Guest Raelen Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I just wanted to take moment and introduce myself. I've been surfing the boards for a few weeks now. We are relatively new Greyhound owners. In early Feb we brought home Raelen (once ICU Biker). She fit into my pack with absolutely no issues. I love the fact the kennel I went to let me bring my other dogs in and let them choose each other. I have 2 eight year old shepherd mixes, Raelen is 4.5. The only issue we've had has been with her teeth and when we brought her home she had to have 21 removed. Yikes! We weren't expecting the big expense but her personality has more than made up for the cost. Watching this sweet shy dog's personality unfold has been amazing. She was a bit unsure when we first brought her home but after having all those nasty teeth removed, her own backyard to run around in, and her very own couch she now wakes us with running spread eagle jumps on top of you, and her favorite time is cuddle time on the couch. I'm in Newark DE btw. So without futher ado a few pics of our newest angel. Malkuth, my shepherd mix female: Aleister, my shpherd mix male: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Beautiful pups ! Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome from Northern NJ -- you have a great looking pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome from Florida! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Raelen is very pretty. ICU dogs are typically fun to have around, too. I couldn't help myself. I had to check Greyhound-Data.com to find out how hold your Raelen is. She won't be 5 until October, What was the problem with her teeth that she lost so many? Poor baby girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasnJack Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome from Maryland!! What cute furkids you have!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Great photos of some beautiful pups! Welcome to GreyTalk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 She's a beauty! Your whole pack is very nice-looking! Glad to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome to Greytalk! She's just lovely! I bet she feels so much better finally having those nasty teeth gone, poor girlie. The "smoochy" pic of your other two pups is pretty darned adorable too! Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest threedognight Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome from Florida! Raelen, Malkuth & Aleister are beautiful! We look forward to more pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Love all your pups and Hello from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raelen Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 When we took her to my first vet they immediately knew that she needed to have some teeth removed. So I scheduled the professional cleaning. Unfortunately her mouth was much worse than they were expecting. And on top of that they nearly lost her on the table due to the anesthesia. My vet removed 6 teeth and then referred me to a dental specialist because they did not want to put her under anesthesia again and she needed more removed. I was a basketcase at this point, lol... So we ended up taking her to a specialist in the area. He diagnosed her with CUPS (Chronic Ulceratative Periodontal Stomatits). Basically it's an auto-immune diease where she has an allergic reaction to the plaque on her teeth. It causes painful ulcers on her lips and gums. It's more common in cats, it was called Trench mouth in WWI vets. He was actually amazed she hadn't been put down for it. She went on a string of anitbiotics to try and tackle as much of the infection as we could and then he used nerve blocks in her jaw and only the lightest general anesthesia. After the radiographs and once he got in there he ended up removing a lot more than we were expecting. He even took a biopsy because the roof of her mouth was inflammed and he was concerned it might point towards other issues. But the biopsy was clean. I know that the infection was impacting her system because one of her sutures from her spaying surgery wan't disolving corectly. The specialist actually went in (without charging us) and removed the suture that didn't disolve to help her heal there as well. She gets daily brushing now and lots of things to chew on... And you can tell she's much happier. So it was a rocky beginning but we've hopefully pulled through the worst of it. Although the specialist did let us know that she might have to have more removed as she ages. So we are trying to limit that as much as we can... She hasn't missed a meal yet... She's been very stoic about it all, much more than I have been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Congratulations on your new girl, and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome! You have a beautiful family. So sorry Raelen had a rough start but she must feel so much better now. I had a cat with stomatitis - a low dose of interferon helped him but I think there are some unpleasant side effects in dogs. I'm sure her new home will make all the difference in her health. She's very beautiful. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Your family is beautiful! Raelen is a cutie. She wears leopard, gold and elephant well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome from just up the road in Wilmington!!! Raelen is a real cutie! Let me know if you'd like to get together for a play date. Kathy Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Greetings from Gainesville, Florida! Raelen is a beauty and your other pups are very cute, too! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gennygrey Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Your shepard mixes look like my Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Must say I have never counted, but how many teeth do they have? I would have thought 21 was all if not most of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Your pups are all beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raelen Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Dogs have 42 teeth. And you are right Jackson does look a bit like my Aleister! The gold couch is her favorite spot. She loves messing up all the blankets on it. And the Elephant has always been a favorite of everyone! Raelen was no exception. Kathy, Would love to get a playdate together, I just need to figure out where/when? I may just bring Raelen more due to transportation ease than anything else, lol... Just let me know. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Welcome to GT and congrats on your beautiful girl! Beautiful shepherds too! Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 She's a beauty! Where did you get the elephant? My girl would love that. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raelen Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I got the elephant at one of my local pet stores. Concord Pets. May be up in your area too... I've only seen them once and it wasn't the cheapest but I had to get it for Aleister. His favorite toy was an elephant for a very looong time. He loves to flip the trunk up on this one and rub his face on it... At the time they had a bear, leopard and gorilla as well. But it's been years. I did a quick search on the web and found this: http://pet-king.stores.yahoo.net/dog-beds-plush.html Looks like the same company because all the same choices are there. It's also cheaper than when I bought it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Thank you! I'll check it out. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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