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I am so sorry

I agree, it looks like shoulder to me, which of course could be neck/spine.

That is fantastic news!

I believe it is not unusual for older dogs to get "cloudy" eyes, some of my seniors have, some haven't, but it never noticeably affected their eyesight. If it were me, I'd have him checked by the specialist, just to be sure.

Glad to hear she is back to normal!

I am so sorry. I know you are missing her terribly now, but she will always be with you, just not in the same way

I am so sorry, I wish you had been able to have more time

The HG plus is probably why he has worms with no obvious symptoms, keeping it to a mild case.

Yes, go with a bland diet, chicken and rice, or more oatmeal (mine like it better than rice) more manuka honey would be good as well.

The experts will no doubt weigh in, but I know from experience that hooks can be a b*tch to get rid of, so even though he has been wormed, it may not have gotten them all. What did your vet say? I'd probably go ahead and worm him again.

My first thought was the Previcox, but if she has been on it for awhile with no issues, it's probably not that, so I would go ahead and give it. My best guess is she picked up a bug at the dog park or the horse farm. If things don't resolve in another 24 hrs, take her in and get her tested. The reason I say wait, is it may pass on through her system on its own.

Both your fur babies are beautiful! I wouldn't worry about taking him to the walk, most greyhounds love being around other greys Cyrus is probably subdued because he has been through a lot of changes recently and is still figuring things out. He will probably start to come out of his shell over the next few weeks and months.

From my reading of your first post, it sounded like a typical interaction of a somewhat stressed hound in a new situation. I think they will adjust to each other just fine. I would definitely watch them closely for the first few months, and keep them separated when you are not home at first. How long is "at first"? That will depend on Cyrus and Mac and how you see them interacting. Honestly, my introductions between cat and dogs have not been as cautious and elaborate as what Chad recommends, but my cats have a room that they can get to that the dogs can't get into. My dogs get on the furniture if they want to, I've never had any problem getting them to mind me and get off if I need them to. I don't crate my dogs, but if Cyrus has SA, you may need to at first. Or, if he really hates the crate, that could make it worse Helpful, huh? Again, you'll just have to watch him and see how he reacts.

Dogs are individuals, just like people, and have different energy levels and heat tolerance. I would have him checked over to be sure he doesn't have some underlying pain, but likely he is just a low energy guy. I currently have an 11 yr old with multiple chronic leg/shoulder/foot issues, so we only go for short walks. My other dog will be 8 in a few months, and is perfectly happy with these short walks. In fact, Conner always wants to keep going, even though he is limping, while Val is satisfied to turn back. She is also black, and feels the heat much more than Conner. If he checks out ok, can you just walk him separately so he can go at his own pace?

My vet has a laser machine, but apparently it is not a cold laser. Not sure what the difference is, but she said she had been thinking about getting a cold laser, but they were pretty expensive. I know Conner would benefit from weekly treatments, but it sounds like the machines are way outside my price range!

There are nasty, cheap low end dog foods (and cat foods) usually sold in supermarkets that might keep your dog alive, but not healthy. However, the majority of commercial dog food these days is perfectly ok, and a little label reading will easily weed out the bad stuff. Dogs and cats have lived for thousands of years on human leftovers. The first commercial dog food in this country was Ken-L Ration, introduced after WWI and made up mostly of horsemeat. Canned cat food (anyone remember Puss N Boots?) and dry dog food (kibble) were introduced in the 1930's So, shop around, find a food your dog likes that fits your budget, and relax! (full disclosure, I feed my dogs a raw diet, because I got used to it with my IBS dog, they like it, I can afford it. I am by no means anti-kibble)

for you, and for Lizzie that she has many more pain free days, weeks, months

It is good that your cats are confident and used to being around dogs. A lot will depend on the dogs, especially the "not cat friendly" one. Most greys can at least learn to co-exist with 'their' cats inside. If the male is very high prey, he may never be safe around any cats. And, of course, outside cats are a whole different story. Even if the dogs live peacefully with the cats indoors, outside most dogs don't react the same, even with cats they know. Are you moving into his place, or into yours, or a new place? New place might be easiest. Introduce the cats and dogs with the dogs muzzled and on leash. Don't hold the cats, let them move around. Watch the reaction of the dogs. The main thing you want to look out for is, if the dog(s) show interest in the cats, can they be distracted? How intense is the reaction? That will tell you a lot about how cat-workable the dogs are. Even if everything goes well, have a safe space where the cats can get away from the dogs. You'll need that anyway to keep the dogs out of the cats' food and litter box. Good luck!

Whatever you decide, you will make the right decision for her

"How much is too much to spend on an old dog" Don't bankrupt yourself and end up homeless. Other than that... Hoping for some good answers

Depends on the dog. I would feed a quality food that is mostly meat, but most dogs don't really need grain free. Obviously, there are dogs, just like people, with allergies and such, but don't assume a sensitivity until proven This advice comes to you from someone who had an IBS dog who couldn't eat any processed food, but he was the exception.

Good to hear!

hoping they find the cause and it is something fixable!

We all do the best we can and try to make the best choice at the time. Sometimes, it turns out not to be the right choice, but that doesn't mean we didn't do the best we could, so don't beat yourself up! I am glad your vet fixed things properly, you can be confident he will be ok now.