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On 8/31/2021 at 8:34 PM, Time4ANap said:
This is going to sound uncaring, but, it happens. Fortunately, the other dog wasn't injured.
Greyhounds have a prey drive / instinct. Some of them have an intense prey drive, others could care less about "prey." They've been bred for hundreds of years as hunting dogs. 2 weeks in is not enough time to know how your dog will reach around other dogs, rabbits, squirrels, cats etc. Ex-racers have not been around these types of dogs previously, so everything and everyone they are experiencing is brand new to them.
I never let another dog run up to or near a new dog for many months. The owners of other dogs who let thier small fluffy dogs run up to a greyhound to "say hi" are often clueless about what can happen and are also not in control of their dogs.
Whether we are passing other dogs or people on a sidewalk, I always have my dog step off on to the grass and put them in a "Wait." They know the wait command and they do not move until the passing party is past them. That keeps me in control of my dog, and shows people that the "large dog" is really well behaved. It will take some time and training, but eventually you will know what trigers your dog. Until that time, keep a death grip on the leash, and avoid those interactions where the other dog is moving quickly. Also, don't use the word "attakced" or similar words. Tell people that your dog is not yet used to other dogs and doesn't like them in his space. You don't want to give the perception that your dog is dangerous. He's not. He's simply being a dog.
Good luck!
Greyt Advice! Love it!
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Hello jujubean1008
I really understand your frustration my little girl does The Greyhound freeze quite often. She’s very stubborn and bossy. She likes to go her own way. Sometimes when she stops she will turn a certain direction to let me know where she wants to go. If she wants to go home I understand it’s too hot for her or she’s just not in the mood. Sometimes she wants to go in a different direction. Sometimes she wants to go out the back door, and then sometime she wanted to go out the front door. When I get desperate for her to walk I let her lead.
Every day is a challenge and I have learned that pushing her little behind on the road doesn’t help much so I’ve learned a trick her, when she gets a little fuss which is often, I know to trick her by telling her to wait and I stand still and I make her wait until I’m ready and she will reluctantly walk, and then I will say wait again as if I’m training her.
And sometimes I have a little talk with her and she changes her mind, but when I say “wait” and make her pause and let her know I’m in charge most times it works out as she will start sniffing, walking into her thing. Then she will quickly turn around.
Many times she’s just not in the mood to go for a walk. I have learned that she knows her own body and she doesn’t have to for two or three walks a day. So I let her be and she will let me know if she wants to go out which is another challenge.
I also started paying more attention to her body language. Sometimes it’s hard to even get her out the door and I’ve learned she wants to go out the front or back. And when we get outside she will face towards a house or a certain direction and she will keep staring in that direction. That is the direction she wants to go. And now it seems that she wants to take control and I try to make her wait during our walk and she starts to learn that I am the boss but it’s hard to stay consistent when they’re not feeling good.
Greyhounds have learned to hold their urine and feces for quite some time so they don’t spoil and make a mess in their crate that they have to sleep in overnight.
I have taken Vesa to many parks. She is not fond of children screaming and playing, Motorized bikes or boards or vehicles. She’s not fond of bicycles. But especially if she doesn’t like motorized bikes going over a bridge.
I don’t force her to do anything she doesn’t really want to do. But if we go over a boardwalk that she’s going to do in a motorized bike comes by I pulled her to the side and stand to the side with her with my hand on her side. She’s good with that.Fireworks of the worst things for animals and I do not take her out during fireworks I tried to take her out before the explosion start. And I never leave her side.
Dogs get anxiety when they are they don’t understand, feel like they are in harms way and don’t have a shelter to run to.
actually I was pushing my little girl down the sidewalk this morning and she is as stubborn as a mule, but after making her wait and pause take a couple more steps turn HER direction whatever you have to do, she may start liking the journey, her way of course!
if she continuously wants to go home. There could possibly be something outside that she’s frightened of.I hope this helps. I hope you have a Gretyful day.
Sandy
SWFl
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Thank you Time4ANap, I am very grateful for your help. Oh Darn, Dr. C sounds perfect for us. How I wish I would asked on this forum sooner.
Unfortunately, I reached out to a Vet at the University of GA Teaching Hospital whom was highly recommenced by my vet. Big Bucks TIme4ANap, $465, (and for any further recipes more changes ...big bucks) or one meal recipe (in which I was already using the same ingredients). I am not happy about it, but I am trying his recipe measuring in grams, increased Sweet potatoes to 3 cups a day, and lowered Vesa's greens. She is very hungry on this diet, and afraid she will continue to lose more weight. Her metabolism runs fast and hard. She is not a fussy eater, and can handle the nasty Tylan in 2 of her meals without a flinch. I have to give her a bit more protein if she is starring at me starving, the vet said that is ok, so I give her a little turkey breast before bedtime with he Metronidazole and she is happy.
The vet recommended MyPetGrocer vitamin supplements http://www.mypetgrocer.com/category-s/102.htm I didn't want to ordered them because of the garbanzo beans, but I have to try. Sometimes you just get gut feelings, but in this case I have to set those aside and push through and not take any chances, do the program.
I also have to order the probiotic that he recommends which is https://visbiomevet.com. I can wait a couple of weeks since Vesa has to be very stable to slowly add this in. I have tried Greyhound Gang's and other great probiotics (small amounts and slow), but Vesa doesn't respond well to them, and from what I read on EPI4dogs.com not all canines with pancreatitis can handle them, but perhaps PREBIOTICS! ...which helps pancreas digest proteins, cabs and fats. We shall see.
I will keep all of this information TIme4ANap and I will look into it. Actually I googled it, and bookmarked it, so Thank you so much I really appreciate it. Better get my poached turkey breast in the food processor!
Many Roos,
Blissful Sandy
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A vet fromm GA University gave me a very clean bland Diet, but she is still losing some weight. I can probably increase a little more freshly roasted or boiled turkey breast. She needs some calories. I know she will improve, just have to try to hang in here😢
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On 12/13/2019 at 7:31 PM, MaryJane said:
Rather than putting your question in another person's post - start your own topic as you'll get more responses.
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On 6/29/2020 at 3:40 PM, Time4ANap said:
I figured you were going slow with the changes given her sensitivities, but we often get people here who are throwing 3 and 4 things at a time at a dog's stomach so I always make sure to mention it. Every new greyhound seems to be loaded with hooks, no matter where they came from. Our broodies came straight from the farm and one of them was so loaded that I'm surprised she was alive. She is a tough girl though and got through it.
Good luck. Tummy issues are never easy with these guys, and with allergies compounding it you have your hands full.
Oh you ain't kidding, the Hook and the GI issues are tough ones to crack. It would be a blessing to get rid the Larval leak NOW! I haven't tried Hypoallergenic/Hydrolyzed yet since my researched showed me it either has soy, chickpeas, or split pea products...not digestible for my little girl with so many issues.Yes....No switching things around at all, but I am wondering if she has a Turkey allergy now..(or n=may have had one) since she is getting sore pink spots with a black center on all her hocks and Carpus...front leg/back ankles. I wish I had a ll the answers, this is so overwhelming. I will keep onwards for the love!
Cooking lots of Turkey Breast these days. Do you use a vitamin mineral supplement? I was recommenced Mypetgroce.com and ordered it, but there aren't are specific details of what is in it. I mentioned to the Dr. about the chickpeas...he said it has helped many canines.
Your Grey's are so pretty!💕 Thank you for your help TIme4ANap!.
BlissfulSandy
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2 minutes ago, Time4ANap said:
I figured you were going slow with the changes given her sensitivities, but we often get people here who are throwing 3 and 4 things at a time at a dog's stomach so I always make sure to mention it. Every new greyhound seems to be loaded with hooks, no matter where they came from. Our broodies came straight from the farm and one of them was so loaded that I'm surprised she was alive. She is a tough girl though and got through it.
Good luck. Tummy issues are never easy with these guys, and with allergies compounding it you have your hands full.
Thank you Time4ANap, you are so kind, and I understand. I really am overwhelmed and will try to work with the Vet at Georgia University. It's just strange that they send me product ideas with the foods she can't have. Must be a consultation protocol letter they send to everyone in the beginning, which doesn't really make sense..one size never fits all for dogs or people. Truly I am learning, and thank you for the love and care! I do want another Grey asap, but it's not a good idea right now, not until I get her under control for many months! She is a sweetheart too. And a great racer at that. I haven't seen her run in a week or so. Poor little girl. The vet said to go to www.visbiome.com to get probiotics so I am working on that now.
Many roos to you!
BlissfulSandy
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17 minutes ago, Time4ANap said:
Making constant changes to the diet/food will often result in continued diarrhea. We had a boy who had stress colitis and went through this kind of thing often, so know that it is frustrating and can make you feel helpless. Be sure to only make one change at a time and to give that change a couple of weeks before making another or adding something new. The hookworms are most likely a major part of the stomach/diarrhea issue, so getting them under control is the big priority to fully understand just how significant the rest of the issues are.
Check the hookworm thread in Health and Medical and talk to your vet about using the protocol mentioned, or possibly modifying using Dr. Ng's modified protocol by stretching out the intervals between doses since she does have some underlying medical issues.
Both of our new hounds had wicked hooks, and both have responded well to modifying the protocol since they are 11 year old seniors and I didn't want to throw high doses of the drugs in them like the original protocol called for. We basically give each dog a Drontal Plus on the first of the month, followed by using Advantage Multi on the 15th and repeat this cycle monthly. So, far, it has eradicated the hookworms in Petunia over about a 6 month period, and Kate currently has tested to have no hookworm eggs but is still positive for the titre after her 6 month check. It can take 6 months to a year to eradicate the current breed of hookworms that are prevalent.
You might look into the RX Brand of Products to help the stomach issues, but I am not familiar with what's in them, so you will have to do that research. We use both RxZyme and RxBiotic on their food at each meal. It rapidly calmed the diarrhea we were having from the hookworms. They make several other products also, but these two were suggested by our vet. They can be bought on Amazon, and even though they have Rx in the name, they do not require a prescription.
Soneone else will have to chime in on the food, as you've tried many of the foods we would have tried, and I;m not sure there's a prescription food out there that will meet the allergy needs. Good luck.
Thank you for taking the time to help, I really appreciate it. Vesa's Diest is changed extremely slow and 1 item at a time, whether it is a veggie, starch, organ, or protein, or kibble. Nothing is ever hard and quick, we go slow and easy for any food changes even if it is a slight increase and measure in grams. It really is a trail and error or a crapshoot to say the least. Some dogs do great with low fiber...others not so well. So do great with Lamb, or other heavy red meat..others not so great. ayes Hookworms are little intestinal sap suckers that come back to haunt. Her test show negative, but we keep treating them since we know that hookworms hibernate inside the intestinal walls. Florida dog track greyhounds are loaded with them. That is why I won't Foster. I do use Diatomaceous Earth, and Vesa won't eliminate in our yard...have to carry a sprayer with me. Drontal Plus gives her rapid heart beat, illuminations, extreme stress and sleeplessness, but we used it, but I will not do it again to her. I googles RX Vitamins Nutritional Support and it contains Salmon Meal and Flaxseed Meal which isn't workable for my little girl, but thank you, I did recognize the brand as I was searching this morning..it is used by many Holistic vets. Very good Source, thank you.RX Zyme may work..I have to explore more and locate the enzyme percentages.
Thank you for all your help, much appreciation,
Sandy
Naples, FL
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I need help and can't find answer for my 4 yr old Greyhound whom is suffering from Chronic Pancreatitis (she has had Plus Profile with Triglycerides, GI Panel with Spec cPL, Idexx Blood work).
Vesa also has chronic Hook worm since I adopted her August 2019. Vesa is a Petite Red Grey, she is losing some weight. She has chronic diarrhea and occasionally vomits. She also has chicken allergies along with psyllium husk peanut butter, possibly dairy and does not respond well with green peas, all legumes, corn, soy, Salmon, Buffalo , high Fat meats. She is extremely sensitive and has not responded to kibble of any kind. Royal Canine, Hills, Purina Pro, Natures, Naturals, Sport Elite, etc all one or more the the ingredients that she cannot tolerate.
Vesa is currently on Metronidazole most of her life since I have had her and Tylan everyday as well. She is eating 3 meals a day when not in full blown diarrhea and given small amounts of Wellness Turkey and Potatoes which also has pea meal in it I cook Turkey Breast boiled or Roasted, and grind it up. She is given Sweet Potatoes, over cooked mashed green beans, and broccoli . Her stools are very loose and she has major anal gland problems. Since I have been cooking Turkey for the last month I am noticing some pink blistering looking skin her Left Hock and Both Carpus.....front legs. Her left ear is constantly itchy along with her anus. Vesa is on Pet Factor B12 along with Folate.
I am thinking of trying Venison..if I can find a clean kibble without corn, soy, legumes, green peas, meat meal, chicken or high fat additives.
I am in touch with a Nutritionist from Georgia University, he mentioned probiotics which can be difficult with Pancreatitis, I have tried Greyhound Gang Probiotics and they bother her. Probiotics may work. He also mentioned My Pet GrocerChef's Canine Complete...it also has Garbanzo beans. Balanceit.com has Corn oil. I can substitute for walnut oil.
I am open to all suggestions, and or experiences with your greyhound. Thank you so much
Is there are Vitamin mineral Supplement without legumes, corn, soy, wheat?
I am in touch with EPI4dogs.com which is an exceptional site, and EnzymeDiane.com.
Hookworm: Drontal Plus, Panacur, Heartgaurd, Advantage Multi, Fecal Tests
Sincerely,
Sandy, Naples, FL
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On 12/15/2019 at 12:29 AM, greysmom said:
Several things...
How do you know your greyhound is intolerant of all these foods? Just because she has had reactions to a food with this in it? Unless you've done a serious food trial under the advice of a vet, you're just guessing, and you could be doing more harm than good switching foods so often.
Unless you've hada series of THREE negative fecal tests, spaced at least two weeks apart, it's highly likely your dog still has hooks. Please look at the hookworm threads in the Health and Medical section. This current strain of the parasite is particularly resistant to standard treatments and often requires extensive months of treatment to fully clear them. But you need to try, because hooks can destroy a dog's intestinal tract - and acts much like a food intolerance in symptoms - so MAKE SURE your dog is completely hook free.
TALK WITH YOUR VET!!!!! BUt, IMO, this is what I would do: Your best bet - since you have tried many commercial foods - is to retreat to a bland, home cooked diet. Choose an easily available, relatively low fat, easily cooked protein source. From your list above, I would suggest ground beef or tilapia. Then add in a carb source - again from your list, I would select fortified pasta or oatmeal. Nothing else - no additives, no treats, only medications approved by your vet. Start with about a third of a cup of each, every two hours. If her stools firm up and she begins to feel better, then you have at least part of your answer. She can remain on this diet for quite a while. You can increase the portions until she's eating a cup of each ingredient every three to four hours.
If she doesn't get better then you probably have a bigger issue and really need the advice of a specialist.
And I will add this because she's been on grain free food for an extended period of time - our boy's first indication of a heart issue was a long term case of loose stools that didn't get better with any treatment or food change. Since she has been on a grain free diet, she is at greater risk for developing nutritional Dilated CardioMyeopathy - an extremely serious heart condition. You should talk with your vet about exploring the possibility she could be a very sick dog because of this.
I am now trying OLEWO Carrots and she had the best poop today, and taking her Tylan! She is Natural Balance Lamb and Rice for now
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I don't know what to do anymore,
My sensitive Grey has been on at least 5 different foods in 4 months. I believe she is allergic to Chicken, peanut butter, corn, and soy and sensitive to Salmon. I have tried Lamb and Rice and still has soft stool, she had hook worm in the past and will check again for the 6th time next week. She was on Grain free when i adopted her from a foster, and her gut was a total mess. I started with Purina, Hills, Natural Balance and now trying NB in Salmon...bad for her. She doesn't get any treats, and if they are given to her by a stranger...she gets sick.
Can anyone give me suggestions? I just don't want to mess with RAW at this time.
What is your best kibble for sensitive Grey?
Thank you, Sandy
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On 9/9/2019 at 9:03 AM, Remolacha said:
Many greys (maybe other dogs too, I don't have experience there) will be less interested in breakfast in hot weather. Also her hooks may be affecting her appetite. I usually walk first and feed later in warm weather, to take advantage of the "cooler" temps
A 40 minute walk may be too much for her until it gets cooler.
Bloat is really not that common in retired racers, although it does happen. There has been no conclusive evidence on raised feeders vs feeding on the floor causing bloat. As you said, they usually get fed on the floor of their crates in the kennel. I have always fed mine in raised feeders just because it looked more comfortable with those long legs. That never stopped them from scarfing cookies off the floor though
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Hello Remolacha! Thank you for posting. So true.....if a dog wants want to scarf down a treat, it doesn't matter where it is, floor, grass, gravel, countertop! I do love the raised feed styles though, and requires less being...not that I am tall! lol
I walk the little girl for 40 min walk less humid days (which are far and few in-between around here in Naples, FL), so we go around dawn and dusk. Vesa also gets outings a few days a week at pet shops and other businesses where dogs are allowed to do little socializing and training.
Since, reading MercyGrey's post on the A&P of a greyhound's abdominal cavities and greyhound's digestive tract, I don't even give bloat a thought anymore since I feed Vesa 3x a day. Vesa loves to sleep after she eats. She is so funny, perhaps she was programed to eat first, and walk later since she won't get off her warm pillow to tinkle in the morning! She does the Greyhound Freeze on her pillow! She is telling me that she wants food first! It works for both of us. Cracks me up. Thank you so much Remolacha! Have a happy Grey Day!
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On 9/9/2019 at 2:25 PM, MerseyGrey said:
True! Buddy has raised bowls, but he went through a phase this summer where he wasn’t really eating much. We tried mixing tasty stuff into his kibble but found we had a high success rate by throwing his kibble onto the lawn, and he would go foraging for it. Funny boy
Greyhound's really are crazy funny and sure do keep us on our toes! My Vesa loves to hunt for kibble too, it must be an exciting adventure for her. I do love raised feeders too, and I may consider making one that is about 12" off the floor...they don't have to bend so low, and either do we!
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Hello MercyGrey,
Thank you for the helpful information and for taking the time to reply. We feed small portions 3x a day which is ideal for her. Bloat concerned me since was she has had loose stool and peristalsis for 3 weeks...and this has been going on since I have adopted her in August (possibly why she quit racing; she just stopped!), and worried that walking too soon would agraivate her tum tum.. I thought her constant loose stool was and indication of inflammation rather than just the hookworm since her stool didn't change, but her vet said no. I was going to order Yucca for her, but I hesitated since I started her on Panacur. After contacting the Vet again, she finally prescribed Metronidazole for her inflammation. After 3 days her stool looked a bit firmer. She is happier, and I am too.
I have also search the bloat issue about the height of food bowls causing bloat..... If feeding a Greyhound from a lower position such as a dog dish on the floor contributes to bloat, then why doesn't the kennel feed the Greyhounds on raised bowls? Racing Greyhounds don't get bloat ( and they don't get fed 3 x a day), some are fed from a trough and some are fed from the floor. Vesa eats from the floor, although my husband did make a beautiful raise bowl dish for food and water.
Thank you MercyGrey for clearing this up for me, I am on the right track now and love to Buddy Boy,
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Still trying to figure out my schedule with my newly adopted Greyhound Vesa!
I would like to be out the door by 8:00AM
Greyhounds can be mysterious when they want to eat and go out, Vesa will not go out first thing in the morning to do her number 2.
Today I thought I should try something new so we went on a 40 min walk before feeding. It is hot here in SW Florida even at sunrise, and she is panting after a slow to moderate pace.
Now, I feel I have to wait at least 1/2 hour or so until her heart rate and gut is settled to feed her...and she still hasn't pooed. She has been up for 3 1/2 hours. She has hookworm and has to go often, and I think she is holding off until she eats. I wish I knew what her Kennel schedule was like, perhaps I would understand more about her.
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57 minutes ago, MerseyGrey said:
Hi BlissfulSandy,
welcome to the wonderful and unpredictable world of owning a greyhound! No two days are ever the same - except for the snoozing, dozing, napping and sleeping.
If you google dog food transition you’ll find plenty of info on how to transition your food. Most people will recommend that you take at least a week to completely change foods, but if your dog has a sensitive tummy you might want to take it a bit more slowly. When we switched food, we took a bit longer and just mixed the new food into the old in the bag, gradually topping up the old bag with the new food. When that bad was empty we switched to the new food lock stock. Give it a try for a while if you’re not sure if it suits your dog - you don’t want to change the food too regularly otherwise your pooch’s digestive tract will never settle. Ours is on Royal Canin which he seems to enjoy, although we are mixing it with a wet food gravy with added bran which he absolutely loves. Our vet also recommended Hills but he is less keen on this, so RC it is!
good luck with your new grey!
58 minutes ago, MerseyGrey said:Thank you MerseyGrey, So nice to get such wonderful feedback and great suggestions! It's been 10 years since I had Grey litter mates, so I am a bit Grey green. RC is super food for sure, and heard Hills is great too. I already purchased a small Purina Pro (non shredded) like MD Beland recommended in his notes. Unfortunately I purchased a "20 lb" bag of Nature's Grain Free, since I wasn't going to start the change until she got more acclimated in her new surroundings, but I don't think I should wait much longer since her bowels have been mushy since the Foster had her.....over 4 weeks, and on Drontal and Advantage which doesn't t help. I will try substituting 1/4 C Pro Plan for Nature's Grain Free each meal for a few days and gradually increase. I sure hope it helps her tum tum. I am also adding just a little white rice. White rice is easier to digest for humans, whereas brown rice is more difficult to digest. She is a gem....they ALL are precious! Thanks again MerseyGrey; I love this forum, and thanks so much for reaching out and sharing.
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Thank you for the fabulous info on DCM, and the confirmation on Purina Pro Plan. What is your transition food formula recommendation?
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On 8/13/2018 at 12:28 PM, greysmom said:
One dose *used to be* plenty. But there has developed a more drug resistant strain of hooks, now coming out of Florida, but it will be spread far and wide soon. If you search in Health and Medical here there are numerous threads about them, and about various treatment regimens that have helped. It *often* requires multiple months of treatment to clear these little buggers.
Remember you need to keep your yard really spotlessly picked up - as in, pick up poop as soon as you can so you can keep them out of your soil.
My vet always says three negative fecals - one at two week, one at two months and one at 4-6 months - before you can really say your dog is hooks free. They are notorious for hiding in tissue and reemerging to reinfect over and over again.
Good luck!
And yes, most greyhound gas comes from being on a food with too high a protein level, or an allergy/intolerance to an ingredient (either a protein or the carb source in the food). They can also get bad gas from parasites. Grain free is basically a marketing tool because dogs are omnivores, not obligate carnivores like cats. Dogs need some source of carbohydrates for good health and energy - "grain free" foods just get their carbs from peas or potatoes. Find a food with good quality ingredients and manufacturing standards, that enables your dog to hold his weight and energy for his level of activity. Whether that's a "high quality" food or the one you buy at the feed store, it's all about what your dog does well on.
Hello Greysmom, I just adopted a Grey 3 days ago, and she has hookworms and is on Drontal and Advantage Multi. She has been fed Natures Grain Free Chicken Sweet Potato, Pumpkin at Foster parents for the last 4 weeks. I want to transition her out of the grain free and was recommended Wholehearted...I think it is one of Petco's brands, the trainer boohooed Purina Pro Plan because of the unnecessary corn ingredients etc. My concern is her bowels and would love your suggestions on dog food. Thank you so much.
A 40 minute walk may be too much for her until it gets cooler. 
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Refusal to leave for walks, freezing on walks
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Thank you, I feel much better knowing I am on the right track, gentle leadership! My greyhound Vesa responds so much better since I have been leading....even though she is VERY strong willed and wants to go HER WAY. Even to the point of going out the front door or back door. I love this video, I have always thought she was hallucinating, spacing out, in a spell, or not feeling well, and I have always believed she has Post Traumatic Stress! Greyhounds have been jolted from their secure structured schedule. Vesa is unique and I have to listen to her, she is sometimes not feeling good, and she is going through a lot physically. Walking in a circle workdsI will check for corns...love the toothpaste trick.
Little Vesa retired before she turned 3 years old. Her name was SE'S KC ALI and she won 13 1st place and 12 2nd place races! She is a petite 60 lb greyhound. When I met her she jumped all over me and stuck to me like velcro ever since. Come to find out Vesa has many food intolerances...so do I. That is how GOD works, he gives us all the right animal to help.s
It has been a long road, but I started treated her as if she could possibly have pancreatitis, cooked for her and quit my job to care for her. After much testing she is allergic to all protein and she has IBD. Currently on CHEMO and Prednisone. She is doing much well! She is only allowed Purina HA Vegetarian and she never complains. Never has treats...she doesn't know what those nasties are and no bones which is sad.
Walking her is so much a challenge since I have to LISTEN and WATCH CLOSELY since I can't smell and see like she does....and I have finally learned her language and needs.
She communicates to me in so many gentle ways that is would be easy to miss if I didn't learn from her language and body language. She has taught me so much and still... I am the student here! She had a hard life, and I let her be her!
Thank you so much for this video, I absolutely love it. If Vesa steps on any little pebble, or the leach gets turned under her front leg..... she stops and lifts her paw! She is waiting for me to rescue, and I feel to proud to rescue her over and over. She is teaching me so much about life!