Greys & Things

My back is better today.  It is still sore, but I haven’t had any spasms for about 24 hours.  That is a good sign.  I am walking upright again.  That is always good.  LOL

Jack survived his vet visit, but it was very stressful for him.  The vet was 20 minutes late due to emergencies.  He said he had seen 22 pets yesterday and that put him behind.  He had to keep running in and out during Jack’s visit which added to Jack’s stress.  I think in the future, I will schedule my appointments in the morning.  However, I have been going to this vet for over a decade and this was the first time that it was like that.

Jack received his two shots yesterday and had his exam.  The vet was pleased with his teeth.  I was a little concerned because I went through a time where I wasn’t brushing his teeth and it shows.  Greyhounds are known for having very bad teeth.  Jack just had a teeth cleaning two and half years ago and I really don’t want him to go through that again. Greyhounds are very sensitive to anesthesia and they don’t always come out of it.  I have known several greyhounds that have died during a dental, so it’s really something I don’t want him to go through again.  I have been brushing his teeth daily for the past month and his teeth look better. The vet said he can see that there is an improvement and if I just keep it up, we should be fine.  He does not recommend that we clean Jack’s teeth.  He said it is just not worth the risk.  It was a relief to hear that.  It’s much easier dealing with a vet who shares my views instead of battling one who doesn’t.   I’m wondering if he recently lost a grey while doing a dental because last year he was not so against it.

Jack and I are both glad that yesterday is over.