socalgreys

Such healthy happy lovelies! Love, love,love the Zoom zoom zoomies pic! I kind of want to visit Germany for a bit...Thanks for sharing these great photos!

That Whippet is absolutely lovely! Interesting pic...! Legs everywhere...lol

That is funny

My non-greyhound has experienced allergies over the years. He is now 8 years old. I have understood and have been told it was food allergies. I stopped all chicken and grain products. He was fine on Natural Balance for about 1.5 years and then started having problems. Long story short, he now has swelling in his anal area, His anal glands were expressed, and I agreed to a one time shot of Cytopoint. He was checked one week after the injection, and he seemed to be improving (less scratching) Two weeks later, he was checked again by vet and the swelling in his anal area hadn't improved. So, vet diagnosis: food allerigies. They suggested hypoallergenic food (Royal Canin or Hills). I tried the Hills before, and his stools were like pudding, so they allowed me to return it and gave me credit. My question is, the Hills diet was hydrolyzed chicken protein. The Royal Canin is also hydrolyzed protein (not sure if it is chicken),,,and it's very expensive. I am unsure about purchasing it, since he didn't tolerate the Hills hydrolyzed protein. I know it's a different brand, but I am not sure what to do here.

Wow! I thought that Solvang stopped this event....good to hear it is still on!

What a gorgeous boy!!! And beautiful pics!! I can't decide which steals my heart more...the daisy pic, is so perfectly lovely, and the black and white of the sphinx pose is perfect! The close up shot, with attitude and ears, is well...just absolutely beautiful! Best wishes for you and your handsome young man!

l noticed it too..Ugghh...

This is really good advice!

Have you looked at the Hemopet website? I know they offer Nutriscan. I have never made an appointment with them...I just know they offer it...I am sure that doesn't help in answering your question. Their office is close to me in Socal, but I haven't felt the need to use their Nutriscan services. Yes, I thought it was extremely pricey...but I don't know how exact it is.

Thank you everyone, for your responses. It is now my opinion, that the CET works better. BTW, I used poultry flavor CET in the past,no problems with taste or diarrhea. The last time I purchased it, my Vet only had the vanilla mint. My pup has no preference for taste. It has a much more appealing smell to my nose as well

It may be my imagination, but I have gotten better results with the Enzymatic C.E.T. toothpaste versus the Enzadent version. Any thoughts? I used Enzadent for about 6 months with no results. At the time, I was brushing once every other day, and then a dental chew every other day, with excellent results (using CET). The Enzadent did not produce the same results. Any thoughts, or personal experience?? Thanks!

A lovely tribute to a sweet Angel

To narrow it down, look for sunscreen for children...that does not have zinc oxide or PABA as an ingredient. Go from there

i always worry about those bumps...just me. Little Man had a bump above his upper jaw that turned out to be a cyst...non cancerous. It did invade the bone...poor little guy. It was not in the placement you show here...still...I would have a Vet check it out. I just worry about anything that seems abnormal...take your lovely guy to vet, to ease your mind

May I suggest switching to some food, that doesn't have chicken or corn? After a lot of research, I found out that with food allergies, chicken and corn products are quite likely the biggest problem. I deleted all chicken products with corn, and corn by-products. The only starch in my guys food now, is potato or sweet potato. Proteins range from fish, duck, and when on sale venison and bison. His kibble is duck and potato, only. A scoop of wet food is one of the above mentioned proteins...with potato or sweet potato added. Honestly, it took about a year to get it resolved, but he has calmed down with the licking after all of these trials.Has it stopped completely? No. However, I haven't had to make trips to the vet due to skin issues.

Food allergies? I know it seems like a generic diagnosis. It's possible. After years of dealing with what was diagnosed as a food allergy, I finally accepted it. It has worked to take my guy off of chicken and grain (not knowing which was the offender). He licked obsessively, and then had ear infections. Right now, he still goes to some favorite spots...sigh...but no ear infections, and not really obsessively licking. It was trial and error, and since they can't tell us what is bothering them and their allergies don't manifest themselves themselves the same as in humans, I just take a deep breath...and watch. It was ruled out that it was some sort of obsessive behavior, because he was given a trial of a long acting steroid (triamcinolone) once, and it really calmed down the licking behavior, which was thought to be caused by itching. No fleas,either. Maybe discuss with vet the possibility of food allergies? Once they rule everything out, it could be the cause. Just a suggestion.

Thanks...was told by vet tech that it was used for drop in blood pressure during surgery. Just seems extreme to me, if adequate hydration is used during procedure. Am I off base on this?

Anyone have experience with this being used in anesthesia...sighthound or other???

I am in tears. A good soul fights until the end. You did good, Percy

Maggots? Sounds like she was on her way to be eaten alive. Many thanks to you, and those who care for these poor helpless souls, (who clearly were in the wrong hands). I hope this girl has a full recovery, and a happy, well deserved life in a loving home.

Dear Marley, I know it is tough for kitties to go to the bridge. Please say hello, and watch over Clover. Say hello to Casmir, and move on. Most of all give a high five to Moscow. I truly know how difficult this is... xoxo

Although I haven't been here on GT very long...my condolences to your loss of a very beautiful and spirited friend. One of my favorites...dear Spriet with your beatiful eyes, face and soul...rest well, run free

That is one gorgeous hound!!

If I may ask, what is the benefit of egg shells? Is it calcium? Just curious.....

I understand this...You did Nothing wrong! I agree, with others that it was prey drive. Now, the complicated part of this..how do we as humans, not point the finger? I just want to scream at the whippet owner for not closing the gate...on the other hand, we as humans may have a lot going on...so this is difficult not to do (putting blame, or at least questioning the whippet owner). I am glad that neither dog was hurt, because they were just being dogs (sighthounds) doing what they do. If I were in that situation, I would not go back there again. It is not your fault