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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Corvallis All-American, Fabulous, Fantastic, Anyone-Can-Join Fourth of July Parade!

 Once again it’s time for the All-American, Fabulous, Fantastic, Anyone-Can-Join Fourth of July Parade, which starts 10:00 a.m. and originates at Central Park in downtown Corvallis….on Monday, July 4th, of course!

The forecast temperature is for a high of 73.  Parade-time temp will likely be in the high-50's.  Sounds like a beautiful day for a parade!

 

 

All greyhounds/sight hounds and their families are invited to assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the Corvallis Arts Center, located in Central Park  in downtown Corvallis (the same location as previous years). If tradition continues, the route will proceed east along Monroe Avenue from Eighth Street to First Street, then south along First Street to Adams Avenue, then west one block to Second Street, where it continues south to the skate park. Those of us with dogs are asked to line up behind those not walking their pets.

Bring water for your pooches, dress ’em up in red, white & blue and be prepared for lots of “ooooohs” and “ahhhhs” as we walk the parade route. Dashes to the sidelines for lots of pets and hugs (for the greys, of course!) are encouraged!

The parade takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Those of you who have taken part in this parade in past years know how much fun this parade can be, as the Greyhounds have been one of the most popular participants!

This is a GREYT opportunity to promote Greyhound adoption and share the joy of having a Greyhound as a member of the family.

If you have questions about the parade, feel free to email me at greyhoundude@comcast.net

Location of the Corvallis Arts Center, directions, etc. can be found here

See you there!

Barry Bottger

Dog Food Recall: Freshpet

Freshpet Inc. is recalling a single lot of its Freshpet Select Dog Food due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.

 

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Freshpet Dog Food Recall of June 2022

One More (belated) June Birthday!

 Welcome "Summit" to the Willamette Valley!  Summit is a Flying Irish Greyhound who is now living in his new home in Corvallis.

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Summit

June 7th

4 Years Old

June Birthdays in the Willamette Valley

 

TC

June 6th

Age 13

Janelle

June 10

Age 9

Wolfgang

June 7

Age 10

Lula

June 12

Age 11

Lemon

June 26

3 Years Old

The looming concern about copper in dog food: Copper overload is quietly killing our dogs

We all know good nutrition is critical for the health and longevity of our dogs, and most of us rely on commercial dog foods to help us achieve that. Now, what if we told you those complete-and-balanced diets — the quality food you’ve carefully chosen for your dog — may be slowly killing them? 

It’s true, says Dr. Sharon Center, the James Law Professor of Internal Medicine at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (Cornell CVM). Center is nationally renowned for her expertise in liver diseases of dogs and cats. She says the excess amount of the essential trace mineral copper in commercial dog food can cause a serious, potentially lethal illness called dietary-induced copper-associated hepatopathy (CAH). The incidence of CAH is increasing at a rate that’s causing alarm among veterinarians and dog owners, with one study showing that 30% of canine liver biopsies have evidence of CAH. 

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FDA Warns Dog Food Maker Due to Safety Violations – Multiple Brands

 Important — This Is Not a Recall

May 15, 2022 — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Warning Letter to Sunshine Mills, Inc., of Red Bay, Alabama due to significant safety violations. The letter was originally issued to the company on March 7, 2022, but was not made public by the FDA until April 18, 2022.

Sunshine Mills produces multiple brands of dog food and treats. However, the FDA did not include a complete list of products affected by its warning letter.

What Caused the Warning?

FDA inspections were performed on various dates in 2021 and revealed violations of the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements for animal food, which caused the maker’s products to be adulterated.

Sunshine Mills Brands

The following brands are produced by Sunshine Mills. Due to the incomplete nature of the FDA’s report, there’s no way to know which brands are linked to this FDA warning.

• Evolve
• Nurture Farms
• Triumph
• Veterinary Select
• Paula Deen Home Cookin’
• Meaty Treats
• Sportsman’s Pride
• Hunter’s Special
• Pup Corn Plus
• Pet Life
• Crunchin’ Bones
• Dr. Dental Fresh Chews

Other Brands Affected

Other products may also be affected. That’s because Sunshine Mills “co-packs” food and treat products for a number of other (unspecified) brands.

However, since pet food makers are not required to disclose sub-contractor information to consumers, there’s no way to know what other brands may be affected.