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Welcome to the Comments Page! Here, you’ll find a chronological collection of all the comments shared by our community about the greyhounds looking for their forever homes, our events, and other updates. It’s a wonderful space to see what others are saying, share your thoughts, and be part of the conversation as we work together to find loving families for these amazing dogs.
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Basil
I’m Homed
My rescue pony has Cushings and its very common in horses/ponies and seems to be more so in dogs over the last few years. I think it's a tumour on the Pituitary Gland in the brain, the Gland normally regulates body temperature, coat changing etc so when horses have Cushings the body signals don't happen so you usually see a long coat with wavy, greasy hair, the coat isn't shed when Spring comes, increased thirst and they are prone to Laminitis and not all get all the symptoms. My pony was diagnosed two years ago, he's a companion so stays in the field (eating 🙁 ) so I have to be careful of his weight cos the rich grass can increase his tendency to Laminitis but that's normal with ponies anyway. My homeopathic vet has been treating him since he was diagnosed and using homeopathic remedies he does lose his coat, doesn't drink excessively and (touch wood) has only had one brief bout of laminitis but was escaping into the lush grass by limbo-ing under the fence 🙁 so probably would have got it anyway 🙁 He is very bright in himself (not ill) and comes looking for his remedies/tablets, there are some very good medicines for Cushings .. Pergolide from Australia is one so the vet should be able to help Basil tho if he has poorly kidneys maybe see what Chris has to offer? Big hugs for my favourite stripey boy 🙂 Julie xx
Posted by tiggersslave on January 22, 2014, 7:40 am | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Poor Basil. Lets hope the medication helps. Basil gets my cuddle today. X. And one for you Ruth too. X.
Posted by muddypaws on January 22, 2014, 7:33 am | 👍 0 Likes
Basil
I’m Homed
Basil's final blood results have confirmed he has Cushings Disease. If I understand it right... this is a condition where the body over produces steroids which causes the skin to break down with infections, the skin becomes thin and papery, loss of fur, bloating, increased drinking and appetite amongst other things (all of which Basil has which is why we took him to the vets). Unfortunately the medication needed to treat this is not good with a dog with bad kidneys which was found on Basil's scan and tests. He is therefore being started on a low dose and will have more tests in 2 weeks time to see how he is doing. My poor boy x
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on January 22, 2014, 5:10 am | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Who would like to help Belle buy her ticket to start her new life? I have had the offer of transport for her to go to France next week but I hope to raise the money to cover the costs of her travel. If you would like to make a donation please give me a call..... Ruth - 0121 782 7702 xx
Posted by DaybreaksRuth on January 22, 2014, 5:07 am | 👍 0 Likes
Joey (Ray)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Thank you all for your comnents im touched more than i can tell you fingers crossed for joey
Posted by flatfoot on January 21, 2014, 11:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Boo
I’m Homed
Boo was in the kitchen today when a couple she hadn't met before arrived. She kept popping her head around the door to have a peep...it was so lovely so see her finally venture out and take a closer look. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2014, 9:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Isla
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Isla is very happy girl and very pretty too! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2014, 9:20 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Kizzy
I’m Homed
It was lovely to see Kizzy today. She looked great, especially in her new coat! Hope you all enjoy yourselves at Pets At Home. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2014, 9:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Daisy (Dee)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Well done to Daisydog! Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2014, 9:11 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Mademoiselle Belle...sounds very posh! So happy for her. Xxx
Posted by LadyVictoria on January 21, 2014, 9:08 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Bandit (Andy)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
My Sarah has been continuing bandits clicker training and he has been such a good boy - it just has to be your turn soon my lovely bandit xx
Posted by rumblesmom on January 21, 2014, 8:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Boo
I’m Homed
I have so many things crossed that you get to go on that weeks trial I just know that if you had that forever sofa you would be such a happy girl and also it would stop jess and Sarah trying to get her into my boot ha ha xx
Posted by rumblesmom on January 21, 2014, 8:57 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey (Ray)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Flatfoot big thanks for all your wonderful work with joey I know it was hard to let him go and I certainly would,t have the strength to do it but hopefully as you said the end result will be his forever sofa -on a purely selfish note I can,t wait to see him as he is a gorgeous boy xx
Posted by rumblesmom on January 21, 2014, 8:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
This is brilliant news. I have a soft spot for the beautiful Belle and I'm so pleased to hear she is going to such an amazing home. YAY!!
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on January 21, 2014, 8:38 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey (Ray)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Bernie and Mick have done an amazing job fostering Joey! If you are looking for a young loving, lively lad then Joey is the one for you. Fingers crossed for the weekend and Madds visit.
Posted by ClareInsightHounds on January 21, 2014, 8:35 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So so happy for this girl xxx
Posted by blueangel on January 21, 2014, 8:33 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
So pleased for Belle x
Posted by Snipe on January 21, 2014, 8:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Dodger (Cooper)
I’m Homed
Well! I read Ctoftys new mom's tales of his 'settling in' and I thought how lucky we were that cooper hadn't eaten my phone, remote control..... Or sent cups of tea flying..........HA!!! Cooper must have read Croft'y's tales too............. Came home today to find a shredded book (entitled '50 ways to make your dog smile'. (Yes honestly) and a very chewed sky remote control...... Both on his bed! Bless him! We love this dog to bits, and will work through anything he throws at us:) the 'marking' has stopped...... Although he has started weeing up sherley in the garden, ( poor girl, so undignified!!) but funny:) ( yes of course we are stopping this....... Walking around garden in dressing gown guarding sherley from the yellow shower...... )Gotta see the funny side! It's ok thought, the mangled remote control still works a treat!
Posted by 2slimdogs! on January 21, 2014, 8:01 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Belle
Over the Rainbow Bridge
oh yay belle,s got a home and not just an ordinary home a super dupa home with lots of boyfriends- well done gorgeous you are one lucky pooch xx
Posted by rumblesmom on January 21, 2014, 6:50 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Joey (Ray)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh my wonderful joey fingers crossed madds if you would like any info ruth can give my number to you i love joey so much n my hearts skipoed when ive seen your comment im happy to help he loves a rub under his chest and i left his green ball at the kennels and harness he is such a special boy x
Posted by flatfoot on January 21, 2014, 6:37 pm | 👍 0 Likes