Madison189

Thank you for the advice its very reassuring.

Thank you Greyalholic, I have learnt from this first walk with Mac, and will not let other dog run up to him again, he met a very placid Labrador this Morning, the lab was in a car, and he was sniffing her, he did growl at her a little but was more inquisitive. I do want it to be a slow and happy process for him as I don't want him to be anxious, he really is a gently boy and we are pleased with how he is doing as it is only his 4th day. I will check his diet, at the moment its 50% of his old food (dry kibble) and 50% of a mixture of meat & veg or fish, his stools are a little loose but nothing to worry about, knowing there is support out there from people who have more experience than I with Grey's is comforting. Thanks you.

Hi, He is having a lot of gas I put that down to change of diet, we phasing in new diet slowly with his old diet and put his gas down to that... Thanks

Hi, A little background. We have just adopted an ex racer called Mac, a 27kg male, retired from racing in 2018 due to injury. He has been with us for only 4 days, and is settling in well, one little accident but other than that no toilet mishaps . He is adorable and fine with humans, not so good with other dogs yet (understandable). We have taken him for short walks (with muzzle on), first encounter was with a small Yorkshire terrier who was off the lead and came running up to him barking, Mac reacted by lunging and trying to jump on him, (Understandable) he did not growl, bark, whine or bite just seemed really perplexed. We realise we will have to socialise him slowly with other dogs and this may take a while. Any advice regarding this would be appreciated. Mac although settling well in the house, takes himself off to his bed for quiet time and signs deeply when settling and 'roaches' which is adorable, we have found that he seems to 'pace' around the house and pants during the day, again advice regarding this would be appreciated, is this a sign of stress? what is he trying to tell me? Debs