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I saw it this morning on Fromm's Facebook page in a customer comment (it was a screenshot of a letter so I felt confident it was legit). And since then Fromm, Acana, and Orijen have all made statements on their Facebook pages confirming the news. Chewy will sell what they currently have in stock and then those brands will no longer be available.

Me too.

Just learned Fromm is now selling directly online, and looks like they're matching Chewy's prices: https://www.gofromm.com/

Acana and Orijen have pulled out too now that the Petsmart acquisition of Chewy is complete. Fromm responded to one of the first posts (there are many, many complaints now) acknowledging that this is the reason: Our 5th generation family-owned and operated company is committed to independent, pet specialty stores. As you know, Chewy was acquired by PetSmart and as a result of this acquisition, Fromm products will not be sold via the Chewy website. Sounds like you are done with them (and I do understand your frustration), but if anyone else needs an online supplier, people on Facebook are recommending PetFlow.com.

I am so sorry. How devastating. Rest well, Clifford.

Tessa. (Though I thoroughly approve of Olive too, since I have one of my own.) So glad she had a better day. Looking forward to your updates about the new digs and the new hound!

Beautiful tribute to your girl. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Angie.

We use Sentinel for heartworm and Bravecto for fleas/ticks, and in the past have used Comfortis (flea) and Iverhart Plus (heartworm). Those are all oral meds, but some people prefer the collars (Seresto and Preventic) or topicals like Advantage. Like Cynthia said, there are lots of options! The only one that comes to mind to avoid is Frontline, because apparently fleas have developed a resistance to fipronyl, making it not as effective as it used to be.

Welcome to GT and congrats on your new addition! London is very handsome.

She's such a pretty girl. I hope they get it figured out and treated and she can come home with you soon. Maybe a consult with Dr. Couto would help?

Hi there! Welcome to Greytalk. I've only had one greyhound but will try to answer some of your questions. My dad's a Kansas native (from a tiny town called Iola), but unfortunately that's the extent of my knowledge of the area so I can't offer much help with the first two questions. For #3, I'd say the essentials are food (preferably whatever the foster fed to ease the transition) and treats, flea/tick/heartworm meds, a dog bed, a tag collar with ID plus a martingale collar and a leash, basic first aid supplies (there's a recent thread about that if you search "first aid" on the site), poop bags, nail clippers or dremel, a brush like the Zoom Groom, and Nature's Miracle or similar cleaner for any accidents. A baby gate might come in handy but probably falls under the "can wait" list until you know the dog. Things that can almost definitely wait: a crate (see #4), coats, toys*, dog shampoo/conditioner (greys don't need frequent baths), and supplements or other food additives. *You might buy just one to see if s/he likes it, but some hounds are just not into them, so don't go wild yet! The grunting hedgehogs are very popular, and are my own girl's favorite. #4: You'll need a tag collar and a martingale; my adoption group provided a simple nylon martingale and 6 foot leash. Dogs should never be left unattended with a martingale on, since by design it tightens when they pull against it and can be a choking hazard. Some people leave tag collars on 24/7; we take Sweep's off last thing at night and put it on first thing in the morning. We walk her with a harness, because she is not good with non-greyhound dogs and will lunge and gag herself with a martingale on. So, in our case the harness is easier on her neck and back, but I'd start with the martingale and file the harness under the "can wait" list for now. Many hounds do fine with the martingale. Crates can be useful for dogs that tolerate them, but there's no guarantee that they will. Being crated at a kennel surrounded by other dogs is totally different from being crated solo in an unfamiliar home, so the dog's foster can likely guide you there. You might be able to borrow one from the group or a friend, so I'd hold off on investing in one until you know how the dog likes it. Lots of people here feed Iams Proactive Health (known as "the green bag" around here), which is available at most grocery stores, Target, Walmart, etc., but again, start with what the foster's feeding if you can afford to and the dog does well on it. In the early days, the fewer changes, the better. That's also why I said to hold off on supplements like fish oil and additives until the dog (and the dog's GI tract! ) is fully adjusted. ETA: One thing you might want to consider for your budget is pet insurance, especially if you don't have funds set aside for an emergency. For a young healthy dog, it should be very reasonable. Healthy Paws is the one we use. Hope this helps!

Welcome and congrats on your new family member! Odin (great name) is gorgeous and it sounds like he's settling in perfectly.

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Brin.

I'm so sorry. Rest well, Buffy.

Handsome boy! So glad all is going smoothly. Congrats!

Fromm has been great here. We buy the cheapest option, the Classic Adult in the purple bag, and Sweep loves it. If it matters to you, I think Classic is their only line that uses beet pulp like Iams vs. tomato pomace. That's why we went with it; figured it would make the transition easier. She had no GI issues at all.

Beautiful memories of your special boy. I'm so sorry it was his time to leave. Rest well, Ziggy.

I agree. It's perfect. And the engraved box is beautiful.

Sweep has a toddler toothbrush with Eeyore on it. It has soft bristles and I like the shorter handle for the better control it provides. I think it came from Target. If your dogs prefer Care Bears, there's a variety pack on Amazon. Or what about something like this or this?

Your beautiful tribute to your girl has me in tears. I'm so sorry it was her time, but what a wonderful life and a perfect last day you gave her. Rest well, Daisy.

I am so very sorry for your loss. Hugs.

So sorry for all these losses. Hugs and prayers for peace to all of you.

Sweep is very reactive to non-greyhound dogs (barking, hackles up, lunging), and this is exactly what we do. Hopefully your dog is as food-motivated as she is. Adding a command like "watch me/look at me" can also help redirect their attention to you.

Great news!

What a lovely girl she was. I am so sorry for your broken heart.