Category: Advice
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PACMA – protestng about the Royal Decree 666/2023
PACMA – we want to tell you that on 5th March 2025 we have presented a proposal for an urgent modification of the terrible Royal Decree 666/2023 of the Government, which has generated enormous discomfort among veterinarians and animal guardians. There are many inconsistencies to correct.Why is this decree a problem?
It requires notification of each veterinary prescription through the PRESVET system, including animals considered companion animals, when the European Regulation excludes them.
It requires pathogen identification tests for certain antibiotics, which delays treatments and is costing animal lives.
It imposes mandatory identification of animals for the administration of medications, making it difficult to treat community cats and abandoned animals. Such as where cats in a feral community are caught, neutered and returned to their community.
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The cost of hunting in Spain
From Plataforma NAC
There are fewer and fewer hunters… but Spain is still a great hunting ground!
The number of hunters in Spain has dropped staggering: 45% down in the last 50 years and almost without generational relief. Meanwhile, 85% of Spanish territory is still destined for hunting, a multimillion dollar business in the hands of a few.
The cost of this activity?
30 million animals killed every year.
Lead ammunition polluting the environment.
Dozens of dead and injured in hunting accidents.
Dogs used and abandoned after the season.Hunting is not necessary or ethical! Most of society rejects this cruel practice, but kinetic lobbies continue to impose their interests.
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How to treat cuts and sores on your dog’s feet
Read the full article on this weblink.
When I’ve had a problem like this on one of my dogs, I use Vet bandage and make a bootee from leather with a tape tie.
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Caring for a senior dog – Galgo GUFO with Protectora Scooby needs a forever home
Older dogs in shelters find it harder to get adopted. Yet they can bring just as much joy as a younger dog. And they have hadvantages – generally toilet trained, walk well on a leash, less likely to chew furniture! This weblink explains what to look out for in a senior dog.Galgo Gufo is 10 years old and with Protectora Schooby. He’s hoping for a forever home where he can stretch out on a comfy sofa, enjoy walks in the countryside, and know the love of a caring family. Contact Scooby direct if you can offer him that home.
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Taking your dog, cat or ferret abroad – Animal Health Certificate needed every trip
Brexit has a lot to answer for, not thought out and making an unholy mess of countless things linking the UK to the rest of Europe. Travelling from the UK to Europe with your dog gets ever more complicated. You need to get a certificate a minimum of 10 days before you travel, and a certificate for every time you do!!
This weblink takes you to information about an Animal Health Certificate.
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Galgos and the cold
This article was taken from the Internet and written about greyhounds but all the information also relates to galgos, the Spanish Greyhound.So why do greyhounds feel the cold more? This is often due to their lean body structure and short coat. Unlike other breeds with nice thick coats or an extra layer of fat, greyhounds have a slim build and a thin coat that doesn’t provide much insulation. This makes them more susceptible to feeling the chill when the temperature drops.
Greyhounds also have a low-fat percentage. This means they lack insulation as they don’t have that extra body fat to keep them warm. This also means they lose the heat faster and feel the cold much more intensely.
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Dementia in dogs
Of all the dogs I have had in over 7 decades of my life, I have only had one with dementia. One was sadly stolen and never found; one young one was run over and killed; 3 were lost to cancer; one had dementia. The rest lived long and happy lives.
It was my borderline collie (99% border collie/1%spaniel) who developed dementia and it was upsetting to see. I’d find him standing still with no idea where he was, what direction to go in, straddling a low brick wall, snapping when caressed. He was in his teens by then, so it was part of the natural ageing process for him. In the end he became so confused it was kinder to comfort him as he was pts.
This is a weblink about recognising and caring for a dog with dementia.
A weblink to a book by someone living with a dog with dementia.
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Plants toxic to dogs
Plants can be an incredible addition to a home, but sometimes they don’t mesh well with our pets. Here is some info to keep your fur babies safe while still enjoying your green thumb!