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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 15, 2012 21:08:01 GMT -5
Hi everyone today we went for a walk at spring bank park with some of the newer owners and it was the longest walk we have been on with her yet. (one hour)
Donna ended up throwing up her food, before getting into the car at the park. We think we had fed her a little too much today for dinner and she also had a bone,we learned that she has a sensitive tummy and she is on newer food so I think it just didn't sit well after we went for the long walk.
She also has been swallowing her food really fast and hardly chewing. when she threw up today it looked almost entirely un-chewed... is this normal??
we are afraid that she might get bloat so what can we do to prevent this from happening?
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Jul 15, 2012 21:31:34 GMT -5
You didn't say what dinner actually was? Is Donna eating kibble or raw? -- I'm guessing kibble? Are you wetting it? Most of us add some warm water to kibble and it helps with any unpleasantness, such as choking, bolting, vomiting. I also wouldn't exercise her for an hour before or after any meal. BTW, canine mouths aren't built for chewing but for ripping and tearing, so puked up kibble (wet or not) is not going to be particularly chewed.
Good luck!
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Post by campgreyhound on Jul 16, 2012 9:42:05 GMT -5
What time was her meal, what did it consist of, and how much time passed before you took her on the walk after she finished eating? And how hot was it?
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 10:00:30 GMT -5
It was kibble, royal canin we haven't wet her food but I'm going to try and do that for today on... we fed her around 3:30 and she threw it up around 7:30 It was relatively hot out and she refused to drink a lot of water on our walk so that could have been it.
Thanks for letting me know about the chewing and swallowing I didn't know that!
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Jul 16, 2012 10:12:43 GMT -5
You also metioned that she wouldn't drink a lot of water on your walk. When exercise is occurring (and before and after), you don't WANT them to drink a lot of water. Sips and wee drinks are fine but don't encourage or allow regular or excessive drinking.
Sounds like you were walking in late afternoon? IMHO, it's still too hot these days for exercise at that time. Especially if she has a full tummy. That would probably make ME barf if I had to walk in this heat after a late lunch, LOL!
How is she doing today?
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 10:27:13 GMT -5
well we thought that because there is only one or two walks a month we didn't want to miss the first one. And I thought that the time between was long enough for her walk. we are very new at all of this so I'm really sorry that I don't know much and we will probably ask a lot of questions I hope you guys don't mind!
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 10:31:18 GMT -5
She Has been really good today, Adam went to work so it's just us two. I took her out to the back yard for a nice bathroom break around 8 before coming back in the air conditioned house for a nap and breakfast. in a bit we might go for a walk to the park two blocks away:)
Thank you for your help guys it is much appreciated
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Post by campgreyhound on Jul 16, 2012 10:53:40 GMT -5
It was more likely being out in the heat for so long, rather than the timing. For walks in the heat, a cool down coat is a good idea - Summer's mom has an amazing one, a bit pricey but it kept Summer cool on our last run when it was really warm. You can get them cheaper but you have to keep pouring cool water on them, otherwise the wet terry cloth will trap the heat next to your grey's body. Maybe Lisa can post a link here to that amazing cool down coat. Best one I've seen, but unfortunately with the number of greys I have, it's out of the question. With one dog, not so bad! For new grey owners, you have to be really careful with the heat, greys can get a serious case of heat stroke fairly quickly. It can be deadly in some cases. Check this out: gracanada.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=health&action=display&thread=4935Glad your Donna is feeling better!
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 10:56:26 GMT -5
How many do you have?
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 11:11:11 GMT -5
maybe we will start walking Donna in late afternoon. And If we go walking anywhere during the day we will bring water to pour on her. We own a pool but we don't want her taking the liner out so we will probably buy a kiddie pool for her.
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Post by OwnedBySummer on Jul 16, 2012 11:59:07 GMT -5
Here's the link to the fantastic cool-down coat that I found. And even if the coat is to the point of being dripping wet, the dog is dry and cool. It's magic! mustluvdogs.caI still wouldn't walk Donna during the day, even with wetting, unless you have to. And not for very long -- just a potty walk. I had Summer at a dog event on Saturday (hot hot hot) from 11-4 and we leaped along from shade area to shade area, hid under a few vendor tables and had naps under a tree. She didn't like the available doggy ice cream (apparently, Camp Greyhound has her preferred flavor, LOL) but happily ate human soft ice cream. She also had on a cool-down bandana, as did I. But I would never have taken her out in the sun during those hours, even though she's pretty heat tolerant. In this heat, for a proper walking excursion, I would go early in the morning and at night after the sun has set and it's cooled down. The late afternoon time is still awfully hot. And if she likes water... yup, a kiddie pool is the way to go. It's fun to watch them splash into them and flop down for a good soak.
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Post by Adam Samantha & Cora on Jul 16, 2012 12:13:15 GMT -5
Okie dokie:) we will just let her go in the back yard for the summer time and get a kiddie pool. I'm so happy we got her though. shes an absolute delight. we are in love! We still have to work her with the crate ( which I started doing today) and we are working with her to not focus on the cats so much. She is our baby~ we want to take the best care we possibly can of her. I'm very dedicated to her and Adam is too But he works and I have much more time with her then he does. So I guess autumn and spring are better for walking them then?
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Post by campgreyhound on Jul 16, 2012 14:04:35 GMT -5
I have too many, that's how many lol. Last time I counted there were at least 5 of 'em plus campers... Like Lisa says, the best time to walk is early in the morning before it heats up, and then after sun down when the temps have cooled a bit. Keep the walks from getting too long if they are getting heated up. We do make full use of the kiddie pools here, and digging holes. If your back yard doesn't have a lot of shade, hang some tarps or put a shade canopy or two up to create some, so they can spend time outside but not get overheated. Some hounds love pools and sprinklers, some don't, but a sprinkler or mister will cool the air quite a bit. You might discuss later walks with the Spring Bank people, most greyhounds would appreciate the cooler temps, and the people will too!
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Post by angelollie on Jul 16, 2012 16:56:38 GMT -5
samadamdonna .... please don't hesitate to come on the forum if you have questions, doesn't matter how insignificant it may seem to you. There are so many of us who have had greyhounds for years and have gained a lot of great information that we love to share. Remember, we had to start somewhere too.
Happy that Donna is doing fine.
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Post by rubylottie14 on Jul 16, 2012 18:05:32 GMT -5
They are very expensive. I've just done a calculation on 130 dollars and it comes to Β£81 gbp.
Mind you if they work and you have very hot temps then they are worth it. I bought silver coats which are specifically made to reflect the heat and keep dogs cool. Apparently they are made from material that is used in the space industry. This coat cost a tiny Β£15! I am not saying they are as good as these coats, but they are good for the UK's warm/hot temps. I also saturate them in water if it's really hot - for really hot I mean something heady like 25 degrees C - which you are probably laughing at!
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