[The future for adoption groups]

To the best of my knowledge dogs (including greyhounds) are private property.  I can tell you from first hand boots on the ground experience the NGA doesn't have adequate resources or the desire  to track where every dog ends up.

[Purina Pro Plan Sensitive Skin/Stomach Salmon]

It did nothing for my colitis boy.  The thing that fixed him was *gasp* IAMS.  I've posted it a zillion times.

[The future for adoption groups]

1 hour ago, palmettobug said:

NO BLACKS, NO BOYS????? Are you kidding me? Coat color has nothing to do with temperament, there are some ignoramuses out there. 

There are many people out there that are afraid of big black dogs of any breed.  When I had Buck I was walking him and a neighbor yelled "get inside it's a Doberman!!!!"  Sigh on several levels.

[The future for adoption groups]

52 minutes ago, MP_the4pack said:

I don't think dog shortages are due to lack of dogs but rather to stance of the group.

I'll vote for that.  I've been to farms from Greymeadow where the Butlers had every luxury known to man to many lease farms in Western Oklahoma that were held together with spit and bailing wire and the dogs were often in not great shape due to monetary limitations. I firmly believe the dogs are still there in Kansas and Western Oklahoma. but the farmers have sort of closed ranks.

[Iker]

[Benadril dosage; etc.]

Ditto.  1 for every 25 pounds.

[Our new rescue and a corn?]

Duct tape.

 

[How big is your male hound?]

I am the champion of BIG boys.  The bigger they are the sweeter they are.
Racing weights -
Rex -77
Buck - 78
Buddy  -79
Harley - 84
They all evened out around 7 pounds over their racing weight.   I didn't have a dog door with Harley but he was just BIG.  I had to install a bigger dog door for him.
I wish I could remember the name f the female I adopted out.  She was almost as big as my guys and we called her Toni the pony.


 

[Anesthesia in Sighthounds]

I'm reminded of circa 2000 when I was drilling a new vet on greys and anesthesia.  He very politely said "Ma'am if there is a vet that doesn't know about greyhounds and anesthesia protocol they've been living under a rock for the last twenty years".

[Where to buy online meds for hookworm treatment?]

I use Petsmegasrore in AU  for everything but they don't seem to hookworm.   Hooks are a bear to get rid of..

[What Should I do if my grey tries to bite]

The obvious answer is to stay off her bed. 
Dogs  bedding should be avoided as in "let sleeping dogs li".

[Secret santa]

13 hours ago, gr8kids said:

Julie also says hello...I told her I had you for my SS.  She since moved out of Naperville to Arlington Hts and soon to move out of the state is her plan!

I'll carry my years in Naperdale the rest of my life.  In the late 80s it was the pretentious suburb that could.   My very good friend Annette that runs Naperville trolley once said Dan and Ada Rice would be rolling in their graves along with her relatives the Knocks  at what Wheaton/Naperville has become. 

[Secret santa]

Thank you Kathy in Tinley Park!  I don't know your screen name.  Morgan and Maggie will have a blast tomorrow night.  

In another lifetime I dated a Cosmopolitan Bachelor of the month that lived in Orland Hills (???).
Thanks again.
 

[Secret santa]

Mailed one (which did have treats) and received none.

[Batmom - we need a certain photo to make the holidays complete]

Grammy....

 

[To crate or not to crate?]

Ditch the crate.  period.  Some people have used double baby gates but an unexpended ex pen is more expensive but way easier.

 

[To crate or not to crate?]

I believe in innocent until proven guilty.  Dozens of greys that had never been in a house in their lives literally walked out of a hauler into my living room and didn't touch a thing.

[To crate or not to crate?]

I only use crates for medical purposes and think crating is the most misused overblow topic in the greyhound adoption world.  A crate is far smaller than a track one  so   "they are used to being crated' doesn't hold water.  Have actually curled up in a track kennel to see how big they are.  I'm 5'9".

If you have a destructive dog there are baby gates . People say greys will jump baby gates.  I have used  unextended ex pens  to block doors .  Depends on the layout of your house but if you can do in block him in the kitchen during the day with a bed or his crate open that might work.

 

[New greyhound owner - dealing with separation anxiety.]

My friend had good luck using the DAP collar and plug together.

[How much Bach's Rescue Remedy to give?]

1 hour ago, smt said:

Not drops - but DROPPERS full?

The little bent droppers only hold a few drops.

[How much Bach's Rescue Remedy to give?]

Bach does make an alcohol free pet version....but good grief.  If you're giving something less than1/16th of a teaspoon how can there be enough alcohol to do harm?  Rex my winehound probably got more than that when he'd steal a few laps of unattended wine on the coffee table.  

[How much Bach's Rescue Remedy to give?]

It did work on thunderphobic  Bella.  She was 58 pounds and I gave her two or three droppers full.  The weird little bent dropper doesn't hold much.

[Letting a second greyhound spend the night]

Best thing is an "accidental" meeting on neutral ground (neighbor's sidewalk).   You walk one dog and someone else walks the other..  You shouldn't have any problems - greys - especially those that raced - are usually good with other dogs. 

Don't overthink it....says the woman that spent a night about 20 years ago with a dozen  teenage greyhounds in her house.  We all lived.

[Secret santa]

Why am I getting this Elfster sign up when I already have my match?

[What to expect with a 2 year old?]

Expect to have the busiest microwave and top of th fridge in town.  Those are two safe places....tho I did have one that could clear the top of the fridge.