Post photos of your dogs (Vol 5)
Discussion
QBee said:
The Lunas I meet in our local park are just one tic short of their accurate name. 
Funny you should say that....Her first 'mum' said that her name for Luna was Looney Tunes.
Ours is that, or Luna-tic.
Having said that, she has her mad moments, but she's calmer than Sam and Jet were at her age.
A saluki, saluki/whippet and whippet make for an interesting household
Mezzanine said:
Congratulations - I also love a whippet.
How come they are scarce on the secondhand market?
Not sure really. I guess maybe they're a bit 'niche'? Certainly they don't come up in rescue very often. You do see people advertising them privately but, like I say, generally for quite a lot of money (because they are quite expensive puppies). I've only ever adopted from rescue centres before, so I wasn't going to pay more than I would have on an adoption fee - not when there are so many dogs needing homes. How come they are scarce on the secondhand market?
moorx said:
Some wonderful photos on the last few pages.
I have hesitated to post photos, for fear of being judged (believe me, I judged myself) but we have a new addition.
We actually got her a couple of weeks before we lost Rosie, which is why I was reluctant to post. Whilst Rosie was unwell at the time (kidney disease doesn’t go away), she had perked up significantly, otherwise I wouldn’t have considered it for a moment.
I had wanted another whippet ever since we lost Sam and Jet. As anyone who has looked for a ‘second hand’ whippet knows, they don’t come up very often (especially in rescue), and people rehoming them privately often want a lot of money for them. I didn’t want a puppy, especially from a breeder, and most being advertised were many miles away, which is difficult when you need to take other dogs along for a meet and greet. This one was a private rehoming of a female dog just over a year old, and only about 40 miles away from us.
Funnily enough, I am pretty sure that I saw her litter when she was sold by the breeder, as they have fairly distinctive colouring/markings (and I recognise the breeder’s details in the paperwork we have).
So please may I introduce Luna (seems to be a popular name at the moment):
With Max and Daphne:
I am on leave this week, so hopefully we will get out and about a bit and take a few more photos.
Lovely photos of Luna as well as Max and DaphneI have hesitated to post photos, for fear of being judged (believe me, I judged myself) but we have a new addition.
We actually got her a couple of weeks before we lost Rosie, which is why I was reluctant to post. Whilst Rosie was unwell at the time (kidney disease doesn’t go away), she had perked up significantly, otherwise I wouldn’t have considered it for a moment.
I had wanted another whippet ever since we lost Sam and Jet. As anyone who has looked for a ‘second hand’ whippet knows, they don’t come up very often (especially in rescue), and people rehoming them privately often want a lot of money for them. I didn’t want a puppy, especially from a breeder, and most being advertised were many miles away, which is difficult when you need to take other dogs along for a meet and greet. This one was a private rehoming of a female dog just over a year old, and only about 40 miles away from us.
Funnily enough, I am pretty sure that I saw her litter when she was sold by the breeder, as they have fairly distinctive colouring/markings (and I recognise the breeder’s details in the paperwork we have).
So please may I introduce Luna (seems to be a popular name at the moment):
With Max and Daphne:
I am on leave this week, so hopefully we will get out and about a bit and take a few more photos.
Mandy seems to be losing fur at an alarming rate. Whether it’s allergies or from long term malnutrition that’s still coming out, I don’t know. Back to the piriton and an allergy test and see what we can do. She will soon look dreadful with a missing eye and no fur on her sides! Only makes them more beautiful to me but other people can judge like a right set of bum holes.
LandieMark said:
He's being really useful as well - nailed this on the patio this morning. Next door put loads of seed out for the birds which attracts them. Thankfully the wife was not up yet as she is terrified of them.
Good work Rex.Terriers are amazing at dealing with rats. I remember my old JRT encountering a rat for the first time, she was on it in a flash, shook it and tossed it a good twelve feet in the air it was dead as when it hit the ground. A quick end for the rat compared to poison.
Bullybutt said:
Mandy seems to be losing fur at an alarming rate. Whether it’s allergies or from long term malnutrition that’s still coming out, I don’t know. Back to the piriton and an allergy test and see what we can do. She will soon look dreadful with a missing eye and no fur on her sides! Only makes them more beautiful to me but other people can judge like a right set of bum holes.
Our spaniel's fur went really moth eaten, pale and thin about 18 months ago.She was also drinking a lot and peeing a lot.
It turned out to be Cushings Disease, which is controllable with medication, but it's not cheap.
Here's a bit about it:
Cushing’s disease (also called hyperadrenocorticism) is an endocrine disease that is common in older dogs. Cushing’s disease is rare in cats.
Cause
Cushing’s disease is most commonly caused by an overactive pituitary gland in the brain. The pituitary gland is the “master gland” in the body, controlling most hormonal function. In patients with Cushing’s disease, the pituitary gland over secretes a hormone that stimulates the adrenal gland. The adrenal gland then overproduces cortisol, the hormone responsible for the clinical signs of Cushing’s disease. Roughly 85% of patients with Cushing’s disease have the pituitary-dependent disease.
In roughly 15% of patients, an adrenal tumor is the cause of Cushing’s disease. In this case, the adrenal gland over-secretes cortisol independent of pituitary influence. The tumor can be benign, but it is more commonly malignant. Although Cushing’s disease is uncommon in cats, most cats with Cushing’s disease have an adrenal tumor rather than a pituitary issue.
Clinical Signs
Clinical signs of Cushing’s disease can vary widely from dog to dog. Most commonly, an increase in thirst and urination are seen. Some dogs break housetraining after years without an accident. Many dogs have an increase in appetite as well, and some gain weight.
Because cortisol causes muscle weakness and muscle breakdown, your dog may appear chubby around the belly, but thin in the limbs. Some dogs appear thin all over as though their muscle is wasting away. Very often, hair loss is seen, especially over the back and tail.
Cortisol has an impact on sugar metabolism in the body, so if your dog is a diabetic, their sugar will become unpredictable and difficult to control if he develops Cushing’s disease. Some pets will actually develop diabetes, temporarily or permanently, at the same time, Cushing’s disease is diagnosed.
Cushing’s disease can also cause reversible changes in the liver. Oftentimes Cushing’s is suspected when routine blood tests show liver enzyme elevations. Urine tests may be abnormal, with the urine being more dilute than normal. Cushing’s can cause the kidneys to leak protein into the urine as well.
Untreated Cushing’s disease can lead to some potentially life-threatening conditions. Patients can become seriously ill due to diabetes because of the effect of cortisol on insulin function. The kidneys can become stressed by the excess cortisol, resulting in blood pressure abnormalities and significant protein loss. Additionally, Cushing’s increases the chance of a blood clot forming inappropriately and blocking a major blood vessel. Thankfully, these life-threatening complications are not common; they are seen more in patients with longstanding, untreated Cushing’s disease.
The little t
t is growing fast, but then, given the amount he eats (and poops!) he should be! He's becoming quite good off his lead and his recall is pretty impressive... so long as I have a bag of treats in my pocket. He and Bella are getting along well now, they fight constantly amid much barking and snarling, lots of slobber flying as well. He is a happy little chap...phpe said:
Old girl taken to vet today after collapsing whilst out with dog walker. Initial symptoms suggested a stroke but vets now seem confident it is a vestibular infection affecting balance and coordination.
Fingers crossed - she is 13 and the last of her litter left alive.
Good luckFingers crossed - she is 13 and the last of her litter left alive.
Hoping for a good outcome
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