I was asked to take Dina just over 5 years ago . She was almost 8 years old and was being PTS . Her breeder did not want her back and in fact was quite happy for her to be PTS . I already had 4 dogs , the number I am most comfortable with . I did suggest whippet rescue but this was not an option . I do occasionally have 5 dogs in a special case . Dina was a special case and I took her . She weighed 18kg and her correct weight is 12 kg . I had to housetrain her as she was not housetrained .
I had her spayed as this had not been done .
Her biggest problem was she sneezed out copious amounts of mucous frequently . She had every investigation known and eventually it was decided she had a housedust mite allergy .
Various medications were tried but none made much difference .
So she had to sleep downstairs . The house has to be kept very clean and all her bedding washed every day . This really helps and as long as we stick to this her problem is managed .
Dina is the nicest most non aggressive dog I have ever met . I have never met a dog who understands other dogs body language like Dina does . She avoids any confrontation expertly .
I am so glad Dina came to live with us . She has enriched our lives in so many ways .
All the other dogs adore her especially the youngsters . When we got our little whippet pup in January Dina was in heaven !
Here is Dina with her adoring fans :wub:
I had her spayed as this had not been done .
Her biggest problem was she sneezed out copious amounts of mucous frequently . She had every investigation known and eventually it was decided she had a housedust mite allergy .
Various medications were tried but none made much difference .
So she had to sleep downstairs . The house has to be kept very clean and all her bedding washed every day . This really helps and as long as we stick to this her problem is managed .
Dina is the nicest most non aggressive dog I have ever met . I have never met a dog who understands other dogs body language like Dina does . She avoids any confrontation expertly .
I am so glad Dina came to live with us . She has enriched our lives in so many ways .
All the other dogs adore her especially the youngsters . When we got our little whippet pup in January Dina was in heaven !
Here is Dina with her adoring fans :wub:
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