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    Medical Marijuana For Dogs

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    I'm familiar with NAC use in humans but, no experience with it in pets. NAC shouldn't be used with people taking anticoagulants or people monitoring their blood pressure without a dr's approval as it can effect both. Sorry zero experience with PQQ.

    thanks Tracy, i trust you to the utmost. I will run this by my vet before i decide with either. She isn't a homeopathic vet but she is open minded to it. I will let you and everyone know what transpires

    Medical Marijuana For Dogs

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    I've recently heard about this for people. Received an email from a friend who is very dog savvy. She has a very nervous 5 yr old Shepherd type dog.

    All thyroid levels checked-everything checked. Nothing she has done thus far has helped this poor dog who is losing weight also due to high anxiety.

    She knows my 13 + German Shepherd has Alzheimers and very skittish at night "sundowners" syndrome. She asked if i would like to try this with her as she will be getting some for her dog. It is in capsule form specifically for dogs and i AM going to try this. My dog has ALprazolam for at night which doesn't work great. I just started putting her Thundershirt on her at night and it helps a little. I will let you know how this goes. won't be getting it for another week or two.

    My Charlie, Greyhound HATES the car. I thought about this for him on those occasions but Greyhounds are so sensitive to drugs of any sort i don't know if i will try that for him.

     

    Feeding Raw Food/meat To Dogs?

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    I have fed raw for 7 yrs at least. My German Shepherd is over 13 yrs of age which is up there for a shepherd. Although i'm afraid to add she is aging lately but i don't think she would be here with me still without her raw. Charlie my Greyhound is approx 5 yrs and has been with me for over 3 yrs. His teeth are great and his coat is gorgeous. I researched but also know many ppl who feed raw and how well there dogs do on it. You have to add certain things for a complete diet-not just meat. They do it for many reasons, allergies, stomach issues etc. Dogs digestive tracks are shorter than humans so Salmonella having and adverse effect on them is unlikely, kibble also can harbor Salmonella. Do what you think is best for your dog and most Vets will not back you although more and more will. The cost isn't bad for me as i belong to a co-op. Not much more than a high end kibble. To add: i started raw for my shepherd as she has EPI Exocrine pancreatic insuffiency. It was the first time she made a solid stool but she is still on enzymes.

    How Long Did It Take Your Greyhound To Bond With You?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    I always tell "my" adoptants to imagine what it would like to be if I grabbed them, put them on a spaceplane and left them on mars. So, this is your new home. Have fun.

     

    Your grey may be living with you but his personality needs a little more time to arrive. One of my boys needed almost two years and all of us moving to a new home to learn to trust me or even come to me on his own. Don't get me wrong, I love all of them like crazy, but when Andy climbs the couch for a cuddle - that are the most special moments for me.

    agreed-takes time to trust in a new environment. Charlie was afraid of the world, he is now one of the most affectionate dogs i've ever had.

     

    edited to add-he has been with us a little over 3 yrs. i dont recall how long it took but i had the good fortune of knowing him and him knowing me when i worked at the Greyhound Shelter locally. Day one i recall it took almost 20 minutes to coax him into the house.

    Half Raw Half Kibble Diet?

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    Don't mix it together in the same meal. Feed each individually in a separate meal instead. The raw is supposed to go through their system fairly quickly- its one of the reasons they are not bothered by it being raw. Kibble will go through and some is designed to go through slower. Not good to mix the raw with kibble and hold it in their system longer than it is supposed to be. I've fed raw for many years with outstanding happy results but I have never mixed it with kibble and tempted fate. OK to feed kibble in a separate meal. JMO.

    i agree that raw and kibble digest at different rates so i would also feed one meal raw and one meal kibble. And as said, chicken necks aren't enough nutrition wise. It is good as a treat, cleans teeth and they get some bone for calcium. They need meat, organ meats in small quantities as it is very rich. I feed tripe too which has natural probiotics, if you can stand the smell lol I belong to a co-op which makes feeding raw affordable. I would also look online for raw diets and contents.

    Odd Behavior From New Greyhound

    in Training and Behavior discussion

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    Not too much info at all, it's best to get all the incidents down. Did he follow you and continue to growl ? I hope someone will give you some good advice. All i can think of is his Thyroid numbers ok? I forget if its high or low but one of those can cause aggression. His eye sight is good? I will watch this in hopes of you getting a good answer!

    Laryngeal Paralysis

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    So good to hear Happy is doing well!

     

     

    Thanks Tracy he sounds fine when breathing and no change in bark and no increased stridor (I had to look that up) He does grab at grass like your Stan and then hack. I give Charlie a little local raw honey hoping it will help with possible allergies and soothe the throat. I will keep a close eye on him.

    Laryngeal Paralysis

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    this topic scares me because i have been thinking Charlie might have this. He hacked a lot and had pericardial effusion back in Feb twice and an operation laparscopically in March which was a success! I think maybe his is related to the percardial effusion and he rarely does the hacking but at times when he is overly excited he will. i rub his throat for what its worth. I suppose next cardial check up i will have this checked. He is only 5yrs old and my heart dog, can't stand the thought of him having something else. I'm not hiding from this just waiting a little.

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