Are Christmas Trees Toxic To Dogs?

 

Are Christmas Trees Toxic to Dogs?

Chewing on Christmas tree branches can hurt your dog.  While touching the tree here and there won’t harm him,  ingesting the branches, needles, and/or sap can. Signs that your dog may have tasted the Christmas tree: Excessive drooling Shaking head or pawing at mouth Vomiting Diarrhea Irritated mouth Not wanting to eat Lethargy Weakness Dogs are more likely to experience stomach upset and other  issues if they eat a large amount of the Christmas tree  (or lick up a bunch of sap). Small dogs are, of course,  at higher risk than big dogs.

Jingle Bell Walk - Saturday, December 13 - Eugene

 

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Walk...

When: Saturday, December 13th @ 1:00 PM Where: 5th Street Public Market 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Let's meet in front of the  at the 5th Market Alley entrance on Pearl St. for some walking and holiday cheer. Please bring your hounds wearing their festive holiday best and plan to walk through the downtown Eugene area. We will have jingle bells for each dog to wear. Where to park: Parking around 5th Street Market can be a challenge this time of year. Below is a map with the available lots around the market: There is also on-street parking with meters to the north.

Dog Food Recall: Fromm Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Frozen Dog Food

December 3, 2025 — Fromm Family Foods has announced a voluntary recall of one lot of its Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe frozen dog food due to potential plastic contamination.

 

What was recalled?

 

Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe, a gently cooked frozen dog food packaged in 16-ounce chubs. The affected lot carries UPC 072705135004 and the code “Best By 12/25/2026 B01.”

 

For more details and product images, please see the full article on the Dog Food Advisor:

 

Fromm Family Foods Recalls Bonnihill BeefiBowls Dog Food

Should I Worry About My Dog Coughing?

 

Yes! Although the cause may be simple kennel cough, it’s not the only thing that can cause your dog to cough. And coughing is no fun for anyone.

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December Birthdays!

 

Billy

December 13th

6 Years Old

Leela

December 18th

7 Years Old

Bo

December 23rd

7 Years Old

Happy Thanksgiving From the Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers!

 

November Greyhound Walk: Sunday, November 23 - Eugene

 

November Greyhound Walk

When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Where: Alton Baker Park 200 Day Island Road Eugene Let's meet in the parking lot at Alton Baker Park. From there, we will walk across the Peter DeFazio Bridge over the Willamette river and take our stroll on the south side of the river bank path. We will walk past the new Downtown Riverfront Park Plaza, which had its grand opening celebration this last September. Blending natural and urban elements, the plaza features a tree grove, interactive public art, a splash pad and water feature, an adventure playground, and ample seating with beautiful views of the Willamette River. When the surrounding redevelopment is complete, the plaza will be framed by multifamily housing and a restaurant, making it a true urban gathering space. This scenic river walk is mostly level and paved.   See you there!

Group photo: OSU Campus Greyhound Walk

 

Here are the brave souls who participated in/endured today's wet and rainy OSU campus Greyhound walk!  Thanks to all of you!  Not pictured:  Eric Merchant, who took the photo.

October Greyhound Walk - Sunday, October 26th - Oregon State University Campus

 Where:  Oregon State University Campus

When: Sunday, October 26th, 2025 @ Noon

Let's enjoy a beautiful (or potentially rainy....hey, it's Oregon!) Fall afternoon strolling the tree-lined walkways of the OSU Campus.  This will be a flat, non-strenuous walk with an opportunity to pause for coffee at the campus Dutch Bros.  Total time of the walk will be no more than 1 hour.

...and we'll likely see a few food delivery robots rolling around the campus, delivering food to the unambitious Sunday college students. 😉

We'll meet at NOON at the McNary Field parking lot (the "banana-shaped" lot), one half-block north of 14th & Monroe (see map below).  See you there!

2025 Willamette Valley Greyhound Lovers Great Global Greyhound Walk

 

Thanks to all who participated.  It was a GREYT success!

Eugene

Corvallis

REMINDER: Great Global Greyhound Walk - THIS SUNDAY, September 28 - Corvallis & Eugene

 

In 2024: 13,383 Sighthounds from 42 Different Countries Walked Together on One Special Day

Eugene Walk When: Sunday, September 28th @ 11:30 AM Where: The Amazon Community Center @ Amazon Park 2700 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405

Let’s meet in the parking lot by the Community Center at Amazon Park. This is located on the south-east side of the park on Hilyard St. From there we will head down the Amazon Running Trail, onto 24th St., and finally looping back to our starting point. Bandanas and bling for your greyhounds are encouraged as well as people tee shirts promoting greyhounds and/or greyhound adoption. See you on Sunday! Kym Fleming

Corvallis Walk When: Sunday, September 28th @11:30 AM Where: Crystal Lake Sports Fields 100 SE Fischer Lane Corvallis, OR 97333

Please meet in the parking lot of Crystal Lake Sports Fields at 11:15 AM. There will be plenty of parking. The walk will combine an easily walkable, shaded dirt trail and a paved trail. Duration of the walk will be 45 min to 1 hr. Crystal Lake Sports Fields are located in South Corvallis. Join us even if you don't have a Greyhound but would like information on Greyhound adoption or you'd just like to get up-close and personal with a Greyhound!  Representatives from Greyhound Pet Adoption - Northwest will be on hand to answer your questions. Barry Bottger

September Birthdays!

 

Logan

September 20th

8 Years Old

Toffee

September 26th

12 Years Old

Great Global Greyhound Walk - Sunday, September 28 - Corvallis & Eugene

The Great Global Greyhound Walk 2025!

 

Corvallis:

Where:  Crystal Lake Sports Fields - Corvallis

When:  Sunday, September 28th, 11:30 AM

We'll meet in the parking lot of the Crystal Lake Sports Fields at 11:15.  The walk should take no more than 1 hour.

All Greyhounds, Sighthounds (and a few Greyhound wannabes!) are welcome!

We'll stroll along the shaded path along the Willamette River.  As of this writing, forecast temperature is in the mid-70s.  

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Eugene:

When: Sunday, September 28th @ 11:30 AM Where: The Amazon Community Center @ Amazon Park 2700 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405

Let’s meet in the parking lot by the Community Center at Amazon Park. This is located on the south-east side of the park on Hilyard St. From there we will head down the Amazon Running Trail, onto 24th St., and finally looping back to our starting point. Kym Fleming

Dog Food Recall - Viva Raw

 

August 25, 2025 Viva Raw LLC is voluntarily recalling two lots of dog and cat foods due to contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.

 

What was recalled?

 

The products affected are listed below. Because Viva is a subscription service, only customers who have received a direct email notice will have received these lots.

 

• Ground Beef for Dogs – Lot 21495
• Beef & Turkey Recipe for Puppies – Lot 21495
• Ground Chicken for Dog – Lot 21975
• Chunked Chicken for Dogs – Lot 21975
• Chicken for Cats – Lot 21975
• Pure Chicken – Lot 21975

 

Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Lots of Dog and Cat Foods Due to Salmonella and Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Happy National Dog Day!

 

Excessive Heat Warning!

 Please keep your pets (and yourselves) safe!

 

10 Healthy Dog Food Additives to Improve a Dry Food Diet

From the Whole Dog Journal:

Do you ever wonder, "What can I add to my dog's food?" Give your dog's processed diet a fresh, nutritious boost by adding some of these healthy foods that are safe toppings for dog food.

America’s most popular dog food is kibble or dry food, which, because it is convenient and affordable, accounts for more than 60% of all dog food sales. Unfortunately, dry dog food is far from perfect. 

The good news is, that you can vastly improve a dry diet by making simple additions of cooked or raw foods, says Mary Straus, long-time pet-food researcher and owner of the DogAware.com website. “Today’s consumers have many dog food choices,” Straus says, “but kibble is the diet that most benefits from enhancement since it is so highly processed and because it tends to be high in carbohydrates, which are needed for the extrusion process.”

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August Greyhound Walk - Sunday 8/24, Alton Baker Park in Eugene

 

August Greyhound Walk        When: Sunday, August 24th @ 9:30 AM        Where: Alton Baker Park         200 Day Island Rd.        Eugene, OR 97401        Let's be up with the birds to beat the late summer heat!      We will meet in the east parking lot (closest to the Frisbee  Course) and walk east on the running trail. The walk is  level and rated easy but we may go a round trip  distance of about 2 miles or so.

 From The Whole Dog Journal:

The Best (and Safest) Chew Bones for Dogs

We tested 7 dog chews to find out which ones are worth your money.

By

 Jae Thomas, CPDT-KA

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Published:February 6, 2025

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When deciding which chew bones are best for your dogs, it is important to consider how strongly they chew. Credit: Jae Thomas

Chewing is an instinctive dog behavior. From puppies chewing on everything in sight to older dogs settling down with a good stick, dogs love to chew. Chewing is a self-soothing activity, and dog-safe chews are good for stress release, teething, and can even help with teeth cleaning.

 

 

However, chewing inappropriate items poses health and safety issues for our four-legged friends. From gastrointestinal upset to obstruction risk, finding the best and safest chew bones to keep your dog occupied can seem like a daunting task.

Which Dog Chews are Safe?

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