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Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Love to Seana...it's such a hard decision. Glad Henry's enjoying his stay with you.Xxx
Posted by Missysmum on February 19, 2016, 10:32 am | 👍 0 Likes
Meg
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a beautiful girl...black beauty. Look forward to a cuddle with you in your kennel...for more info give Ruth or Kate a ring guys.Xxx
Posted by Missysmum on February 19, 2016, 10:31 am | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Yes...good idea to repeat blood test if kidney linked too...Xxx
Posted by Missysmum on February 19, 2016, 10:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry to hear this Nes...it's really hard...we are thinking of you here and sending cuddles and licks to Suzie...a friend of mines lurcher had kidney problems...it all happened so fast...you do have to take each day as it comes, and as someones already mentioned there are special diets that you can put them on to help...obviously the bland things like rice, chicken etc are always good, and obviously plenty of cuddles but I expect she already gets those...I will ask my friend more info if you want? Do wish you all the best and thinking of you..She is a beautiful dog.Well done for giving her a fantastic home. Xxx
Posted by Missysmum on February 19, 2016, 10:29 am | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Nes, we just lost our Evi to kidney failure. She was in quite an advanced stage when it was discovered and she was given six months absolute tops. She lasted nearly 11 months and the vet said it was undoubtedly due to the things we did. There is so much you can do - either try one of the prescription diets, or if they don't take to that (as Evi didn't) you can do your feeding of a raw diet (which again Evi refused!) or a high quality protein diet adding a phosphorous binder like ipakatene, and various supplements. We also used Lori Rose, the homeopathic vet. In fact, I researched it so thoroughly I think I could probably write a thesis on it! If you would like to talk to me, ask Ruth for my phone number and you can contact me directly - there is far too much to put on a comment here. I'm convinced that Evi's life was extended by the things we did and the vet said she was "amazing". We also still have a variety of things which are unopened, including some kidney support renal supplements, some unopened cans of kidney diet which are well in date and a couple of trays of a food which is designed for heart and kidney failure which I managed to get from a place in France which they don't do here and which was highly recommended. My husband is seeing Ruth next week at a fundraising event, we could package them all up and give them to Ruth and you could pick them up from Daybreaks? Do feel free to get in touch though, I can talk you through all the things I found out about protein, phosphorous binding etc. Oh, and give her mineral water to drink - it flushes out the toxins whereas tap water just builds up more toxins! Let me know if you would like all the stuff we have left - it's all in date and has been used up until a couple of weeks ago. x
Posted by cinders on February 19, 2016, 9:07 am | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So sorry to hear about Suzies problems...Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 18, 2016, 11:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Meg
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a very lovely girl Meg is...she is a little shy at first but looks up at you with her beautiful eyes and loves to snuggle up to you. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 18, 2016, 11:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Missfifi, so sorry to hear about your beloved Frank. Looking back I think Suzie has had this condition coming on for a about a year. The last two lots of injections she has had, I asked the vet to listen to her heart thinking she might have a heart murmur. Her cough/gagging has been worse recently, and on investigation under anaesthetic, the vet found that her larynx had narrowed somewhat. They can offer an operation as it becomes much worse but like you I don't know if I could put her through that. We will just do our very best for her and enjoy the time we have with her. Thank you for your comments.
Posted by Nes on February 18, 2016, 9:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Great to hear Henery is enjoying his stay with you both. Love to Seana who I know misses him terribly, hope knowing he is being well looked after helps.Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on February 18, 2016, 9:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you Michelle, you are right to say take each day as it comes, and you have to just have do the very best for them and enjoy every day! Thanks again for your comments.
Posted by Nes on February 18, 2016, 9:34 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thanks Caro for your help. Our vet said that Suzies Creatinine levels were raised even though he recognised that greyhounds had a slightly higher level than other dogs, but I think you are right that she should have it tested again in a few months. Thanks again.
Posted by Nes on February 18, 2016, 9:31 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so sorry to hear about Suzies condition, every grey is different, take each day as it comes, we are thinking of you x
Posted by michelleandbertie on February 18, 2016, 7:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I am so happy to hear about Henry, Henry has touched both my husbands and my heart, we had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of times and he had a run with our two at daybreaks, there is something very special about him, he reminds us so much of our first greyhound, if we were in a different position and we had not got our two, we would have apopted Henry in a heart beat, I would say to anyone Intrested in Henry please do not be put off by his age he has years ahead of him , it would be so wonderful to see Henry settled, I look forward to hearing how Henry is progressing, fingers crossed for Henry, I know many people love this very special lad xx
Posted by michelleandbertie on February 18, 2016, 7:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thats my boy!!! He has always been well behaved and I would like to stress to everyone generally that there are no behaviour issues other than if he sleeps with another dog, which again I must stress is my fault. Mel & Henry both had real separation anxiety if forced to sleep away from me. However, they have no problem in sleeping in their own beds next to mine. At the time of this incident they had been in their own beds but then without my knowledge as I was downstairs they both ended up on my bed. He is wary of men, for what reason I dont know, but does come round. Like my other 2 boys he has always enjoyed going to different garden centres, Solihull town and various parks. There have never ever been any issues around food or when I'm giving treats to them all. We are still very devastated and missing him like crazy. It is some small comfort that he is being treated like the special boy that he is. He too will also have been affected by being taken out of his home so he also deserves extra love and attention at this miserable time. He probably had a tiny accident because hes not in the bedroom. I hope he enjoys the rest of his stay. Please keep showing all the love and kindness to my very special boy. With more gratitude than I can say here. Seana x
Posted by sirenmelody on February 18, 2016, 5:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
I have experience with this condition with my beloved boy Frank. He suffered with auto immune conditions which affected his nails and his eyes and developed this condition when he was about the same age as Suzie. He coughed and spluttered when eating which got progressively worse and which was increasingly distressing for him. I explored the surgical options which did, eleven years ago, exist. In the end I decided against it. The risk of complications seemed to me in his case too great and my beloved boy was pts. He had bravely battled with dry eye, goggles (!) and claws which dropped out all the time for most of his life and I felt his time had come to go to the bridge. It took about a year for the condition to get to this point. If you are not already seeing a referral vet at the Willows it may be worth doing so. I am sorry that I cannot be more positive but every grey is different. In the end it's the quality of life today that matters for me and my hounds - everything crossed that Suzie has lots of quality time with you and all who love.
Posted by missfifi on February 18, 2016, 5:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Henry
Over the Rainbow Bridge
DAY 2 Last night Henry tucked himself down on his bed by the radiator in the kitchen and that is where he stayed with night lights and classical music playing all night, not a murmur to be heard. He did have an accident during the night but nothing a mop and bucket couldn't sort out! We visited a garden centre today, Henry was a touch apprehensive to start but settled quickly. He appears on occasions somewhat shy, especially around men he doesn't know however he soon overcomes this with a wag of the tail. Henry is exceptionally well behaved when we are eating our meals, he lies patiently on his bed until we have finished and then is rewarded with a treat. As the day draws to a close it has become very clear that Henry asks for nothing yet gives so much......bless him.
Posted by Ramar on February 18, 2016, 4:07 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Max
Over the Rainbow Bridge
A Max update. Well Max has been with us officially since 9th January. When he first came home just after Christmas on foster he was still a little unsure and did whine at night when left downstairs, which resulted in me spending a few nights on the sofa to reassure him everything was ok. After a few nights we managed to get him to 'do the stairs', initially he would only do this at bedtime. In the past 2 weeks he has become a stairs Pro and started to go up during the day, but only to follow someone up there. He is such a loving and affectionate gentle boy giving masses of kisses and his tail never stops wagging, he loves his food and has now discovered the toy box. This now usually results in me picking up all the toys that have been taken out of said box by him and putting them back, quickly followed by the game of lets get them all out again! There is an awful lot of squeaking and toy ragging going on, he loves it. He took a Sid the snake out the other day, walked passed Willow who promptly proceeded to grab the tail end, resulting in a great game of tug of war. This only stopped when Sarah (who was lying in the middle of the floor underneath where they were playing) lifted her head and gave a most disapproving look at being disturbed, to which Willow dropped her end and Max quickly went off the victor. They all get on so well and it is as if he has been with us forever. He is so very, very well behaved and has enjoyed the walks at Solihull and Kingsbury with all the other Greys. I am just so happy he has been able to come into our lives, he is an absolute joy. Love you Maxi boy. xxxxxxxxx
Posted by stevie,sarah,willow&Max'smum on February 18, 2016, 2:02 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Don't have any info on the Larangeal problem but re the Kidneys if Suzie has just had a blood test only I would advise a repeat one in a couple of months, Greyhounds have a very unusual blood chemistry and often have what is termed raised creatinine levels which in non greys would indicate kidney problems but in greys can be quite normal. Having said that if you vet is certain it's kidneys then there are diets you can put them on to give the kidneys an easier time.
Posted by Caro on February 18, 2016, 1:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Suzie
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Suzie has just been diagnosed with Larangeal paralysis, does anyone have any experience with this condition please? To top it all the blood tests she had also showed that her kidneys are failing. So any tips/ thoughts on either would be gratefully received.
Posted by Nes on February 18, 2016, 10:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Saffy
I’m Homed
That's great news Saffy...continue to enjoy life sweetie. Xxx
Posted by Missysmum on February 18, 2016, 9:49 am | 👍 0 Likes