Rebanne

What it will do to her long term.

Reality is the retired racing greyhounds are becoming thin on the ground in America. Many states have banned gambling on Greyhound races so they don't have them. Less races means less dogs available for adoption. People wanting a greyhound are learning what it's like to get most purebred dogs. Go on a waiting list. Not sure if price has gone up. There are a couple of places breeding race bred greys for pets, don't know what they charge though.

There is an Aussie rescue sending Greyhounds across to America currently for adoption purposes. The most recent dogs were in the last couple of weeks.

I sold two greyhound pups to Hawaii years ago as they didn't have rabies and we don't have rabies. It was very hard for them to import from mainland America.

Opal had xrays today and she has severe arthritis in her bad hip that she dislocated 5 years ago. She has 5 -6 years of life left one would think. I am not keen on just giving her more and more pain medication. My vet is leaning to FHO and has sent off a report to another vet who would be the one doing any actual surgery. Hip Denervation was also mentioned which I haven't heard of before. A quick google has shown me this could be quite good for Opal. Much less invasive but would need to be repeated at maybe 2 year intervals. Anyone have any experience with this? Something has to be done soon for my poor girl.

watched it yesterday. In a specialist vets over Easter with spinal surgery. What did they expect?

I'd be finding a vet that can get her in quicker. I wouldn't be self treating an eye.

excellent update, thanks Asal

No reason the pup can't spend time outside. I would guess the owner has got older and it's more work then she remembers. So time outside, some crate training, a puppy training class.

I was surprised with the first muster dogs that kelpies were being used on cattle in the outback and the one used on sheep failed. I was expecting cattledogs on cattle. My only experience with kelpies ( 2nd hand ) was them being used on sheep.

Huge Hugs to you.

Cragieburn _ Micheal Bell has an excellent reputation. Monash Vets and (Sandown Vets ( have 2 sides to their business ) Greyhounds and Others.) I've used Monash and Sandown in the past.

After only a month, as a breeder, I would have refunded the money, less costs of transport, on the return of all signed papers.

You can help by wiping the pup after each wee you see. I think Labs usually come into season for the first time around 8 months of age. You are half way there. You could see how she goes without the antibiotics and try the Cranberry and ACV. Put the ACV in her drinking water. Ask your vet about using a powder to help keep her dry. I use Medipulv powder on lots of things but I'd check with the vet before putting it on the vulva.

and they are often cropped here by the unregistered breeders

could you please clarify the age of the dog? You said puppy, which to me is quite young, then 10 months old.

NSW is a different kettle of fish to the other states

I had one with this. He took about 3 weeks to fully recover and no never had it again.

very glad he was found but I had to laugh as well

Thank God we have each other. I have one sister who gets it and one who doesn't.

some people just don't get it, in fact many people don't get it. And where are their manners? Even if you think it there is no need to say it.

no idea but if it's that bad report it and see if anything happens

I think you have to have it registered in your name at your home. If it escaped and ended up in the pound you would be responsible for any and all fees, same if it caused damage. This would need to be written into the contract.

Litter size is the difference. You want to pick the best to breed on with. Easier to find one in a litter of 8 - 10 then in a litter of 1-3.

I no longer breed and have given up my DOL listings and website.