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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Retired Greyhound Helps Girl Get Over Phobia of Dogs



While many of us are real dog lovers, not everyone is such a big fan of canine companions. Some people live with
 cynophobia, the fear of dogs or, more generally, canines. 

British schoolgirl Ella-Mae Bryce, eight, has been severely scared of dogs following a couple of negative experiences as a toddler. But her parents are dog lovers, and always wanted to bring a dog into the family. 

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Do Dogs Love Us?

 

Do dogs love us?

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Greyhound's Unique Alternative to Swimming Is a Total Vibe

Tomato the Greyhound isn't just unique because of his name. This dog does his own thing no matter what everyone else is up to, so his owner probably wasn't surprised to see his alternative to swimming. Still, his TikTok followers are eating it up!

Every video from this pup's account--@tomatothegreyhound--is as cute as the last, but we think the popular clip of Tomato's beach day just might be our favorite. He's such a funny dog!

We just can't get enough of Tomato! Every detail, from his relaxed demeanor to the way he seems to melt into the water, has us smiling from ear to ear. And we aren't the only ones!

"That is the most Greyhound thing ever," said commenter @tobsta. We suppose they're not so fond of swimming! To be fair, sitting and relaxing in the water does seem a lot less taxing than dog paddling everywhere. We suppose it's whatever floats your boat! 

"The man's confident in his height he doesn’t need to swim," @thatredheadsrh added. LOL! It's true though--this dog has legs for days. He can sit comfortably in the water without worrying about being too short, and he still gets all the best views.

@Alexanderthegreat_336 shared, "Our dog did something similar. She'd go in until the water touched her stomach, and then she'd just stand there for 25 to 45 minutes. And then she'd get out again." Sounds about right! Sometimes a pup just needs a good soak, so we're glad they're able to sit in the water to relax. 

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Dog Food Recall: Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental


NestlĂ© Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of NestlĂ© Purina PetCare Company is voluntarily recalling select lots of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of vitamin D.

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for dogs but high levels can cause health issues, depending on the length of exposure.

For full details, please visit this link:

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental recalled.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Best Dog Treats for 2023

 From Dog Food Advisor:

What are the Best Dog Treats on the Market?

All dogs deserve (and love) treats.

They’re a wonderful way to reward good behavior and extremely helpful when it comes to training.

This is why we want to share The Dog Food Advisor’s favorite dog treats. Each month we’ll be adding a selection we think your dog will love.

Are Dog Treats Healthy?

Now, we don’t look at dog treats in the same way we look at dog food. There are several reasons why.

For one, dog treats aren’t regulated in the same way dog food is, so we can’t analyse them against official guidelines.

Also, treats are not dog food — they’re additional to and not part of a complete diet.

And finally, treats are treats! Sometimes you treat kids with carrots, sometimes with candy. It’s the same with dogs. Some treats can be a little naughty… in small doses.

That said, we’ve done our best to select treats that don’t include any nasties.

We sincerely hope your pooch will be rolling over (and sitting and begging and shaking hands) with joy when they taste them.

Continue here to see the list of recommended treats

Sunday, February 5, 2023

Acupuncture for Dogs

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

Whether the veterinary acupuncturist practices Traditional Chinese Medicine or Western medical acupuncture, the treatment helps, especially for dogs with arthritis or neurological problems.

Acupuncture can be a useful tool for managing pain in dogs with osteoarthritis and certain neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders, improving their comfort and quality of life. It’s particularly effective when used as a complementary therapy – in combination with other tools and modalities such as analgesics (pain medications), laser therapy, massage, and physical therapy.

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Saturday, February 4, 2023

February Greyhound Walk - Sunday, Feb 19th

 

February Greyhound Walk

When: February 19th, Sunday, @ 1:30 PM
Where: Island Park
             200 W. B St
            Springfield Oregon

 
Let's brave the elements, whatever they might be,
and enjoy a walk by the Willamette River.

We will meet in the parking lot at 200 West B St.
From there, we will walk through Island Park
to the West D St. Greenway by the river.

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

February Birthdays!

 Sky (Bob's Skyline)

February 11th

10 Years Old


Sky


Honey (Flying Philomena)

February 26th

11 Years Old

Honey


Emmitt (AC's Emmitt)

February 28th

9 Years Old


Emmitt