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Thanks Kristie! Thanks, I always staggers them anyway, but I will talk about it to the vet. I think one of them doesn't covers ticks, that's why.

Hi all, As Charlie is now a blood donor, we have received a 6-month supply of Advantage Multi and K9 Advantix II. We usually use Nexgard and Heartgard Plus and I am unsure if Advantage Multi and K9 Advantix II are safe for greys or not. I am seeing confounding opinions, so I am a bit confused. In any doubt, I will bring it back to the vet and use our regular stuff.

In my experience, when switching to raw, as it is highly digestible, the dog gets hungry faster. Hence the yellow bile, but don't worry this will adjust itself within a few days. Dark runny stools means not enough bones

We have had in our group a "recipe" that has been tested on multiple dogs and works for hooks. 5 days panacur, 2-3 weeks of rest 1 dose StrongID, 2-3 weeks of rest (doesn't kill the worms, paralyses them and then they "releash" their grip and comes out, VERY important to NOT let the poo touch anything!!!) 1 dose of drontal, 2-3 weeks of rest Fecal If positive - drontal, 2-3 weeks of rest, repeat drontal until 2-3 negative fecals 2-3 weeks apart each. If negative - 2-3 weeks of rest then another fecal. I heard there is a risk for barefoot walking yes. That is why Charlie poops on a plate now. Does giardia shows on a normal fecal? Have they try metronidazole? Re probiotics, I like Baci+ a lot, I seem to have good results with it. BEWARE it smells Might be an intolerance to chicken? I have not had good luck with salmon-based food, they seem to be too..."oily". What if they try a new protein completely different? Like kangaroo? For the fur loss, they can try 5 mg melatonin right before sleeping. Otherwise, thyroid? My vet says if fur doesn't grow back with melatonin, it is worth checking for thyroid issues I'm not the most experienced hook/diarrhea person, just throwing out ideas.

We had a hound at the kennel that had to have his gland removed. It had become humongous and would not drain. Recovery was pretty easy on him ad he never seemed to care. We walked him with a harness instead of a collar. I have a salivary gland that blocks on and off. It is not painful, just annoying. It usually goes away on its own. I didn't get xray, the doc diagnosed it on my swollen gland and tract. We never found the stone. I have none of the risk factors, it just happened. As long as it keeps draining by itself I am keeping it, but if it doesn't I get a round of antibiotical. I could have it removed if it gets worse, but for now I am living happily with it . All that to say, I wouldn't worry unless it does not drain by itself. It can take 2-3 days for mine. If it takes more than a week, I go to the doc (doctor's recommendation)

Good job on their toofers! Hopefully, you can work it out Cindy

I straddle Charlie (he is used to it, I brush his teeth like that, its a command!) Open the mouth, toss pills in, rub rub rub until he swallows then we have a cookie party, No hard feelings, he actually came to like it (for the cookies you know!)

Oh I simply stating that to note that 2 weeks is short and you shouldn't assume anything yet as she will change again and again and again

There are a few things that stood out for me. If she goes outside and doesn't 'go' but you KNOW she has to (just woken up/played, stayed alone...) stay with her outside until she does her business. Or perhaps teach her a command. When she goes, tell her 'peepee', good girl! Whatever works for you. Because she won't know and will mess if she needs to go. Two weeks is a VERY short time. I always tell adopters that greys changes at 3 days, 3 weeks and 3 months. Secondly, my male started 'marking' even in the yard after a few weeks. Maybe your girl is starting to mark, meaning she keeps a reserve in her tank. I never leave any males at my house alone (or for bed) without a walk, because I want them tired and empty. Third, have you checked for a UTI?

IT depends on the dog. If I shut Charlie in a room, he would eventually whine and eventually lay down. On another note, it has been over 2 years and I still close the doors to the bedrooms and seldomly to the basement (depending on my ongoing sewing projects ) They have never tried to break into

Absolutely not Each dogs are individuals, male or female would suit your list! The personality will be more important

Acana and Orijen graded food is too rich for mine too, I feed Fromm Really, I know people always want a high grade food, but as long as the dog is good on the food, nice output, nice fur, no farts, no itchiness, then that is the best food for them

Raised feeder/slow feeder – Always used raised feeders. They look so uncomfortable when eating from the floor! I have a 12 inches high for my 27 inches male, but used to have a 17 inches high for my 31 inches male. I have never used slow feeder, but we have always added water to the kibble. Over time, they tend to slow down their eating. Mind you it still takes less than 3 minutes to finish up their meals! Cooling jackets – Never used but was thinking of getting one actually. Usually when out and about, I find water and splash them when they get too warm. And we rest up in the shade. Weather has never really been an issue, but then again, I live in Canada hahaha Nails/brushes – Keep the nails as short as you can! They don’t need extra long nails for traction, you increase the risk of a dislocated/broken toe. My boy have relatively short nails. As for brushes, anything rubbery is fine. Zoom groom is perfect, or that hand rubbery glove too. Crating – I don’t think a grey would be comfortable on a kuranda bed all day. Instead, a nice bed and x-pen would be ok I guess, but I would be afraid of him/her jumping out and injuring him/herself. I would advise with a crate and who knows, you might not even need it after a few weeks/months. I crated mine 3 months and that was it. The crate is now up in the study and once in a while he goes in for funsies, but that is that. On the other hand, I am currently dogsitting two dogs that are crated all day and LOVE/NEED their crates. So you never know what kind of hound you will get. Most of them are ok without a crate after a while though. You will get different opinions on this J Raised feeder/slow feeder – Always used raised feeders. They look so uncomfortable when eating from the floor! I have a 12 inches high for my 27 inches male, but used to have a 17 inches high for my 31 inches male. I have never used slow feeder, but we have always added water to the kibble. Over time, they tend to slow down their eating. Mind you it still takes less than 3 minutes to finish up their meals! Cooling jackets – Never used but was thinking of getting one actually. Usually when out and about, I find water and splash them when they get too warm. And we rest up in the shade. Weather has never really been an issue, but then again, I live in Canada hahaha Nails/brushes – Keep the nails as short as you can! They don’t need extra long nails for traction, you increase the risk of a dislocated/broken toe. My boy have relatively short nails. As for brushes, anything rubbery is fine. Zoom groom is perfect, or that hand rubbery glove too. Crating – I don’t think a grey would be comfortable on a kuranda bed all day. Instead, a nice bed and x-pen would be ok I guess, but I would be afraid of him/her jumping out and injuring him/herself. I would advise with a crate and who knows, you might not even need it after a few weeks/months. I crated mine 3 months and that was it. The crate is now up in the study and once in a while he goes in for funsies, but that is that. On the other hand, I am currently dogsitting two dogs that are crated all day and LOVE/NEED their crates. So you never know what kind of hound you will get. Most of them are ok without a crate after a while though. You will get different opinions on this

Sorry for your loss..

Similar is Nexgard which is a monthly dose.

Thanks for your insight Countrypaws. Indeed, there are many things that at first we don't THINK could be a danger to dogs but are! I muzzle for safety as well. On a positive note, Bliss is now home and recovering well. The vets don't think there will be any permanent damage, but she will need some tests in about a month to check liver functions. She is now a bit underweight, but is eating well so she should get back to a healthy weight soon

1. Breath 2. I would say it depends on how committed you are to making this work. If you are prepared to work with her and show her how life is, then go on, otherwise I would say to contact your adoption group and make it clear that you want a dog that was fostered (even then, any dog takes a few weeks to settle in) I have done it. Jack was my first dog, straight off the track, I was not raised with dogs or anything, had absolutely no knowledge of the basic needs of a dog, but I read for MONTHS and committed to making this work. We worked through his separation anxiety, possessiveness, reluctance to walk and he became the best dog ever! So it can be done if you put in the effort. Oh and we both worked full time too when we adopted him Her crate is her safe place. That was her home at the track. If she is comfortable in it, let her be in it, she will observe her surrounding and intereact and come out more and more as the time passes. I am dogsitting a dog that did this pacing for almost 2 hours before settling in a dark room by himself. He has been in a home for 2 years and a half, so you see, it is just normal dog behaviour. Are you sure you are ready to have a dog at all? Sorry to ask, but every dog will need some work, whether fostered or not, even if just to put him/her on your schedule.

Just to inform you. In one of the group I am in, a little girlhoundie (Bliss) ate some pot pourri. She had to be rushed to the vet and put on IV drips. It has been 2 days now and she is getting fed by syringes as she won't eat by herself. She is keeping it all down however. They are hopeful for her recovery. They found out by inquiring to the poison centre that the essential oils contained in the pot pourri, mixed with the acidity of a dog stomach can produce a really poisonous mixture. The owners wanted the community to know, so I am passing the info along. So, be careful for those of you with pot pourri in their home, it is one of those things that we don't think about straight away

1.5 lbs a day (3/4 per meal) sounds like what we fed ours when he was raw-fed

Remove it The straps behind the elbow are velvet, it is as soft as can be I love that harness

You could try satin lined martingale (search on etsy ) Or better yet, a harness

Oh we did, there was sausages and treats for everyhoundie! He also got to go to his foster mom afterwards Overall, an important day

The nearest one would be in montreal (3hrs away), but I have created one for quebec, we will see the attendance Thank you for the reminder

Glad you decided to join in the fun! If she is that quirky, please share it all in the cute and funny section

Wow he is so black! Gotta love the young'uns!