r/GSP
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Early Spay
Hey all, hoping for some advice/experience.
My 3 month old baby girl has been dealing with an infection in her uterus that we’ve been keeping “under control” with antibiotics under strict vet supervision (constant visits).
Following a round and a half of the antibiotics the vet is now recommending we spay her early (ASAP, likely around 4-4.5 months per surgeon availability) as the risks of the infection spreading in his opinion outweigh the potential consequences of an early spay.
I’m pretty nervous about the potential effects on her growth and long term musculoskeletal health, particularly her tendon strength as she’s going to be an upland bird dog. And am hoping for some advice from anyone who’s been in a similar circumstance or maybe just some pats on the back saying it’ll all work out haha.
u/dairyqueen37 — 2 days ago
GSP freaks out when it rains.
Hello. My 9 year old male gsp, has in the past 6ish months, had horrible anxiety or panic attacks when it rains (it could even just be misting outside) and someone is not home. I work from home 3-4 days a week. In the office the other days usually from 9-4. He is totally fine being home by himself when it is not raining.
He gets ample exercise (in my opinion) runs a couple miles almost every day, swims in our lake, and plays with the kids.
This afternoon’s destruction has lead me to ask you all for help/tips. This morning I knew it was going to rain, but I had to go into the office. I got up extra early, ran him more than usual. I left the TV running in the living room as I was told by family members that might help. Made sure he had done both #1 and 2 outside.
Has anyone else dealt with this before? Any ideas on why it just started (I haven’t changed jobs and there hasn’t been any lifestyle changes)? Any tips to help my best buddy Zeke?
u/JohnnyDrama_Victory — 3 days ago
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Keeping GSP Entertained on Hot Days
Howdy folks! My girl Addie is 5, turning 6 soon here. We live in North Carolina, where the heat and humidity alone can be worrisome. I suppose I’ve never really had an issue keeping her occupied up until now, but her normal games of fetch and long walks aren’t as practical given 90+ degree days, before humidity.
Does anyone have recommendations on indoor activities that can keep them stimulated/enriched? She’s on Prozac and gabapentin and still seems a bit restless, so I can only imagine what she’d be like without the meds. I’m open to doing things in the home, or bringing her somewhere for enrichment/new activities. A small caveat is she tends to be a loner dog, so activities inside involving direct contact with other dogs would be case by case.
I’ve also seen online suggestions for scent work, tracking or field work to keep their instincts and prey drive strong.
u/Pack2014 — 2 days ago
How to properly tire out a 14 week old GSP while holding full time jobs 😅
My boyfriend works from home and I work 4 10-hour shifts. We’re waking up early for walks and we’re doing frozen Kongs, puzzles, and playtime on repeat for 12 hours a day. We do shorter hikes on the weekends with the hope of her doing longer distance (12+ miles) as she gets older. Any other activities I’m missing?
PS We have one final week before her vaccines kick in and she can be in public and with other dogs! (She’s worth the exhaustion!)
Yes we knew of GSP energy level going in :)
u/This_Arachnid3899 — 4 days ago
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Ticks
Ticks only on ears. So my GSP has not had any ticks on her except on her ears. I'm wondering if because she is on an oral meds and they don't have good blood flow.
Anyone else experiencing this.
There have also been a shite ton of ticks here this year. My kids have one on them daily. My GSD x is harder to check, obviously.
I tuck my pants into my socks like a nerd and have been lucky.
u/awhoogaa — 3 days ago
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The weather was amazing today. Loved spending some time chillin with this pupper!
u/Smokinsam68 — 4 days ago
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Skunked
1 Am where I am and guess who slinked in smelling like a skunk again! Bath time here we go!
u/simp51326 — 5 days ago
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He is my handsome boy Brooks
He just turned 9 years olddddd
u/UnionFriendly8569 — 5 days ago
Runt if the litter puppy with hydrocephalus?
Long story short: i've waited for this litter for pretty long time, as the parents are healthy and specially the father is a very decent sprintdog.
I got to choose between two puppies, but pictures didn't show the best build. I chose (of course) the smallest one without knowing.
She's pretty much been the runt of the litter since 3-4 weeks old.
I just got her now that she's 8weks. She's been checked by both the breeders vet and my vet, and they said she's fine (for now). But suddenly i started to think about maybe she had hydrocephalus?
When I picked her up she weighed 2,5kg at 8weeks. Breeder said she had gained 400g over a week.
I notice her face and head is much less developed and start to wonder if she has any condition?
Breeder said she'll gain weight fast once she's in our care, as she's from a pretty big litter (12puppies), and they thought she maybe was a little bullied by the others and didn't get as much access to food.
She gets vom food for puppies and goat milk (smaller portions and more often). Her poop is fine, and she's very adventurous and has no problem taking off. a little wobbly but i do think it's the puppy wobble with long limbs.
Anyone has experienced the same? Or have any advices or maybe can calm me down? I'm nervous there's something wrong with her (i won't stop loving her tho).
u/Weak_Bar_3268 — 5 days ago
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Can anyone tell me what kind of plants these are below my balcony?
There’s two of them and they need a lot of water. Like almost every day they practically SCREAM at me to be watered
u/eggsontheside — 5 days ago