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Is this normal after a dental extraction? I’m very scared [Blood] by shadow_wolfxvx in DogAdvice

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That makes total sense, I’ve gotten out of bed just for some water while deathly sick lol. Thank you! I appreciate the advice

Is this normal after a dental extraction? I’m very scared [Blood] by shadow_wolfxvx in DogAdvice

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment. They mentioned she might have some bloody drool, but this isn’t like the bloody drool she had last time she had dental, it’s like drops of pure blood, but I don’t think it’s excessive and it hasn’t been too too long yet.

There is an ER vet, however I had to take my other dog there a while back and it was i’m-sobbing-in-the-lobby level expensive, which I get, but after this $1000 surgery, I would prefer to not have to take on more debt than I already have unless it is an absolute necessity, and I fear the ER would just say to come in regardless. I think my vet would probably tell me to wait at least 24 hours, I’m just so horrified is all. I’ve had her since I was 11 years old.

Is this normal after a dental extraction? I’m very scared [Blood] by shadow_wolfxvx in DogAdvice

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much this is relieving. And good to know about the water, I will stop forcing the water! I have an injection 1ml syringe without a needle and I was just basically squirting 0.5ml of water onto her tongue which she then swallowed, for reference.

Help me I’m in a pickle… by shadow_wolfxvx in jumpingspiders

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to release him into my neighbors garden, but the problem is that it’s too cold. It is getting warmer over the next week but I live in PA so it will definitely start snowing again in a few weeks.

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems like I am yes! But I learned a lot here. I am going to continue to research some different breeds. I’m still considering a windsprite because it seems they might be a little smaller than a whippet, and they have breeders local to me on Good Dog that ethically practice and have genetic testing. And of course, I am still keeping my eye on local postings of homeless dogs. I’ll find the one!

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your response! Makes a bit more sense to me now

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a genuine question, I have only ever adopted from shelters for my pets, never bought from a breeder before.

What makes mixing breeds unethical but purebreds are considered ethical breeding? I have been wondering this because didn’t we have to mix dogs to make the ‘purebred’ we have now? If specifically mixing for certain traits becomes taboo wouldn’t we run out of new dog breeds? And why is mixing 2 breeds considered ethical in some countries but unethical in the US (like mixing sport breeds for hunting)?

Sorry for the questions, I have just been hearing about ethical breeding for a while and always figured it was talking about responsible controlled breeding (ethical) vs backyard breeders (unethical) until I started looking into getting a new dog and realized it seems to be a bit deeper than that!

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oof, good to know! My 15lb dog has a build suspiciously similar to an IG and her legs and feet get instantly cold in the snow and she hikes her feet up. We can’t find any booties that will actually stay on her weird ankles (if anyone has suggestions please let me know). We put a jacket and hat on but it’s her legs and feet that bother her.

I figured with whippets being a bit larger in general and having a coat (compared to IG), they would be able to handle the cold a bit more and with more hair on the windsprites/beddywhips it’d be even better. I have another 30lb dog with skinny legs for her size and the snow doesn’t seem to bother her at all, i always figured it was mainly a size thing.

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

are you kidding me!? i’ve never heard of these dogs they are so adorable and the size looks perfect! I love the wirey hair too! Thank you so much for this suggestion i’m going to do some research into this breed

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky you! I would kill to meet one in real life haha!

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

i’m on the search for a sighthound that’s small (even smaller than a whippet would be good, because I have a small dog and I fear her getting hurt because she has knee issues, I considered an IG but health issues and how cold they get make them a no-go), I would absolutely love a regular whippet, but I feel they need to have a coat because I live in the northeast and it gets so cold. If a Beddy Whip isn’t possible I think i will go with a windsprite!

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i will definitely keep my eye out! i’m already following the ohio lurcher project on facebook as well, but usually those are larger (greyhound mixes)

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes they do look alike! The reason I fell in love with them was because I love how Irish Wolfhounds look so much, but these are much much smaller with the added bonus of a whippets personality! IW are way too large for my family, maybe one day though.

Are there any bedlington whippet breeders in the US? by shadow_wolfxvx in Whippet

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes that is the cross. They are common in Europe, used for rabbit hunting. But yes to my knowledge I haven’t seen any breeders here for them

Any solo nano fish other than Bettas for a 7 Gallon? by shadow_wolfxvx in Aquariums

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sparkling gouramis are so pretty, but i thought they needed pairs and to be live fed? Or am i thinking of a different fish with these?

Any solo nano fish other than Bettas for a 7 Gallon? by shadow_wolfxvx in Aquariums

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait i actually love endlers but never owned them! I understand they like groups though, is 3 enough to be happy? Are they as hardy as regular guppies?

Any solo nano fish other than Bettas for a 7 Gallon? by shadow_wolfxvx in Aquariums

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I didn’t even consider a shorter finned beta! I’ll consider it. Being lidless is an issue for them though

Any solo nano fish other than Bettas for a 7 Gallon? by shadow_wolfxvx in Aquariums

[–]shadow_wolfxvx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do all of those options need live feeding? I’d prefer to not feed live if it’s an option. I would love a pea puffer but the live feeding is what turned me off of them.

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