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Poor Brooks. Over the years we've had a few tussles between neighbors' cats & our greys. I've brought them in to see our vet if there is a worrisome scratch, especially with swelling. She has placed them on antibiotics as a safeguard against an infection from the cat scratch.
If the scratch is over his eye that would be enough to cause the swelling and discomfort. Your vet can double check his eye to be sure there is no abrasion from the cat. Most likely when the scratch heals he will be fine.
Keep us posted on how he is doing.
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Pal, one of the sweetest, happy and affectionate greyhounds I have had the pleasure to meet. He was a true gentleman.
Hugs to you Jan on his 16th birthday. He did indeed pave the way for all the Campers who followed. -
We have a yellow lab who is 13-1/2 years old who is exhibiting much of the behavior listed. When the barking during the night became more frequent in recent weeks, we took him to our vet for a thorough work up. He has been placed on Denosyl twice a day and has been started on a prescription diet of Hills b/d Healthy Aging & Alertness for cognitive issues.
A big part of the problem is that he has Sundowners Syndrome and becomes restless around 5-6 pm, starts barking and pacing aimlessly and seems disoriented. When this begins, I engage him with a stuffed toy or his ball to keep his attention focused. I've been able to get him to lie down on the rug while I rub him and talk to him. Eventually he seems to calm down and relax.
The biggest step forward has been leaving a light on in whichever room he has chosen to sleep. The first night he amazed us when he went until 4:00 without barking. Each night he has gotten progressively better and now rarely barks at night.
I know the exhausted feeling you are talking about. We are also in our 60s and getting just a few hours of sleep was difficult to handle.
Bailey has been showing small signs of improvement. Although they are little things, we feel encouraged by the subtle changes we are seeing.
Good luck with your pup.
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Please don't second guess yourself. Regret is inevitable when you have lost your beloved dog. We have been in your shoes all too recently. You did the very, very best you could for your dog. The signs you feel you missed are every day things that happen to our pups. The incidents become notable in looking back.
We lost Fiona on May 5th (different illness than Duke's) after 3 days of heroic measures from our e-vet. There are so many "what if I had done.....", "what if I had taken her in earlier....." "what If I had not had the procedure.....". It's normal to think this way but so very painful to feel.
We know that if we were faced with the exact same situation in trying to save our dog, we would do the same thing again. It is only in retrospect, that you know Duke was not going to make it. There were positive moments (when he stood up, when his values improved). How could you not be encouraged by those bright moments. Always remember that you did the very best you could and loved him dearly.
My wish is for healing and comfort to you and your family on your loss. Duke was an extraordinary dog. His roooing was amazing to hear. In time may you laugh and find joy at the memories of your beautiful boy.
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I am so terribly sorry that you have lost Duke. What a brave and beautiful boy. He clearly knew how much he was loved. My heart goes out to your family.
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This is such a promising update. Good thoughts and fingers crossed that Duke is turning the corner and will continue to improve each time you see him.
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I know how heartbreaking it is to see your boy so ill. All my good thoughts to you for Duke's recovery. Fingers crossed for a good report from the vet this morning.
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I am so sorry for your loss. The "Dammit Arrow" stories were such a pleasure to read. Your photo of Arrow is stunning. He will be deeply missed but always remembered.
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Thanks again, when looking @ your post in May on Fiona, I saw a striking resemblance and thought she was so beautiful, the female twin of Max, you must miss her terribly
He is my first Grey and dog for that matter, the one who started my love for the Breed. For his age he is healthy and has all his teeth and they are relatively white too, Vet comments on that every time we see him, we are not expecting any extractions, just cleaning.Roberta, thanks for your nice thoughts of Fiona. I do miss her every day. She was quite a special girl. When I saw the photo of Max, I thought the same thing you did. He seemed to be the male version of Fiona. He seems like a real sweetheart and very healthy. I wish you many more years with your handsome boy. (I have a weakness for fawns!)
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Sadi was gorgeous and so very happy. I'm glad you were able to retrieve these special photos of your times with Sadi. She certainly had a wonderful life with you.
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Wonderful update. What a relief for you. Good thoughts going to you and Max for an easy and quick dental. He is such a handsome guy.
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It is hard waiting for the results to come back. My thoughts are with you for good results.
Our Fiona had her spleen removed last June when she was approaching her 12th birthday. The recovery was quicker than I expected and she was relatively comfortable during that time. Hope this is helpful should it be recommended that Max have his spleen removed.
Hugs to you and Max.
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Kerry, my heart hurt to see what you have been through with Merlin. It's wonderful to read and view the photos of Merlin "looking like Merlin again". With your dedicated care for him, he is regaining his health. Every step, every day that you find him a bit stronger is a positive thing. Trotting for most of his walk must have brought joy to your heart. What a gift to have your boy with you.
Merlin, keep up the good work!
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Oh, Seamie. You are so missed by your Mama and all your friends on GT. May you spend your birthday stretched out in the sun feeling all the love coming your way.
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Thank you to everyone for the comforting and beautiful words about Fiona. She was such a gentle, sweet soul. Her absence is keenly felt. She never wanted anything more than to be with her family in the home where she knew she was loved.
Jan, the words of the Cardinal totem are moving and so appropriate. Thank you for finding this. When I hear the cardinal singing outside it brings a sense of peace.
A few weeks ago I ordered a special daylily plant for my memory garden to remind me of my beautiful moments in the yard with Fiona and the Cardinal. I had no idea that Fiona's time left with us was so short.
Yesterday I opened the door and there was a box with "Early Bird Cardinal Daylily" sitting on the porch where it had been delivered. Perhaps my sweet girl has sent me the sign that she will be listening with me as our Cardinal sings.
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I am heartbroken to write that we have lost our beautiful Fiona.
In April of 2013, it was discovered that Fiona had a cancerous growth in her spleen. Her spleen was removed and the last year has been filled with chemo treatments, and health issues with hypertension and protein loss in her kidneys. Until last month her follow up tests showed no indication of cancer. On April 20th an ultrasound showed 2 new lesions on her liver as the cancer had spread. It was advised that chemotherapy with a different drug would be our best option.
Last Tuesday, April 29th the chemo was performed. On Weds. she seemed fine but by Thursday it was clear something horrible had gone wrong. Fiona was having a terrible reaction to the chemo treatment. We have frantically spent each day at our vet or the e-vet trying to stabilize her condition. Saturday morning we brought her to the e-vet for critical care as her condition started to deteriorate. She could not be stabilized and her kidneys began to fail. We set her free this morning as I held her close and told her how much I loved her.
Until just 4 days ago, Fiona had lots of pep and energy; she was playing in the yard with her toys and had gained weight. She was truly enjoying her life, never showed any signs of being ill and looked healthy and energetic.
In spite of our pain and heartache, there is so much to celebrate about Fiona's life. She came to us as a bounce in Jan. of 2004. We had met her the previous fall at the reunion and fell in love with her but someone had already adopted her. Two months later our group called and asked if we would still be interested in her. She had been returned to them and came back very depressed and withdrawn. They felt she would do well in our home. It took seconds to say, "We'll take her!"
When Fiona came home our yellow lab Bailey was thrilled to see her. He licked her face & ears, followed her around and they bonded quickly into playmates and best buddies. She loved to stand over him in the yard and they were never far apart. In a short time she learned she was in a much happier home and began to blossom.
Over the years Fiona became the keeper of the backyard chasing squirrels, possums, and all sorts of creatures away. And she was very, very fast. She had a horrendous face off with a large raccoon that left her with a large scar along the side of her face. She was very seriously hurt but managed to recovery nicely. Of course, her favorite stuffed toy was a raccoon!
Throughout this last year of intense medical care Fiona has grown very close to me as her caretaker. She would pop up and search for me during the day just to be close by. She tended to sleep in the room where I was sitting so I wouldn't be far away. My dear friend Jan dubbed her "Fiona in My Footsteps" as she would quietly follow me around and when I turned around, there she would be.
We had many adventures in the almost 10-1/2 years she has been with us. Beach walks, lots and lots of car rides, walking in the Halloween parade in costume. Recently, she would walk around the yard and come up to me to lean against my side. She would raise her head and seemed to be listening to the birds, especially a male cardinal whose beautiful song could be heard high up in the trees. These are very special moments I will cherish.
My heart hurts knowing that if she hadn't been given the chemo she would be with us now, tucked in on her bed or looking for a treat. My head tells me we had no choice; it was her only chance for us to fight the cancer. My heart tells me I want more time with her to love and spoil my sweet little girl.
I will treasure every day, every moment that we have spent together.
Fiona, my beautiful little fawn sweetheart, thank you for opening your heart to us and learning to trust us. Thank you for your sweet and patient nature. I will miss our walks, our rides, the hugs & kisses, all the magical moments with you.
Most of all, I will miss having "Fiona in My Footsteps" every day!
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My heart goes out to you at the loss of your beautiful Maya. She was far too young to leave you. Maya has such a sweet and joyful face. You gave her a wonderful life in her time with you.
Rest well sweetheart!
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Fiona developed incontinence out of the blue last April (usually on her dog beds). When her blood pressure was checked, it was discovered she had hypertension. Within a week of being placed on the blood pressure medication, we noticed the incontinence had started to disappear. Although she is dealing with other health issues, the vets agreed that the high blood pressure was the source of her leaking urine.
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Marc, I am so sorry for your loss of beautiful Cleo. Those photos say it all. This adorable, spunky, sweet girl had chosen her home and was going to stay. What a wonderful time she has had with you.
Rest well sweetheart.
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Kyle, your Charlie was a spectacular boy! I remember when he passed away. It is hard to believe that was two years ago.
Whenever you see those sunbeams shining down, think of Charlie stretched out in pure joy on the most comfortable bed ever!
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Jan, it is impossible to write this without tears. My heart is with you and I feel your loss. Seamie, the handsome boy with the beautiful eyes, the gentleman's soul, the gorgeous fur and long Siamese tail. I am so sorry it was his time to leave. He has spent the best 3 years of his life with you in the most loving home possible. You shared a bond that will never be broken.
Seamie was one of a kind. He will always be remembered with great fondness and love. His contentment and joy in his home at Camp Greyhound was evident in every photo & video.
Sweet boy, rest well and bring your Mom a sign.
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Such a beautiful, happy girl. Forever, romping in the surf, playing with her friends. Miss Sadi will always be in your heart. She was one very special pup!
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What a gorgeous boy! He sounds perfect. Your sweet girl absolutely picked the best when she send him to you.
Welcome Home Johnny!
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I am so sorry to see the awful time you and your beautiful girl are having. It is heartbreaking to see your much loved pup having such terrible symptoms. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please know we'll all be thinking of you & KiKi.
Hugs to you Jan on his 16th birthday. He did indeed pave the way for all the Campers who followed. 
He is my first Grey and dog for that matter, the one who started my love for the Breed. For his age he is healthy and has all his teeth and they are relatively white too, Vet comments on that every time we see him, we are not expecting any extractions, just cleaning.
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Kate, I am so sorry to read that you and Delta are going through this. I don't have experience with this diagnosis but I agree that a second opinion would be good. Please know all my thoughts are with you and your beautiful girl.