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Jak
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Poor Jak, sending lots of healing hugs xxxx
Posted by skinnyme on April 21, 2015, 9:25 am | 👍 0 Likes
Rocky
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Rocky has been with me now for 3 months and he is so warm and sweet natured. I really want to say something about all the mature boys that seem to find it harder to find a home. Rocky was loud when he was in the kennels and so was a 'long stayer'. In the home, he is quiet and relaxed, he is no trouble to be left alone, walks well on his lead for me, or even for my aged mom. I am writing this with him sat on the sofa next to me with his head cuddled into my side and he is so gentle and loving, and doesn't wake me up in the morning but waits patiently for me to get up. He had a foot problem when he arrived and has had to have a toe removed, being a pre existing condition Daybreaks helped because my insurance wouldn't cover it. He has been so good through all his treatment - even when he was in some discomfort. My favourite things about him is that when we go out, he has his bag and loves to see it coming out - because he knows we are going on an adventure and he is an absolute joy to take out, and he makes friends everywhere. & he has taken to sitting in the armchair with his head on the back so he can just raise his head if he needs to look outside. Seriously if anyone is thinking about a dog, you could not look past the mature greyhound boys. I could not imagine a better companion, whether I am on the sofa, at the pub, in the park, in the car, at a friends, he is happy to be there head on my feet or anyone elses for that matter! Please don't overlook these beautiful boys.
Posted by Ange7 on April 21, 2015, 7:20 am | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Our Rolo has pain in his spine & neck. He has spondalytis in his spine & a trapped nerve in his neck. We had him for just over a year before he started limping. We knew he was uncomfortable but didn't know he was in pain until the vet touched him in the effected areas. His condition is managed with tramadol & carprieve tablets. Our first vet gave metcam even though they had no idea why he was limping & when we got a 2nd opinion from a different vet we were told it would have no effect anyway. I have heard that some dogs don't cope with tramadol but he seems fine. We did wonder at one point if we were giving him them when he didn't really need all the meds but after reducing his dose for a few days he did get worse so we feel sure we are doing the right thing for him. I'm sure if we had a lottery win & took him to the Supervet on the TV that he would do something different with him but he is happy enough & generally not in pain. Hope you find the right medication to help Belle. Paul is very good at the massage unfortunately not an option for Rolo as he will not tolerate being touched & becomes aggressive even though he knows Paul well. Good luck.
Posted by rolohound on April 20, 2015, 11:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Jak
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Just saying a big prayer for my baby boy who's very poorly at the moment. Love you, miss you please come home. God bless love mom xxxx
Posted by Jak'smom on April 20, 2015, 11:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Just to add to the mix... We had Ben from another rescue at 3 and a bit years old. When he went for his yearly jabs at around 4 and half, he was diagnosed with arthritis in his hip and back. He was put on Metacam (for a 30kg dog) and we were told he'd need special food at £70 a bag and probably be looking at tablets, higher metacam doses blah blah blah.... Anyway, we researched about metacam and realised that actually Ben wasn't going to be on a high - and maybe higher - dose of metacam forever, or be eating £70 bags of dog food either. It has to be said, Ruth responded to our request re food and we ended up visiting her and putting Ben (and Lucy) on Burns at much less than £70 a bag. Over a few weeks, we gradually reduced Ben's metacam down to a dose for a 7 - 10 kg dog, gave him oily fish 3 -4 times a week and kept him active. 2 and a half years ago, we took Ben completely off metacam (after about 18 months of using it) and switched him to Joint Aid supplement instead. We've changed his food a couple of times but stuck to Joint Aid and oily fish, and he's now 8 and half, doing well and walked the 3 - 4 miles round Chasewater Lake on Saturday and then did some nosiness-related car surfing on the way home, rather than lying down immediately. There are occasions he'll try to scratch with his back leg and can't quite reach due to stiffness, but to be honest, he is FAR from creaking. I hope your Belle will be feeling better soon x J
Posted by Justine&Andy on April 20, 2015, 10:28 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Daisydog remarks 'I am a big wooooose around men too but my pals Lola and Lenas dad Paul is supadupa. He knows just how to be with a nervous girl like me - so do please consider trying massage to see if it will help belle if your vet agrees'. Salty hugs from me and mum at the sea side xx
Posted by missfifi on April 20, 2015, 10:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
And thank-you for the massage details, did think about that, she's so neurotic around men but I guess he's used to greys. Cheers.
Posted by withnail1969 on April 20, 2015, 9:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Hello everyone and thank-you for the lovely supportive messages. Belle was yelping in the night but has been much better today. I do wonder if she had an injury that was making her yelp. I'm hoping it's something that simple. What I failed to say was Fivelands did say she had arthritis in both front legs when they xrayed her broken leg. It was her hip area that's been troubling her the last couple of days. It just seemed sudden to go from agile to yelping overnight. But what do I know. And yes she did have the op done at Willows - we haven't been back there yet, she broke through the insurance maximum payout straight after her op! I'm just so relieved she's happy today and hoping she won't have too many more problems. She's doing much better walking out where the accident happened as well so we're very proud of her 🙂
Posted by withnail1969 on April 20, 2015, 9:09 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
I don't know if this will help at the health shop you can buy dog oil its £2.99 and it's been reported that its good for pain not only in dogs but humans to I believe trainers use it still if the dogs get pain
Posted by Tinker'sNan on April 20, 2015, 8:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
I’m Homed
Buddy giving you a cuddle today because you were such a good boy yesterday.
Posted by cellosmum on April 20, 2015, 6:25 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Sorry to hear of problems with lovely Belle We too had problem using Metacam when our girl Ele ripped her tail She became very poorly..off her food Lethargic and vomiting and after seeing several vets, one told us it was all due to being on Metacam too long ! She improved after it was stopped My brothers Husky had similar problem with her hip- in a lot of pain getting up- xrays didn't show much..sick on Metacam...so he tried her on Doggonepain after research and advice Gets it online and she was better within a week Worth a try I would think Sending Belle hugs x x
Posted by blackisbeautiful on April 20, 2015, 5:23 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Beau
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well Beau hope your being a great friend to your new family. Love The New Icemaid Clan xxxx
Posted by susy on April 20, 2015, 2:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Honey
I’m Homed
Hope all is working our well with honey and her new family. The New Icemaid Clan xxxxx
Posted by susy on April 20, 2015, 2:46 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Oh poor Belle - I have been wondering how you are. So sorry to hear of your problems and I hope that a vet finds out what is troubling you very soon. Our 6 greys have glucosamine daily - I dont know if it will ease your pain Belle but it can only help although you do need to still be seen by a vet. You have my cuddle today. Get well soon pretty girl.
Posted by MrsMuddypaws on April 20, 2015, 1:47 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Cleo (Vicky)
I’m Homed
Hi Vicky - met you on Saturday and you are such a beauty - quick work - all my love for a very happy future in what I hope will be your forever home - enjoy it, you have worked hard and deserve your it.
Posted by MrsMuddypaws on April 20, 2015, 1:39 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Macca
I’m Homed
Did not know I had upset you Muddypaws! I think it is the other way round - but then, you dont know what I have done! Beware.
Posted by MrsMuddypaws on April 20, 2015, 1:36 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Oh Belle, you poor little mite, I was only wondering yesterday how you were getting on ... this sounds longwinded but please bear with me as we've found that long term use of metacam can cause other problems. We recently adopted Brae who suffered a broken hock a couple of years ago. It wasn't set properly and is clear to see, so thinking we were doing the 'right thing', we asked our vet if Brae was suffering pain in this area. There was no way of knowing, so we decided to put her on metacam a few days after she came home (Jan 2015). All was well until about a month ago, when without warning she started vomiting daily, although her diet/medicine hadn't changed. She was seen by the vet, given an anti sickness jab & antacid tablets for 2 weeks and seemed fine again. Then, just 2 days after I'd started to give her metacam once more, she was sick 3 times in 48 hours, so back to the vet where a full blood test was done, another anti sickness jab given along with another two week course of ant acid pills. Thankfully, the vet is sure the sickness is nothing serious but is being caused by long term use of metacam which is upsetting her stomach, so we've been advised to stop this immediately. Brae is now taking glucosamine sulphate tablets to 'oil the joint' and ease any discomfort that she may have. It may be that Belle doesn't have any side effects from metacam, but I wouldn't want another beauty to go through what our little girl has, as it's been horrible for her and upsetting for us. I hope that Belle's discomfort soon eases. Keep us posted, Tash
Posted by TJ on April 20, 2015, 1:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Buddy
I’m Homed
Buddy enjoyed his day out on yesterdays Stratford Walk. Hetravels well in the car and mixed perfectly with all 40 other dogs on the walk and afterwards when drinks and doggie treats were being handed out. He is quite a quiet lad who does not push himself forward to create attention but most certainly has lots of love and affection to give to any family prepared to give him the forever home he deserves.
Posted by Stormin on April 20, 2015, 9:14 am | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
I’m Homed
Hi Withnail1969. At 4 years old, l would be surprised lf she has arthritis.Maybe the plates and screws are causing her some pain. l can only advise, but if she was my dog, l would be inclined to seek a second opinion, and maybe some more X - rays.She can't live on pain killers for the rest of her life, l am not a fan of Fivelands l'm afraid, and would never use them. Did she not have the op done at Willows, or am i mistaken. lf you live on that side of Birmingham, then try Manor Vets at Edgbaston, and ask to see David Beechey ,he is superb and he will work very closely with you. He has helped many of our dogs, when other vets couldn't. Their phone No is 0121 429 2829. Cuddles to Belle.X.
Posted by muddypaws on April 19, 2015, 11:55 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Lulu (Luana)
I’m Homed
Lots of love to Lulu and her new family! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on April 19, 2015, 10:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes