Annmarie09

Thanks for all the advice guys, I went to the vet on Friday and was given metacam for the weekend to see if it helped, it hasn't so we're going back tomorrow. My vet is great, but not a running dog specialist, does anyone know if there are any in the Fife area please? Thanks

Two days ago Fly dog went slightly lame after a hard run, then seemed fine after a few minutes. Same again yesterday, when I noticed her toe is swollen. She's sound except for when she works hard. There are no marks, lumps, foreign bodies or anything that I can see. It is slightly tender to squeeze but the joint doesn't seem painful when flexed. Any ideas?

Aural haematoma needs to be drained and then stitched a certain way to stop it filling back up til it heals, otherwise the dog will end up with a "cauliflower ear". Not an uncommon injury in dogs

Bloody right it was wet! Phone didn't want to work the next day

So are we!

Whippet classes, woohoo! Are the children's classes only for terriers Del?

Thanks, will do!

So, how often is it open to lurchers please?

Speak for yourself bud lol. See you at Fife show this year?! Yep, we will be there.... Wont make this one as im on a course with work that weekend... (had to be this weekend didnt it!!!)..... See you at the fife show Shame, I've got a fair booked that day but I'm going to try to wiggle out of it. Suppose I better get round to getting the trophy engraved so if you win it you can look at our name on it for a year lol

When is it back on, does anyone know? My dogs haven't had a run since Selkirk last year

Speak for yourself bud lol. See you at Fife show this year?!

honest vet by the sounds of it ......most would say there in pain and we have to do something........ Yeah, I've been with my vet for 20 years and I think we have a fairly good relationship. They know me well enough to trust me to replace dressings etc and get in touch if there's a problem, and they've stapled both my dogs without sedation, which is unusual for a vet. The jokes fairly fly about the hysterical whippet being stapled together every time we go there! Even though I've moved house and there are closer vets I've stuck with them, like you say, most would insist on removal and cha

My lurcher has lost a fair chunk from one of her canines, you can just see the root. I asked the vet about it the day it happened, he said my choices were root canal treatment (can't be done at a regular vet, has to be a specialist) which would cost about a grand, remove the tooth under anaesthetic, or leave it and keep an eye on it. If the tooth or gum became discoloured or she showed signs of pain then the tooth was rotten and would have to be removed. I opted for the last one. That was 2 years ago and the tooth is fine, doesn't bother her eating bones etc. I suppose it's luck of the draw w

You are right, but I spoke to Community Wildlife Officer about this when the law first changed and he said the court would have to prove that you intended for your dog to hunt squirrels. There are loads where I walk the dogs

Haven't heard anything, but posted on my fb page as we are close by. Hope you find her.