Happy New Year From the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Season's Greetings From the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Enjoy the Holidays and stay safe!

Jingle Bell Walk Scheduled For December 11th is Canceled!

 

Greyhound Jingle Bell Walk: Canceled Due to Rainy, Windy Weather The forecast for tomorrow is predicting 100 percent chance of rain with gusting winds, at times up to 45 mph.

Best to say home and relax! See you in January.

The Flying Irish Greyhounds Have Arrived!

 

Direct From Ireland, please welcome Zoe, Indie, Willie, Missy, Goose, Tank, Amber & Mary to Oregon!

All are now in their forever homes here in Oregon.  "Zoe" is now local to the Corvallis area, and she is a sweetie!

The next group of Flying Irish Greyhounds is expected to arrive in January.

The Most Popular Dog (and cat) Names for 2021

 

People are naming their dogs Fauci and Pfizer. 

Here's the most popular pet names of 2021

Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY

Tue, November 30, 2021, 7:59 AM·3 min read

Go fetch, Pfizer.

Bad dog, Fauci.

The language is not a mean tweet targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House chief medical adviser. It's directed at dogs of the pandemic-influenced nation in 2021.

For those who acquired pets this past year, an annual report by the pet care company Rover.com revealed that some of the names would make COVID-19 hard to forget.

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December Birthdays!

 

Tamarin

December 18th

10 Years Old

Leela

December 18th

3 Years Old

Everest

December 23rd

12 Years Old

Bo

December 23rd

3 Years Old

Sam’s Club Dog Treats Recall

 

November 16, 2021 — Sam’s Club of Bentonville, Arkansas, is recalling Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats due to the potential presence of metal material.

What Caused the Recall?

The recall was initiated across all Sam’s Clubs following a limited number of customer reports.

See section below for the product description, UPC and product type.

What’s Recalled?

The following identifying information is provided by Sam’s Club Members Mark in its official news release dated November 16, 2021.

Member’s Mark Beef Stick Dog Treats
Package Size: 2.2 pounds
UPC: 19396-804731
Date: All products sold since March 1, 2021

What to Do?

If you have the affected product in your possession, do not feed it to your pets.

Affected treats should be discarded or may be returned to Sam’s Club for a full refund.

If you have resold any of this product, the company requests that you contact your customers and notify them of the recall.

If you have any questions or concerns about this recall, please contact Member’s Mark customer service at 1-888-301-0332 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. CST on Sundays.

Can I give you a call bark? DogPhone lets pets ring their owners.

 

Here's what we all need:  a device that allows your pooch to call YOU.

From the Guardian:

When dog moves ball containing device it sends a signal to a laptop and launches a video call

Whether it is a silent stare or simply a rousing bark, dogs have found myriad ways to communicate with humans. Now researchers have created a hi-tech option for canines left home alone: a ball that allows them to call their owners on the old dog and bone.

The device – nicknamed the DogPhone – is a soft ball that, when moved, sends a signal to a laptop that launches a video call, and the sound of a ringing telephone.

The owner can choose whether to take the call, and when to hang up, while they can also place a call to their pet – although the dog has to move the ball to pick up.

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Groundbreaking Allergy Medicine for Dogs: Apoquel and Cytopoint

 From The Whole Dog Journal...

These two medications are not perfect (all drugs pose some risk of side effects), but they work fast to stop allergic itching

Apoquel and Cytopoint, both manufactured by Zoetis, have been around for some time now – eight years and five years, respectively. They represent the newest and most effective drugs in the veterinary arsenal to stop itching in dogs with allergies – but their use is not without risk of side effects or contraindications. That said, these drugs have vastly improved the lives of many severely allergic dogs without any ill effects whatsoever. 

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November Greyhound Walk - Sunday, November 14th

 

Greyhound Walk: See You This Sunday, November 14th

When: November 14h, Sunday, @ 1:30 PM Where:  Hendricks Park            2198 Summit Ave            Eugene, OR 97403                 Let's enjoy a walk in Eugene's oldest city park.  Hendrick's park is located in southeast Eugene, east of the University of Oregon. From Franklin Blvd., head south on Orchard St. Turn left on Fairmont, and then turn right onto Summit Ave. Follow Summit up the hill and turn right at the fork, onto Floral Hill Drive. There will be a parking lot on the right side and we will meet in that lot.

A Note on Terrain: Hendricks Park is up in the hills, and this walk will include some climbs--mostly gradual rather than steep--but climbing nonetheless.

November Birthday

 

Jane

6 Years Old

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The Veterinarian Shortage Is Getting Really Scary

 

From The Whole Dog Journal:

Back in July, I wrote a piece for this space about the increasing frequency of reports I was seeing about emergency veterinary clinics suspending 24-hour service. I asked readers if they were experiencing this in their parts of the country – and people from everywhere in the U.S. responded that, YES, wait times have increased exponentially at veterinary ER clinics and it’s getting harder to find one that still offers overnight care.

Well, I finally came up against the phenomenon myself. My friend Leonora has a tiny little dog, Samson (my dog Woody’s best friend from puppyhood). Samson’s usual weight is 4 pounds, 8 ounces – his long legs are like pencils and he is slender. But a little over a week ago, he vomited up a little puddle of bile on a Friday morning and refused to eat anything for the rest of the day. Leonora reported that he was still relatively cheerful, though a little quieter than usual – and he refused any food or treat offered to him.

When, on Sunday morning, the tiny guy was still refusing food, Leonora and I agreed he should be seen by a veterinarian. She called our closest 7-day veterinary clinic. They said they could absolutely NOT fit him in that day. Continue Reading

Rainbow Bridge: Berry

 

Berry (Berrys 'n Bears)

May 11, 2007 - October 18, 2021

Loved by Tom & Shelly Cordier of Corvallis

Dog Food Recall: Pure Vita Salmon Entree

 

Tuffy's Pet Foods is recalling approximately 1600 cases of its NutriSource Pure Vita Salmon Entree dog food because they may contain high levels of vitamin D.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, high levels of vitamin D can lead to kidney failure and death in dogs.

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
 

NutriSource Pure Vita Dog Food Recall

Dog Wound Care

 From the Whole Dog Journal:

Dogs will be dogs! So keep a variety of topical cleaning products and antibacterial dressings on hand for dog wound care.

It’s a beautiful day and your dog is running, jumping, chasing, playing, and having so much fun that you feel happy all over. What could possibly go wrong? Actually, knowing dogs, all kinds of accidents can happen in the blink of an eye – cuts from broken glass or barbed wire, burned feet from hot pavement, scratches from briars or tree limbs, and more. 

While serious injuries require medical attention, many common problems can be treated on the trail or at home. Here are guidelines for dealing with many common minor injuries.

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October Greyhound Walk

 

October Greyhound Walk

Life is not about waiting for the storms pass . . . it’s about learning how to dance in the rain   When: Sunday, October 17th @ 1:30 PM Where: Clearwater Park 2400 Clearwater Ln, Springfield, OR 97478   Clearwater Park has plenty of parking and a restroom. Let's meet, rain or shine, and walk the river trail. Could be a great day for fall color!

Dog Food Recall Alert: Fromm

Fromm Family Foods is recalling approximately 5500 cases of its canned dog food entrees because they may contain high levels of vitamin D.

According to the Food and Drug Administration, high levels of vitamin D can lead to kidney failure and death in dogs.

To learn which products are affected, please visit the following link:
 

Fromm Dog Food Recalled Due to High Levels of Vitamin D

Rainbow Bridge - Jester

 

Jester (Go On Jester)

August 20, 2010 - September 28, 2021

Loved by Laura & Corbin Tanager of Utah (formerly of Millersberg, Oregon)

September Birthdays!

 

Raven

September 13

11 Years Old

Logan

September 20

4 Years Old

Toffee

September 26

8 Years Old

FDA Issues Important Warning - 12 Brands

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an important warning to Midwestern Pet Foods after inspections of its facilities revealed serious safety violations.

The company makes at least 12 dog and cat food brands at its plants.

 

The FDA found conditions at the company's facilities likely contributed to the illness or death of hundreds of dogs.

 

For full details, please visit the following link:

 

FDA Issues Important Warning to Maker of 12 Dog Food Brands

National Dog Day - August 26th

 

It's National Dog Day!  Celebrate with your pooch.  Or find someone else's pooch who will share part of the day with you!

For more info info on National Dog Day, click here

Rainbow Bridge: Play

 

Play (Hot Play)

March 21, 2011 - August 19, 2021

Loved by Anthony & Karissa Nix of Corvallis, OR

Dog Food Recall Alert - Simply Nourish Dog Food

 

Approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish Dog Food sold at PetSmart are being recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D.

 

Excessive amounts of vitamin D in a dog's diet can lead to kidney failure and death. 

 

For full details, please visit the following link:

 

Simply Nourish Dog Food Recall

The voices we make when we pretend our dogs can talk...

Dog ownership is weird. You get to know another creature’s quirks and habits. You give them silly nicknames like “Boo Boo” or “Piggy.” You spend way too much time keeping tabs on their bathroom habits. You learn to understand each other, even though you don’t speak the same language.

But many dog owners are inclined to bridge that conversational gap, filling in the loaded silences with what they think — what they know — their dog is saying.

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Hot Weather Safety Tips

 

Summer is here and, with it, hot temperatures. To keep your greyhound safe and happy this summer, here are some guidelines when it comes to summer heat.

Hot temperatures are a danger to your greyhound. Because greyhounds do not have a lot of body fat and just one layer of fur, greyhounds lack the insulation to heat that other dogs have. An ideal air temperature for a greyhound is 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

To keep your grey safe and happy this summer, here are some guidelines when it comes to summer heat:

*NEVER EVER EVER LEAVE YOUR GREYHOUND IN YOUR CAR UNATTENDED!
Leaving car windows cracked open doesn’t work. Look at these temperature statistics:

10 mins in a car     Temp Outside 75 degrees     Inside Temp 100 degrees
5 mins in a car       Outside Temp 85 degrees     Inside Temp 100 degrees

*AIR CONDITIONING FOR YOUR GREYHOUND
During the hot weather, greyhounds need air conditioning. Remember, greyhounds’ ideal air temperature is 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Do not leave your greyhound in a hot house. If the power goes out, cool your greyhound (and yourself!) in a cool basement or in your car running the air conditioner. Better yet, find someone with power and air conditioning, and take your greyhound to their house.

*WATER
The more water the better. Always take water with you in the car, on your walks, for an outing. The water can be in a water bottle, in the form of ice in a thermos, in a squirt bottle to mist your greyhound. Go through a fast-food drive-thru and ask for a cup of ice with a little water for your dog. Most will be happy to give you this for free. Hydrate your greyhound – if s/he doesn’t want to drink, gently pour water into his/her mouth – a lot will spill out on the ground but some will get in to your greyhound.

*BANDANA
Take a bandana, small cloth towel, or a cool coat and wet it, then drape it over your greyhound. The cool, wet material acts like an evaporative cooling for your greyhound. Once the cool material gets warm, remove it immediately and re-wet it. Do not leave a warm cloth/towel on your greyhound, as it will trap the heat.

*WALKING
During the Summer, it is best to walk your greyhound in the early morning hours. The temperatures are cooler and so are the sidewalks/roads. Hose or wet your greyhound down before your walk. This will cool your dog and act like evaporation cooling. DO NOT walk your greyhounds during the heat of the day. Even early evenings are still hot, especially sidewalks and roads that have heated up during the day. The later in the evening you can walk your dog the better.

*OUTSIDE
Always supervise your greyhound when s/he is outside, regardless of time of year. Remember, your greyhound loves to run and play and will not stop just because s/he is overheating. It is your job to limit the amount of outside exercise your greyhound has during the summer.

*SHADE
When outside with your greyhound, seek out shade for both you and your greyhound. Also avoid letting your greyhound stand on sidewalks, concrete, asphalt – these material hold heat and your greyhound’s foot pads will easily burn.

*INSIDE
Always have the air conditioning on when your greyhound is inside. Remember, the ideal temperature range for a greyhound is 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. A greyhound can have a heat stroke at 80 degrees Fahrenheit when the humidity is high.

*HEAT EXHAUSTION/HEAT STROKE
Signs of heat exhaustion are heavy excessive panting, skin red/flushed/hot to touch, ear leathers red hot to touch, weakness in standing/walking, fainting.
IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NECESSARY – you must cool your greyhound down immediately. Apply cool water all over your greyhound. Wet towels in cool water and drape them all over your dog, especially the head, groin and armpit areas. The towels will become warm in 2-3 minutes, remove them, wet again with cool water and reapply. Running a fan at low speed over your greyhound with the cool damp towels draped on him/her is good too. Call your vet immediately with your greyhound’s status.

An Etiquette Question – How to Address Problems With Other Dog Owners

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I think we can all agree that allowing your dog to run up to other people, and especially people with leashed dogs, is incredibly rude and potentially dangerous. It can set back a training and counter-conditioning program of a dog whose own behavior with other dogs is reactive.  I know that my friend’s dog has been attacked and bitten by an off-leash dog before. So why on earth would she let her off-leash dog run up to other leashed dogs?

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From the Whole Dog Journal

Say you are in a grocery store with your best friend and her child, and you both see the child take something, perhaps a candy bar, and start eating it.  You look at your friend to see if she’s going to say anything to her child, but she just shrugs. Then you notice that another shopper has also seen this, and that person glares at you, as if to say, “Well, aren’t you going to do something about this?” You smile and shrug helplessly, and the best you can say is, “It’s not my kid!”

Well, that was me. But it was at a park where a bunch of dogs were playing off-leash, in spite of the signs ringing the park that indicated dogs were supposed to be on leash. I was walking with a friend and her dog toward the middle of the park, toward the swirl of off-leash dogs, and across a narrow zone of people walking their dogs ON-leash and across a busy bike path. Each time my friend’s dog ran right up to a leashed dog (and of course, the humans at the other end of the leash), I would look back at my friend, who always seemed to be doing something else – looking through her pockets, looking at her phone – I don’t know WHAT she was doing!

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