanks

Thanks Thank you. I have found a vet close to home that is on this list. She is a vet that specializes in Holistic treatment, Chiropractic and acupuncture. Every evaluation she has been given 5 stars out of 5, She has been treating with Holistic treatments for over 15 years and has the experience we were looking for. The earliest appt is in two weeks, so we have a little wait. I hope this will fix Sam, he is such a gental giant. One of the biggest at the last greyhound picnic. Loves his walks, and hope we can get him out walking again.

Thank you but El Cajon is closer to San DIego than Los Angeles. That would be about 200 miles from here. I am willing to try anything, and if we can't get the relief from Chiropractors. I would consider the trip but it is a little far for a maybe..

No acupuncturists listed for California at all. I've narrowed it down to two now. One is a DC (30 miles away) and One is a DVM. (45 miles away)

Thanks to all of you. Chiropractic is the choice. One more question. On the list of certified practitioners they list both DC and DVM. Any Preference. I found a few fairly close to home, Some are DVM and some are DC .

Thank You for you replies. I am certainly not going to rule out anything that makes Sam feel better Does anyone know Dog Chiropractors, or acupuncturists? We live about 50 miles east of Los Angeles. The pills that Sam is taking are: Tramadol 50MG Carprofen 75 MG Gabapentin 300 MG

Sam is 8 years old. He was adopted only a few months ago. We have had an x-ray and MRI. The diagnosis is a nerve that is squeezed in his hind end.that causing pain in his leg. He used to love walking, but now can't make it around the block. At first he would limp, now he won't put his leg down and hops. We are giving him pain meds, but they don't seem to be working now. Surgery is an option, but from what I have read that is very risky. Even my own orthopedic surgeon recommended against it. I have had many tell me that their dogs died after the surgery. I am at a loss. I don't want to hurt Sam, but I worry about his quality of life. The vet says it is at the very end of his back, and not as risky as if it was in the spine. I don't believe in Chiropractic care, (never had it for me) But that was one suggestion. I don't see how that would help but lots of people swear by it. ANY IDEAS or SUGGESTIONS would be appreciated.

Welcome from the other Ontario, California. We adopted two is September and have not been disappointed. They were returns from another adopter, so we have not had to deal with any new dog issues.

Sam and Mimi eat almost anything. They especaily like cheese, any kind. They stopped eating for a while, and we stopped the canned we were adding for flavor, and added yogurt, they are back to scarfing it down.

We too are new adopters. Our two were getting dry, with a spoonful of canned to add flavor. They cleaned their bowls. THEN they stopped eating, looked at their food and turned away. We stopped the canned, and added a little yogurt. They are back to eating everything. We checked and the case of canned had two formulas, they ate well with the one on the top layer, but stopped when it was changed to the other. Same brand, just different flavor.

We started out with two. We were looking to start with one, but these were a special need and needed to be adopted together. I was really apprehensive about taking two as new people to Greyhounds, But it has worked out so well, I am glad we did. No separation anxiety at all. Both settle down when ever we leave. They walk well together when we go out.