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Meg
I’m Homed
Confused..... Is Meg back? 🙁
Posted by Vikic on May 7, 2011, 10:54 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Oh that's great, thank you very much for taking the trouble to let me know about all those things. I'll make a note of them and give them a try as I really would like to think we can avoid Metacam as much as possible particularly as Mia is still a relatively young dog. It did help to have her on it for a couple of weeks I have to say - she was on only 3 legs a lot of the time and is now mostly putting all four down apart from the occasional hop, but I definitely want to try all these other things before I have to resort to the metacam again so it's absolutely brilliant that people are taking the trouble to tell us about these things as we wouldn't have had a clue otherwise about these alternatives, so thank you! xx
Posted by cinders on May 7, 2011, 9:47 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Em, I've been using Arthriaid which I get online from Bestpet Pharmacy but it's just disappeared from the product list. I've emailed them to see if I can still get it, also a friend uses something similar and I'm waiting for her to phone me with the name if it - she swears by it. I'll keep you posted. Beryl
Posted by beryltheperil on May 7, 2011, 9:37 am | 👍 0 Likes
Connie
I’m Homed
Oh poor connie :o( sad news you are no longer reserved!! Better than being returned little one, the right home is out there for you I promise xX
Posted by fi,charlie,fly+Lucy on May 6, 2011, 8:30 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Wizard
I’m Homed
i feel soo sad at the tought that someone can do this to anuther living thing wish wizzard all the best in finding a new home
Posted by Bartleygreen,crew on May 6, 2011, 7:42 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
awwww shes lovely xxxxx
Posted by lichfield_sam on May 6, 2011, 7:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Connie
I’m Homed
Never mind baby girl, the right home is out there for you, and better to become unreserved now than to get into a home and be returned.
Posted by skinnyme on May 6, 2011, 6:13 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Connie
I’m Homed
sorry to see you are no longer reserved, such sad news. It just means it wasn't the right special place, just hoping it is just around the corner for you pretty Connie xxxx
Posted by BeckyB-F on May 6, 2011, 5:54 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Fudge
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Just got back from the vets with Fudge, he's had another 8 teeth removed but wasn't very well during the op. He's now curled up on his bed. Cally & Mystic said a gentle hello when he came in but have left him alone 2 rest x
Posted by jenesis on May 6, 2011, 5:52 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Smiler
I’m Homed
She is gorgeous! So many lovely dogs....hope they will all find forever homes soon. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 6, 2011, 3:45 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Connie
I’m Homed
oh no connie's not reserved anymore, what happened?? xxxxx
Posted by lichfield_sam on May 6, 2011, 3:44 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
what a pretty girl.xx
Posted by spencer68 on May 6, 2011, 3:04 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Luke
Over the Rainbow Bridge
What a lovely face he has. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 6, 2011, 2:53 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Flash
I’m Homed
She looks beautiful! xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 6, 2011, 1:32 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Arty
I’m Homed
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Arty! Have a lovely day. xx
Posted by LadyVictoria on May 6, 2011, 1:14 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi Beryl Where do you get the Chondroitin/Glucosamine/MSM powder from? I find the tablets (which are easier to get hold of) are too big for 2 of mine :0( Em x
Posted by Emma on May 6, 2011, 12:59 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Julie recommended the Neem capsules 4 my cracker who's nearly 14( not a grey) bcus he has arthritis n a heart mumor n was bein very restless n panting all myt. since he began takin one a day the change is amazing, I didn't believe it wud work but it has been a miracle n he is now so much more settled at nyt n not panting much at all even with the weather we've had. giv it a try n thanx Julie the results r amazing. x
Posted by crackercharlieX on May 6, 2011, 12:29 pm | 👍 0 Likes
Arty
I’m Homed
happy birthday arty. hope your enjoying your retirement and your special day. xxxxx
Posted by lichfield_sam on May 6, 2011, 11:18 am | 👍 0 Likes
Mia (Splash)
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Hi CIndy As well as the Chondroitin/Glucosamine/MSM products which can really help I've used a product called Inflammex made by Equine America which is herbal - Yucca and Devils Claw and very reasonable at about £15 a bottle and it lasts for ages. There are a lot of anti-inflammatory help before you have to resort to Metacam or Rymadyl (they are non-steroidal anti-inflammatories NSAID) and like you said can have serious side effects so better to use other things before you have to use them. The vet Richard Allport has a arthritis remedy which is supposed to be as good as the NSAID, I was going to take my dog to him so he could prescribe it and I could reclaim it on the insurance but eventually didn't need to (Google his name for info). I give Neem/Tumeric capsules too which Ruth sells at the kennels .. and I take them too 🙂 I take mine to a McTimoney chiropractor (Wendy Lymer) to keep any tweaks sorted and that can help if they have a few sore places .. Wendy 's going to do a fund raising Talk for us to explain how she can help greys so watch out for it 🙂 Welcome to greyhounds 🙂 Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on May 6, 2011, 9:17 am | 👍 0 Likes
Wizard
I’m Homed
I agree that there are always two sides to any story but anyone who has researched the breed would know that they are very different to other dogs so why consult other non-greyhound owners for advice? We at Perry Barr are always available to help new owners with any questions about their greys, the home checkers, Ruth's and my numbers are all on the forms that are given out with the dogs so it is simple to ask for advice and help. That's also why new owners are given free training sessions so that we can explain how to train pet greyhounds and avoid any problem behaviours that may arise. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to have a dog that loses weight to that extent and they don't check it with the kennels and/or vet - the dog food sack has the recommended feed amounts on the back, again not rocket science and yes they can lose weight due to stress but you simply increase the food... you do not ignore the problem. As Emma said the RSPCA stresses that all animals should have the five freedoms - the first of which is freedom from hunger and thirst ..when Wizard's owners are feeling hard done by and upset I'd suggest that they think how Wizard felt as his weight fell by a quarter of his body weight due to lack of food. Julie
Posted by tiggersslave on May 6, 2011, 8:01 am | 👍 0 Likes