Give me the doggie low down

[drinkswineoutofamug]

New to keeping a dog. It's my daughters and both of them moved back in yesterday. That's fine (ish) we have a big garden for her to run about in. She's a whippet cross. The old owner apparently got her jabbed but we have no proof of this , so the following questions.

Should I get her re jabbed?
When to get her spayed?
Worming
Flea treatment
Registering her at the vets, how much should I get her insured?

She's a beautiful dog and I want to do what's right with her. She has company all day. The old owner just left her in a back yard. She loves to snuggle and have belly rubs and has a grin on her face like she's laughing. She follows me around the house, is this normal, it's like she doesn't want to miss out on doing the washing up! Sorry for all the questions.

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Been vets she's over 14kg now so he's happy. 2nd worming tablet and she's got an eye infection so got some lotion. She's loving the snow and been out in it all day

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Well after 2 weeks of trying she finally sleeps in a dog bed!
Which is good as she has started to snore.
She's been fascinated by puddles of ice and is insistent that we stop and try and walk over each one! Jumping if the ice cracks!
I can now tell she's put weight on and she has defined muscle , she's actually hurt my wrist pulling on the lead. Waiting for the new lead to arrive. Only down point , she ate my flip flops 🤷🏻‍♀️

[squishee]

Aw, she's adorable! Looks so happy and relaxed.
I'm so happy for you and she's really lucky to have you.

Love this thread!

[drinkswineoutofamug]

My fluffy baby 🥰

[drinkswineoutofamug]

She got tangled up in the living room curtains trying to get on the window sill. She likes people watching. Unfortunately pulled them down. Gave her a shock.
Also got introduced to the bath. God knows what she rolled in but it was a mixture of poo/rotten egg/ rotten meat & bad feet.
She's all fluffy and shiny now.
Dog bed coming tomorrow, a big padded fleece job. Read that whippet type dogs get bed sores from being lazy as they are so boney. She also now has her own fleece and towel. Training coming on a treat, she now lies down which is a huge step.

[feministfairy]

Lovely thread and a lovely dog OP. So pleased that you have her back.

[drinkswineoutofamug]

She now weighs 13.46kg , nails clipped go back in 4 weeks

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Vets again this afternoon for nail trim. Oh what fun. The friend has lost her nail trimmers 🙄

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Well she's been back nearly a week. You would of thought she's never been away. Keeps having timid moments which are to be expected.
Noted that she has put weight on. You can no longer see her heart beating under her skin ☹️
So training begins. I know she's 18 months old , house trained has recall until she sees a bird. But I want her to sleep in her own bed. Not asking much. I'm also looking at agility classes for her.
From yesterday we have been leaving her alone in the house. Intend to build up the hours. She was fine with it. Left her asleep, found her asleep. She may be used to it from when cuntchops had her. But from what I've found out that would be a whole weekend with no food etc.
Huge walks. And she would make a crap guard dog 😒 oh yes she barks but then runs to whoever for fussing!
Any tips for getting my bed back?

[squishee]

Wow OP I just read the whole thread in one go. What a rollercoaster! So happy that you got Flo back. Thanks so much for thinking to update.
I grew up with a whippet cross. Lovely lovely dogs.

[drinkswineoutofamug]

She slept through!

[drinkswineoutofamug]

I will look at getting a diffuser. It must be mind blowing for her what she's gone through.
Thank you

[AvocadosBeforeMortgages]

I'm not surprised if shes showing signs of stress. A lot has happened and she needs some time to decompress.

Have you come across Adaptil? We use the plug in and it does take the edge off things for anxious DDog. I know when it's run out because DDog's behaviour changes.

[JesusInTheCabbageVan]

drinks sounds like you've just got to give it time. Ours was a manic, needy pest for the first couple of weeks. Basically just lots of walks, as much routine as possible, and minimising get further disruption where you can. There are also lots of stress remedies out there, like DAP diffusers etc, and Pets at Home stock a 'calming' tinned dog food with chamomile in it which knocks ours right out!

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Not sure if I should be worried. Been to work today. She's had company & walks.
She's either calmed down or unsettled.
She's picked at her food. Sleeping. Still running about barking at the trees . Could it be a stress thing for her? She's had a lot go on in the last 2 days.
Sorry if that doesn't make much sense. The vet wasn't concerned with her yesterday. But she's had her world turned up side down. I am trying to give her space. Suggestions appreciated .

[malteserhound]

Just read the thread and I'm so delighted you got her back OP. I was tearful reading about her being taken, I know how distraught I'd be if anyone took DHound!
She looks so happy snuggled up there

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Morning. Better night. She only woke up once to go to the loo. Wondering how Flo ended up with the goose down duvet, I ended up with a fleece
Sorry this is turning into a diary. Off to work. Think she remembers the uniform , she's looking at me with sad eyes

[drinkswineoutofamug]

My friend who takes in rescues has given me some protein mix for her, to help the weight gain.
3 walks today.
I'm at work tomorrow but daughter is coming at 9 to look after her. We have a set up.
I'm knackered

[JesusInTheCabbageVan]

Ahh, perfect! Really suits her (and I'm guessing from 'foof' you're in Wales, could almost come and kidnap her ) But yes, swollen foof means she's probably about to come into season.

[drinkswineoutofamug]

He wants her to put weight back in first. She's just 12.3 kg . Spine and hips jutting out ☹️

Her name is Florence, flo for short. She's snuggled on the sofa with me now. Fast asleep.

Think she's having a season now??? Her foof is swollen. Is that a sign or normal in female dogs?

[JesusInTheCabbageVan]

The all important question... What's her name?

[Whoseranium]

Did she have a season whilst she was still with you previously? If not I'd be tempted to sort out getting her spayed sooner rather than later. Although vets do prefer to do it mid way between seasons it can be done any time.

Call me paranoid but given he's suddenly decided to dump her back on you out of the blue I'd not want to adopt a wait and see approach if there's a chance she's had a season whilst in his "care".

[TropicPlunder]

really so delighted for you!! Amazing news. Hope that's the last you hear from the other guy. Such a happy ending

[drinkswineoutofamug]

Clean bill of health at vets! Eyes, ears etc clean. Clear lungs. Feed little and often. He thinks dry skin is down to diet and should improve. Under weight which we knew. Got her worming tablet . Boosters not due until March. She started to get distressed so didn't get nails done today. He said they aren't too over grown. Getting spayed in the summer. She will be 2.

[AvocadosBeforeMortgages]

What a fantastic update!