Happy New Year From the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Cloudy Eyes in Dogs - When Should You Worry?

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

As your canine companion ages, you might begin to notice some cloudiness in his eyes. This is a common age-related change in many breeds of dogs, but it can also indicate illness within the eye or within the body. It is important to know when you should be concerned about cloudy eyes in dogs and when a trip to the veterinarian is in order.

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Winter Weather Safety For Pets

 

Season's Greetings From The Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

Dressing Your Dog for Cold Weather

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

Healthy, adult, heavy-coated dogs may not need them, but sweaters and other cold-weather gear can help puppies, short-haired dogs, and older dogs keep warm to thrive in winter weather.

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Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers "Jingle Bell" Walk - Sunday, December 18th

 

When: Sunday, December 18th @ 1:00 PM Where: 5th Street Public Market 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Let's meet in the south parking lot at the 5th Public Street Market for some walking and holiday cheer. Please bring your hounds wearing their festive holiday best (and you too!) and plan to walk through the downtown Eugene area. We will have jingle bells for each dog to wear.

Please join us!

Bo Seems To Have This Effect On The Ladies...

 

These ladies don't quite know what to make of Bo...

Bo With Daisy

Bo With Aoife

Purina Recalls Pro Plan Vet Diet Product Due to Mislabeling

 

December 2, 2022 — Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling a limited amount of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EN Gastroenteric Low Fat prescription wet dog food due to a labeling error.

What’s Recalled?

You can identify the mislabeled product by the UPC (38100 17599), production code (22581159 L4TR6) and “Best Before Sept 2024” date on the bottom of each can.

No other Purina products are impacted by this voluntary recall.

What Caused the Recall?

For a brief period on September 15, 2022, cans of a different complete and balanced adult dog food, Purina ONE True Instinct Tender Cuts In Gravy With Real Turkey & Venison wet dog food, were labeled as PPVD EN Low Fat in one of the company’s factories.

The mislabeled diet is safe to feed, but it is not the intended formula for dogs requiring a prescription Low Fat diet or who may have sensitivities to traditional diets or difficulty digesting fat.

Company Statement

According to the company…

We became aware of the issue after being contacted by several pet owners who observed the texture of food in their PPVD EN Low Fat cans was not the same as previous meals.

The mislabeled product contains chunks in gravy, while the correct product looks more like a pate consistency.

While we have not received any reports to date of illness or injury to dogs fed this mislabeled product, we are conducting this voluntary recall as a precaution.

The affected product was available by prescription only and distributed through veterinary clinics and other retailers with the ability to validate a prescription.

We have asked our veterinary and other retail partners to remove the affected product.

We also recommend that you discard any of the affected product you may have, and we will replace it as quickly as possible.

Rainbow Bridge - Everest

 Everest (Bella Everest)

December 23, 2009 - December 4, 2022

Loved by Rachel & David Taylor of Albany, Oregon

Rest in Peace

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

Dog Ramps: Does Your Dog Need One?

Age, arthritis, and injuries can interfere with your dog’s enjoyment of beds, sofas, and rides in the car. Dog ramps can help inactive dogs enjoy their favorite places again.

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 From The Whole Dog Journal......

What can dogs drink besides water?

Owners sometimes want to give their dogs some almond milk, coconut water, orange or cranberry juice, or broth. Which liquids are safe for dogs?

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December Birthdays!

 

Tamarin

December 18th

11 Years Old

Leela

December 18th

4 Years Old

Bo

December 23rd

4 Years Old

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

Safe Dog Food Storage

Here’s how to ensure that your dog’s dry food stays fresh, tasty, nutritious, and safe for consumption.

What’s the best way to store dry dog food? The perfect storage container is important – but focus first on what you’ll put into it:

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November Birthday

  Jazmine

November 19th

5 Years Old

Dogs Know When We’re Stressed: Here’s How

 

From The Whole Dog Journal...

By

 Nancy Kerns

 -

Published:October 12, 2022

Does your dog seem to be empathetic when you're stressed? Here is how they can sense your feelings of stress.

It always makes me happy when scientists substantiate something about dogs that any loving dog owner already knows – but it’s icing on the cake when we learn exactly how this happens. A study, published in PLOS One in late September, has confirmed that dogs can detect when humans are stressed. Who hasn’t received devastating news via a phone call, email, or letter and immediately, before we could say a word, had our dogs approach us and attempt to comfort us? This sounded like a no-brainer.

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October Greyhound Walk - Sunday, October 23rd

 

Simon the Werewolf

October Greyhound Walk When: Sunday, October 23th @ 1:30 PM Where:  Downtown Riverfront Park Meet at: Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Road Eugene Let's walk the new Downtown Riverfront Park Path on the Willamette river in Eugene. We'll meet at Alton Baker Park in the west parking lot (on the right as you enter the park on Day Island Rd). From there, we'll cross the Peter Defazio Bridge to the new section of riverfront park and path on the south side of the river.

How to Find Relief for Arthritis in Dogs

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

Canine osteoarthritis is common in senior dogs – and a surprising number of middle-aged dogs. Here’s how to help a dog with arthritis.

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October Birthdays?

 I have no October Greyhound birthdays on file.  If your grey has a birthday in October, let me know!  Send your hound's name, birthday and a photo to:  greyhoundude@gmail.com.  I'll be sure to post it!

Belated August Birthday!

 Halo

August 26th

6 Years Old

How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping on People

 

From the Whole Dog Journal:

Not all dogs jump for joy in reckless exuberance; some jumping can be exploratory, a quest for comfort, or even aggressive. That’s why the solutions for this behavior will vary.

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Spot and Tango Dog Food Recall

 

Photo credit: Spot and Tango website

September 6, 2022 — In a private email to customers, Spot and Tango announced it is recalling four batches of its UnKibble Dog Food product line because samples tested positive for Salmonella bacteria.

What’s Recalled?

The lot codes and SKU numbers for affected products listed below can be found on the bottom and back of each pouch.

No other Spot & Tango products or lot codes are impacted by this recall.

Great Global Greyhound Walk - September 25th (Part Two)

                         When: Sunday, September 25th @ 1:30

Where: 5th Street Market in Eugene
296 E 5th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401

The Great Global Greyhound Walk is a world-wide, annual
dog-walking event, bringing together greyhounds, galgos,
lurchers, and other sighthounds, to raise
awareness of the breeds and show the public
what incredible family companions they can be.
 

Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers will be hosting
a GGG Walk in Eugene. From Ireland to Tasmania,
walks will be taking place
all over the world. Last year, over 7300 greyhounds
walked on one memorable day to celebrate
Sighthounds and promote awareness.

The Eugene walk will take place in downtown Eugene.
We will meet at 5th Street Market near the
south side parking lot at 1:30.
We'll have some bandanas and leis for your greyhounds
and please feel free to bring your own.
The color for this year's
walk is red, but any color is okay!

For more information on the Great Global Greyhound Walk
and to see a list of countries participating, visit:
http://www.greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk/
  

Great Global Greyhound Walk - September 25th (Part One)

 Greetings WVGLs!

Question: What had 7,509 Sighthounds, 343 walks, and was in 27 countries across the world?
Answer: The Great Global Greyhound Walk of 2021.

Question: What is happening on September 25th?
Answer: The Great Global Greyhound Walk of 2022!

Started in Great Britain in 2010, the Walk went worldwide in 2015, bringing greyhounds and their peeps together to walk in solidarity all over the globe. 
The aim was (and is) to celebrate Sighthounds, to raise awareness of hounds
in need, and to promote them as pets in a BIG way, particularly Greyhounds and Galgos.

While Greyhound racing is winding down in the U.S., there are still thousands of Greyhounds in need of homes in countries that still have racetracks, such as Ireland, Mexico, and Australia. Some of these dogs have been making their way to loving homes in America, including here in Oregon, where Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest has placed Greyhounds from both Ireland and now Australia.
 
Check out the details in the preceding post for the Willamette Valley Walk happening in downtown Eugene. We hope you will join us and other greyhound lovers in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Wales, Australia, Canada, and many more, to promote awareness for adoption and the Greatness of Greyhounds!

Cheers,
Kym

PS:  Want to help bring these retired racers to loving homes in Oregon?
Please consider donating to Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest.
For more information: https://www.gpa-nw.org/

September Birthdays!

                                                                           

Raven

September 13

13 Years Old

Logan

September 20

5 Years Old

Toffee

September 26

9 Years Old

Corvallis Greyhound Playdate: Sunday, August 14th

 

What: Field Time for Greyhounds            (and the dogs they live with) When: Sunday, August 14th 11 AM to 1 PM Where: Cuyla's House             782 S. 13th, Philomath, Oregon**             Join us for a play and social time in a fenced field at my house. Be sure to bring muzzles for your greyhounds. I'll have a kiddy pool of water and drinking water for the dogs. Please bring whatever you'd like to drink. I have several chairs and some shade. Please RSVP to cjoshelton@gmail.com   There will be plenty of parking. (I will open up the next field for parking if needed.) Cuyla Shelton **(It's the blue house next to disreputable looking barn).

August Greyhound Walk - Sunday, August 28th

 

When: Sunday, August 28th @ 9:30 AM

Where: Golden Gardens City Park

   Golden Gardens St. at Jessen Drive, Eugene

Note: The scheduled walk time is a bit earlier than usual!

Belated July Birthday!

 Zoe

July 12th

3 Years Old

Excessive Heat Warning!

 

Stormberg Foods Recalls Multiple Dog Treat Brands

 July 12, 2022 — Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of its dog treats due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

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Greyhound Playdate: Sunday, July 17th in Philomath

                                    What: Field Time for Greyhounds

  (and the dogs they live with)

When: Sunday, July 17th, 1PM to 3 PM
Where: Cuyla's House
            782 S. 13th, Philomath, Oregon**
           

Join us for a play and social time in

a fenced field at my house.

Be sure to bring muzzles for your greyhounds.

I'll have a kiddy pool of water and

drinking water for the dogs.

Please bring whatever you'd like to drink.

I have several chairs and some shade.

Please RSVP to cjoshelton@gmail.com  

There will be plenty of parking.

(I will open up the next field for

parking if needed.)

Cuyla Shelton

**(It's the blue house next to disreputable looking barn).

Homemade Frozen Dog Treats

 Courtesy of The Whole Dog Journal:

If your dog is too hot this summer, cool her off and make her happy with healthy homemade frozen dog treats like "pupsicles"!

Our dogs are just as fond of ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats as we are. But frozen treats, including those sold for pets, can be high in sugar, difficult to digest, expensive, or contain artificial flavors, colors, and even potentially dangerous ingredients. 

Fortunately, it’s easy to save money, add variety, improve the nutritional content of your dog’s treats, and help your hot dog cool down as temperatures climb with these homemade frozen dog treats.

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Corvallis 2022 All-American, Fabulous, Fantastic, Anyone-Can-Join Fourth...

Five Ways To Calm Your Dog During Fireworks

 For parents of dogs that fear loud, unknown noises, a booming crack or the startling burst of fireworks in the distance can mean hours of heartache and helplessness trying to comfort our terrified four-legged family member.

 

If your dog becomes nervous, fearful, or panicked during loud events like thunderstorms or fireworks, there are a few things you can do to help him remain calm.

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