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Thanks so much for all the info! They didn't mention taurine levels so either they didn't check or they were normal. The only meds he's ever been on is heartwom prevention (Heartgard, TriHeart Plus) and a flea/tick preventive that we discontinued because we don't have much of a problem here and he seemed to react badly to it (head shaking seizures). I'll ask about the ultrasound.

Yes He was grain-free for a couple of years, until the news about cardiomyopathy started circulating. We switched a couple of years ago back to chicken and rice formula. He's scheduled for an EKG next week.... that's not the same as an ultrasound, is it? The vet never mentioned US so now I'm not sure. Thanks for responding! I'm so worried.

Raises the BNP level?

No one?

Did you ever try a finger brush (rubber thimble-lIke thing)? I'm curious about how these compare.

My 9-year-old greyhound just got diagnosed with a heart murmur that was a little difficult to detect and his BNP level is 2200. The vet said 900 is considered high and wants to do an EKG and x-ray to get more clarity on what's going on. Does anyone have experience with this? Advice? I'm so worried for him and he's terrified of the vet so I'd like to minimize his visits if at all possible.

Pricey, but possibly worth it! Thanks for the link.

Thanks What about when they start to get older and joints don't bend so easily? I worry about old-age scooching....

Remolacha, how much space is there from the floor to the bottom of the opening?

If you have a dog door for your greys, can you share the dimensions (width/height/rise) and brand you have? I searched the archives and am thoroughly confused.... On the Pet Door Guys site, it says the top edge should be at least 1 inch taller than the dog's shoulder, but that means my dog needs an opening that is 30" high and I can't seem to find one for my sliding glass door at that height. What do you all have, other than shorter hounds?