Guest gen_guindon Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hello,My 5-yr old male greyhound has been with us for 2 1/2 years. Lately, he has started growling and snapping when he is alone in his bed. He snaps mostly at himself. This is new behaviour, and he doesn't do it all the time, either, which is odd. He is also growling for no apparent reason, no one is near him. (No, he is not sleeping -- We are aware of greyhounds sleeping with their eyes open and this is not the case.) His behaviour is causing our other greyhound (a 10-yr old female) to be afraid and reluctant to be in the same room with him. Has anyone seen this behaviour before or have any clue what may be bothering him? Any advice would be helpful.Thanks,GGOntario, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Hm...That's strange. If no one is near him or bothering him and he's directing this at himself, my first thought would be perhaps he's in pain somewhere or something is bothering him (perhaps a tummy issue)? Does he seem to focus in on any particular place on his body when he does this? I hope others have more helpful answers for you! Quote Mom of bridge babies Regis and Dusty. Wrote a book about shelter dogs! I sell things on Etsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Have you taken him to the vet? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Without seeing the behavior I think it might be pain, too. I have seen our sort of look at/poke themselves in the tummy when they have gas, or bite a leg that has a cramp. Does he respond to your voice if you speak to him? Does the growling last very long? See if you can get a phone video of it and take it in to your vet. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Either he is in pain or is not feeling well. Since it's out of character, a vet visit is definitely in order. Hope it's something minor. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawnnziggy Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Our oldest hound does this sometimes and he is just playing! He bites himself and wags his tail like crazy and it thumps on the floor. He also growls at himself. This is usually how it all starts. He is a hoot! Does your hound appear to be playing when he does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Can you get video of the behavior and post it here? ETA: Easiest thing is probably to upload it to Youtube (make sure it's a public video) and share the link here. Edited February 6, 2015 by NeylasMom Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shanesmom Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Since you have had him this long and the behavior is new I would get him to the vet to rule out any medical issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest normaandburrell Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Our first grey would bite his side when he had pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Vet. My George used to do that sometimes--we decided it was probably the nerve pain from his LSS. As someone who has nerve pain myself, I can tell you it is sudden, sharp, and very painful, like a jolt of electricity going through you. I'd snap at it if I could! Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gen_guindon Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi all, Thank you so much for all your helpful comments and for sharing your experiences!We took him to the vet today and it turns out he has an infection in his left ear.As per the vet's instructions, we're now giving him antibiotic drops and flushing out his ear. Here's hoping he feels better soon!GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Sorry about the infection, but that's good news! Keep us posted, ok? Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hope your boy gets to feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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