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You moved mountains to help Huston and I know you would move a dozen more if it would make him healthy again. Huston was one in a billion.

I'll be the downer here. Are you financially prepared to cover medical expenses if your boy hurts another dog? It just stinks that get blamed when little dogs don't stay on their side of the dog park.

Worrying along with you and hoping for an update.......

My friends have suggested Animal Ark in Clemmons and Hillsdale Animal Hospital in Advance. You should have gotten one of my Greyhounds Are Different medical reference cards when you got your adoption handbook at the kennel.

I've emailed a GT member from W/S with a link to this thread.

Crate door is open, yes? Don't rush him or over stimulate him. He's just had a whirlwind 24 hours. He's used to being surrounded by many dogs and now he's with you, an unfamiliar person and in a room full of new smells.

Post your question on GFNC's Facebook page. We have a lot of adopters in Winston Salem. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greyhound-Friends-Of-North-Carolina/81818668124 If that doesn't work for you, post back here. I'll try to find some Winston Salem greyhound folks for you.

Was it bright red or dark red? Slimy stuff may have been mucousy stuff that kinda protects the bowel when irritated. My mutt girl Pudge had that frequently.

Just pick it up. I don't think my dogs give it a second thought. Inside your apartment if you're worried about not knowing when your dog has to go out, just tether him/her to you so you'll learn when he/she is trying to signal you that they need go out.

Can you gate him in your bedroom? That way you should hear if he's trying to tell you he needs to go out.

You will find a lot of information here from other owners who have already traveled the same path: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/305786-osteo-thread-part-8/

The black dog in post #3 had lupus. Gracie had something similar, but the pink spot protruded. We had it biopsied and it was benign. (Sorry for the giant photo size - darn photobucket)

Is it this kind of pink?

I've let 14 dogs go. The majority were greyhounds. None had osteo. Some had cancer. Some were just old, very old. I *think* I let them go on the right day, except for Pudge. I waited a few days too long with her. And still in her eyes I only saw love and a regret that she couldn't stay longer as she was my velcro mutt. She knew her body was failing her. I swear there's a look they give. One when they tell you it's OK to make that final vet appointment. The sign is oh so very subtle, or maybe I'm reading my own needs into the moment. The other look is when they are released from pain by the first injection. The body relaxes. Sometimes they look at me. Never have I felt that look said "why" or "no". In between injections my little galgo Niña, sat partway up and kissed my vet. I am sorry that you have such difficult decisions to make.

How long ago was her spay? The hair looks shorter - skin rash from the shaving prep?

I emailed him and heard back within 24 hours. He may be out of the country but will still respond. Others have called and will hopefully post here for you to give more info. I'm sorry that you are having to deal with this. Check this thread for more info: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/305786-osteo-thread-part-8/?hl=osteo

Will the crate fit in the mud room temporarily? Does the mud room have an exit door to the outside? Is this the door you always use to enter/exit the house? Just thinking about possible escapes.

Truly a love story.

Teo, it will take a long time for your mom's heart to mend so please send a sign that you are happy and whole across the Bridge. And if you need to get into any mischief, go find Nina.

I got a similar message when I consulted him about Mazy, but then he soon personally responded.

Thinking of you and Teo today and sending hugs to you and your furry family.