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His teeth look pretty good to me apart from the tartar (?sp) the vets that did his neutering (Richmond and Bone in Dewsbury) have a good rep for being good, inexpensive and having a decent emergency service so they were always favourite for me to register eddie with, and after some of the other quotes for the work and the lack of knowledge about what was involved in the treatment (I know the receptionists arent medically trained but I would expect a basic knowledge of what the procedure will entail) Richmonds are looking better and better.
bexVN said:
Glad it all went well for him. Now you need to get him used to having his teeth brushed every day to keep them that way. Dental treats don't work well enough.Have fun
. gog440 said:
bexVN said:
Glad it all went well for him. Now you need to get him used to having his teeth brushed every day to keep them that way. Dental treats don't work well enough.Have fun
. The following link is just one I found but the advise is sensible (and quicker than me writing it all out!!) The video is useful if a liitle long winded (though only 6mins long)
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/how-to-brush-your-dog...
The trick is too start off slow and do it when he is calm and relaxed.
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after 99% recovery from corns on his feet,Haugh is in the wars again
A cat ventured into the garden and he was off - all his owner heard was a clatter and yelp. The cat escaped but Haugh had caught his chest which brought a fluid lump up along with heavy bruising.The lump split the skin after a while. I was suprised to find out that the skin actually dies, and has to regrow because it is so thin, so a slow healing progress a head.
after 99% recovery from corns on his feet,Haugh is in the wars again
A cat ventured into the garden and he was off - all his owner heard was a clatter and yelp. The cat escaped but Haugh had caught his chest which brought a fluid lump up along with heavy bruising.The lump split the skin after a while. I was suprised to find out that the skin actually dies, and has to regrow because it is so thin, so a slow healing progress a head.
AAAARGH
Thieving bugger has just eaten a whole 6 pack of crisps.
They were moved out of his way yesterday but we forgot to move them this afternoon and came back to find the carrier bag ripped open, and each pack split open and all the contents gone. Strangely enough he has also drunk all his water
Anyone have any ideas how to break him of stealing anything that is vaguely food shaped that is left out anywhere in the kitchen, including the contents of the bin
Thieving bugger has just eaten a whole 6 pack of crisps.
They were moved out of his way yesterday but we forgot to move them this afternoon and came back to find the carrier bag ripped open, and each pack split open and all the contents gone. Strangely enough he has also drunk all his water
Anyone have any ideas how to break him of stealing anything that is vaguely food shaped that is left out anywhere in the kitchen, including the contents of the bin
When you find the answer let me know. My Whippet is such a great dog but he is a food thief (though no aggression with it) He ate a packet of Ainsley Harriet cous cous a couple of days ago! Dry cous cous....why!!
Usually it's the bread when we forget to push it to the back of the work surface.
The only answer for us is to be really careful not to leave food in his reach (not easy with leggy dogs) but as you can see we don't do very well. However, an unopened pkt of dry cous cous I thought would be safe!!
Usually it's the bread when we forget to push it to the back of the work surface.
The only answer for us is to be really careful not to leave food in his reach (not easy with leggy dogs) but as you can see we don't do very well. However, an unopened pkt of dry cous cous I thought would be safe!!
Here's our rescue whippet Monty
When we got him he was starved, only had half his fur left, was covered with scars and signs of broken bones, a very sad little guy. He also has minor asthma, and needs an inhaler once a day and some steroids. (he came from Hartcliffe, Becs will understand). He is (uncharacteristically for a whippet) aggressive as hell toward other dogs, with the exception of our two whippet-girls who I think he would happily die for. We've tried everything, and I mean literally everything, to fix the aggression but to no avail. I walk him well away from other dogs and keep him on the lead at all times.
Terrible food thief, when we first got him he would open cupboards and help himself to whatever he fancied. Won't open cupboards now, but recently polished off my sandwiches in the 5 minutes it took me to go and find my car keys, the little sod.
he can do no wrong in my eyes
But apart from that he's the most wonderful, loving, loyal and gentle animal I've ever owned. Also a fast runner with his allergies under control, and a brilliant sportsman.
Here he is with his girls, waiting for the ball again...
When we got him he was starved, only had half his fur left, was covered with scars and signs of broken bones, a very sad little guy. He also has minor asthma, and needs an inhaler once a day and some steroids. (he came from Hartcliffe, Becs will understand). He is (uncharacteristically for a whippet) aggressive as hell toward other dogs, with the exception of our two whippet-girls who I think he would happily die for. We've tried everything, and I mean literally everything, to fix the aggression but to no avail. I walk him well away from other dogs and keep him on the lead at all times.
Terrible food thief, when we first got him he would open cupboards and help himself to whatever he fancied. Won't open cupboards now, but recently polished off my sandwiches in the 5 minutes it took me to go and find my car keys, the little sod.
he can do no wrong in my eyes But apart from that he's the most wonderful, loving, loyal and gentle animal I've ever owned. Also a fast runner with his allergies under control, and a brilliant sportsman.
Here he is with his girls, waiting for the ball again...
He's just over 7yrs. I'd put a pic up but can't seem to do it from this phone.
We park there a lot luckily no probs....yet!
I'm a sight hound contest since having him. Can't see us ever going for a different breed in future. If the only bad trait is sometimes pinching food, I can live with that
We park there a lot luckily no probs....yet!
I'm a sight hound contest since having him. Can't see us ever going for a different breed in future. If the only bad trait is sometimes pinching food, I can live with that
(That's Ren on the left)
Morning all,
First time I've posted over here so I thought I'd pop in and say hello
as on Friday we'll be welcoming a new member of the family.
Lucy as she is now known is a Greyhound cross Bedlington, and not in a good way at the moment.
'Little Ghost' as she has been
nicknamed was found by a colleague of Mrs MoJo's a week last Monday not far from the agricultural college they work at. She was painfully thin, suffering from malnutrition, almost all her fur had fallen out and she has sores on all her knees
and hips where she has been lying on a concrete floor.
The vet was called out and the verdict wasn't good. She wasn't expected to last more than 24 hrs. She was given shots of vitamins and a steroid injection and a
bed to lie on.
Tuesday morning arrived and lo and behold Little Ghost was still alive, looking a bit perkier and managed to stand up without being helped. The vet visited again and put her on a course of
antibiotics, advised a very limited diet and checked her organs were functioning properly etc. The all clear was given and she seemed to be a survivor.
By Friday last week, Mrs MoJo
understandably had grown quite fond of Little Ghost, she was now walking short distances and seemed to be on the mend. As we had been considering a rescue Greyhound since last summer Mrs MoJo suggested I come and meet her.
Monday morning came and I was preparing myself to meet a very sick looking dog and our vet at the college. When I first saw her I couldn't quite believe how some one could have abandoned her, probably locked up and forgotten about her and starved her to
this extent. I wasn't quite prepared for how bad she actually was. The vet estimates that she had been starved for over a month possibly longer, probably locked in an out building with no bedding, food or water and had finally managed to escape her 'prison' or had been dumped and left for dead by her owner.
After a thorough examination she was declared a fighter and his opinion is that she will make a full recovery over the next few months. She has another week of anti biotics and has had another course of vitamins prescribed. Her fur is
showing signs of growth and she has a glint in her eyes and a wet nose again.
As suitable as 'Little Ghost' is as a name, she has now been given the name of Lucy though I'm sure Little Ghost will stick as an alternative !!
So, here she is. Not looking her best at the moment but hopefully in a few months or so I'll be posting pictures of a far happier healthier Lurcher.
The photos may be quite shocking to
some, so if they're not suitable for this forum, don't hesitate to say and I'll remove them.
First time I've posted over here so I thought I'd pop in and say hello
as on Friday we'll be welcoming a new member of the family.Lucy as she is now known is a Greyhound cross Bedlington, and not in a good way at the moment.
'Little Ghost' as she has been
nicknamed was found by a colleague of Mrs MoJo's a week last Monday not far from the agricultural college they work at. She was painfully thin, suffering from malnutrition, almost all her fur had fallen out and she has sores on all her knees
and hips where she has been lying on a concrete floor.
The vet was called out and the verdict wasn't good. She wasn't expected to last more than 24 hrs. She was given shots of vitamins and a steroid injection and a
bed to lie on.
Tuesday morning arrived and lo and behold Little Ghost was still alive, looking a bit perkier and managed to stand up without being helped. The vet visited again and put her on a course of
antibiotics, advised a very limited diet and checked her organs were functioning properly etc. The all clear was given and she seemed to be a survivor.
By Friday last week, Mrs MoJo
understandably had grown quite fond of Little Ghost, she was now walking short distances and seemed to be on the mend. As we had been considering a rescue Greyhound since last summer Mrs MoJo suggested I come and meet her.
Monday morning came and I was preparing myself to meet a very sick looking dog and our vet at the college. When I first saw her I couldn't quite believe how some one could have abandoned her, probably locked up and forgotten about her and starved her to
this extent. I wasn't quite prepared for how bad she actually was. The vet estimates that she had been starved for over a month possibly longer, probably locked in an out building with no bedding, food or water and had finally managed to escape her 'prison' or had been dumped and left for dead by her owner.
After a thorough examination she was declared a fighter and his opinion is that she will make a full recovery over the next few months. She has another week of anti biotics and has had another course of vitamins prescribed. Her fur is
showing signs of growth and she has a glint in her eyes and a wet nose again.
As suitable as 'Little Ghost' is as a name, she has now been given the name of Lucy though I'm sure Little Ghost will stick as an alternative !!
So, here she is. Not looking her best at the moment but hopefully in a few months or so I'll be posting pictures of a far happier healthier Lurcher.
The photos may be quite shocking to
some, so if they're not suitable for this forum, don't hesitate to say and I'll remove them.
Edited by Mr MoJo on Tuesday 26th April 10:42
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