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Just talked with Di's mom. She's no worse this am, but no better either. She's still circling, still knuckling under on the right front foot. She's eating/drinking/peeing/pooing fine. Janis says that the odd thing is that she's nesting furiously before laying down, scratching at the bed like she just can't get it fluffed up enough. Then she cries when she goes to lay down. Janis is working on getting an appt with a neurologist, and is talking daily with her vet. I'm sharing all your replies with her. Her vet hasn't done urine tests on her this time. And they can't check her blood pressure because she's a nervous nellie at the vet's office, so they don't get a good reading.

Looking for some advice for a friend this time. Her girl, Diana, is acting strangely. I was out with her and her dogs on Sunday all day and didn't see anything off then. Di was on leash with me pretty much the whole afternoon. Di is 9, fit and well taken care of. She did show elevated kidney values a few months ago at her annual exam and has been on k/d since then at the vet's request. Here's what Di's mom told me this morning: When I took her out for a walk she kept walking in circles and seemed disoriented. Of course I took her to the ER vet who thought perhaps Di has an inner ear infection. She put her on an antibiotic and gave her a fairly strong anti-inflammatory. we ent home and Di slept pretty well until about 2AM when she got up to move and she began crying and breathing like she was going to die. I slept with her all night and we made it to this AM. Di ate, whizzed and pooped this AM. I took her to Dr Ellis this AM and he wants to treat Di with dramamine and the antibiotic the Er vet gave me. But...he wants to re-evaluate her every 24 hours or so for any chnages both good or bad. And when I asked if she was any better this morning: Somewhat on the breathing heavy and crying. I just think she does not know what is going on. It's really hard to wartch her since the Di I know is sooo physically aware. I am just trying to piece this all together. THis happened 1 other time when Di was 5 or 6 but...whatever the ER vet gave her straightened her right out. Dr Ellis says IF she had a brain tumor then you would think it would have showed up before this. My probelm is I have been feeling for about 3-6 months now like Di was not herself but...there was nothing specific to describ. After they found the high protein in her urine I figured all was well. Of course this circle thing could be part of the kidney diseas she might have. Any thoughts would be welcome. Di's mom is worried and I don't have any experience that would give me any idea of what this might be. I figured someone here might have experienced symptoms like this before, though, so I thought I would ask. Thanks, all!

I'm so very sorry, Diane.

My heart still hurts right along with you. I'm so glad I got to visit at Christmas and to pet that bunny-soft fur of Hunter's. He will, indeed, be missed. By many.

Oh, no! Jan, I didn't know. I'm so, so sorry to hear this. Run free, Segugio, run free, sweet boy. Jan:

Run free, sweet Sheba! So many of our angels are there at the Bridge to greet you and show you the way. Hope and Allen, I am so very sorry to hear this. to you both.

Have no advice to add, Carron, but keeping Aquitane and you both in my thoughts and prayers.

Mine all go into a playbow first and then plop their butts down with an audible thunk.

Hope, I'm so sorry. There are no words to make it hurt less, I know. So I will just send this: Wish I were there to do it in person. Fly free, Miss Muffet. All those who have gone before you are waiting for you to show you the way. And those who you had to leave behind will be with you again someday. Don't forget to let your Momma know that you arrived safely...

I'm so sorry, Mary.

Beth, I am so very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry to hear this. Heartfelt hugs to you and Burke.

I just switched my gang from chicken based kibble and treats to duck based for both and I haven't seen pudding poo or needed a gas mask since doing so. I can't say for sure that all poultry is poultry, but thought I'd add my experience to the list.

I've had it, too. For me, antibiotics cleared up the pain, rash and itching in a matter of days, but it took months before the swelling stopped occurring as the day wore on. I resorted to a compression sock because I was getting frustrated.

I am so very sorry to hear about this. You probably don't remember me, but we met a few GiGs ago. Kelsey and Sterling very graciously shared their shaded spot at the Memorial Service with my soon-to-be angels, Mango and Takoda. I have never forgotten the greyhound "chain" they all made at our feet. Sterling, find Mango and Takoda at the bridge, buddy. They will show you where to find the softest clouds and yummiest biskie trees! to you, SIGreys.

Another Care Credit user here- which reminds me that I have a balance to pay off by 6/1. The only downside I see is that if you miss that payoff, they will charge you the back interest for that particular item. And, of course, their interest rate is pretty high. I missed one payoff, but otherwise, I've always managed to keep it interest free. Use it for both pet and human medical expenses if the amount is higher than the amount of expendable cash I have available at the time of the service.

Fly free and young again, LB. You were well loved here and that love will travel with you on your new journey. {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} to you, Jan.

Hey, there, just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear that this is happening. I don't have any advice at this point. Wish I did.

As you can see from GeorgeofNE's comment, this is a very common post to see here on Greytalk. First of all, Welcome. This is a terrific place to begin to understand your greyhound. Here's just a few things that I can throw out. There are others here who are way more experienced with this breed than I. 1. If your greyhound raced, she was raised in a racing kennel. There, she was taught she had a job to do to: run. In between running, her job was to rest for the next time to run. It's very possible that she never had toys. That wasn't part of her job. So right now, she doesn't know what to do with them. 2. Going back to #1, remember, her job: eat, sleep, run, and do her business. That's pretty much what she's doing in your house right now, because that's all she's ever known to do. As JillysFullHouse and Georgeof NE said, give her time. Each dog is different and will come out of their shell at a different speed. 3. Following you from room to room and letting you initiate loving on her are good things. She follows you because she is curious and she wants to be near you. The affection will teach her that good things come from you and she will eventually look for it herself. 4. The walking away or not paying attention: do you know her kennel name, or did the group or you rename her? It's possible that she doesn't know that's her name yet. It took my newest dog about 3 weeks to realize that when I called Nedra, I was calling her. I'll leave other advice for others to give. But, I agree with GeorgeofNE - greyhounds are mostly a low-key, low energy dog, and I love them for those traits. Turns out they were the perfect breed for me, too.

I had a vet tech tell me one time that it looks like a black hole to them. Neither Nedra nor Delta will get on willing, putting the brakes on big time. Fortunately, I can still lift them. Ruger gets beside it and I just nudge him over until he's on it.

The Nedster slept through the night last night in her usual spot snugged up against the backs of my legs. She ate her breakfast and so was able to take her Rimadyl and antibiotic. Now, she's curled up back here in my office beside Delta (appropriately enough on a Soul Warmer blanket), having a morning nap. All said, she is doing fine and is well started down the road to recovery. Pictures later when I switch back to my home computer.

I took pity on her and lifted her up onto my bed. Last time I looked, she was stretched out on her side, sleeping off her meds. The incision looks nice and clean, and she didn't have to have any teeth extracted. She should be all set to go now, once she heals.

Here you go: Nedra: I have arrived. You may now commence to pay homage to me...

OKay, here's one from the Irish Fest a couple of weeks ago. When she's feeling a little better, I'll get some new pictures.

Nedra is home, safe and sound, albeit it sleepy and sore. She's laying here next to me, but she's giving me her back end instead of her front end! I'm sure she is thankful for all your good thoughts today. I know I am. There's nothing like having them safe at home with you again, is there?