Galgo News

Keeping your dog's teeth clean

My little podenca Bebe came with very bad teeth and now my aged galga Carmela is showing signs of teeth deterioration. Not surprising when they are 17 and 15 years respectively! I use dentastix when they have had their meals but here's an article with some other suggestions. It mentions raw bones - marrow bones. For decades we always gave our dogs marrow bones until some years ago my Swedish Valhund Pepsi broke a piece off and got it stuck in her throat. So no more marrow bones! Besides, I am sure the two male galgos would fight!

What do any of you use for keeping your dog's teeth healthy?

Fern’s Law: Compulsory to scan & check microchips to reunite stolen dogs, cats

Many missing microchipped pets are never reunited as it’s optional to scan & check microchip registration. It’s time veterinary professionals, authorities and rescues checked pet & keeper match on the original database at a pets 1st consultation or yearly checkup. It’s their only chance to get home

Vets can play a valuable role in reuniting missing microchipped pets. We have microchipped our pets with the expectation to be reunited if the worst happens and they are lost or stolen. If just one organisation is not committed to scan and check microchip registration the whole system fails and is not fit for purpose. Legislation is needed to replace half hearted ‘strengthened, best practice recommendations’ VetsGetScanning.co.uk

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300010

Coronovirus - travel from Europe to the US

From Bev Farmer 12 3 2020

In the early hours a press release was made announcing suspension of travel from European countries to the USA for 30 days. This has been amended that this does not include US Citizens (go figure) .. however it will impact on dogs traveling out there and with so-much uncertainty SHUG have decided to postpone flights which has a knock on effect on us here in Spain. Crystal in the photo is due to fly to Canada in a few days so we are waiting to see if Canada will impose similar restrictions.

Beware of the tiger mosquito - causes filaria (heartworm) - has your Spanish hound been checked?

Read the full article here.

Coping with dog aggression

Read the full article here.

How long can you leave your dog alone?

We've always had a least 2 dogs, as they are herd animals rather than solitary ones. So if you only have one dog, how long should you leave it alone?

Read the full article on this link.

Warning on rawhide dog chews

Dangerous dog chew - read the article here

Advice warning

Signs of chocolate poisoning in dogs - don't share your chocolates this Xmas

Read the full article here

Complementary Therapies to Help Your Dog's Arthritis Pain

There are many wonderful complementary treatments for dogs with OA. None will cure or heal the arthritic joint, but a combination of treatments can very well restore vitality and decrease discomfort, making a happy walk in the park a reality once again.

1. Omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin, and avocado and soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) can all work to slow joint degeneration. The combination of these over several months can improve function and decrease pain. Can also be used as preventive.

2. Turmeric and curcumin together are a potent anti-inflammatory.