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Annie. We shall commence backnforfing in the tomorrow. What time is her appointment?

What a beautiful story to see this morning! Welcome home Gracie!

Weekends are slow here but eventually someone will chime in with that info. I did have a gourmet chef friend with a greyhound. Her dog had some allergies and gastro upsets periodically so she started home cooking for her. This ended up being a big mistake, despite all her research to make it well balanced. Although her dog's symptoms seemed to improve, the actual lab test results were awful. She returned to commercial food with guidance from her vet.

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EXCELLENT IDEA!

Hooray for a good report!

Jan, it's been a long while since 2 of my hounds had the procedure. The insertion was quick and painless once U/S targeted the bladder. No anesthesia is used. The needle is thin, not big like the blood drawing kind. It is the preferred way to collect urine for a culture. You should ask how long immediately prior to the appointment you should not let Punkin pee so that she'll have a full bladder. I don't have any answers to your other questions. In a sterile sample of cystocentesis, bacteria suggest that the bladder (cystitis) or the renal (pyelonephritis). By contrast, bacteriuria from free catch urine could be kidney, bladder, or lower genital tract infection; fecal contamination could also lead to iatrogenic bacteriuria.

Greymike, What part of the country are you in and how cold does it get? There's several comments on the sizing chart for the outfit you're interested in. Both iggies and big non-greyhounds had complaints about the fit. I'd look for greyhound-specific coats. I was just going to suggest Irene with Houndtime. She makes both fleece and flannel coats. My greyhounds rarely needed a coat, hated fleece because of the static, but loved Houndtime's flannel coats. http://www.houndtime.com/?fbclid=IwAR0BtnX9gYJZW8snPHZBzp_FT74BWBjkUrWjPce0gLVTusEg8CHH1pYE4o4

Thanks for posting those Chris. My cards (top row) haven't changed. I used Dr Stack's numbers and she hasn't updated any info. I think those GHI cards are the newer ones, but I'll doublecheck. Values between the both vary, just like at your vet's office, depending on the specific testing system/company used and whether it was done in-house or sent out. Beachbum1, between the two your vet get the gist of the value differences, greyhound vs other breeds.

Thank you!

Those are definitely grounds for a repo. I'll be right up!

Thanks Jan!

If I am to present a lecture at Mountain Hounds next year I really need some faulty equipment for demonstrations. Do you have a defective leash clip? A collar that ripped or slid out of the size you'd adjusted? A harness product that surprised you by failing resulting in an escape or near escape of your greyhound? As an example, you're walking your dog and suddenly you realize they are no longer at the end of the leash. Although a photo of the bad equipment would be okay, I won't be doing any kind of slide show, although I might make printouts with the photos as handouts. Preferably I'd like to show that gear to the attendees at the lecture in person. Please dig through your gear for any that's given you trouble or malfunctioned and I will reimburse you for shipping any of it to me. You can also relay any gear failure stories here or message me.

I've had my vet administer Claro on two of my dogs. This is a one-time dosing and even though only one ear was bad, I had both ears done. It's pricey but so worth it! https://yourpetandyou.elanco.com/us/our-products/claro-for-dogs It can be ordered online with a prescription. Get the 2 doses so one tube for each ear. Personally, I'd rather have my vet do it in-office, especially since the ear needs to be cleaned first. That's not something I can do thoroughly with an ouchy or reactive dog. More info here: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/view/claro-otic-solution-for-dogs-rx

I'm so sorry to hear this Bill.

Saying goodbye to the beautiful greyhounds and their friends who left us in September 2023. As you run with the wind send a caress to wipe our tears. Gone but never forgotten. Loved forever. Run free with those who have gone before you. Greet all those that will follow. Huey Dewey Mia Capone, beloved little iggy Miley, the mare Moet, the beagle They'll always be with us, just slightly beyond the point that we can see with our eyes. In our heart, though, they'll be bright and clear, as they always were.

The box must knot have smelled good enough.

Sarahgrey, my friend says to reach out to Jeanette M Reynolds in Musquodoboit Harbor. Also try Rhonda Whitehead who works at Sackville Animal Hospital in Halifax. Be sure to say that Jenn Boswell suggested them. (Jenn lives in Alabama but also claims Nova Scotia as home.) Editing to add that both Jeanette and Rhonda are on Facebook.

Sarahgrey, email me your location and if you are associated with any of the greyhound adoption groups. I've FB messaged a friend with Nova Scotia to see if she has any connections who could help you.. Slim chance but worth a try. "macoduck at the letters ec dot rr dot com"

How are you and your girl today?

It's amazing how they grip our hearts and still hold on tightly over the years.

Waitin' for the Punkin update from today's checkup. Backnforfbacknforf!