Missie 1 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 My greyhound bitch is coming up 9 and suffers after offlead runs. I took her out today and normally she just mooches about at her own pace but if she sees a rabbit or something like she did today there is no stopping her and she is suffering this evening. I have given her some anti inflammatories but can anyone suggest a good supplement for her as I don't want to keep the poor girl on the lead all the time but I don't want her to suffer either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Try all of these! Glucosamine Sulphate with Chondroitin(from health food shops), Dorwest Herbs' Mixed Veg supplement.http://www.dorwest.com/, Cod Liver Oil. Or even try a Pure-U magnetic collar. None are going to make the condition go away, but all of any of these may well help a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest foxyjo. Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 All of the above plus cider vinegar. I know it sounds crazy, but it's amazing. Does so much good, too much to write here. Google it. You have to introduce it sowly cos it tastes strong - a few drops in food to start off with, and build it up slowly. It will take about 6 weeks to start to show, but it's worth sticking too. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDR 29 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Get a mag box, i aint used one myself, but someone who used to be on here, whos dogs i know has said its the best thing she's ever had!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missie 1 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Thanks for replies. I will try the suggestions. My mum used a bio flow collar on her collie so I might try that and I do have some joint supplement vitamin things for her that i'm trying but so far they don't seem to have done much. I don't like the thought of her slowing down but I think her racing career has impacted slightly, her feet are really flat and she goes lame at the smallest jolt bless her. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I forgot to add: MASSAGE! A good rub down before and after exercise can work wonders too. I also forgot to say: is it muscle stiffness or sore joints? Probably a bit of both. The things I suggested in the first post are excellent for joint problems specifically: general wear and tear as things get older: including humans! LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caravan Monster 323 Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 My saluki x is probably a bit older and suffers similar problems. I have taken her to McTimony Animal Chiropractor a couple of times when she has got in a state. The treatment worked well. Personally, I would be inclined to use these people instead of a greyhound 'bonemen', especialy with older dogs. With age, joints do suffer more wear and tear, but at the same time, they need to keep degree of fitness, or else the muscles go really sloppy and injuries become more common. I appreciate that particularly with greyhounds, you need to really pick the ground they run on, but its better than keeping her on the lead all the time. Like skycat says, a good rub down when you get home, seems to help too. I think that as running dogs get older, owners should alter hunting/ exercise activities to account for age and keep the dog stimulated, and with a purpose in life. Both owner and dog continue to benefit from the relationship that way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Missie 1 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I think its a bit of both Skycat, I have taken to giving her a massage before and after exercise. She wasn't too bad this morning so i'll try suggestions and see how she goes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blacktabs 3 Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Masage with rubbing oils and tinned tomatoes added to the diet if its cramp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
threbb 0 Posted July 4, 2008 Report Share Posted July 4, 2008 My greyhound bitch is coming up 9 and suffers after offlead runs. I took her out today and normally she just mooches about at her own pace but if she sees a rabbit or something like she did today there is no stopping her and she is suffering this evening. I have given her some anti inflammatories but can anyone suggest a good supplement for her as I don't want to keep the poor girl on the lead all the time but I don't want her to suffer either. You can get good rubs from greyhound megastore online like curako. Electrolytes might help aswell.Most Greyhounds dehydrate very easily.Also put a coat on her if its cold out.Take it off when she goes for a scamper and back on when she goes back on the lead.I know a greyhound bitch who was still flapping at nine but i suppose that was exceptional. I think its great you let her off the lead for a run. Greyhound are fantastic dogs. good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wullielennox 158 Posted July 20, 2008 Report Share Posted July 20, 2008 Get a mag box, i aint used one myself, but someone who used to be on here, whos dogs i know has said its the best thing she's ever had!!!!!had one when a kept the grews GOOD BIT OF EQUIPMENT.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shephound 19 Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 if you can get it Sharps green rub its for greyhounds massage it onto her before and after works wonders for my racing greys after they have a race our a hard run Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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