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We use Simparica Trio, our vet with greyhounds recommended it. Journey came with hookworms, three+ years and no issues with it no flea or tick issues either.

Thanks for the good thoughts we are getting the big rainy rainy, expecting tornado and hail too. Looks like it will be an inside day with well time potty breaks we hope. Good thing yesterday was the day to run errands. Stay safe and dry everyone.

Way to go Amelia!

In the first picture it looks like the left side to me if you just imagine the shoulder blade back. She is not in alignment as you stated so she has a little sway for balance and it looks like that is making the “muscle bulge” more noticeable. just my opinion. Glad she is doing so well.

She is still negative so glad to be over the hookworms.

Ooh, interesting theory. Let us know what you find out! Just dropped off a sample to be tested and today is the day she gets Simparica Trio. She has been negative for a year. I am very interested to see the results and how well the Simparica Trio takes care of the infestation since we had such a hard time getting it under control. Will post when we get the results back.

ButBut I texted first!!!!

Journey says come on over AnnIE, I have extra houndie beds all over. I would enjoy a houndie to play with and we could double team mom and Chai to start the day early cause I caved in. I am expecting a big box of food and treats so now is a good time…. See you in a few days…… we can run laps and chase bunnies I might know where they stay.

My greyhound who passed in 2020 had SLO she was on prednisone as a taper then sniptips and niacinamide. The trick for her was starting the prednisone at first hint of SLO. Once we figured out the pattern to her SLO it was easy to keep her well managed and she keep her nails longer. I do not remember her nails falling out after treatment was well under way just the brittle chalky nails for the last few years. We treated her for about 5 years.

My previous greyhound stopped jumping into the car, the vet and I thought it was anxiety. As she was not showing any other signs of discomfort and there was lots of life drama and a move going on in her world. She had a history of SLO that affected her toe nails but was well treated and not an active problem. But if my toenails were sensitive I would not want to land on them so did not think much of it. Two years later she started knuckling under and was treated for Lumbar Stenosis. Looking back I think the refusal to get into the car could of been the beginning sign of LS. Might be worth asking about at a vet visit.

I love the gentle leader for dogs just like this. You really have to just stop and let him self correct. If done properly no pulling on the neck, does not interfere with breathing and as fast as he learns how to walk like you want put a leash to his collar and walk him with a double leash like you would ride a horse with double reins. Work at it until you are only using the collar but have the gl on for backup. I know that was fast and a lot of info. Point is they work great and the dog gets it fast then you wean them back to a collar as it is a training tool.

There are lots of advice if you look up separation anxiety from past post. I would start slow while you are in the house. If you have a crate or baby gate that you can contain him in (give him a chew toy, dental chew something to distract him). then go in and out of his view of sight. If you have other family members home put a leash on him and have him stay with them. Then go do something like laundry disappear from him while you collect and load the machine, them pop back into his sight do not make a fuss only great him when he is calm and after you have been in the room for a little bit. Then disappear when you switch washer to dryer then again when you put clothes away. He will learn that you are coming back. Just make it a normal part of your day and he will get it. He has picked you as his rock and just needs to know where you are and that you are coming back if he loses sight of you. Just like when your son was little and got left for the first few times when you got to go to the store back to work. He will soon pickup that you have not been rehomed without him. And will learn you patterns and become board with them soon enough and the Velcro will loosen, another good place to practice is to shut the door to the bathroom, bedroom when you go in and out the door.

At Journey’s last check in September she was negative no ova present. I kinda want to test if it has to do with the timing of the sample and when the Simparica Trio is given. Next time I will get a sample the week she is due for her regular dose. Just curious if she is continuously negative or is it the timing of the sample. Just glad they are under control for the moment.

AnnIE being a good greyhound, black dog ambassador. Helper of making new friends, supervisor of phone user (was he ordering you treats). Journey says you are representing well.

I am sure I can find some examples for you. Will let you know what I did up. I have a closet full I think I might even have my first dogs leash if I dig far enough.