redditchlady Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 At least the vet visit put your mind at rest. Fingers crossed it was just a one off. Glad everything seem ok now. Kazz x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LurcherGirl Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Vet could find nothing wrong with him. Was that just a manual examination? Most vets just check them over with their hands and decide that there is nothing wrong. But many things cannot be detected this way. If you are really worried that he is under the weather or not like himself, have your vet do blood tests, thyroid, scans... I would also think about taking him to a chiro practor (McTimony) as they can often detect problems with joints/muscles/bones that a vet does not pick up on! Vera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grey Posted July 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yes it was a 'manual' examination. She told me to keep an eye on him for two weeks and if he was still acting not like himself, she would then do blood tests etc to see what was going on - if anything. I trust this vet 100% and really value her opinion. As it happens her 'remedy' seems to have fixed him and he's back to his laid back self. But I think he still has issues with this dog - last night his 'friend' ran up to our fence, on our side of the fence there was frienzed digging to try and get at him. He has been his usual playful self with other dogs he's met since and his recall is returning to where it used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annie b Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 Just a thought maybe the small patterdale triggered his prey drive and thats why he grabbed him. My two patterdale bitch and lurcher are always doing what I call the 'Rabbit' run. Patterdale girl runs around darting left and right just like a rabbit and my lurcher chases her they then reverse roles. It is hysterical watching them they dont hurt each other as I would stop this instantly if I thought it would lead to an injury. It is just a game they play together which I think is the pair of them training each other to hunt (dont shoot me down I definately dont allow them to hunt) it is just instinct. Also dogs police each other and that is why the GSD jumped in when he thought his friend was being hurt. Usually no damage is done with this as you found. My lurcher will also jump in if he thinks my patterdale is being bullied by another dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stripeygirl Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi My old lurcher would do just as you described to 'rude' dogs - just pin them down by the throat until they stopped wriggling (BIG heart in mouth moments at first till we realised what exactly he was doing - and the other dog got up unmarked ... and lots more polite). I'd also go along with the recommendation for a chiropractic check - my current lurcher could jump gates from a standstill - then I had him checked routinely and he had loads of old injuries in his back .. so well worth a check up. Apologies if your gorgeous lurcher already usually has a good recall ... I run a lurcher and greyhound training class with another grey/lurcher owning friend - we always tell people to use only cheese, chicken,liver, sausage or other really high value bribes when training their greys/lurchers ... if you want them to do as you ask it's got to be worth their while (which seems very reasonable to me !!). BTW if something/body usually came up and nipped my ankles I think that I'd be tempted to grip him warmly by the throat ... thought your boy was gorgeous. Happy runnings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbas_mum Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Not sure where abouts in the country you are but I am a McTimoney Corley spinal therapist (Chiropractor) and if you are local t me I would be happy to look at your boy, otherwise I may be able to point you in the right direction for one in your area. We tend to advse annual check-ups for most dogs anyway to make sure you catch any problems before they escalate. Hope this helps Katherine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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