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Post by Parv&Freya on Apr 30, 2016 13:55:01 GMT
I figured it was a high speed manoeuvre but didn't know about the barrel roll/crash part. Well Margot is certainly on the road to recovery if she is doing these already :-)
Can't wait for the belly laughs :-D
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on Apr 30, 2016 14:42:39 GMT
I'm back from my local Natural Instinct supplier. I'd read that tripe is a winner and to be honest I wouldn't be surprised if she had been fed that because as soon as I took this solid block of raw meat from it's ice cream tub container, (in order to halve then quarter), ready for defrosting, Margot was up on her hind legs, sniffing. I offered a sliver in my hand, and she sniffed then scoffed it. I've given her a tiny amount, 200grams, (1/8th) of this rank tripe and chicken, so as not to overwhelm her, and it was snaffled down, licking the bowl clean. I shall offer her another 200grams later on this evening. Margot is now sleeping but I expect a zoomie session after the requisite 45 minutes.
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Post by rowlfsmum on Apr 30, 2016 14:44:17 GMT
You have certainly hit the button with raw food!!!! We need pictures of the lovely girl please!
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Post by steaknkidney on Apr 30, 2016 16:26:08 GMT
Raw tripe has always been a winner in our house and very nutritious, if you don't mind the smell!!!
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on Apr 30, 2016 18:51:04 GMT
Natural Instinct for Working Dogs, (slightly higher protein but she needs it), in Chicken and Tripe variety. I offered another small portion and she has for the first time in a week, eaten her full days quotient of nutrition. Hurrah! I think tripe is the way to go. Shame about the vomit inducing pong but luckily Margot licks the bowl clean. I have also bought the Beef version and the Duck and hope that meets with her approval
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 20:56:34 GMT
Zoomies is indeed a joy to watch, when they tuck their tails under their bums and do top speed circuits of any open space, no matter how small. Generally, the barging would come with more serious running, to bring down the 'prey' and is what Alfie will do with unsuspecting dogs...he's rolled an upstart doberman juvenile before at speed, heart in mouth time (luckily the owner was out of sight), no harm done and the dobie is now much more respectful than he was!! Being lurchered is when humans become like a skittle - generally caused by trying to side step out of the way of a hound in full sprint. Best to hold your nerve, and stand still, hug a tree, or crouch down to avoid serious injury. You're not a true lurcher owner until you've been lurchered. Oh, and you might not have been warned of the wall of death! Saluki's may find this activity beneath them, but this involves indoor zoomies, using any available chairs or sofas to rebound from...just like the motorcyclist in the wall of death.
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Post by daisydip on May 1, 2016 5:01:26 GMT
Zoomies is indeed a joy to watch, when they tuck their tails under their bums and do top speed circuits of any open space, no matter how small. Generally, the barging would come with more serious running, to bring down the 'prey' and is what Alfie will do with unsuspecting dogs...he's rolled an upstart doberman juvenile before at speed, heart in mouth time (luckily the owner was out of sight), no harm down and the dobie is now much more respectful than he was!! Being lurchered is when humans become like a skittle - generally caused by trying to side step out of the way of a hound in full sprint. Best to hold your nerve, and stand still, hug a tree, or crouch down to avoid serious injury. You're not a true lurcher owner until you've been lurchered. Oh, and you might not have been warned of the wall of death! Saluki's may find this activity beneath them, but this involves indoor zoomies, using any available chairs or sofas to rebound from...just like the motorcyclist in the wall of death. Very good description:-D
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on May 1, 2016 6:47:25 GMT
Margot slept from 7pm right through to 7am despite my attempting to ask her if she needed a loo trip @ 9pm. I fully expected her to climb in bed with me again, but she didn't move from her bed. A satisfied and settled hound? I had to wake her, to ask if she needed a loo visit, as advised but that snout had already picked up the *delicious* aroma of chicken and tripe as I removed it from the fridge to divide up and chop up.
Still a little harder than I thought was healthy, I sat the bowl over a saucepan full of hot water for 5 minutes and she was almost begging to be fed. She's now eaten the lot and I suppose the water content in the food is enough to sustain her especially as the weather isn't exactly hot and she's been on only gentle exercise. She's been out for a tinkle, did a mini zoomie race back in as its frosty out there, and is now asleep in her bed. Again! We are having a couple of roast chickens todays so lunch for her will be a mini roast with veg. Her only form of play is fly catching in the garden and chasing her tail. Quite sad really. Hopefully she'll copy other dogs once we have more contact with hounds. Margot's wound is perfectly healed, so much so that she no longer needs her Suitical.
I've researched green tripe and shall be asking the Natural Instinct stockist to order some in as its the one variety that I didn't see in the freezer. Maybe that's for a reason - (that hound staff dry retch when dividing it up), but it isn't about us and it's reckoned to be one of the best, (if old school), food for dogs.
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on May 1, 2016 15:48:08 GMT
We have had a great time walking over Chingford Plains, the cinder bridlepaths and sunlit glades in this glorious weather where so many horse riders, joggers, mountain bikers and dog walkers were out enjoying the Spring sunshine. I've been mindful of Margot's recent spaying but felt that as she's eating properly now, and her wound site has healed beautifully, she and I could do with a gentle walk in a place I know so well.
She has been such an embassador for SLR. Everyone she has had contact with have stopped to ask of her breeding as when she locks her x-ray vision into the distance, her hunting, high stepping deportment and noble head carriage have had people transfixed. Most were genuinely surprised that she is a 'rescue' and I've named dropped SLR many times today. I'm hoping that this will bring more site traffic and potential fosterers and those of us, *failures*.
She has thoroughly surpassed all my admittedly limited expectations of a rescue hound. We stopped for a much needed drink @ The Owl but she refused point blank to drink the fresh water offered. Her on lead manners were faultless as was her behaviour with other dogs and she's definitely accustomed to horses. Nothing phased her. Two smooth haired Hungarian Vizsla's walking behind us appeared to unsettle her so she did walk on a little faster but even then she's looking round to ensure I'm keeping up and asking for soothing words of reassurance. Once home she wiggled and rolled on the lawn and rested in the sun. She ate her lunch, drank water, (thankfully), and has been snoozing since. She seems so much more settled as no longer follows me from room to room and when the open-plan kitchen area becomes too noisy, slinks off to snooze on the sleeping bag in the crate in the hall
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Post by poppyandann on May 1, 2016 16:21:00 GMT
I love your updates Kaaren. It warms my heart to read about the love and care you are giving to Margot. To think only a few days ago she was in a dog pound and now she has so much love and attention from you and your family. She sounds like a lovely girl with a wonderful personality.
I know that it is such a worry when they do not eat and drink. Poppy, my greyhound, came to live with us about 10 years ago from a greyhound rescue and had only lived in kennels. From the day she arrived she has been what I would call a 'fussy' eater. I have tried all sorts of food but when I make her breakfast if she gives me that 'look' I am certain it is going to be a no eating day. She also does not drink much, so I add a water to her food. Despite all this she has kept healthy.
Hope you and Margot continue to enjoy your life together - I think there is nothing like having a dog in your family.
Do keep writing your updates.
Best wishes to you both.
Ann and Poppyt
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2016 17:31:05 GMT
Such great updates. It seems like you fell in love and are full of joy at having Margot in your life. She is a lucky, lucky girl.
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Post by rowlfsmum on May 1, 2016 17:45:14 GMT
Following on from Loz's post - Salukis certainly do the wall of death zoomies!!! Most evenings Rowlf has a session.
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on May 2, 2016 9:10:43 GMT
Morning. We haven't seen Margot do a wall of death. Yet. I was intending to support SLR Brentwood but Margot hasn't had her second set of immunisations yet, plus she was sick @ 6am, losing part of last nights tea, (cooked roast chicken). Plus she has rejected her raw Duck breakfast, probably because it isn't Tripe. Should I be concerned or should I offer sardines in oil, or do the tuff love thing and leave the Duck in her bowl? Shes asleep in her bed. Update: I don't think she's poorly as she's been larking about in the garden where I, introduced her to sardines in oil of which she had about a quarter tin. Shes been sniffing the Duck but is holding out for TRIPE I'll place an order tomorrow. I'm looking into buying a harness and walk her with that rather than the collar. I have done a search on the site but am none the wiser. Any advice would be more than welcome, so recommended manufacturers and sizing please. Thanks
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 10:29:22 GMT
I would be a bit tougher on the food front. You will find it harder to get her to play by your rules later if you let her dictate to you now - though I know it is only coming from love. As you say her demeanour is fine so she's not feeling too poorly, stick it out. The only thing I would say about harnesses is that they allow the dog to pull more strongly as they can use their chest muscles. If Margot isn't a puller its not a problem and may work well. I use a snuggle pets ( www.snugglepets.co.uk/ ) harness which is fleece lined and we use for securing him in the car - Zephyr has a size 5 but is a big lad. (Shame you can't make All About Dogs - there would definitely be harnesses for sale there).
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Post by echo on May 2, 2016 10:35:22 GMT
She's really playing you up isn't she? Is she still on any medication after her spey because if so that could be affecting her appetite. As for harnesses I use Ruffwear front range harnesses, they are comfortable look good and with the front attachment don't encourage pulling.
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on May 2, 2016 10:51:52 GMT
@ Zephyrspal and Echo, thanks for the advice and most definitely I am too soft. The sardines weren't a hit and I caved on the Duck, replacing it with Beef, both Natural Instinct Raw. So, I now know she likes Tripe + Chicken and Beef. Plus roast chicken. Strong cheddar cheese. I also know what she will not deign to look at, let alone sniff and that includes everything else, hence why I popped over to Jenny donating all her rejected food to SLR. She isn't a puller at all and using a collar seems unkind seeing as its either held aloft by me so that the lead tension doesn't apply pressure on her neck, or hanging loose, which inevitably she steps over, hence we stop and I ask, "paw" and she duly obliges. Again, thanks for the info and linky. On the analgesic front post op - I stopped the Tramadol on Friday.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2016 12:29:09 GMT
Following on from Loz's post - Salukis certainly do the wall of death zoomies!!! Most evenings Rowlf has a session. Ssssshhhhhhhh Heather!
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Post by Margot's Corps de Ballet on May 3, 2016 11:08:26 GMT
Hello We both had a wonderful weekend exploring together and yesterday we walked around Highams Park and The Lake. Margot was not phased by the resident swans who were having a loud and aggressive 'turf war' with the Canada geese, right in front of her, nor other dogs with the exception of an English Bulldog to whom she snarled, most unlike her. The dogs owner explained that this is a common occurance and other dogs cannot recognise their scrunched up, ( deformed?) faces, although Margot didn't react to the pugs we met in Epping Forest. Parv and Freya I will be hooking up with us there on Sunday, as there is an Open Day with falconry displays and a Viking re-enactment in the Park. I have no idea of the link between Highams Park and Vikings, but who cares about historical relevance as it will be a good day out and the sun will be shining too. After yesterday's 'shout out' to the lovely warm community that is SLR, I researched and ordered a Ruffwear Front Range Harness in "Campfire Orange" and a Flat Out leash that can be worn around the waist. I ordered last night @ 9pm from www.fetch.co.uk, The Petstore from Ocado and as it was my first order, I received 15% off and free next day delivery delivery, (if over a £29 spend), and chose the 8.30 - 9.30 timeslot. The order arrived @ 8.29am. Phenomenal service. We went for our inaugural walk wearing the harness and it allowed her the freedom to move her head and sniff and snuffle. We walked through the cemetery to Chingford Pet Centre to buy another batch of Natural Instinct raw delicacies, well anything including the "T" for tripe word, is most acceptable to The Dame! They will be ordering in the green tripe especially for her. Yum, yum! Margot is now asleep in the sunshine, but at least I have the reassurance that she definitely will eat her raw food and she appears to be filling out slightly.
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Post by rowlfsmum on May 3, 2016 11:33:14 GMT
Another lovely update Kaaren. We have the same harness and use it to secure Rowlf in the car as he travels on the rear seat.
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