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    Bugs

    in Technical Questions about Greytalk

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    Not so much a bug as a question:  "Unread content" here gives topic name with new post(s).  Is it possible to get a display like in the old forum, that shows a list of topics that have new posts, without actually showing the posts?  It was more compact and made it easier to scan down and decide what to read. 

    Thank you for such a successful conversion.

    Rear Leg Amputation Harness

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    Another vote for the Ruffwear Webmaster, I tried the Help em Up harness but the back part (which is detachable) that fits just ahead of the back legs was uncomfortable. Might have been OK when the healing was complete, and it may also be that YMMV.

    Also liked the Assistance Harness on Etsy from GodsGreyts. Sometimes something softer than the Ruffwear harness is in order, and this one fit the bill for us - it can be worn overnight if needed. As the name suggests, it is more of an assistance though, and doesn't offer the control and support of the Webmaster.

    I found harnesses more of a challenge with a front amp because most depend on two front legs to keep them centered, so with only one front leg, harnesses tend to slide down on the side you are walking on, because of the leash. You don't have to worry about that with a rear amp.

    I am so sorry you are going through this again Robin! :grouphug

    All Kind Of Poopers

    in Cute and Funny things Greyhounds do

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    Rex was a bush pooper...he'd back right in and uload. Made picking it up sort of difficult.

     

    My years ago foxhound cross was a bush pooper, but the worst was Rickie, who was a walk-and-poop - er. Which, when fall leaves were on the ground, made things interesting, especially at night (even with a flashlight) and an advanced challenge if the leaves were wet.

    Pet Insurance?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I would ask the company about those two things specifically as they will definitely find them in the records. My impression is some companies review vet records when a pet is enrolled, others wait until the first claim to review.

     

    It is important to ask because, as an example, a friend of a friend (really) adopted a dog with a "something" on its leg. Vet examined it, and it was listed as "undetermined" or similar in the records. Some time later, can't remember the timeline but think it was quite awhile, the "something" suddenly grew, and this time it was diagnosed as a mast cell tumour. Insurance company did not cover it as they considered it pre-existing. I can sort of see their point since in this case the bump was definitely there, but also felt very bad for the owner, since it had seemed of no consequence until it suddenly changed.

     

    OTOH, one of my girls at various times would get a little bump on her tummy and these were always suspect so I always had them taken off and set for biopsy. All benign, and every one was something different. I did ask about these when I enrolled her, and was told that if she developed another of the same kind as one she had had, it would not be covered, but if it was something totally new, it would be covered. And they did honour that.

    Flea And Tick Prevention

    in Health and Medical discussion

    Posted

    We have used Nexgard without issue. The FDA alert says the isoxazoline-based drugs are safe for most dogs, and to consult with your vet about whether your dog's medical history suggests a vulnerability.

     

    We use Interceptor for heartworm, and I administer it separately - Interceptor at the beginning of the month, Nexgard mid-month.

     

    One of our hounds was unable to take a systemic preventative due to having had IMHA so for him we used Advantage II (I think that was it) which is topical (not recommended if you have cats).

    Tufts Updated Article On Diet Caused Dcm

    in Food and dietary discussion

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    Who is currently studying this issue to determine the cause(s) definitively? Is Tufts, the FDA . . . ? I may have read things too quickly apologies if the answer is in the linked articles.

     

    I've changed from Acana to a legume free diet that includes grains, but honestly, the dogs seemed to thrive on their Acana diets and I would like to go back, if possible, once there are some firm research-based conclusions.

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