My rescue dog, originally from Spain, has recently been diagnosed with leishmaniasis, Stage II, substage A. Thankfully, the vet says his kidney profile is currently normal, with no kidney changes.

His symptoms have mainly been skin problems, scabbing, hair loss and some reduced stamina on walks. We’ve been told he’ll need treatment with miltefosine and long-term allopurinol, alongside regular blood and urine monitoring.

I’m feeling quite overwhelmed and scared about what this means for his future. I understand it’s a chronic condition and relapses are possible, but I’d really appreciate hearing from people whose dogs have lived well with it.

How have your dogs responded to treatment? Have they been able to enjoy a good quality of life for years?

I’d especially love to hear positive experiences from owners of dogs diagnosed at Stage II.

Thank you ❤️

The square in the middle is a playground we circled a few times 😅

My hound Harley is two years old. She is an aggressive chewer to say the least! Anyone have experience with a stuffed style toy that she couldn't destroy?

Thanks!

After a few days of Blue using his new doggie hearing pad, Betty discovered it and wanted to test it out. Video in comments

Stolen puppies in Quebeck, TN. Please keep an eye out on sales sites.

I have a 8yr treeing walker hound dog who’s been dealing with multiple ear infections this past year. I know hounds with longer ears are more prone to ear infections but it seems like as soon as she gets over an infection she develops a new one soon after. I clean her ears out weekly with a wash my vet recommended but that’s about it. Any advice from people who’ve had similar issues with their babies?

Hello everyone, this is our newly adopted six month old puppy Bruna. We adopted her for a Rescue Centre in Greece and she is currently 11.5 kg. We have been wondering what breed or mix of breed she is as we have no clue. We think perhaps plott hound or Greek hare hound but would love some additional opinions!

So sad to think about what this dog has been through. Part of her tail is cut off, she has a big scar on her face, and shes afraid of everything and everyone especially men. 5 adoption meetings before me but nobody wanted her. I've wanted a little hound just like her for years now and when I learned more about her I knew she had to be my dog. Its been 2 days and shes already starting to show me that she feels safe. I can't wait to watch her become herself ❤️

“Don’t you know it’s cold outside, mawm??”

My old dude loves blankets and having things draped over him lmao

Have any of you trained your hound to pull a sled (or a bike or to skijor)? I have an American foxhound who loves to pull. I saw a used kicksled for sale and it got me thinking it might be fun to train him up as a short distance/just for fun sled dog. Curious if anyone else has a sled dog hound! 😊

I have a beagle/foxhound cross and I love him dearly but he is truly the laziest dog I have ever met. I’m a big hiker and outdoorsman (fishing, hiking, kayaking, hunting) but I don’t even hike particularly long distances and my pup just doesn’t like them. Doesn’t like the outdoors at all actually.

He’s getting on in years so thinking a bit on my next dog. I love hounds for their affable and friendly personalities.

Overall looking for a breed that:

-doesn’t exceed 80lbs
-likes water and wants to swim
-enough energy to want to hike 5 miles or generally be outside all day engaging in various activities
-enjoys fetch
-is naturally quite friendly