Elderly Whippet

[Nicola]

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heck...brings a lump to my throat :'( :thumbsup:

 

[Tesa]

  Thanks to all for the lovely comments, we're all very much in love with *young* Edward  :wub: and every day he's with us is a bonus after what he's been through.

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I'll bet Eddie feels the same about you :huggles:

 

[oakmoorehill]

:huggles:For Eddie and well done to you I hardly recognised him as the same dog with the war wounds :cheers:

 

[annlouise]

This was Eddie when he came into rescue

Apparently he's quite elderly, and the poor chap had kennel cough, a secondary infection and mange when he was taken out of the pound.

He's a lot better now, as you can see

and provided he and Willow hit it off, then after a 12 hour round trip (cos he's in Durham and I'm near Yeovil in Somerset!) he'll be coming home with us  :wub:

Now, I've never had an elderly whippet before, although I have had elderly collies so am reasonably aware of general aging problems.

I was just wondering though whether I need to be aware of anything specific to aging whippets - especially one whose had at least one terrible period of neglect? Should I be feeding him any joint supplements for instance such as Cortaflex? Any particular food that seems to help or hinder them?

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IM A FIRM BELIEVER IN WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND! WHOEVER DID THAT WILL GET HIS COME UPPANCE!

IM FURIOUS  :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:

I'm probably worrying too much as he is apparently quite healthy at the moment, but I feel that if I'm taking this lad on then I need to do the best I can for him, so any thoughts gratefully accepted. 

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[annlouise]

This was Eddie when he came into rescue

Apparently he's quite elderly, and the poor chap had kennel cough, a secondary infection and mange when he was taken out of the pound.

He's a lot better now, as you can see

and provided he and Willow hit it off, then after a 12 hour round trip (cos he's in Durham and I'm near Yeovil in Somerset!) he'll be coming home with us  :wub:

Now, I've never had an elderly whippet before, although I have had elderly collies so am reasonably aware of general aging problems.

I was just wondering though whether I need to be aware of anything specific to aging whippets - especially one whose had at least one terrible period of neglect? Should I be feeding him any joint supplements for instance such as Cortaflex? Any particular food that seems to help or hinder them?

:rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:

IM A FIRM BELIEVER IN WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND! WHOEVER DID THAT WILL GET HIS COME UPPANCE!

IM FURIOUS  :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:   :rant:

I'm probably worrying too much as he is apparently quite healthy at the moment, but I feel that if I'm taking this lad on then I need to do the best I can for him, so any thoughts gratefully accepted. 

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AND GOOD THINGS WILL HAPPEN TO YOU, THATS FOR CERTAIN.

YOU HAVE DONE THAT WEE FELLA THE BIGGEST FAVOUR, TO END HIS DAYS HAPPY.

 

[Juley]

My eyes are watering again! :huggles: :wub: :wub: for Eddie.

 

[pamalkie]

Got a lump in my throat too :huggles: to Willow and Eddie :huggles:

 

[noo]

Tears in my eyes reading this thread and then seeing him looking so happy and healthy with his new friend. :huggles:

Hat off to you for looking after the gorgeous boy. :cheers:

Heres hoping the horrible b******s that hurt him wont have such a good ending :rant: :rant:

 

[~Sarah~]

Got a lump in my throat too  :huggles: to Willow and Eddie :huggles:

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Me too.

What a transformation. Just shows what proper care and loads of love can do. :wub: :wub: :wub: :huggles: :huggles: :huggles: Hugs for Eddie and Willow.

 

[OEH]

So glad that Eddie has such a great home now- so happy, healthy and fit looking :thumbsup: :wub:

 

[whippynit]

Only just seen this thread as i wasnt a member when it was first put on.

You've done a brilliant job with him :thumbsup: , i cant believe the transformation from first pic to now......he looks so well and happy now, and that picture infront of the fire :wub: he looks like he's in seventh heaven

I dont know how anyone can mistreat a dog or any other animal for that matter, and to such a extent too! :angry: thats just EVIL :rant:

At least Eddies story has a happy ending, Hats off to you for turning his life around :thumbsup: