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He looks all greyhound to me and is nearly a twin to my Gracie. Very handsome!

Vet feels the skin growth is OK but we're to keep an eye on it. While she is new to this office, Dr. Santamaria dealt with many greyhounds in the DC area. The spot was quite bloody when she prodded it with her finger - not quite a growth, not quite a scab. She was amused that I circled the area with a black felt tip marker but also appreciative since you can get cross-eyed looked at brindles. However, just before we went into the clinic Wally had to poop. It was slightly bloody and I took in a sample. Vet gave Wally some Forti Flora. He'd had a history of colitis before we adopted him last year at age 8. We no sooner get outside than Wally has bloody diarrhea. Wally was given Flagyl 500mg / every 12 hours /for one week. He had a little bit more bloody diarrhea when we got home. Other than skipping breakfast all week, he has been drinking fine and eating his dinner. He is zippy and happy. I must add that a box of Crispy Creme donuts goes a long way at my vet's office. I brought them a box last Monday morning. Usually I take donuts to Animal Control along with my contact info in case a greyhound gets turned in. AC wasn't open yet so vet office got those donuts instead. As a result I was not charged for Wally's office visit today nor on Monday afternoon when Miss Pudge le mutt had tapeworms. I was only charged for meds both times.

Debbie (GT: arlosmom) and Roy Mayo of Wilmington NC let Feather go today. He was recently diagnosed with cancer of the liver, pancreas and intestines. Feather was adopted through Greyhound Friends of NC. He was a very sweet boy and will be dearly missed. This was written by Roy: Feather 7/2/1999 – 9/24/2008 Today our big ol’ beautiful Feather succumbed to cancer and slipped away to join his adoptive sisters, Bailey and Heidi, at the Rainbow Bridge. There they blissfully wait for Arlo, Jewel, Debbie and me. Feather was born July 2nd, 1999, Feather Finn, pup of Grey’s Hot Holly and Memory Calling. His racing days were spent at Lakes Region Greyhound Park in Belmont, New Hampshire. He was retired at three years of age with 105 races. After coming to GFNC, Feather was initially adopted by Claire Lane, but his “love” for her cat Chionni led to his return. He was then fortunate to have been Alice and Ray Bossert’s first foster. Debbie and I adopted him on December 23rd, 2002. (Merry Christmas to us!) The initial transition was tough, Feather had digestive issues, but we weathered the storm, and have always been glad we did. Feather had a regal air about him. He seldom walked, he more or less pranced. He held his head high, walking, sitting, even lying down. He thought he owned the universe. His adoptive sister Bailey taught him different though, peeing on his bed and in front of his crate every chance she got. Though a sixteen year old half blind schnauzer, she was queen and never let Feather forget whose house it was! Still, every time they went outside, Feather let Bailey follow his big black form around the yard, so she wouldn’t get lost. Feather played hard. He roared around the yard, running and throwing his purple ball, or fleece toy, then pouncing, shaking, and throwing it again, spinning in circles. He was far from undisciplined though. He had his Canine Good Citizens award, and knew how to behave, quite the “gentleman”. Feather represented retired racing greyhounds well. He was in the 2007 Celebrate Greyhounds Calendar. He loved parades of all kinds, and attended most all of them, Christmas, St. Patrick’s Day, Kure Beach. He even got it together and had a good time at the Mayfaire Boat Show Parade last Saturday. He went to meet and greets, playdays, picnics at Halyburton, and anywhere else greyhounds were going to gather. He loved to lure course. He adored children, and seemed to enjoy having little ones draped around his neck. Most of all, Feather loved to walk on the beach at Ft. Fisher. He would go a ways, get a little warm, and head into the water’s edge to cool off. He would go out into about 6 to 12 inches of water, lie down, and let the waves roll over him as he held his head above the incoming foam. He was magnificent. Arlo, Jewel, Debbie and I will miss him in more ways than we know. Feather's calendar picture:

Wally had a skin growth pop up - dark, ugly, uneven borders, on the side of his rib cage. I've seen other benign bumps on my dogs before but this looks different. Vet had a cancellation so we're leaving a few minutes. I would like to believe the premise that the more I worry about things, the more often they turn out to be nothing.

The panting might be from pain and/or the stress of wearing the collar. Was he given any pain meds?

May the sun shine bright, may no hurricane winds blow. Goodbye sweet Tootsie.

Just went through this today with Miss Pudge le mutt. She has tapeworms and she has always been on Sentinel. Sentinel doesn't kill fleas (that's where the tapeworms come from) it just stops fleas from making more fleas. Anyway, the vet gave me one Iverhart pill to kill the tapeworms ($6) instead of the much more expensive Drontal ($40).

Glad to hear that update. Whew. You can relax now, Stephanie, and have a happy anniversary.

Lori, there's Dr Brad Kerr in Castle Hayne but he is extremely expensive.

Goodbye Pup, you will be missed.

Amy, do a search in the Health and Medical forum here on Gt and you should easily find some pictures and stories of corns. And welcome to GT!

Any chance he got a bruise or blow higher up on the rib cage and a "blood puddle" has settled there?

Any updates?

Vinny I think your mom may now have to change her user name here on GT. "FrostyBottoms" just doesn't seem right after all you've been through.

Oh no. Thinking good thoughts for Marty.

You're not a bad mommy at all. I hope Emma has a quick recovery and enjoys her new fluffy bed. A teaspoon of yogurt could help her tummy too after taking antibiotics.

For Emma when she feels better :dogcookie

Did your vet exam Emma and do any tests? Could she have gotten into anything she shouldn't? Has she drunk any water from ponds or birdbaths? What other dog food brands did you try previously? Have long has she been on the current food? You'll probably get a lot of comments here on the Beneful as it is rather low on the quality status. I, personally, am not near any stores that sell the high-end foods and they would be out of m;y budget with 3 dogs. I have had very good success feeding my crew Iams Pro-Active Health in the small kibble. Firm poop all around. It's reasonably priced at Walmart. Regarding the bag you have, is there a phone number on it for consumer questions? Is that where you checked about any bad batches? Did this bag smell any different to you? Check Emma for dehydration. Hope she feels better soon.

Maybe it was a trade? Yup. Somebody's got themselves a new shed. Or putting an addition onto their house.

Gracie was on Clomicalm for 3 months for separation anxiety. The dose was gradually increased and just as gradually decreased. She had no side effects of any kind. It finally helped her relax enough to understand SA alone training. I hope it helps Shadow relax too and leave that leg alone.

Uh oh. Give her bread. Watch for signs of distress, abdomen pain, fever.

In the Health and Medical section here you can do a search for "happy tail" and learn much about protecting an injured tail. But most of all know that it can take a very long time to heal. Bandaging for just a few days usually doesn't work. Regarding cropping, I personally wouldn't do it unless your vet sees signs of an infection that aren't responding to antibiotics and wrapping.