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Congrats and they are priceless. Seniors rule. I adopted my Lou (TK Lumiere) from Nittany Keep us updated and lots of pictures please.

My Lou has spine issues and we see a vet chiropractor regularly for control. Works wonderful. I always have steroids and pain meds in house if needed. It is so sad when they yelp and can't get comfortable. Hope all goes well.

What a lovely pictorial, Greta is lucky and looks like she will fit right in. Welcome Greta!!!

Aldi is the best kept secret. I do not shop at other stores unless necessary. I save a ton of money.

I have had this happen also. I increased his feeding by giving him a snack of a handful of food around 6:30-7:00 pm. Lou was waking up whining and barking which he only does when hungry. Make sure he goes out to potty before bedtime. You also can try adding something to food like a little tuna. The food, which I also use, might not be sustaining him. How much r u feeding during the day and how often? It is a trial and error thing, it will work out. As far as going out at night, Lou wakes me up during the night daily to go out but that's just the way it is. I rather that then an accident. Good luck, you will get plenty of help on this site.

I know how you feel. Lou has the same problem. 1st thing is a competent trainer familiar with training greyhounds. I use the "Watch me method". First I assure Lou that it is ok, I always carry treats in my pocket and perform the watch me when he sees another dog that starts his behavior. It is not all dogs, justs a certain few. It takes patients and it is not full proof. Good luck and keep us posted.

Welcome, enjoy and don't forget the pictures!!

My Plummer, 13 yrs. old, has been on Doxie forever as therapy for her SLO. I give it to him with Pepcid and really have had no problems. I personally would put her on the Doxie and monitor her getting better or not. JMO Good luck.

So sorry, good luck and prayers for all of you.

My senior, 12 yrs old, seems to be hungry frequently during the day. Plummer is on Iams Natural food and loves it. I do mix it with more protein, chicken chunks, he eats breakfast, snack around 12:00pm and then dinner at 4:00. However, because he is only 65lbs. when he gives me indication that he is hungry, I feed him. Has anyone experienced this with their senior? Could it be some sort of parasite? He is on low dose thyroid meds now. I was also was thinking of adding Ensure to his food to make sure he is getting enough supplements. I would him to fatten up a little but he doesn't gain weight. thanks

How is Sam doing?

Words cannot express how we are deeply saddened and feel for you. Jack died where he wanted to, in the arms of his loved one. Take care of yourself now, Jack would want that.

I don't mean to sound blunt, but you may not believe in chiro care for you, but its the dog who is in pain and chiro care may only be the lasting treatment. My Lou gets chiro treatment for a pinched nerve and it works. I do have steroid on hand at first onset of symptoms, that does help with immediate pain. Then off to chiro for treatment. Hope your pupper finds relief.

Plummer becomes the velcro dog when he sees a fly. His ears go up he starts looking for a human to protect him. To funny.

Welcome, love Chestertown. I go to Betterton in the summer. Doggie is beautiful, enjoy!!! Check in daily on Greytalk, you learn so much!!!!

yes, giving the doxy with food

For a couple of days now, Plummer has been throwing up in the morning. He has done this in the past as it was phlegm, but now his food is coming up. I just started including an acid reducer in his food, I will monitor him. Has anybody experienced this and would a food for sensitive stomach work? Plummer is 12 and is on Doxie for his infected toes. We just visited the vet and he got a good report!!! Ugh!!!!

Although Plummer, has not been officially diagnosed with SLO due to lack of tissue when biopsied, he is receiving doxycycline 100mg- 3 in morning food and 3 in evening food. His back paws have dried up completely and the front paw is hopefully on its way. I keep toddler socks on consistently as he will lick his paws and we start all over again. Socks are changed daily. The biggest problem for these guys is moisture, so socks are changed to avoid this. Before I put the socks on I put foot powder on paws as I find this dries them more then any suave. I use PAWZ booties, size large, over the socks when going out for walks on wet days. I do not keep PAWZ on a they will make his paws sweat. Plummer has been dealing with this condition since adopting him 4 years ago. I feel we finally have a control over the situation now, keeping paws crossed.

Definitely mega alone training, I would try a regular T shirt if you think the Thundershirt is a source of comfort but may become to heavy. Is your neighbor home during the day? If so maybe you can employ her to take your doggie out. It sounds like in the PM he has had enough being home, can either of you go home for lunch? Totally agree with a good long walk before you guys leave for the day. Keep us posted, this problem is usually temporary and works its way out with time. Don't be discouraged, you are not bad doggie parents, its a period of adjustment for you guys. Good luck.

Welcome to a greyt site and hi from Rockaway and Forked River, NJ

My Lou has that but he is 12 and I take him to the chiropractor, I would take that route.

Plummer and Lou are doing greyt but they are 13 and 12. In good health and wanted to know from your experience is there any special needs for my doggies for this age? More vet visits? They are getting glucosimine taken with their food. Any other supplements?

Kara is at peace and in good company with all the others. So sorry for your loss.

Have you tried walking behind her and supporting her backside? She might just need that support and confidence. Have you tried giving her a treat when she does succeed? Sounds like she will do it with a little more time.

Please refer to this board and find "alone training",very helpful hints from much experienced people. Also read "Greyhounds for Dummies". Good luck and stick to this board as we have all been through your experience.