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Sunday, May 31, 2015

"The Man And The Dog" - PSA From Argentina Focusing On Organ Transplant And A Dog's Love For Its Owner


Saturday, May 30, 2015

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - June, 2015 Issue


The June, 2015 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!

Thursday, May 28, 2015

PetSmart Dog Treat Recall

On May 27, 2015, PetSmart announced that Himalayan Corporation of Mukilteo, Washington, is recalling specific lots of its Himalayan Ruff Roots All-Natural Dog Chews due to possible metal contamination. To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link: Himalayan Dog Chews Recall of May 2015  

Please be sure to share the news of this recall alert with other pet owners.

Mike Sagman, Editor The Dog Food Advisor

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Very Cool - Time Lapse Of A Puppy Who Made It Out Of A Puppy Mill

Very nice video...

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Meet A Retired Racing Greyhound - Saturday, May 16th, 2015 - 5th Street Market, Eugene

  
                    
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When: Saturday, May 16th, 2015
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 5th Street Market, Eugene
 

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with a retired racing Greyhound?

Well, here is your chance! Representatives from the Eugene, Corvallis and Portland areas of Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest will be at the 5th Street Market in Eugene, OR on Saturday, May 16th, from 11 AM - 1 PM, along with some wonderful retired racers for you to meet. Volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions about Greyhounds and Greyhound adoption.

*** We will have several adoptable Greyhounds at this event ***

Look for us in the courtyard area!

 GPA Northwest has been placing retired racing Greyhounds in responsible, loving homes for over 20 years. There is an application process, a home visit, and an adoption fee. Not ready to adopt? You can still come out and meet the dogs and learn what wonderful pets Greyhounds can be.

See you there!

Monday, May 11, 2015

Landscaping to Prevent Ticks in Your Yard

The landscaping decisions you make today can help to make your yard less attractive to ticks (and the diseases they carry) for years to come.
 
The Centers for Disease Control have provided their recommendations for preventing, or at least limiting, the occurrence of ticks in your own yard. These tips, along with an appropriate tick preventative, either pet-safe pesticides, topical sprays or “spot-on” treatments directly for your dog, will keep your furriest family members tick-free:

◾Clear tall grasses and brush around homes and at the edge of lawns.

◾Place a 3-ft wide barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas and around patios and play equipment. This will restrict tick migration into recreational areas.

◾Mow the lawn frequently and keep leaves raked.

◾Stack wood neatly and in a dry area (discourages rodents that ticks feed on).

◾Keep playground equipment, decks, and patios away from yard edges and trees and place them in a sunny location, if possible.

◾Remove any old furniture, mattresses, or trash from the yard that may give ticks a place to hide.

◾Refer to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station’s Tick Management Handbook for a comprehensive guide to preventing ticks and their bites through landscaping.

Visit the Centers for Disease Control‘s website for more information about preventing tick-borne illnesses in yourself AND your pets.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Home Pet Remedies


OK, Greyhound lovers....while perusing a news channel from my hometown, I came across this story for home pet remedies.

Friday, May 8, 2015

Update: McDonald Forest open, not found to pose any special risk to pets

Special message from Oregon State University:

05/08/2015
       
CORVALLIS, Ore. – After further evaluation, officials at Oregon State University say there is no apparent geographic connection that would link dogs that had recently become ill with visitation to the McDonald Forest area north of Corvallis, and the area remains open for public use as usual.
 
Veterinarians and researchers from the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Forestry and Research Forests have examined these cases, following public reports that one or more dogs may have become ill after drinking from water in the area.
 
Upon closer examination of all cases, including communication with pet owners, they found no geographic link between the cases, no consistent symptoms of ill health and no way to attribute illnesses to any known toxin.

“After reviewing these cases, we could find no evidence that suggests something in McDonald Forest is posing a special risk to animals,” said Jana Gordon, an assistant professor in the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine and expert in small animal internal medicine. “In light of that, the forest will remain open for public use and pets will continue to be welcome there.”
 
OSU officials said that pet owners should continue to take ordinary precautions as they would anytime they bring pets into a forest or wildlife area. Pets are at risk of injury from falls, encounters with wildlife, or consuming unclean water, plants, animals and animal matter that may cause illness. Pets that aren’t physically fit or have some medical conditions may also be more susceptible to exercise or heat-induced illness.
 
Routine precautions when visiting a forested or wild land area should include:
  • Pets should be kept on a leash and under supervision at all times;
  • Encounters between pets and other wildlife should be avoided;
  • Water should be carried in for the pets, or water purification systems used;
  • A veterinarian should be consulted if a pet has any medical conditions, exercise restrictions or other precautions;
  • A pet should be kept well-hydrated and cool when exercising in warm weather.
If a pet shows any signs of illness following outdoor activities, a veterinarian should be contacted immediately.

College of Veterinary Medicine

About the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine: The primary mission of the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine is to serve the people of Oregon and the various livestock and companion animal industries by furthering the understanding of animal medical practices and procedures. Through research, clinical practice and extension efforts in the community, the college provides Oregon's future veterinarians with one of the most comprehensive educations available anywhere

Thursday, May 7, 2015

ATTENTION CORVALLIS/ALBANY AREA DOG OWNERS! RE: MacDONALD FOREST

Notice from the Oregon Fish & Wildlife:

ATTENTION CORVALLIS-AREA DOG OWNERS:

We are aware of at least a few dogs who have gotten sick after being in MacDonald forest in Corvallis. What is known thus far was communicated by Corvallis Running Club members and OSU Forestry:

Three dogs drank from a muddy pool and then developed an apparent neurotoxicity. Signs included non-localized pain, a hunched posture, reluctance to move, rear legs more affected, and tachypnea. at the peak of the affliction (6 hours post-exposure), two dogs were recumbent. Signs rapidly dissipated 12 - 16 hours after exposure. The third dog has been affected twice, so it appears to be a point source. One dog drank out of Oak Creek, and started showing symptoms near Price Peak on Starker [private forest property]. There is a pond there as well.

[FYI - Oak Creek runs through Bald Hill Natural Area behind the Benton Co. fairgrounds – a very popular dog-walking area]
OSU vet school reported seeing similar cases, and with liver toxicity and had a death from liver failure.

Some ideas floating around are: herbicide, toxic plant (stinging nettle?), blue-green algae, mushrooms, tetrodotoxin in the water from increased newt activity.

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And here is a related story from the Corvallis Gazette-Times:  OSU researchers, vets report dogs have become sick after visit to McDonald Forest

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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Marine Resources Program
2040 SE Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR 97365
Ph: 541.867.0300 ext. 246
Fax: 541.867.0311

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

'Tis The Season For.......Ticks!

Note:  I wish I could credit the original source for this information, but it's one of those "viral" blog/message board/Facebook posts where the origination is obscure.

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This could be the most important thing that you see us post! Its an epidemic this year, and these things are as lethal as a venomous snake in the wrong senerio! Please not only read it, but share it!

Make sure we get the word out about these tics and the disease they carry!

It's summer! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don't let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here's how with a simple homemade solution!

Repellent for your pets:

For pets, add 1 cup of water to a spray bottle, followed by 2 cups of distilled white vinegar. Ticks hate the smell and taste of vinegar, and will be easily be repelled by this ingredient alone. Then, add two spoonfuls of vegetable or almond oil, which both contain sulfur (another natural tick repellent).
To make a repellent that will also deter fleas, mix in a few spoonfuls of lemon juice, citrus oil, or peppermint oil, any of which will repel ticks and fleas while also creating a nicely scented repellent. Spray onto the pet's dry coat, staying away from sensitive areas including eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals. When outdoors for an extended period, spray this solution on two to three times per day.

For you and your family:

In a spray bottle, mix 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and 1 cup of water. To make a scented solution so you do not smell like bitter vinegar all day, add 20 drops of your favorite essential oil.
Eucalyptus oil is a calm, soothing scent that also works as a tick repellent, while peppermint and citrus oils give off a strong crisp scent that also repel ticks.

After mixing the solution, spray onto clothing, skin, and hair before going outdoors. Reapply every four hours to keep ticks at bay, and examine your skin and hair when back inside to make sure no ticks are on the body.

Saturday, May 2, 2015

Meet Rosalie, a 6-Week Old Greyhound Puppy!

Rosalie was easily one of the stars of OSU's Pet Day 2015.  Hope you stopped by to see her.  It's not often you get to actually see a Greyhound puppy up close and personal. 

And sorry folks....she's spoken for....

Friday, May 1, 2015

Pet Day Update: Come Meet A 6 WEEK Old Greyhound!

This information came unexpectedly, and I'm not sure of the pooch's name, but we will have a 6 WEEK old Greyhound at our booth at Pet Day, which is tomorrow (Saturday, May 2).  If you've never seen a Greyhound puppy, here is your chance!  We'll be at Pet Day from 10-2. 

We'll also have two 5 1/2 month old Greyhounds at our display, as well.

Come join in the fun and frivolity!

See you there!

Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers - May, 2015 Issue


The May, 2015 issue of Greyt Happenings For Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers can be downloaded here.  Enjoy!