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)