Remembering your handsome boy. Xx

Thinking of your lovely lad. Xxx

I can’t believe it’s a year since you crossed the bridge you are still very much missed Jeds my super cool boy.

Just so very sorry to hear that your boy has gained his wings, so sad for all concerned, keeping you in my thoughts, love to Lottie xxxxx

Very sad to hear you have had to say Goodbye to you beautiful Jed. God Bless him. Sending lots of love to you all. Xxx

So very sorry to read this news. Really feel for you and your poor Lottie.
Run free Jed with all our old friends who will be there to greet you xx

So sorry to hear the sad news. Run free Jed. x

So sorry. Run free Jed. Xx

So very sorry to hear this sad news. Run fast and free beautiful Jed. Xx

So very sorry to hear your news. Keeping you all in our prayers. Xxxx

I am so terribly saddened to hear this. Another angel gains his wings. Jed, run fast and free with all our hounds at the bridge. Love, thoughts and prayers to Wendy and Lottie. Xxx

I'm so sorry to read that you have lost little Jed. I hope poor Lottie is coping without him. Another bright star shines. Remember happy times from his wonderful life with you. Take care xx

Oh no. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your lovely friendly boy with great affection. I know you gave him a great retirement filled with love. X

Jed we is soz sads to heers yous gond hup toz da bridje, we hopes yous wings bes sooopa helpin yous fleye heye. Toz arnti Caro we duz send yous mega snugguls n kissiz. Pweese memba dat yous woz da most mayzins howndy muvva eba, wel part from awrs hobs.
Lubs n snugguls forzeba
Miss Goldie ns Ruby Roo Pearce
Mwah Mwah Mwah Mwah

It is with a very heavy heart that I have to say Jed gained his wings this afternoon. He was one of the most gentle dogs I have ever had the privilege to have in my life and he has left an enormous hole. Thank you Jed for opening up the world of greys to me run free fella until we meet again.

What a terrible worry for you. Everything crossed for Jed,Lottie,and you Caro. Xxxx

What a terrible worry for you. Everything crossed for Jed,Lottie,and you Caro. Xxxx

Fingers crossed for tomorrow. Xxx

Jed update still at the vets, still on a drip. The report this morning said he wasn’t as bright as yesterday and not so keen to eat I went up in my lunch break to find a bowl of uneaten chicken in with him as soon as I went into the kennel he jumped up and ate his food!!! He may be going home tomorrow Lottie still not keen to eat and quite unsettled.

Wishing Jed a speedy recovery, and he is soon home with Lottie xxxx

Praying Jed recovers soon and is reunited with Lottie. Xxx

Now have a poorly Jed been at the vets three days on a drip with haemorrhagic enteritis. Went to see him this evening and he seems a little brighter. Vet thinks may have been caused by his anti inflammatory tablets. Lottie however is really missing him and not eating at the moment didn’t realise they were that close never really showed it.

I do feel sorry for my oh so tolerance boy Jed not only does he have to put up with Lottie’s exploding bottom (which is slowly improving but could be weeks according to the vet) and truly dreadful wind he now has to endure Lottie bolting her gold sprinkled ultra expensive exclusion food (which fortunately she loves) so fast that this subsequently gets sprayed all over him whilst he quietly trys to eat at a sensible pace. Welcome to my greyhound world! Still love them loads thankfully!

Wising everybody at Daybreaks a fabulous launch day unfortunately won’t be attending due to really bad cold and chest infection but will get over to you for a visit at some point this year.

Jed, Lottie and myself would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Well done to all the Daybreaks team for another successful year you truly are outstanding and I wish you all the very best in your new venture in 2020. Ruth I hope this year brings you good health you deserve it.

Despite his lack of teeth, I bet Jed still gives lovely lickey kisses!! Love to all three of you. Xx

Jed is now the toothless wonder having had his last three canines removed. He has temporarily lost his Concorde nose much to his disgust. I have to say I am amazed at how far he is capable of propelling boiled rice across the kitchen .

After much searching and various trials we have one from ealderton12 on eBay. £17.99 and they will adapt to your measurements, they did for Florence. Best we have had. Please get in touch if you need any more info. Klaire xx

That should have said Therapaw x

Therapy are supposed to be good made four Greyhounds xxx

Jed needs a boot for his rear pad can anyone recommend one please.

I have been in contact with Burns who were really helpful they have advised that as my two are classed as seniors I should be feeling an amount of 8gms per kg body weight this seems a very small amount! Now my two are by no means over weight Jed comes in at 27kg and is quite petite Lottie is 34kg and is a much bigger grey. I don’t mean to doubt Burns but I would be interested in knowing the amounts others are feeding my two have two meals a day plus a few treats at lunchtime. Burns say the reason mine may not be eating the whole meal is that they are full.

Thank you everyone as always collective mine of information. I have spoken to Burns and they have asked for the batch number of the feed and a sample for testing. They are going to send me some samples to tempt them with. Tiggersmum Jed does still limp but it comes and goes, he is well in himself and has regular sessions with Helen Clarke Three Counties Canine Massage which definitely helps him. I also have him on Flexidin which seems to help as well. Jed has always been a fussy eater but Lottie could also be called Dyson with her food so I am going on the fact that she is not happy with this bag of food.

My Casey is a picky eater. He has never done well with Burns or other kibbles. We have most success with raw meat from TPMS although it's horrible stuff to handle. Recently we have tried Platinum dog food - we had some samples from the show in October and have now tried both dry and wet versions and he seems to enjoy it. It's only available on line but delivery is prompt and it's very high quality.
If a hound could survive on scrambled egg and sausage, it would be much easier.

Hi Caro I've heard of dogs going off their food usually if the receipe changes but I'd guess Burns would have told you (they are a great, ethical company). You can add a little raw or cooked meat to it and see if he'd eat it of all mixed up tho if you add too much really yummy stuff he could prefer his treats and leave the complete :( . Is he still limping? After all your vet checks you could try a McTimoney chiropractor too - they release tweaked muscles which (like with us) can cause pain and discomfort, if he's had a corn for a long time he would have probably compensated for that while walking and may need to be 'straightened up' :) I use Wendy Lymer in Bromsgrove, she's been keeping my dogs healthy for years, has worked with a lot of Greys and has whippets herself - her no is 07790 464321. She'll need your vet to know that your taking him so I just call the vets and say I assume you have no objection having my dog checked out. xxx

Caro, my boys still loving their Burns, they are both good eaters, I'm sure Douggie is crossed with a Dyson the speed it gets eaten, we feed Pork & Potatoe Sensitive, maybe give that a try, hope you get it sorted soon xxxxxxx

Has anyone experienced their greys going off Burns recently? Jed has always been a fussy eater but not Lottie who usually inhales food but the last couple of bags they have both picked at. The pet shop haven’t had any feed back, mine have the Burns Alert lamb and rice they have always done really well on it not sure whether to start looking for another make or to just try a different flavour.

Caro, we went though a similar experience with Florence and she is not yet 4. I was sure that I could see a mark on her pad if I used a magnifying glass. As a last resort the vet got a microscope on her paw because of what I had said, saw the mark and dug a foreign body out. Florence still limps! But is not in pain until a corn grows...... Xx

Having made tough calls ourselves not to long ago. We all know that Jed and Lotties well being would be the only consideration. Xxx

Caro, I absolutely think you are doing the right thing, I wouldn't put my 10 year old through anything like that, as long as Jed is pain free,m happy and still eating that's the main thing, just enjoy your boy and hopefully you will have lots more happy times to come. Xxxxx

Well the vet is not sure why Jed is limping, X-rays show nothing, no tumours, arthritis etc. Jed had another extensive examination in which the vet pressed very hard on spine, legs etc not a whimper. The only option open is a CT scan but I have to be prepared to go with the findings. To have a CT scan means a GA which Jed is really poor with and if it is spinal that could mean surgery and 6 months post op recovery. Jed is 10 and half and I have decided not to proceed with course of action but to keep him pain free on anti inflammatories and pain relief and let him enjoy his twilight years rotating from bed to bed which he has done for the last 5 years I have had the privilege of being his hooman. If he feels like a decent walk then we take one if he only wants a short potter then that’s what we do. I know some may disagree with this course of action but this decision has been taken with a lot of thought and discussion with my vet who supports this. I have tried to put Jed’s best interests first. Jed apppears happy is eating and maintaining his weight.

Hope Jed is better soon. Xxx

Poor lad, hope he feels better soon xxxx

So sorry to hear Jed is still limping and has hurt another leg too! Poor lad. Xxx

Spoke too soon I’m afraid once the sedation was out of his system Jed back to being as lame as ever despite the corn being removed. Spoke to my vet back in on Monday but he has said he will probably refer him. Just to make matters even worse Jed managed to rip a claw off his foot on his good hind leg god knows how so he doesn’t now know which leg to limp on! Not looking forward to next week.

Great news for Jed! Xxx

Such fantastic news, what a relief for you and Jed of course xxxxx

Ha ha That's your Jed for you Wendy Hugs to your phoney ! Poor lad Great news tho Lol X

Enjoy your pain free walks Jed. Delighted for you. Xx

Thank goodness for that Jed! I get corns and boy they can be painful. Xx

Well what can I say Jed is a phoney! He had a very small corn on his pad which I didn’t think could possibly have made him virtually non weight bearing and was convinced it was his lumbar sacral disease diagnosed about 7 months ago. However new X-rays show no tumours but also no lumbar sacral disease either and this vet is a specialist in radiography! In defence of the previous vets there was a lot of debate as to if he had it or not and marginal decision. Now off all medication corn taken out during procedure and an almost sound Jed. No excuses now for a short walk we have had weeks of just pottering!!!

Fingers and paws crossed for lovely boy Jed Hope it's positive news These hounds certainly put us through it Keep us all updated We miss seeing you on those walks :( X

Do hope all is ok with Jed. Xxx

Keeping my fingers crossed for your boy, hope he is OK xxx

Everything crossed for good news for your lovely boy. Xx

Have an extremely lame Jed off to the vets today for an X-ray. Keeping my fingers crossed it’s nothing too serious! Jed not impressed as mo breakfast this morning.

Thank you Ruth for removing Jed’s corn he is walking better already. Sorry about the noise Lottie made whilst cutting her nails.

Oh Jed, I do hope this helps with your creakyness. Enjoy. Xx

Well poor Jed’s racing past is catching up with him along with his advancing years, diagnosed with lumbar sacral disease he is now quite stiff and creaky so we are going on Wednesday to try canine massage to see if this will help to loosen him up, they did warn me that he may be so relaxed that he could fall asleep, now for those of you who know Jed and how chilled he is I doubt I will notice any difference in that respect!!

Had the fastest walk with Jed this morning, out did what he needed to do and back in the house at high speed, he hasn’t ventured off his bed since, nice and cosy under a warm blanket with is bed next to the radiator and the heating on.

Like other comments recently I am in pieces at some of the sad cases I don’t know how Ruth and her team do this but thank goodness you do you are stars. Let’s not also forget the great number of hounds that found their homes this Christmas. I know it’s tough at the moment but you are an amazing team.

Well one owner not quite awake this morning, couldn’t work out immediately what was wrong. I had put Jed’s coat on Lottie and vice a versa. Now there is quite a difference in build Jed was looking at me as if to say “are you sure about this” and Lottie “my bum is going to get seriously cold in this”

It’s always so distressing to see returnees and I know that in almost all cases it will have been the toughest descision their owners will have had to make. None of us know what is round the corner when I took redundancy from a job I had been in 11 years that meant relocating and facing the prospect of having to commute to work instead of walking down to the office my overwhelming priority was my two greys, My solution was a friend who works part time in the village I live in who has her lunch at my house and lets my two houndies out for a run in the garden and gives them lunch. They now have a second “mum” who loves them as much as I do. Solutions are out there sometimes you have to be inventive. May be an elderly neighbour that would welcome the company of grey for the day whilst you are at work, a fellow dog owner in your village. Solutions are out there.

Caro, know how you feel, finally went to doctors after suffering for over a week to be told sinus and chest infection. Antibiotics for 5 days (finished yesterday) and feel no better. Thank goodness our hounds seem to avoid it! Back to doctors tomorrow, although should not complain after what our lovely Daybreaks Sara has gone through, bless her. Xx

Feel really guilty have hardly walked Jed or Lottie this weekend thanks to a nasty chest infection. So sorry guys

The suspense is killing me how many new members are there going to be in the ffc!

Well I decided I didn’t like the white stuff on the ground that it made my feet cold and that I wasn’t so eager for a wee it could wait. Mum looked very weird running around in the white stuff waving her arms about and calling mine and Lottie’s name! Lottie also thought the white stuff was to be avoided as it was really cold on her bum when she ventured out for a wee.

Jed had a check over by the vet this morning and seems to be recovering albeit slowly. It would appear that he had a severe reaction to something in the anaesthetic which is quite alarming given he was only under for such a short time for an X-ray. The most shocking is that he has managed to loose nearly 3kgs in weight in less than a week and for those who know him he is on the petite side he looks so thin at the moment and I can’t feed him up too quickly even though I would like to.

I hope Jed continues getting better. Always horrible when they are ill but it’s good that he was feeling brighter. Sending you lots of love xxx

Do hope Jed continues to improve, sure he will be happier being at home again. Xxx

Jed is home again from the vets and looking a little brighter but still has some way to go we are back to the vets tomorrow for a check up. We have had to stop the anti inflammatories until his stomach fully recovers. Fingers crossed he continues to improve.

How is Jed today? Xxx

Oh no, so sorry to hear Jed is back at the vets again. Poor lad. Xxx

Loves to Jed. Also you and Lottie. Xxx

Wendy we are gutted to read that gorgeous Jed is back at the vets It's so upsetting and stressful when our furbabies are so poorly It's strange both of your have had a similar problem..think I would be changing my Vet ! Seriously tho maybe a chat with Kate at the kennels would help you ? Sending positive thoughts to you all and sending Jed a big GET WELL messg Take care Luv Pam Alan and Paddypaws x x

Spoke too soon he has deteriorated over night and is going back in this morning. I really don’t know what to make of it I took a healthy dog into the vets for an X-ray of his back and this has happened, Lottie went in for a dental about 8 months ago and the same thing happened to her I am holding onto the fact that she made a full recovery but Jed is worse than she was. Does anyone else have similar experience post GA?

Wishing Jed a speedy recovery, bless him, chicken is the way forward (so my 2 greys say) xxxxxxx

Great to hear Jed is back at home with you and Lottie Xxx

Jed home at last off his anti inflammatories until his guts settle down then back to the vets on Thursday. So happy to have him back. However it would appear that he will only now eat chicken!!!!! Hmmh think he is going to have to have a rethink on that.

Good news to hear there is improvement in Jed's condition today. Hope you get more information tomorrow. Sending a big cuddle for him and Lottie to share tonight. Xxx

Jed update still in the vets on a drip but some improvement when I visited him this morning. The vet thinks it haemorrhaging enteritis cause unknown could have been the GA, the drugs or just a bug. I have to ring tomorrow for an update. Lottie has started to eat a little but not happy without him she seems to loose confidence when he’s not around.

Sorry Jed is suffering -poor lad, Archive has calcified disc in his back - he started taking Nutraquin + ages ago which was great for him and he was fine for ages but in the summer he got worse now he is on Rimifin and Gabapentin now he is also having acupunture which is helping him and he seems to enjoy, he gets lots of cuddles from Hannah his vet. Also he gets a massage to warm him up before we go for a walk. Hope he is better soon. Xxx

Poor Jed. Hope he is soon feeling better and back home with you. It’s awful when our fur babies are not well. Such a shame too he reacted to the Gabapentin. Our Lena who is 11 is now on this as part of her pain management and it’s made quite a difference to her quality of life.
Keeping everything crossed for Jed as I’m sure you and Lottie miss him lots xx

So sorry to hear your lovely Jed is not too good. Sending him lots of love...hope you and Lottie are doing ok. Xxx

Oh no Wendy So sad to read this Thinking of you and Lottie You must be so worried Sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts from us and Paddypaws Keep us updated With love x x

Sending you lots of love....it’s horrible to see them so Ill, I hope Jed has a speedy recovery xxx

Fingers crossed for your boy Jed, I know how worrying it is when our hounds are poorly, I do hope he gets well soon xxxxxx

Omg I sincerely hope all is well with your lovely Jed. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Love to you allxxxxxx.

I have a really poorly Jed he went into the vets for a X-ray regarding a possible disc problem in his back. X-rays showed some slight changes and he was sent home on Metacam which he had had before and Gabapentin which although a human epilepsy drug is also a neurompain killer as they suspected he might have some nerve pain. Unfortunately Jed had a reaction to the gabapentin which had to be stopped and then developed severe diahhorea, followed by dehydration and vomiting he has now been hospitalised on a drip. Poor Lottie has now decided she does not want her tea as Jed has come back with me.

Hi Caro, that's really strange! Yes please do contact us so we can look into it further and hopefully find something they will like!

Thank you for your response however Jed and Lottie are actually on Burns Alert lamb and rice. I will try the contact number but I have to say at the moment I am throwing away more food than they are eating.

Florence has been the same, we have tried Skinners, she will eat it - most of the time- so am currently on the Tails.com 2 week £1 trial (as recommend on here a couple of weeks ago). So far we have no problems. Bowl is cleaned so no throwing most of it away and poops have improved. Early days yet but we are hopeful! X

I am sorry to hear you have recently been having problems with the Sensitive Pork & Potato food. We moved to a different factory in February and although our recipes have remained the same, the food is now being made on a different machine so has been varying in consistency. With the Pork & Potato in particular it has been difficult to get the kibble right as it is quite a sticky mixture and has been varying in colour and some kibbles have been quite large. The density has also been an issue which can mean there is more air pockets than usual in the kibble, or even less air pockets than usual! This can mean than more food is feeding into a measuring cup than was previously so can result in the dog getting more food a day than they were on the previous bag. We don't use chemical stabilisers in the food which makes it tricky to get the consistency to be perfect but the factory have been working on this in great detail and we changed our pork supplier in September so we are now a lot happier with the newer bags coming through.

The reason we moved factories as the new factory is a smaller family run business and we have created a number of jobs for them, we believe this fits more with the ethos of Burns. If you have any questions please contact our free nutritional helpline on info@burnspet.co.uk or call on 0800 083 6696 and we can look into it further and hopefully sort out any problems!

Many thanks, Laura, Nutrition Supervisor

Have a look at Tails.com - you can try for free. My three are doing really well on it, it's so easy they bring it to the door. You can tailor it to both dogs, Archive is a fussy git even he has eaten this for ages, he also when first moved on to it was able to cut out his nutraquin for his back pain. we don't have hardly any upset tummys, all three are shiny, and their teeth are getting claimed on it to. Xxx

This is the answer from Burns that I received today after asking them if the ingredients had changed

Thank you for your email, we have not changed the recipe of the Pork & Potato food but we did move to a different factory in February. We did find that the kibbles were larger and more pale in colour so we changed to a different pork supplier in September. We are now much happier with these bags of food and hopefully they will suit your dog better

We are having the same problem with the Burns, one of our boys will eat anything but the other one seems not to like it anymore, and is not finishing his meals anymore, we need a low protein as our boy Jack has borderline kidney failure, I have spoken to our petshop guy who is brilliant and we are trying to find an alternative, if you lower the maize content it pushes the protein content up apparently. We may try Autarky lite as this has a lower protein content but natural ingredients, just confused as to what to do!!!!! Xx

Skinners do a variety of foods, my 4 love it. When I had Stevie he lost weight on Burns and Skinners was highly recommended. They have a variety of protein options and All of them are readily available from Fetch if the kennels don't have the one you want, although I am sure that they will get whatever you want. Mine have had no tummy problems with this, even new boy Flloyd, who has steadily put on weight! X

Hi Wendy We have also noticed that Paddy seems the same.. pushing the Burns around and also has bouts of the runs now and he normally eats anything We tried Skinners but also gave him the runs We were always told max protein should be 20% but difficult to know what to try ourselves Going to look round & scrutinize all the bags in the pet shops lol We always gave Ele Wainwright's mature lamb dry food Other brands are available as they say lol Let us know how you get on X x

What food are the kennels using at the moment?

Yes 25 is too high for a grey, have you thought of trying skinners?

My two are not really enjoying Burns anymore Lottie who normally inhales her food is pushing it round the bowl. Can anyone tell me the percentage of protein the dry food should have Burns is 18.5 and I have seen a natural dry food but the protein is 25 and I am thinking this is a bit high. Incidentally my pet shop have spoken to Burns and they have confirmed they have changed their manufacturing.

Oh Wendy - no problems with my two - if that's not tempting fate, although at the moment the only place I take mine (in different combo's) is the vets. Hope you all are good. Xxx

I thought the Burns food had changed have to agree definitely smells different although so far no problems with my two, incidentally though I did have to return a bag when I opened it a large amount of the crumbs were fused together and it really didn't smell right.

Jed in disgrace we were at the Greyhound walk at Stratford on Avon last weekend when Jed weed into the raffle bucket thankfully no tickets were in there at the time!

Well Jed's been to work again this Saturday at the local care home where he is fast becoming quite a celebrity. I am always amazed at how this gentle breed of dog can so easily adapt from the race track to walking so calmly through a care home and accepting cuddles, kisses and hugs. I know he is my dog but I think he's a star and I am so proud of him. Please prospective owners do not be put off by their racing past they are very adaptable to home life.

Well Jed has had more teeth removed including one canine so is now a very gummy boy! The good news was that his bloods came back normal and his slightly elevated CK result has not changed in the last three years. Boy is his breath better!!!

Wishing Jed a very Happy Birthday! Xxx

Happy birthday Jed, I'm sure your mommy will be spoiling you today as always with Lottie. Hope you have a great day luvs from Paddy xx

Happy birthday Jed, love you loads the best decision I ever made taking you home.

Well as most grey owners know it is a constant battle with their teeth, brushing can be messy and not their favourite past time. So when I replaced my own electric tooth brush and was just about to throw away the old one, I thought, I wonder! Well I have just used it on both Jed and Lottie and guess what they loved it! I could not believe it I have never brushed Jed's teeth so easily. Lottie was not as sure as Jed but we still managed to brush them.

Well Jed has had a busy day he did his usual visit to a local care home and on exiting the lift we came face to face with the homes resident cat!!! Thank god I hadn't taken Lottie this week as it was my reactions just about saved the day, I haven't moved so fast in ages!! We then went to a dog friendly cafe and had lunch by an open fire followed by a meeting at my place of work when he had to negotiate stairs! He went up but I ended up carrying him down! Well done Jed.

Happy fourth gotcha day Jed love you loads best decision I ever made!

Well Jed has done it again! Tripped whilst attempting to stop his squeaky ball in the house and cracking his nail right at the top by the nail bed. The vet has had to remove said nail so now he is on three legs and very sorry for himself, Lottie in the mean time has contracted kennel cough so I am in for a fun time!

10 votes cast for the re-wiring

Just a mention to Daybreaks please check the serial numbers of the new £5.00's being donated for the re wiring fund raising if they start AA001 collectors are paying more than the face value as they are the first printed batch.

Well we had an interesting walk at the weekend it should have been a quiet walk but we stumbled upon a War of the Roses battle enactment! To say that Jed and Lottie didn't appreciate the cannon is an under statement!

Well poor Jed has been in the wars, first the vets thinks he had some sort of allergy attack which meant uncontrolled hiccuping, prescribed Piriton and warned it could make him sleepy!!! For those who know Jed he couldn't get more sleepy!! Sadly we missed the Stratford fund raiser which we were looking forward to. Now he manages to hurt himself getting off the sofa too quickly for his breakfast so is now limping on his left hind leg and to make matters worse Lottie barrels into his right hind whilst having zoomies in the garden this afternoon, you could not make this up if you tried!

Well one half of the intrepid duo, namely Jed came in from the garden looking really pleased with himself, I am sure he thought he smelt divine covered in fox poo, I could not agree. So half an hour later I have one very fluffy greyhound who is also sporting Lottie's spare collar, pink with daisies as I could not find his, that will teach him street cred and manhood in tatters!

Well Jed and Lottie the "intrepid duo" have spent their first afternoon visiting a local care home, they have been up two flights of stairs and even came down in the lift! They are both exhausted this evening having been thoroughly patted and fussed over. Afterwards I took them to the local pet shop for treats, Lottie still seems to think this shop is self service! I know I have said this before but these hounds are so adaptable when you consider Jed did over a 120 races and how he now calmly walks through a nursing home and greets really in some cases quite fragile residents. For anyone considering a greyhound as a pet for the first time I canmot recommend them enough they really are gentle souls.

Jed and Lottie spent a lovely day at Evesham Country Park both are now absolutely shattered!

Well Jed is obviously fed up with the food on offer and decided to source his own on the menu wood pigeon complete with feathers! Yes folks Jed not Lottie! On the Lottie front she is currently patrolling the fence where she saw a hedgehog last night convinced it's still there waiting for her.

Don't some people know it's the law to have all dogs on leads now where we live like you people let their dogs run wild when there's trouble they try to blame the other people not right we are having notices up to say dogs should be on leads take heed hope these go up all over the place x

Wendy, must agree with every word. The worst owners are the ones that aren't even in sight when their dog comes running up - like you then holding on to two strong dogs is not always easy. As you know like Jed, Archive is very calm but he will believe that Breeze and I need protecting. I have found that if I shout to the unseen owner not in a angry way but just to let them know that a little help might be useful !!! Archive really starts then with the barking, which makes the other owner believe that he is aggressive. Why do they think shouting "oh hes friendly will make it ok" ?. Xxx

Hi Caro, rant away! Similar thing happened to us last week, when walking our two along Hollywood Lane, when an 'off lead' collie on the opposite footpath spotted our girls and decided that Brae looked 'fair game'. It all happened in slow motion and how that dog didn't meet it's maker is a miracle, it was just feet from being hit by a moving car as it raced across the road. The stupid, foul mouthed female owner somehow thought it was our fault when John bellowed at her to "get that dog on a lead"; she got her phone out to take our photo and report us (to whom I'm not quite sure) and then promptly shouted over the traffic for us to F*** Off!!! There are numpties all around us and there's me thinking it was illegal to have a dog off lead in a public space! Hope Jed is okay. Tx

Why do some owners think it is perfectly acceptable to let their dogs come running at full speed to my dogs who are on their leads without any attempt to recall them, they don't know whether my dogs are friendly. Jed is one of the calmest dogs you are ever likely to meet, doing awareness days and fund raisers but even he reacted. If one of my dogs had bitten who would they have blamed! Sorry rant over it just makes me so cross.

Wishing Jed a very Happy Birthday! Xxx

Happy Birthday Jed, trust that you've been truly spoilt today by Mom & Lottie. Big hugs, xxxx

Oh and meant to say that despite now being 8 Jed still has hardly any grey hairs I wish I knew his secret!!!!!

Happy birthday my beautiful Jed.

Well Jed's corn has been removed and he has also had his back, stifle and hocks x-rayed all show no arthritis or in fact any joint degeneration at all so the limping was just down to the corn. For those who know Jed it's hard to believe that he had a racing history as he is so quiet, however now the corn is off the speedy version has materialized, the vet wanted me to keep his plastic boot on whilst in the garden, well no chance it's gone flying in the air at least 5 times so far!!

We Jed's limping is down to a corn so both Jed and Lottie are going in next Thursday, 'job lot'! I was concerned about Lottie going in for her dental as I know she would get stressed feel more relaxed now knowing they are going in together, going to seem really odd having a house with no dogs.

Well for those of you who know Jed it's time to log another 'incident' this time the master has managed to tear another dew claw off add this to his aggravated back injury and he currently only has two good legs!! Bubble wrap suit has been broken out of storage yet again!!! As I have said before Jed I love you dearly, but REALLY!!!!!! This latest injury must have happened whilst in the house as he was sound coming back from his walk, and for those of you who know Jed's speed, or lack of it it's surprising how he managed to completely remove it with not even any blood!! I now have one very sorry looking and slightly grumpy hound. Lottie I am sure is laughing at him as she does high speed passing, fast turns and emergency stops with not so much as a chipped nail!!

I'ved cracked it, open up the conservatory doors, let Jed have his tatty old sofa for the day and he leaves my possessions alone, strange dog!!!! I had only left the doors closed because I thought it was too cold at the moment.

Well Jed's latest escapade is to help me with my paperwork by arranging it in pieces on the floor. Squeaky Sid the snake didn't work back to the drawing board! I am sure someone switched dogs between house moves!!!

Well I have bought Jed a squeaky snake toy in an attempt to get him to leave everything else alone! He has never really played with toys but guess what he loves the snake has someone swapped dogs between house moves I wonder!

Wendy, I know just how you feel. We have had two moves in the space of a year and Lilah has gained a little more 'confidence' with each one. She has been most helpful; insisting on helping with unpacking the boxes and repositioning the tea-towels (a very important job, she tells me). We have had to re cat-train each time, especially on this occasion as Oscar has decided, after thirteen years, to become an 'indoors only' cat. His new favourite hobby is sitting half way up the stairs teasing Lilah! (she has been a star with learning to ignore him - again). Lilah's new favourite hobby is sitting guard at the bottom of the garden watching the 'passers by'. As a greyhound who can actually 'sit' she looks rather like a beautiful garden ornament. Life here in the Dorset countryside is lovely,(I think Lilah and Oscar would agree) but we miss our friends and the hounds at Daybreaks. Hope you are settling well in your new home and that Jed is recovering from his recent injury x

Well my iPad charger is the next casualty on Jed's hit list found on the lounge floor with chew marks, can I have the old Jed back please! Only joking he has also rolled in something really disgusting by the smell!

Seeing you more relaxed??

Well it's only taken two years and a house move but Jed has found my bed! I have caught him on it three times this evening! What is it about this house move that has brought out his cheeky side

Well the books have had to be relocated Jed has definitely developed a book fetish! He seems to prefer thrillers!

Oops! Sure they were just trying to improve their reading! Xxx

Well moved house and both hounds settled really well, unpacked my books today and left the intrepid duo alone for about half an hour and guess what I now have about six books with no covers and various pages scattered over the floor! Jed looking guilty and Lottie with an expression "he made me do it!"

Oh Jed, we're sending you huge thought cuddles my lovely for a speedy recovery for your poorly back. xxxx

Jed has we think agrrivated an old racing injury to his back he is now on reducing Metacam doses and at the moment is still sound. I didn't think I would push things by bringing him on the walk today. I have also started him on Green Lipped Mussel which has been recommended hopefully we will be on the next one. Seen you all soon.

How are you getting on Jed? We were wondering if you were getting better now. We hope you have recovered xx

Sorry to hear Jed is not a well boy, Much love to all 3 of you. Xxx

So sorry to hear Jed is not well. Do hope he will feel better soon. Xxx

I unfortunately spoke too soon have a very poorly Jed. It would appear that his lameness was not as first thought a corn but has now been isolated to his back lumbar sacral and could be an old racing injury. At the moment he is non weight bearing on his left hind, dosed up on a pain killer which has sent him on some sort of 'trip' he is completely spaced out and anti inflammatory's. If no improvement then an X-ray next week. Really worried about my lad.

Well Jed is continuing to improve he is now sporting a lovely 'pink' bandage which is doing his manly image no favours! Unfortunately he seems to have acquired quite a liking for the cat food and the return to soft dog food is somewhat of a let down, he went into protest mode this morning also leading his partner in crime Lottie to come to the same view! I have a feeling they both may have a different opinion at tea time judging by the tummy rumbles!

We are very sorry to hear you hasn't been very well,poor Jed. We hope you soon start to pick up and can enjoy Christmas dinner. Paddy and Ele sends you bestest noze snuffles xx

Poor Jed, hope he is feelig better soon. I also feed my to a white fish when they are feeling off, but Breeze has a sensitive tummy so they have a lot of fish. much love to you all. XXX

Just back from the vets, Jed has had additional injectable pain relief as I couldn't get any medication into him. We have tried him on feline id tinned meat, yes feline!! Hay presto my lad starting eating yay. Foot has also been rebandaged and we over came the problem of a dressing change on Boxing day as fortunately my friend coming over for the day is a veterinary nurse so left the vets with a bag full of bandages and dressings for my friend to earn her meal! Vet explained that the roots were very difficult to get out and he wasn't surprised at how poorly Jed was. He seems brighter today so fingers crossed he will continue to improve.

Big hugs, Wendy x

Hi Caro, When Wiz had a couple of teeth out recently he managed some cooked cod well checked for bones x

Cannot get Jed to eat or drink anything back to the vets this morning. Tried him on rice and scrambled egg any suggestions would be appreciated.

Oh no......stressful enough without all that!!
Sending healing thoughts for Jed and a HUGE hug for you Wendy xxx

Hope you're soon feeling much better Jed. Sending cuddles to you and your Mom. xxxx

Oh dear, poor Jed. Do hope he is doing ok tonight. Xxx

Oh Wendy..how stressful for you all We all know exactly what it's like when our babies have to go and stay with the vet I hope he's safely back home with you now enjoying his usual home comforts and you can wind down ! Have a big glass of something lol Hugs to you all x x

Had an absolute nightmare with Jed. Took him in at 9.00 checked that there was only a cat spay on the op list ahead of him told the nurse he gets stressed at the vets and I would collect as soon as he was ready. Rang at 1.30 to be told they were just starting him I asked had there been emergencies only to be told no just "stuff"!! Rang again at 3.00 to be told still on the table call back again at 3.45!! Only just found out that he is now recovering but cannot collect him until 5.30!! Really upset sorry for the rant had to let off steam with people who would understand the day I have had.

Happy Gotcha day to Jed! Hope all goes well with his dental tomorrow. Xxx

Happy gotcha day Jed. Hope you have a supa day. Luv from Paddy and Ele xx

Happy second gotcha day Jed!

Well tomorrow is Jed's second gotcha day I can't believe it's been two years. I will be really glad when I have got him back from his dental in Wed's I can then look forward to Christmas.

Jed and Lottie did a visit to a care home yesterday and were brilliant and I think the residents loved it. I find it amazing how these dogs adapt to everything from the race track to walking calmly through a care home

Sorry to hear Jed has to have a dental next week. :( How did his visit to the care home go? Xxx

My poor Jed has to have a dental next Weds and have two of his big molars removed, hate the thought and really worried about it.

Good luck to Jed on his first outing to meet the residents of the care home on Thursday...sure they will absolutely love him. Xxx

Well Jed has a big day on Thurs he is off for his first unofficial pet as therapy dog to a local residential home one that my mum stayed in a few years ago. I haven't volunteered Lottie yet might see how Jed handles it first!

Well they say that having a greyhound means never a dull moment. I broke out the intrepid duo's lovely super warm coats this morning they are the ones that fasten through the front legs and over the back. Jed decided that he didn't like this and for those of you old enough to remember the children's programme The Wooden Tops Jed was walking like Spotty Dog! Hilarious he kept it up for about 30 mins until he realized that I wasn't going to take the coat off.

A bit of advice please. Jed is starting to bully Lottie over beds, he keeps making her get of what is her bed and lying on it himself it seems to just to make a point, sometimes poor Lottie just ends up lying on the floor, I have put more beds out now to try and resolve the situation. Is it better to just allow them any bed rather than having one of their own? Lottie doesn't seem to have the confidence to just take his bed when he is being like this. Jed knows he is in the wrong because he scuttles of the bed as soon as I tell him off!

Well guess where we ended up today when someone managed to stumble over an apple in the orchard and partially remove his claw!! Yep I feel it's time to unpack the bubble wrap suit again.

Jed managed two fourth places at the show we all had a lovely time many thanks to the organizers and to Scott Billings who very kindly showed Jed for me whilst I took part with Lottie.

Well Jed has literally had a light bulb moment! I found the card wrapper off a light bulb cover in shreds and the (thankfully) un broken bulb in his bed!! Cheeky monkey!!

No injuries to any of us but probably hilarious to anyone who saw us!!

No for once no vet involved!!

…..or the A&E Department! Mand x

Hi Caro, please tell us this morning's mishap didn't result in another trip to the vet?!!

Well it was an interesting walk this morning Jed gets his foot caught in his lead as we go through a self closing gate. The gate hits me in the rear whilst I am freeing Jed and Lottie who is through the gate sees a cat! Picture the scene folks!!

Well it's been a different weekend on 'poo patrol'! Jed seems ok we have another appointment at the vets on Monday a conscious X-ray on Saturday didn't show any abnormalities!

Hope all is ok with Jed...Xxx

One of my hounds has consumed the hard plastic cover to a biro pen, I suspect Jed as the remains were on his bed. I now have to play an awful waiting game, if he is sick in the next few hours then a dash to the vet or possibly a trip in the next day or so! Now going to have a worrying few hours!!

Well it appears Jed has taken up reading again, left him along with Lottie in the lounge whilst we sorted some plumbing out in the rest of the house, result three chewed paperbacks and a photo frame!!! Definitely Jed looking very guilty!!!

I have two very confused hounds they have just seen a pol cat in the back garden and are now patrolling the conservatory!!!

Well I have told Jed that he needs to put his running shoes on for Vince on Sunday, however I have a feeling that when the lead comes off he is just going to smell the grass!! Sorry Vince but I don't think you will need a particularly fast shutter speed to catch this chap in action!

I tend to do a lot of thinking when I am out walking Jed and Lottie and for those who don't know my two they are completely different Jed is as chilled as it's possible to be and Lottie more bouncy which set me thinking. It is easy to walk pass the dogs that might not come up to the kennel bars for a cuddle and who are not really waggy tailed, but please prospective owners don't over look these dogs. I cannot say how glad I am that i didn't with Jed because he is a really stunning dog, incredibly loyal, an absolute joy to walk, brilliant will all breeds of dog and yes he does like his cuddles. Please if you go to the kennels and see a dog like Jed who doesn't come forward spend a little time with them don't dismiss them you could be missing out on having a wonderful companion.

Well Jed is keeping to his accident prone career, he managed to fall out of the car when we got home from Hatton, I think Lottie stepped on his lead as he was leaving the car! Lottie also seems to be learning from the master she managed to put her leg down the gap between the seats, so I have one dog limping on his left leg and another limping on her right. Hopefully they will be sound before their photo shoot on Sunday!! Never a dull moment!

Well had an interesting walk this morning. Our golfers have a match on today so there were white notices on the tees which Jed decided he didn't like so he was growling at each one all nine of them and crab stepping round them, Lottie decided to walk behind me and tripped over my heels doing a nose dive into the fairway! Never a dull moment with my two!

Caro. They are as you come through the gate to kennels. Between main gate and gate by treatment wash room. Where the notice board originally was. Xx

Does anyone know where the plaques on the memorial wall have gone, I went up to the kennels last week and noticed they were missing?

What a great mental picture of you running up and down watched by two houndies. Xxx

Well Jed and Lottie had a trip to investigate the new run, what a fabulous facility. Jed in true style decided that one run down its length was more than enough exercise and surprisingly Lottie was not far behind with just two lengths. I on the other hand had quite a lot of exercise running up and down trying to encourage two very reluctant hounds!

Oh dear Jed,you remind us of our Ele! She manages to have accidents and ailments as a matter of routine,will have to tell you the grass seed story when we next see you,We were on first name terms with the vets at one stage as were there more than at home.Little miss accident prone we called her! ,Ele has had the same injury twice! Poor Jed I just hope he is putting on the sorrowful eyes routine. Paddy however is more like a rocket than a tank....everything at top speed including crashing into Ele lying on the decking!! xx

Oh dear Jed..in the wars again Big hugs to you mate Some dogs are just born to be clumsy If mommy does resort to putting you in bubble wrap- take a selfie..we would love to see it ! Lol Hugs to Lottie too x x

Ok injury free run at an end, casualty one dew claw, one sorry looking greyhound. I would say normal service resumed. How on earth did Jed manage to have a long and quite successful racing career with legs like glass. I really will put him in a bubble wrap suit if he carries on like this. Why can't he be like Dotty Lottie who seems to be built like a Sherman Tank!

Hi Caro, the new run will be up and running very soon, you will need to book, there will be an announcement about what you have to do so watch this space!

Does anyone know when the run is likely to be open and if you need to book? I would love to see if my two have any recall at all!

Well done to Jed...his own kind of housework! Xxx

Ha ha Love it ! They never stop making us laugh do they ! Love em all Bless um !!! Hugs to Jed x x

Well Jed has been helping the builder again, Alex had cleared up using a dustpan and had gone for a coffee break only to find on his return that Jed had taken the dustpan to his bed emptying the contents on his way! Priceless

Hope Jed has had a lovely day...Happy Birthday! Xxx

Happy birthday jed 7 today hope you have had a lovely day beautiful boy love tinkers nanna and a big lick from tinker xxx

Hiphip hooray...7 today ! Hope Lottie is being extra nice to you gorgeous Jed and you get lots of hugs and yummies for your Birthday x x

Happy birthday Jed,Ele and Paddy send their lives and hope you have a supa day xx

Wishing you a lovely sunny 7th birthday Jed. Big hugs, xxxx

Happy Birthday lovely Jed. X

Happy Birthday Jed seven today, love you loads.

So pleased to hear this news - love and cuddles to Jed. X

Hi Jed,we are so pleased that your blood results came back normal.Hope to see you and Lottie soon.Best wishes Ele and Paddy xx

Just to let my fellow handlers from the Stratford weekend know that Jed's bloods came back 'normal for a greyhound' phew huge relief!!

Jed has made a full recovery thank you I couldn't make Stratford due to work unfortunately!

Hi Jed,we hope you are feeling better today. We missed you and your mommy yesterday at pets at home Stratford. Hope to see you soonest Paddy and Ele xx

Well I now have a hound on three and a half legs some improvement on yesterday. I could give Jed an Oscar for the "woe is me look" he has perfected this performance, the slightly averted downward gaze with the head at just the right angle and the two light chocolates looking at you - pure drama and guess what I fall for it every time - the biscuit consumption has tripled these last few days!! Who's the mug!! Jokes aside glad he is on the mend. Wishing all my fellow fund raisers a successful one at Pets At Home Stratford - pity I have to work. I would suggest you take the thermals with you!

Poor lad hope your feeling better v v soon. Xxx

Alas no improvement so far. If Jed doesn't get better over the weekend then it's back to the vets for an X-ray.

Do hope Jed is feeling better today. Xxx

How is your paw today? We hope your feeling better. Maybe a visit to Daybreaks to woo the ladies might help.Edwina(Annabelle) looks like a sweet thing who's looking for a dark handsome lad to whisk her away to a forever home xx

Oh poor Jed, we hope that your paw is much better very soon. Big licks, Rosie Po & Brae xx

Poor Jed,we hope he will be better soon.Greyhounds are such whimps when it comes to their paws. Paddy trod on Ele's paw the other day and the screams were deafening. Two minutes later she's running around xx

Well it was to good to last came home to a greyhound on three legs, he was fine this morning as he came to work with me, I think he banged his foot getting into the car this morning. Vet has said he could have a hair line fracture on pain relief for three days and if no better then X-ray! Have a very sorry looking hound!

Jed and I will be at Stratford tomorrow hopefully we will have another successful fund raiser we will both be wearing plenty of layers!

At least 2 of us drive micras and fit two greys in. !!! Xxx

Hi, sorry u didn't get the chance to take Rosie! I don't know what happened there! You could also maybe look at cadbury n Laddie, 2 lovely lads who have both been returned n have spent time in the kitchen with my 2 non grey boys n where both great n very chilled! I'm sure u will have a new friend for Jed very soon! Good luck! X

OMD OMD OMD CITINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So you are really doing it, !!!! Kizzie is pretty to. Do you want a girlie or are you leaving Jed to make you your mind? I think greys might be addictive how I feel and reading comments on here. We cant make the feb walk cos of a work thing but hope to see your little family in march. Best of luck. Xxx

Going to see Rosie on Sunday if she hasn't been homed before this, but I am keeping an open mind the ultimate decision will be Jed's

Oh Wendy, I knew you would! We never, ever wanted 2, but they have lived all their lives with other greys & Sam & I saw that Charlie really did appreciate that other grey company, even though he loved being with us! We introduced Charlie to Ash at the corner of our road & then walked them into our home together & luckily they took to each other straight away. When Ash was away the house actually felt empty with only 1 & so did the walks! You & Jed will know the right one for you, but I think Tommo is lovely & is the same age as Jed. I really think another will bring Jed out even more too! You can't beat the greeting of 2 as well! Just take it steady & take the new one out on walks, then on days out with Jed, then a trial maybe. Looking forward to seeing you guys again on the next walk with Charlie Mouse too & sorry Jed was off his food for a while before! x

So glad you have decided to get Jed a friend, We think the best thing we have done for Archive was bringing Breeze in. We met Breeze on a road show and took Archive to meet her, and had her on 4 week trial. Thinking that 1/2 hour at daybreaks in a run and a walk up the lane with Ruth wasnt much time for them to get to know each other. Xxx

Its best to let Jed decide,sure he will let you know in his own way. Don't think it matters if its a boy or girl although I believe they are kennelled boy and girl during racing. Good luck,think Rosie is a little stunner. Try walking her with Jed and see how it goes. Paddy sends his best nose snuffles xx

Jed...please come and meet the current residents at Daybreaks, you might just find the perfect brother or sister! I have to say Rosie is an incredibly sweet little girl and would really benefit from having a lovely big brother like you! Xxx

Hey Jed, get yourself down to Daybreaks and choose yourself a little buddy. There are sooooo many beauties there at the moment, you'll be spoilt for choice! Bet you'll make a great big brother. xxxx

I have 8 greys, 3 boys and 5 girls, they all get on fine, I think Jed will choose who he wants! And you go with your gut feeling. Best thing to do is pop to kennels with Jed and see who he gets on with. X

Ok some advice please,as some of you know I have been seriously considering a companion for Jed, some of you may even have bets on how long I can hold out! So very nearly succumbed but fortunately Paddypaws found a wonderful home! My question is do I look for one Of the opposite sex (tempted by little Rosie!) or does it not make any difference and I let Jed decide, knowing Jed this could take an awfully long time as he doesn't do anything at speed, very odd I know for a greyhound you have to know him to appreciate this!

Hi Wendy - I have just sent you an email. Sorry, I am not at the kennels until around the end of March but Kate is there to help with the smooth running of things :-)

It might be worth giving Daybreaks a ring tomorrow and have a chat with Ruth. It may be she can suggest a cause and remedy. We hope Jed will be back to his normal lovely self soon,we know how it can be a worry,if only he could tell you xx

We have had the same thing with Rolo in the past. He didn't eat for about two weeks properly. He just refused everything. His kibble even if it was mixed with fish. We tried fish on its own, no joy, he also refused all biscuits & treats inc sausages. I contacted the suppliers of his food to see if they had changed the recipe but no, I even contacted the kennels he came from to see if they had had any kennel hounds do the same but no. I tried feeding him by hand but no. In the end I took him to our local vet who checked him over & said they could see nothing wrong with him and said he will eat when his hungry. He was fine in himself wanting to go for walks & to training but wouldn't eat the treats. We tried moving his bowl to a different location in the house as it was suggested he may have a fear or something may have happened which was causing him concern where he bowl was. Still no luck. Then someone bought a nature best wet food pack to training & we tried Rolo on it there. He eat it straight out of the packet. He did then promptly wee over his bed & my leg & the food smelt foul & was making me heave but it started his tastebuds going again. He then started eating small meals of burns with either the tray food or with raw mince. Then after buying a large bag of burns deciding he was now going to eat that he decided he preferred his old kibble if it had mince on it. So that is where we are today but he still goes through fazes of no wanting food. He needs a lot of encouragement to eat his meals. We were very worried too as Rolo is a slimmer greyhound but amazingly he did not lose very much weight at all whilst he was not eating. We think now in hindsight that maybe he was in pain through his neck or back as he was diagnosed shortly afterwards with a trapped nerve in his neck & spondalytis in the bottom of his spine. We take each day as it comes, feeding him up on good days & trying not to worry about the odd skipped meal. Not sure if this helps but hope Jed starts to enjoy food soon.

Really worried now Jed's barely eating anything at the moment have tried to keep him on Burns and not keep 'trying' him on different things in case he is holding out for something better but no joy he has only had half of a 100gm scoop today, refuses his favorite biscuits , will just about eat a few charcoal biscuits and that's about it. I gave in this eve and put some tuna in his food and he walked away from that too! Vet can't find anything wrong. Has anybody experienced this, it started when I went back to work after Christmas I am wondering if he has developed some sort of anxiety problem? His teeth are ok by the way.

Poor Jed failed to negotiate the turn into the kitchen at high speed this lunch time for his biscuit and collided with his food bowl and stand which in turn up ended his water bowl and stand as well. He was one sorry mess of greyhound covered in water. I have also just found out that Jed doesn't do snow and we have loads of it this evening the morning walk is going to be interesting.

Well nothing to report from the vets, temp norm,tummy norm, heart norm. I think just playing me up, got a small bag of Burns Sensitive mixed it with some of his old Burns put some sardines in Olive Oil and he inhaled it!!

I wouldn't worry too much about him.Ele can be fussy sometimes and won't eat much or nothing.He's probably sulking as your back at work but maybe just get the vet to check him over for peace of mind.They are just like having little kids sometimes,probably why we love them so much.Hope he's ok,Paddy sends his luvs xx

Well tried Jed again with some tea and only put a few crumbs with two fat pilchards he's just wolfed it down so he may just have gone off the Burns typical bought a 15kg bag instead of a 7kg just before Christmas!!!

Good idea to have him checked out, He has cheweda bit of plastic this week maybe given himself tummy ache? Or he could by sulking Breeze eats but Archive will stop if he thinks he has reason. Hope hes ok. XXX

Hi Caro, so sorry to read that Jed is off his food and hope the vet visit tomorrow resolves the problem. You just wish they could speak to you and let you know what's wrong. Tx

Hi Jed this may sound silly but it may be that you have gone back to work tinker our grey did the same when our son went back after the Christmas holiday all we did was still put the food down just put it a bit latter then we used to if she didant eat it we would take away then made her wait till tea time if she's hungry she will eat it our soon got back into the routine he won't starf he will eat when his ready good luck tinkers nanna xx

Some advice please Jed has been very picky with his food over the last week and has refused to eat his morning meal, there have been no changes in his diet over the Christmas break and he is on his usual Burns, he is now refusing to eat his evening meal, has gone off is favorite biscuit treat but will eat a dentastix so not a mouth problem and his charcoal biscuits. I have been working on the principle that a dog will not starve itself but I am now starting to waiver. Have booked an apt at vets tomorrow although he seems his usual self in every other way, has anyone else had this problem, I have been home for two weeks over Xmas and been back to work a week if this has any significance.

Well Jed has been busy today whilst I have been at work. The count was one thermos lid (chewed), one cup for said thermos (chewed), one sandwich box (yes also chewed) and the TV remote (thankfully unchewed). I can only assume that the TV wasn't much good and he was going to have a picnic! Not sure I want to see too much of his cheeky side at this rate, don't you just love these hounds. His expression was priceless probably you would interpret it as " I have no idea mum how these got here" followed by wide eyed innocent look!

So proud of Jed today had friends round with their dogs, one Jed knew a collie/lab and a little Boston terrier whom he had not met, as a precaution I put Jed's muzzle on (having eventually found it) but we soon all realized that it was not necessary. I now have one exhausted greyhound who is not used to partying! On the collecting front Jed managed to take my apron to his bed and the new bath mat I had just put down I do love this cheeky side of him that is emerging!

Hi Caro, I like to see the last three ribs on my hounds, the other ribs should be covered and I can see the tip of their pinbones :) My Lucy has a line of muscle along her topline with a normal dip about a third of the way along her back :) J xx

Hi Wendy! Don't worry, Ash is a really big dog, bigger than Charlie! I feed Charlie 2 cups of burns for breakfast, 1 for lunch & 2 for dinner & he has Yumega oil everyday for his coat! He also has occasional chews & bits of fish, chicken, bread or cheese sprinkled on his meals every now & then x

Having read the great news on Ash being up to 28 kilos I'm now a little worried Jed is only 28.7 and has always been around this weight, he. Is having said that small for a boy can anyone give me an indication as to what to monitor. I can feel his ribs if I run my hands along but they don't protrude and his pin bones are well covered. Any advice would be appreciated, he is on Burns with sardines added and does get plenty of treats.

Merry Christmas to all the hard working Daybreaks team. Thank you for letting me have one of your wonderful hounds and becoming a member of the greyhound owning community which is fabulous.

Well Jed's gotcha day has arrived I can't believe he has been with me twelve months, without doubt the best decision I have ever made. I have also made some lovely new friends as a result.

Well as we approach Jed's gotcha day this Sunday his rarely seen naughty side seems to be appearing! The count today is my lovely new wooly bobble hat is now minus it's bobble and a whole pack of foil food containers bitten and squashed!! Perhaps I should threaten to return him!! Only joking!

Jed Wes hinstructeds Muvva ons da sossij cukins *nods*

Jed and I will be going to the Christmas walk see you all there, will be bringing a draw prize bought not home cooked you will all be relieved to know! Jed wants to know if the sausage lady will be there!!!

Well what a small world we live in Jed and I were sat in our favorite dog friendly pub in Leominster having lunch and the table next to me asked about Jed and where he came from they all knew about Daybreaks, Ruth and all the good work you do, they could not speak highly enough of you all, as can I keep up the good work.

Jed took a dislike to my furry winter hat today and took it to his bed and sat on it. I did think he gave me a funny look when I put it on my head before we went out for a walk!

Jed is much better thank you and ready to go to the Evesham awareness day next Sunday. I have also put in an application for Jed to become a PAT dog hope he passes the inspection!

Sorry to hear Jed is not very well, wishing him a speedy recovery and sending him my cuddle tonight. Xxx

Hope Jed feels better very soon. X

Unfortunately won't be at the Stratford walk today have a poorly Jed who must have eaten something that disagreed with him. Hope to see everyone next month.

Well Jed's cheeky side is definitely starting to show through, I have had workman in the house this morning and Jed managed to take a screwdriver and box of disposable gloves off to his bed without anyone noticing until they needed them!

Can anyone tell me when the first Stratford walk will be in 2015, I'm trying to do the work rota for next year and if I put myself on the wrong weekend I will miss them for the whole of next year, it's usually the third Sunday of the month so will it be on the 15th Mar or the 22nd as the first Sunday in March is actually on the 1st of March. Hopefully someone can tell me. Thanks

Jed now shines and smells lovely many thanks to Lorna for her care package.

Well we have been having very short walks hobbling on three legs dong the ministry of funny walks until we got caught out in the rain and then suddenly poorly paw wasn't so poorly anymore!!

Hi Caro - yes just had a look and every February, April, June, September and November is affected. I will put some links in a news item to help get to whats working, but you can use the up and down arrows on the left hand menu to see whats coming up. Or you can click on the calender items icon at the bottom of Octobers vie and this adds it to your email client (If you use something like outlook and possibly windows mail).

Is anyone else having problems scrolling onto the events calendar for next month? It keeps saying page not available.

Well according to my vet Jed is officially clumsy and accident prone but he did say gorgeous so that sort of makes up for his comments. He has been dosed with an anti-inflammatory so he has a comfortable night, felt at home on my reserved seat in the waiting room, going to breakout the bubble wrap suit for Jed!

Poor Jed, hope he is feeling better today. Xxx

Jed recently had two blood tests as part of his becoming a blood donor so it's not auto immune, it may be he is just very accident prone or have brittle nails due to a previous dietary deficiency. He is feeling very sorry for himself at the moment.

Hi caro, two of my greys developed auto immune condition which meant they lost claws on a regular basis. Sometimes the blood loss was so bad on on one boy the wounds had to be cauterised. If it keeps happening it may be worth talking to your vet about it. I always used the willows when I lived in the midlands. My other greys rarely if ever lost a claw and daisydog hasn't as yet! Lots of salt water bathing of claw bed and then a few days for the nail bed to dry and start to heal. Salty hugs from us both at the seaside xx

Well our injury free run has come to an end, yet another claw torn off one of his hind paws, blood foot prints all over the house and a very sorry looking hound. I know everywhere Jed has been today literally by the foot prints. Jeddy I love you to bits but SOMETIMES!!!!!!

That's easy, just ask Emily. She'll tell you to just wake your hoomans up an hour earlier!!!!! Mand x

Oh dear how do you explain that you haven't forgot breakfast or the morning walk but the clocks have changed!

Lie down protest this morning due to weather conditions! I won we still went for a walk now being submitted to filthy greyhound looks!

Well I officially have a dog that does not do rain! We had the fastest walk ever this morning and a filthy look as if it was my fault! I wouldn't mind but he had a waterproof coat on so it was only his head and feet that were actually getting wet!

Well Jed is still "normal" for a greyhound phew. They certainly know how to worry you.

Do hope all is well with Jed tomorrow...good luck with the sample collection! Xxx

Wishing u that luck! xx

Well off to the vets again tomorrow follow up blood sample to see if Jed is still normal for a greyhound or (hopefully not) rising creatinine indicating kidney issues! Deep joy have to get another wee sample!! Wish me luck!!

Spent the best part of half an hour looking for my torch this morning, eventually found on Jed's bed!!!

Just back from holiday early house awful, dirty etc. Jed decided to 'kill' the very fluffy decorative cushion on the sofa! Gave it a comb hopefully it won't be noticed!

Love it! What a clever boy, fame at last! Xxx

We have the builder in at the moment and when we opened the door on his newly laid concrete there were huge doggie pawprints, by the size we suspect Duggie but he's keeping very quiet about it. xx

We'll Jed decided to help the builder repairing the conservatory today by chewing up one of the skirting board pieces this evening hope it's not a vital piece!

Had a lovely day at the BBQ many thanks to all the organizers. It was lovely to sit and chat with fellow grey owners and great to see two dogs reserved and on their way to new homes.

Took Jed with me when I left my car for its MOT got back early and was allowed to wait in the hospitality section opposite to a spiral staircase, well the look of bewilderment on Jed's face as the people disappeared upstairs was priceless you could almost see the cogs in his brain saying I don't understand this he provided much amusement to everyone waiting

Marigolds found on Jeds bed again pity he couldn't help with the washing up!

Busy day for Jed. Xxx

Bless him! Xxx :))

Way to go Jed. I do so love a mischevious greyhound. Try for something more edible next time!!!!! Xxx

Well I know I said that Jed didn't do very much and was very chilled he seems to have taken your comments on board, two thermos flasks, two chewed lids, alarm clock and pair of rubber gloves on his bed this afternoon with a look on his face saying "nothing to do with me"!

So pleased for you and Jed! Great to hear he is "normal"! Xxx

So glad that Jeds results were good. My only query is, is there any such thing as a NORMAL greyhound?????!!!!!! Xx

That is great News

Woohoo Jed is normal, for a greyhound that is!!! No further blood tests required. Had great fun getting a wee sample this morning!!

Do hope all goes well for Jed tomorrow. Xxx

Hi Caro. Sincerely hope all is well with your georgeos Jed. Thinking of you both. Take care. Love to all. Jo xx

Oh Caro :-( very sorry to hear this but good that they are investigating to see if there is a problem. Poor lad & poor you!
Bob & Orla send lots & lots of houndie xxxxxx

(Good luck with the sample!!)

Unfortunately my vet feels that the elevated levels warrant further investigation even allowing for greyhound bio chemistry. Apparently this is on the recommendation of the laboratory. So tomorrow I have to somehow get a wee sample from Jed!!! Really worried for my lad, he is certainly going to give me a lot of grey hairs.

The other really serious thing to remind all vets is that greyhounds (and lurchers with a lot of greyhound in them) can't tolerate some anasthetics ... if vets don't know this they can use the wrong type and that can kill a grey. I always ask my vet if they know about greys needing special anasthetics so they can look after my hound properly.
I changed my vet when one of them said my greyhound had too much red blood corpuscles in her blood and would need to come into the surgery every 2 weeks to have some blood taken off to reduce this serious problem ... I had her checked by another greyhound-savvy vet and she was normal - for a greyhound!!!
If you have high liver and kidney readings can I recommend a really good vet boook by Dan Hamilton Called Homeopathic Care of Cats and DOgs - I used his advice and reduced my old lurcher's kidney function readings back into normal :) J x

Thank you everyone for your bio chemistry information. Needless to say I have now read up on it and will be contacting my vet on Monday to find out exactly how elevated Jed's creatinine is (as I was told it was only slightly over) and if it is worth re testing as I only received the information from one of the veterinary nurses and don't really want to take him in again for what might be an unnecessary blood test. When you read the information on their blood chemistry it's hard to believe just how different they are and it does beg the question how many vets who don't see many greyhounds would actually be aware of the differences, no disrespect to my vets who have always been excellent but greyhounds are not common around where I live and you don't see that many of them.

Maybe that explains why they have found cave drawings of them next to flying saucers that are thousands of years old.....makes you think...does'nt it ???? OMG...l think l've just entered The Twilight Zone !!!!!!!!!

l have to agree with you DuleekDandy. Greyhounds body chemistry is so diverse from all other breeds. We have lost count over the years how many times we have been told over the years by vets, after a blood test,that our greys creatinine levels are slightly elevated. They also tend to have slightly lower protein levels than other breeds. lt is well worth the effort to study as much as you can about greyhound anatomy as they are complete freaks (l mean that in the nicest sense) where their physical and biological construction is concerned. l sometimes wonder if they are dogs....or if they have been beamed down from the Mother Ship.
l think ours certainly were. lol. X.

Oooops, pressed add too soon.....
Hope that it was just a blip & he's fine Caro ((xx))

I am sure your vets are experienced & know all about the differing bloodwork in Greys, but scroll down and have a look at Creatinine.

Creatinine
Greyhounds: .8 - 1.6
Other dogs: .0 - 1.0

Greyhound creatinines run higher than other breeds as a function of their large lean muscle mass. A study at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine found that 80% of retired greyhounds they sampled had creatinine values up to 1.6 times as high as the top of the standard reference range for "other dogs." As a lone finding, an "elevated creatinine" is not indicative of impending kidney failure. If the BUN and urinalysis are normal, so is the "elevated" creatinine.

I was told Bob had very low WBC (white blood cell count) but it was in fact quite normal - his was 3.5
Greyhound: 3.5 - 6.5
Other dog: 6.0 - 17.0

http://www.gcnm.org/bloodwork.html

So sorry to hear you have something else to worry about with Jed. Hope all will be well when he has the test again. Xxx

Volunteered Jed as a blood donor at my vets today, he had the routine blood test. Vet surgery phoned to say he has slightly elevated kidney results! He has to have another test in two weeks now worried sick! I am hoping he was just dehydrated at the time of the test fingers crossed.

Once again thank you everyone for your comments. I think I was just doubting myself a little. I like the comment "thinker" that does sum Jed up he watches the world go by at his own pace!

Hi Caro. Sorry to arrive late at the party, but I thought I'd add to what everyone else is saying too. We also have two Greys at home and just like Lola and Lena, they are totally different. Gent is my quiet boy; granted he loves his food, but he's not particularly interested in playing with toys and doesn't want to be cuddled - I say he's a 'thinker'. Emily on the other hand is a total cuddle-monster too, wants to be involved in whatever you're doing (all the time!!!!!) and often does the wall of death in our house when Daddy comes home from work! I guess if we'd had Emily first and then Gent, I may have wondered if he was unhappy as well. As everyone else says, like humans, they all have different personalities, some take longer to completely settle than others (I would say it was 12 months before Emily totally settled with us, whereas Gent seemed fine from day one). I can't deny though that while I was decorating a few weeks ago and our two went to my Mum and Dad's, I was more than a little put out when I popped over for a visit and neither of them could be bothered to even get up out of their beds when it was time for me to go!!!! What I had to tell myself was that they were happy, felt safe and secure and didn't feel the need to 'fly' from their environment and not that they were unhappy being with me. From your earlier messages, you sound like you're doing great, so don't be too hard on yourself, Jed may just need to take things at his own pace. Sounds like you've got a few suggestions involving training, which you may both enjoy together, but who knows, maybe you've just got a 'thinker' too! Mand x

Hi Caro
we have 2 polar opposite greyhound girls, Lola & Lena. Lola is very waggy tailed and gets excited to see us when we have been out but her affection at other times is all on her terms. She's got a superb temperament though, and is a PAT dog.
Lena used to be much more reserved in the 'been out-return home' scenario, but in the evenings she is a total cuddle monster however she is a very keen, reactive, nervous dog when out walking.
I don't know if you've ever tried it, but some simple clicker training might be a way of further engaging Jed's channels of communication with you. Just simple things like hand targetting to start with. It's really lit up Lena and she wags her tail much more since we've been doing it, basically once they get the hang of it they can have a lot of fun. With Lena though, her tail wagging means she is thinking, processing information and usually that she wants something! There's lots of stuff on Youtube on clicker training (Paul found the kikopup ones good I believe). Lola was very slow to start with and couldn't be bothered, but we persevered and now she loves it too, almost to the point of going over the top! Just a thought.......
Linda, Paul Lola & Lena xx

I have had Sarah moo since november. I feed her and Stevie and do everything else for them. Their dad does nothing, yet when I get home Sarah will wag her tail a bit. When he gets in she goes nuts. Headbutting, kissing, jumping up and that lasts for about 10 minutes. So basically I get nothing. How does that work?????? But I have to say she loves her treats and toys, that is when Stevie is not on our bed with 2 honking ducks, 2 squeaky foxes, 1racoon and 2 snakes tbat have seen better days. Oh sorry and a Santa!!!!

We used to have a big black grey named Jay. He never used to show any excitement, he vary rarely wagged his tail, if we wanted to fuss him...we had to get on the floor with him...and even then he was'nt keen.They are all so different. The fact that he did'nt look for you at Stratford could just be that he trusts you to come back for him. l don't think you should worry too much ...as long as he is ok physically, maybe he just needs some stimulation, like a bit of playtime with a ball etc. l sometimes wish ours were more laid back !!! XXX

Thank you everyone for your comments just needed a little reassurance. Jed has always been quiet and in a lot of ways is an ideal dog, he walks beautifully on the lead, good with all breeds, fine with children he meets just incredibly quiet. I think I was just comparing him to all the dogs I had been reading about on this site and was worried he was not 'happy' also my last dog Tess not a greyhound was the polar opposite and I have tried really hard not to fall into the trap of comparisons but I guess I have unfortunately. Once again thank you for the advice much appreciated.

Again as everyone says they are all different, I have two unknown to us when we met Breeze they are uncle and niece, but also chalk and cheese. Archive i think feels he is a proper grey , slightly aloof, maybe even standoffish. He is calm most of the time. Breeze on the other hand she is silly no other word, Archive had many races and was very fast if he gets excited its connected to this he may see something run on the TV and then try to find it behind TV or in the room, Breeze will just dash about with him she knows something must be going on but not what. Breeze will take their toys and drop them here and there Archive likes them in his toy box and tidies up after her. Saying this he will wag his tail when its walk time unless it is raining then he lies on his tail so cant see if tis wagging. We had Breeze last nov Archive we have had 2 years this month, i have lost count the times Breeze has split her tail wagging it usally when we come home Archive? Never.Does Jed have cuddle toys? Archive really likes having his cuddlies, often he will lie with one snuggled up against him. But shhh he has his macho big black greyhound thing to protect. Xxxx Hope some of this ramble has helped. Xxx

As others have said they are all different. For peace of mind it may be worth just having a check up with a vet. Rolo is very laid back & most of the time just wants to sleep in his own quiet corner. We have had him for 3 years now & he rarely gets excited with us. We sometimes get a wag of a tail at walk times but not always. He tends to get more excited with others than us. He almost turns into a different dog when he sees his old kennel hand Joy where he is trying to jump up barks growls for attention & bounces round in circles, something we have never managed to get him to do for us. He reacts sometimes like this for a few people at dog training but not us. He will play with toys at home but prefers to do this when we have left the room & no one can see him almost like he is embarrassed to be doing it. His favourite playtime is just before dinner time when he knows we will be in the kitchen sorting out his tea. It might be worth trying to attend a training class if possible as it will teach him to bond with you better & you might find he gets excited knowing where he is going every week. Ours look forward to weds nights for training. Hope you feel like you are his friend & you are both happy together soon.

If his behaviour has altered alot it might be worth taking Jed to the vets for a check up to make sure he is okay. If he gets excited at the prospect of walks or food. ears up, wagging tail and running towards lead or food then I think he is okay. With our two Roxy is the live wire into everything but Jaylo is more laid back only getting up for walks, toilet breaks and food. Each greyhound is different.

Oh Caro :-( Please don't feel that he's not happy with you. Just like us, they're all different. He may just be a bit of a quiet character.
As you know, I have Bob who is just like that.
When we were at the Show at Solihull last year, the gentleman with the clipboard by the rings commented: 'If there was an award for the most p'd off look, he'd win it!'

I always say Bob is more like a cat....a bit more aloof. All he's interested in is food & sleep....he's quite famous for his "drop 'n' snooze" as someone on facebook said!
He does like to be near me & have a cuddle when I'm sat on the sofa, but he's a bit like Jed in that I could leave him with someone & he wouldn't be bothered, whereas Orla would be.

As Sarah suggested, would he be interested in some toys? (Bob doesn't know how to play....he just gets them in the back of his jaws and 'kills' them in 3 seconds)

((xx)) PS Bob rarely gets all excited or wags his tail either, whereas Orla gets so excited she doesn't know what to do with herself....as I say, they're all different & he may just be a quiet character

I dont know what to suggest to help but I am sure Jed is happy to have you, maybe he's a bit under the weather and not feeling his usual self? They are all individuals and some are quieter than others. Does he like toys? Squeeky things always cheer Jack up so maybe a few new treats will get him interested again x

How do you know if a greyhound is happy? I have had Jed since December and he is a lovely lad but very quiet. I read of the antics some of your greys get up too and worry that because Jed doesn't do any of these that he is not happy. He is eating and sleeping but I barely get a waggy tail these days it's like he has just switched off completely. I have taken him on the fund raisers at Stratford and he has behaved impeccably but for example when I left with a fellow owner to pack my car up prior to leaving he didn't even look for me. I am open to suggestions, I don't have the option of taking on another dog at the present time for company.

So many red signs hope they turn green soon!

Sorry to be missing the celebrations but I have to work this weekend and I'm on call as well. Hope you all have a lovely time.

Thanks for the comment I hope he heals quickly too! It's getting so that my friends think I'm having an affair with my vet due to the amount of 'accidents' Jed keeps having they don't believe me when I tell them that I have the most accident prone greyhound in the country who could injure himself on fresh air!!!!

Od no....poor Jed! Are you sure he doesn't have shares in your veterinary practice?? Hope his latest injury heals quickly. Xxx

Well we were using our reserved seat at the vets yet again. Jed I love you to bits really I do but sometimes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why oh why when you have opened up you nicely healed claw do you then feel the need to walk absolutely everywhere in the house!!! I suppose at least I know where you have been today literally!! One moping session, one happily fed greyhound and one yes still smitten greyhound owner later! I think I might try and find a large supply of bubble wrap for when Jed ventures outside again!!!

I was talking to a friend of mine who is a vet and he has advised me to get Jed's vaccination checked (I couldn't remember the name) to see if it contains the lastest strain four of Lepto as he is seeing dogs come in with Lepto who's vaccinations are up todate. Lepto is a disease that comes from rats urine and gets into the body through small nicks and cuts, so if you live in the country or your dog regularly goes near rivers, pools and ponds it may be worth checking with your vet.

Yeah, we've got one of those at home too - only works to her own agenda!! One day though, he'll decide he's sniffed all the grass and.....VROOOOOM!!! Mand x

Well finally found the courage to let Jed off the lead in our 8 acre field. I don't know quite what I was expecting at the very least he would brake into a run, possibly chase some of the rabbit's in the end he did NOTHING just carried on sniffing a particularly interesting blade of grass. So there we were at 5.30 this morning me running round the field shouting Jed and him stood looking rather confused and with that sort of expression on his face that just says "look what I have to put up with!" I suppose I should be grateful that I didn't have to spend two hours catching him but I do feel less guilty about not letting him off the lead sooner he obviously is not fussed about running!!

Had a lovely day at Pets & Home Stratford with Jed always worth the journey, people are so friendly and generous. Jed even lay down on his mat this time instead of his usual habit of standing all day. See you all again on the 22nd!!

Well Jed had a really different evening yesterday we had an escaped pet pig on the park from a neighbouring property. No self respecting greyhound should have to turn pig herder but there we were trying to coral said pig with a little help until the farmer arrived! The expression on Jed's face was priceless!!!!

Now the tests prove Jed doesn't have malabsorption I am trying to get him off the REALLY expensive and now unecessary but highly palatable dog food my vet suggested. Burns doesn't seem as appealing to Jed as it used to even laced with pilchards and fresh chicken - guess what was left in the bowl all the Burns crumbs not a single piece of chicken or pilchard - who's being played here I wonder!!

Great news to hear Jed is almost back to normal; a bubble wrap suit sounds like a very good idea! Xxx

Well Jed is nearly sound - hooray!!!! My friends have suggested that he be covered in bubble wrap next time we do any serious exercise just in case he damages something else!! I am sooooh relieved he is on the mend the last 14 days have been truly awful, its heart breaking to watch them when they are not well. Many thanks to everyone for their comments and support they were really appreciated. We hope to see everyone at the next grey hound walk and will be at Pets and Home Stratford for the next fund raiser.

well lets hope its just his foot and nothing serious! xxx

Vets decided not to xray and believe Jed's only problem is soreness around where his claw was removed. They have poked, prodded, manipulated his back, pelvis and hock with no pain response until you touch where his claw used to be. Such a relief, however the vet has said he needs to keep improving, but if he is still as sore next week then it will definitely be sedation and x-ray. I think my boy is being a little 'precious' and milking the sympathy vote for all its worth!

Thinking of you and hope the vets can get Jed sorted...... xxxxx

Hi Jed, will be thinking of you when you visit the vet again today. I have my paws crossed that you are very soon trotting alongside your Mom. Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Hope you get some results today so that Jed can get better. Xxx

Hope all goes well with Jed today. X

Thinking of you both,
Melysa & Charlie Mouse X

So very sorry to hear that Jed is still struggling. It's bad enough to see your much loved hound when they are unwell but the very worst thing is the uncertainty and not knowing what is wrong. I always say it is much easier to deal with facts than speculation and the emotional turmoil it brings. When you get the a diagnosisyou have your facts and can then crack on with whatever treatment is needed, knowing you are helping your baby to get better. I'm keeping everything crossed that the xrays get you all to that point where you have answers you need and a way forward.
Your boy is incredibly gorgeous and his dad and our Lena's dad are brothers (which also makes him related to the lovely Bob - Duleek Dandy...is there a gene for higher than average vet visits?) so I've always admired him and am hoping to hear very soon that he is on the mend.
Fingers & paws crossed....Linda, Paul,Lola & Lena xxxx

Hoping all is well. Take care thinking of you all .xx jo

Really hope you get the answers you want tomorrow. Sending lots of love to Jed. Xxx

I just want my lovely boy back to normal and trotting at my side when we go for a walk, at the moment he is shuffling along behind me and it's heart breaking. Going for an xray tomorrow and hopefully some answers good or bad I just need to know.

I am so sorry to hear of all Jed's troubles....is he trying to take over Bob's record of most vet visits???

I know how stressful / worrying it is when they have something wrong with them (even worse when you don't know WHAT!) Hope that it can be worked out what his problem is - does he have a corn??
Sending lots of love from the 3 of us xxx

Jed improving a little bit but still very sore and lame, vet has suggested an xray on Weds if no significant improvement over the next 24 hours.

Best wishes to Jed. Sorry he cant make the walk but he really is having tough time at the moment. Hope we see you both out and about again before too long.

Wishing everyone a lovely walk at Stratford tomorrow, would love to be there however Jed has ruled himself out with the rabbit chasing escapade! At the moment he is feeling very sorry for himself and loaded up with pain killers, should things not improve by Monday we will be back to the vets (yet again) for an xray to see if there is anymore going on than a claw removal!

Poor Jed! Yep, a glass of red always helps matters!! x

Poor Jed....please give him a big cuddle from me. Xxx

Well Jed what can I say, I love you dearly but despair!! Yes we have ended up at the vets yet again folks! Unloading my shopping, Jed in the garden with me, chases a rabbit and partially takes off a claw on his R hind toe, this balances up the one he removed exactly the same way less than a month ago from his left, oh and not to forget the glass in the right front pad and the thorn in the L front pad! My vet suggested that I have my own reserved seat, which having consumed a medicinal glass of red wine seems a very good idea at the moment. Do Petplan suppy claim forms in pads I wonder???

Jed's last result came back normal, had a discussion with the vet and we are going to monitor his weight and treat with antibiotics should it become necessary, I cannot say how relieved I am. I can now look forward to taking him to Daybreaks on Friday for a pampering session with Laura and for me to have a cuddle with a few more lovely greys!!

Great news for Jed, do hope the last result is normal too! Xxx

Well two of Jed's blood samples have come back normal - Phew!! The last one is for pancreatic function and the vet said she would be surprised if this one came back abnormal after the other two. I could have a greyhound with a bacterial overgrowth which can be treated with long term antibiotics. I will still be happy when the last result is in but I am certainly feeling more hopeful that I did last week.

Hi Jed, so pleased to read that your paw is much better. My paws are crossed for good news from your blood test results. Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Well Jed is back from the vets minus his bright pink foot bandage and everything has healed really well, alas no blood results yet so still on tender hooks, but at least one thing is sorted so we went for a celebration walk!! It was soooh good to be out walking again, I know it's only been 5 days but I really love my dog walking.

Hi Jed, so pleased to read (via my Mom & Dad) that you're no longer limping and enjoying the delights of a varied menu! Will be thinking of you tomorrow when you see the vet again and will look out for your next update. Big licks, Rosie Po xx

Well Jed is eating better than I am, he has sampled the delights of pasta, pilchards, tuna, I have even purchased him chicken (and I'm vegetarian!) Oh and he likes Brie!!! His poorly paw I think is on the mend he is not limping any more and the bandage comes off tomorrow. His mouth is still very sore but he is being incredibly brave! I just have to try and get some weight back on him and see what the blood results say they may be back tomorrow when we go to the vets, really really hope it's good news!!!

Next stop on the list of sick visits is the handsome Jed. Poor boy you are really having a tough time of it. He will cope well without the bad teeth but we are keeping everything crossed for his blood test results. In the bottom picture he looks so like our Lena (when we rehomed her at 3 not now as she is going grey!) and I have a soft spot for the black ones. Plenty of tlc for you Jed over the next few days. Lots of yummy sardines I expect. Get well soon xxx

Poor Jed ( you Caro!) Hope that he feels much better very soon & fingers crossed for the blood results. xx

Do hope Jed will feel better tomorrow...Xxx

Oh dear Jed you are having a rotten time - fingers and toes crossed for a speedy recovery xx

Well Jed is back from vets and feeling very sorry for himself and minus 22 teeth but has had a nice 'soft' tea of pasta and pilchards! His manly image is completely shot to bits by the 'lovely' pink bandage he is now sporting on his poorly paw! Just the dreaded blood results to wait for next week to see if we have a malabsorbtion problem have fingers and toes crossed we don't!

Oh blimey Jed, sending your big electronic hugs for a speedy recovery in all areas.

oh, poor Jed! Hope he's feeling better soon x

Poor Jed not only a GA for a thorn in his pad, Vet telephoned to say most of his teeth also need to come out and that he has brittle nails which is indicating a nutritional deficiency add in blood test for possible mal-absorption and he's not having a very nice day - collecting him this evening poor lad.

So sorry to hear about Jed. hope he gets better soon :(

Thinking of you both x

Do hope Jed is ok. Xxx

So sorry to hear about poor Jed. Hope all goes well and he'll soon be fit and well again.

I have a very poorly greyhound this morning - complete non weight bearing on his left hind leg - trying to get an emergency appointment with my vet - really worried about him, he was a little lame over the last two days but I thought he had just pulled something as I couldn't see anything in his paw.

Cannot make it to the Pets at Home Stratford next week due to work committments Jed and I will be thinking of you all and wishing the volunteers and their Greys a good fund raising day.

Well what can I say Jed has yet again been mistaken for a Whippet!! I am thinking of getting him a racing jacket with "I'm a Greyhound" printed on it - poor lad!

Jed's street reputation is in tatters second time in two weeks someone has thought he was a Whippet!(no offence to Whippets).

Poor Jed just when he thought he'd got a handle on everything he meets in the wood we 'run' into three deer this morning!!! I didn't think a greyhounds ears could be quite so vertical and for so long!!!!

Here's hoping that lots of lovely greys find their forever homes this Easter.

I never been stopped so many times when walking a dog by people who want to know about Jed - there is something about greyhounds and their character that seems to draw people, ended up giving one couple Daybreaks info, fingers crossed they seemed very interested!!

Hope Jed has had a lovely Birthday. Xxx

Jed's birthday today!! Don't think he appreciated my singing this morning!!

Jed has now claimed the rug in the middle of the lounge as his and as soon as I go into the lounge he joins me staying all evening until our last walk. The difference in just four months is absolutely amazing.

Jed now comes into the lounge most evenings with me can't say what an achievement this is and he did it all by himself. It's so fantastic to see how this beautiful lad has come out of his shell, learnt to trust and taken to home life.

Sorry to hear Jed doesn't like thunder storms... Twiggy doesn't either. She sits on the sofa shaking and panting. It's hard to see them so upset isn't it? Xxx

Oh dear Jed doesn't like thunder storms and we are in the middle of a bad one. I'm trying not to give him a cuddle or react to his behaviour hoping that he will calm down and realise it's nothing to be frightened of.

Poor Jed managed to partially tear off one of his claws on his back foot this afternoon, the vet had to remove the rest, going for the sympathy vote big time at the moment but what a brave boy let the vet take off the remainder without so much as a whimper!

So sorry Ruth to hear your sad news, it's always heart breaking when you have to say good bye, but take some comfort in knowing that you gave her the best 10 years of her life and you will always have your memories. Wendy & Jed

I think Jed is objecting to our early morning starts, found my alarm clock on his bed this evening, good job I saw it dread to think what would have happened if the alarm had gone off underneath him in the morning!!!!

Well done to your lovely Jed. Xxx

Jed came into the lounge and stayed, he lay down on the rug and snoozed away for at least an hour. I can't say what a milestone achievement this is up until now he has only popped his head round the door or come in and gone straight out again. So so proud of him tonight!!!

Jed and I really enjoyed our first Stratford walk, I now have a very tired greyhound, particlarly as we also had an hour and half drive as well! Look forward to making it to many more. It was really nice to meet all the other grey owners such a lovely atmosphere

Can anyone give me directions to the Luddington entrance of the Stratford racecourse, Jed and I would like to come to the next walk. We will be coming from the Worcester direction.

I had the problem of not being able to her my husband over the sound of two greyhound squeaking toys so I bought the dog toys that they can hear but you can't called Hear Doggy they are fab they have a great time and I can now have a conversation with the family Have fun you could always use some ear plugs if it get too bad x

To everyone one who suggested a squeeky toy might encourage Jed to play a little - Jed says fantastic!! Wendy says thanks VERY MUCH!!!!!! Ha Ha no longer have a quiet house. There is always the chance he may lose it now and again I suppose (will a little outside help)!

Jed and I both enjoyed our morning at Stratford and will certainly be back again we are going to try and make it to the Stratford walks as well. It was lovely meeting all the other grey owners as well. We will see you all again soon.

Hi it was lovely to meet you and jed,such a good boy today at Stratford pets at Home, really good to see how happy he is. look forward to meeting you again love from Caroline Max Gracie and Shanti. xxxx

Gave Jed a bath today, now have a very fluffy greyhound who is not impressed with me!!!

Jed continues to amaze me, he has adapted to home life so well and taken in his stride things like hoovers, washing machines etc without any problems at all. He was not sure what to make of the ducks and the resident swans on our park but behaved beautifully. Cannot imagine life without him now and I've only had him a week!

Just to let you all know that Jed has settled really well in his new home and is an absolute delight.

Ah Jed I am thrilled that you have found your own home so soon. Be happy handsome boy - all the best. xx

Well Jed i only met you once but have a happy life xxx

just noticed jed is archie's (flicka) brother,well if jed is like archie you have a fantastic grey xx

wow that was quick,all the very best to you and your new family x

I meet the handsome Jed today, and what a beauty he is. Such a calm boy, he wasn't interested at all in the barking Labs at the farm this afternoon, just raised an ear on the way past. He trots along at your side just like a horse and is such a sweet boy. Fingers crossed for you gorgeous. xx

What a gorgeous boy, he has such lovely eyes!

what a lovely boy xxx

Jed is gorgeous, he has a beautiful face. Xxx

Ooo! I thought this boy looked like a stunner, he is the brother of the fabulous Zac who we fostered at the beginning of the year - if he is anything like him he will be an absolute sweetheart. Can't wait to meet you handsome Jed.xxx

What a sweet looking boy xxx

What a gorgeous face Jed has - he looks such a soft and gentle boy. I look forward to the chance of meeting him this week.

Dont know if tis the photo but Jed looks vv BLACK!!!! Saying that he looks v sweet,got the cutie eyes. Xxx