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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