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    Nothing To See Here

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted · Edited by ramonaghan

    :drama - KNOT! Let's keep things nice and boring for a while, shall we, ladies? I am thrilled that Punkin is feeling so spry (she really looks faboo—so bright and engaged), and after her rest AnnIE will no doubt be accosting strangers for scritches at the first opportunity to live up to her name. Gentle pets and :kiss2 for the girls and lots of :bighugfor Miss Jan after this :whiteflag month. 

    Need recs for daily anxiety meds

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Thanks, @Time4ANap! I will download the app; sounds well worth it. We have a great group of local weather buffs too at NashSevereWx; I am usually glued to their Twitter feed during the spring. They are more accurate than many of the local news stations and I love that they tell us when it's safe to go to bed. :lol

    I have Gabapentin on hand so that seems like an easy enough thing to try. Much appreciated. 

    Need recs for daily anxiety meds

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Thanks, Chris @greysmom. I remember hearing a lot of talk about Sileo here years ago, but not so much more recently, so I didn't know if it was still used and/or recommended. I will definitely ask, since noise does seem to be his biggest issue (though he does not seem to mind Willa barking directly in his face :P). I just really worry for him, especially since (I don't want to type this :cry1) he will likely outlive his bold sassy sister. Fortunately, and somewhat to my surprise, he doesn't seem to have bad SA.

    Need recs for daily anxiety meds

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted · Edited by ramonaghan

    Several weeks ago, we were walking the dogs and there was a clap of thunder out of nowhere. It started raining lightly and Doolin dragged us home. He's always been absolutely terrified of storms, to the point that now even a slight wind or gentle rain will have him camped out and trembling on the bathroom floor. So, I believe this event is what triggered our current problem: he absolutely refuses to go for walks now. He seems excited to go but then just shuts down when we try to leave the yard. We have cajoled, dragged, tight-circled, treated, and used a different door or route, and he just statues and shakes. It's heartbreaking. He is more sensitive to *any* noises now—thumping bass, construction, loud mufflers, air brakes, planes, etc.—which is unfortunate since we live in a neighborhood with all of that on a regular basis. @palmettobug I think you predicted this because of the Jimbo Scotty in him. He's having accidents overnight because he doesn't have an evening walk to fully empty out, and his yard breaks are quick—he wants to get back inside asap.

    We have used CBD oil and the Happy Hoodie with some success during storms, but I don't think they can get us over this hurdle. Xanax doesn't seem to do much except knock him out. I think it is time to talk to the vet about a daily med, with the goal that eventually we could wean him off and get him back to where he was two months ago—still a timid boy, but not 75 pounds of jello. He will happily go for rides and sometimes will walk elsewhere, but that's not practical for two walks a day with a tripod sister. This week we have just been leaving him home when we walk Willa and hoping the FOMO will kick in. 

    So, talk to me about anxiety meds. What have you used with success? Any you would avoid? He's still a happy, relaxed boy at home so I don't want him in a stupor. I just want him to enjoy being outside again and playing with his sister, and she needs her walking buddy back. :sad1

    Thanks for reading.

    ETA: Oops, should have put this in Training and Behavior. @Jeff can you help?

    Osteo Thread Part 10

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Just now, 2greyhoundMINI said:

    Oh thank you!
    Wow I really had myself worked up this morning!

    She is doing so well.

    BTW - how long has it been for Willa?
    When did she go through surgery?

    I totally get it; I am constantly assessing Willa too. If she could roll her eyes at my helicoptering, I'm sure she would! :lol  Her amputation was August 1, two weeks after she was diagnosed. So she's coming up on 8 months. 

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    Osteo Thread Part 10

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    51 minutes ago, 2greyhoundMINI said:

    Ok gang,

    I need to be talked off a ledge…

    This morning I noticed a bit of a “bulge” on the right side of her neck. It’s not huge, it’s not hard, and it’s not super soft like fluid.
    It is right in front where her stitch line is/was on her shoulder.

    At first I panicked, but then I’m wondering with a lot more activity, is it just her muscles developing asymmetrical on her right side now?
    I mean, she isn’t the on both sides anymore, holds her head a bit to the right, etc for balance.

    Appetite, activity, etc is all good and normal.  

    Anyone experience this?

    Of course we will be watching this for any change.

    I can take a pic for location reference if you all want.
    Thx.

    A photo would be helpful, but I suspect it is the muscle laying a bit differently now that she doesn't have a shoulder blade on that side. With Willa, I notice the "bulge" is more pronounced when she is wearing her harness and it kind of bunches her skin up on that side. I am probably not explaining this well, but all this to say: I think what you're seeing is normal and nothing to worry about—but do post a pic if you can!

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    Willa needs your vote!

    in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do

    Posted · Edited by ramonaghan

    17 minutes ago, GreyPoopon said:

    I did see that in your post. I hope that number is wrong by at least 80 percentage points. I fear not. :( 

    Here's what I found on the terms page:

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    So, while it's a shame it's not 100%, it's much better than 10%. PAWS is listed as the designated grantee. I looked up DTCare and it seems legitimate and has high ratings on nonprofit and charity ratings sites. I am not sure where some Redditors are getting their info, but I'd love to see the sources.

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