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    Is This Normal?

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted · Edited by Pepsi2004

    Well, it will be 6 years in September that Foley came to us. She was a true spook. She has never been the cuddly, want to be with you type. Even after almost 6 years, she still surprises us - she now will come to be petted (just started this a few months ago). She does bark with excitement when we come home and runs to greet us. But generally, she spends her time on her bed or in the back yard sunbathing!!At night, she will come into our bedroom to sleep, but leaves if either of us get up for any reason. Now, Charlie, my assistance dog is the complete opposite - he is very cheerful, loves to be hugged and kissed and plays with his toys. Each Grey has such a distinct personality - but give it some time, as they all need to adapt to their new homes and routines. One day, you will get a surprise!

    Late Onset Epilepsy?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    My sweet Pepsi started seizures when she was 6. Phenobarb controlled them to some extent - she only had them once a mnth. Then, they started getting more severe and one night we woke up about 2AM to find her in a non-stop grand-mal seizure. The vet had told me before that I could give her a couple of Phenobarbs if it got really bad. My DH found that if he walked her, she wouldn't seize, but couldn't see- finally, at 3PM we took her to the E-vet (it was a Sunday). We sat in the back of our crew cab while friends drove - Pepsi kept seizing and it was horrible. At the clinic, when DH picked her up out of the truck, she voided completely.

     

    In the clinic, they put her on a Valium IV right away. Palpating her, they found that her abdomen was sore and she cried. I was told that to have this come on so late in life was due either to a toxin, or a brain tumour.That "true" epilepsy's onset occurs when the dog is young. We were given the choice of seeing if the Valium worked, but we were told that it might not, and if it did, we could end up having this happen again. So, I sat on the floor and held the canine love of my life as we sent her over the rainbow bridge.

     

    So yes, epilepsy can occur in older dogs.

    Tough Decision Ahead - Beau Bit Our Baby Son

    in Training and Behavior discussion

    Posted

    I haven't read all the responses, so forgive me if I repeat anything. Perhaps Beau reacted the way he did becuase he was showing your son that you are his (Beau's). My JRT does that when my toddler grandchildren try to come to me and she is on my lap.

     

    I would certainly muzzle Beau and closely monitor interactions between your son and him. Give Beau some special time just with you, perhaps he feels insecure about the baby.

    Looking For Poem

    in Remembrance

    Posted · Edited by Pepsi2004

    I have a copy of one called:

     

    The Spirit of the Greyhound

     

    I was standing on a hillside

    In a field of blowing wheat,

    And the spirit of a Greyhound

    Was lying at my feet.

     

    He looked at me with kind dark eyes,

    Ancient wisdom showing through,

    In the essence of his being,

    I saw the love there too.

     

    His mind did lock upon my heart

    As I stood there on that day,

    And he told me of this story

    About a place so far away.

     

    As I stood upon that hillside

    In a field of blowing wheat,

    In a twinkling of a second

    His spirit left my feet.

     

    His tale did put my heart at ease,

    All my fears did fade away

    About what lay ahead of me

    On another distant day.

     

    "I live among God's creatures now

    In the heavens of your mind.

    So do not grieve for me, my friend

    As I am with my kind.

     

    My collar is a rainbow's hue,

    My leash is a shooting star.

    My boundaries are the Milky Way

    Where I sparkle from afar.

     

    There are no pens or kennels here

    For I am not confined,

    But I'm free to roam God's heavens

    Among the Greyhound kind.

     

    I nap the day on a snowy cloud

    Gentle breezes rocking me,

    And dream the dream of earthlings,

    And how it used to be.

     

    The trees are full of liver treats,

    And tennis balls abound,

    And milkbones line the walkways

    Just waiting to be found.

     

    There even is a ring set up,

    The grass all lush and green;

    And everyone who gaits around

    Becomes the Best of Breed.

     

    For we're all winners in this place;

    We have no faults, you see.

    And God passes out those ribbons

    To each one, even me.

     

    I drink from waters laced with gold,

    My world a beauty to behold;

    And wise old dogs form my pride

    To amble at my very side.

     

    At night I sleep in Angel's arms

    Her wings protedting me,

    And moonbeams dance around us

    As stardust falls on thee.

     

    So when your life on earth is spent

    And you stand at Heaven's Gate,

    Have no fear of loneliness ---

    For here, you know, I wait."

     

    Author Unknown

    I Am A Believer...emt Gel Is A Wonder Drug

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    Yep, hydrotherapy is the best thing ever, especially for those cuts and nicks are guys tend to get in the darndest of places. You either take a shower head or a outside faucet hose and run it over the wound (not a hard jet spray) a couple times a day for about a minute and any wound would heal really, really quick.

     

     

    Hydrotherapy is also an old horseman's best friend - wherever there are horses, hydrotherapy (using cold water) is used when necessary. Keeps the wound clean and encourages the growth of pink, healthy skin. I have used it on some pretty awful wounds and been very successful with it - vets also encourage hydrotherapy.

    5 Months W/o Alan

    in Remembrance

    Posted · Edited by Pepsi2004

    Susan, one day you will come to the point where the pain is not so great and you will enjoy the memories.

     

    :f_red God gave us memories that we might have roses in December. :f_red

    Treating Corns

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    A friend that I met when we both fostered Greys, has a senior that has/had several corns. Since she is into health foods, etc., she started spraying the corns with Colloidal Silver. The corns eventually peeled off and even took the root, leaving an indentation where they were.

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