Rickiesmom

This is not a term I'd heard before either, but from a bit of quick reading, it sounds like your dog needs to be in the care of a neurological specialist asap, if s/he isn't already. Are you able to provide additional information about what happened (assume there was some sort of trauma), symptoms, and diagnostics / treatment so far?

No experience with this, but suggest taking your hound to see a veterinary dermatologist, if you aren't already. You'll need a referral from your regular vet. Also wonder if a culture would help with treatment, again, assuming one hasn't been done already. Poor pupper, and poor you! Hope you get more and better responses, but regardless, please keep us posted as we all learn from one another.

Lexie was such a presence here, it seemed like she would forever be part of the GT family you shared her with. Her memory will endure. My heart goes out to you and all who loved her.

Is anyone attending from the Toronto area?

Pat, wishing you and Smokey much happiness in your new surroundings ! Quite a change from Kansas !

We are fans of Chilly Dogs also. Well made, attentive to detail, fit well, look great. ETA: Just noticed this thread's last post was 2018, not sure how it ended up in my Unread Content list.

No kidding! What fun!

Kate is a very pretty girl, who knows, contrary to current trends, that carbs are good! Congratulations to all of you (yes, you too Petunia!)

My boy Jeff was diagnosed with it 4 years ago. It was a long haul, but he got through it. Here is a thread that talks about it: Jeff's IMHA It's a tough disease, wishing you and your hound the best.

Ditto on using Nexgard without issue.

Psssst, Kate, all you have to do is hide the evidence - by eating it. That's what I would do, given the chance. Mean parents keep it hidden away in the house, but I am laser-focused on things on the ground when out for walks. "Leave it" ... hah! You want it, pry my mouth open! Your co-conspirator, Barney

I don't think once a week is enough. I'd aim for daily and deal with the guilt if you miss a day here and there. Did they give you information about how to introduce your girl to brushing? She'll need to be introduced to the whole idea gradually, and you'll want to wait maybe a week after the dental before starting that process. Brushing makes a huge difference - my hounds go years between dentals. I use a regular people soft tooth brush, and CET toothpaste, which has enzymes that are supposed to be helpful.

So happy to see Dr. Mason's wonderful research program as the beneficiary!

Thank you both. Her vet thinks it may be a staph infection. Vonnie recently started a round of Clavamox for another reason so it should take care of the nose too, assuming it is staph.

I wish I could remember how long ago - a week, two max, I noticed what looked like an abrasion on Vonnie's nose. There was a bit of fur stuck to it, which I cleaned off, thinking it would just heal. Instead whatever is going on is spreading. I'll try to get a better photo tomorrow, when the light is better, and when she isn't hiding in the crate so I stop trying to hold her still. Here is a photo showing the top area. We are seeing an internal med vet Wednesday for another issue, and I will ask her what she thinks, but in the meantime, does this look familiar to anyone? I am trying to figure out what is going on. Thank you!

Mary, your tribute was beautiful, letting me get to know Callie a little, and miss her light in the world.

So, so heartbreaking. Sending sympathy to all who knew and loved this beautiful girl.

Cletus, you deliver smiles and feel-goodness all over the world, just by being you

What a beautiful trio of hounds !

If Tyler was adopted, maybe a donation to the shelter he came from, or a charity that your friend supports? Very sorry about his loss of Tyler.

That is really interesting, as I bet a lot of the older dog-related recipes and diet recommendations use calcium as a binder. I looked around and found this article. It doesn't recommend a specific binder, but does explain the relationship of phosphorus and calcium in the body: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952674 Elsewhere there are articles talking about currently recommended binders, but it sounds like you don't need any of that at the moment, which is wonderful!

Your homemade recipe probably includes instructions for this, but just in case, as eggs are high in phosphorus, the recipe should include something to act as a binder. I used to wash, bake and grind eggshells. There is a ratio that should be maintained, I don't remember what it is, it's been years, but it should be pretty easy to find online. Glad your girl is improving!

Thanks Jeff !

Checking in, hoping things are going well !

I just moused over the GT secure connection icon, and it said "Verified by: Amazon". Vaguely aware that sellers require some sort of verification to put products on Amazon, but curious to know the relationship between Amazon and this forum? Thank you!