Read all about galgo Loco, in Portugal and hoping for a forever home. Contact Dogs of Portugal direct.
Category: In the media
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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.
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Badajoz – hell for galgos – 46 killed by a vet!
English translation below.
Bone remains found by the Civil Guard Seprona at the scene (EP)
WRITING / AGENCIES , MÉRIDA
12/03/2019 1:26 PM
Updated on
03/12/2019 22:13The sacrifice of dogs when they are not used for hunting continues to be an extended practice in some areas of Spain. An example of this is the investigation being carried out by the Civil Guard in Tierra de Barros (Badajoz), which has opened proceedings against 12 residents of the region for the killing of 46 dogs .
The Benemérita, who has brought the proceedings brought to justice, accuses these people of a crime of animal abuse. Among those investigated, there is a veterinary doctor from the region of La Paz, who is also charged with a crime of documentary falsification, as reported by the Civil Guard .
First inquiries – The case was uncovered with the finding of a dog corpse next to a bag of bones
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Dogs with dementia – canine cognitive disorder
I recently wrote about my elderley (14 years) galga developing dementia after a stroke a year ago. Here’s an article in the Whole Dog Journal about the problem, with links to a book if you are interested in learning more.
‘Here’s how to love and care for a dog with dementia
Recognize the signs of dementia earlier so you can take steps to slow the process.
Is your dog pacing in circles, barking for no apparent reason, or forgetting his housetraining? Is he starting to get stuck in corners, stare at walls, or act a little distant? These and other behavioral changes may indicate that your dog is developing canine cognitive dysfunction (CCD), a disease akin to Alzheimer’s.It’s been estimated that more than 14% of pet dogs over the age of 8 show some symptoms of age-related cognitive dysfunction – and a whopping 68% of dogs aged 15 to 16 years have symptoms of cognitive impairment. Some pet owners might joke about “doggie Alzheimer’s,” but this degenerative brain disease is a real thing.
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More young galgos rescued by Protectora Scooby
‘We’ve just brought four new galgas from the municipal dog pound of Valladolid. Meet Arena, Lluvia, Risca and Reina. They are young, between 8 months and 3 years old. Although handed over by the galguero following the required procedures, which is obviously better then throwing them over the fence or leaving them to their fate somewhere, they still add to the number of abandoned dogs. They’re getting familiar with their new place and their new friends, and besides being beautiful they’re lovely, affectionate dogs. It goes without saying that they are all looking for a family who will love and look after them.’👉 If you can´t adopt but you want to help us to continue saving lives, you can do that in the following ways:
▪️Join the teaming for only 1€/month http://bit.ly/2teaming
▪️Donate: https://bit.ly/2KmUlk7
» Paypal – Edwin@scoobymedina.com
▪️Scooby Shop https://bit.ly/2tHTWSp
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Protectora Scooby – 3 galgo pups thrown over the wall!
From Cobie at Protectora Scooby.22/11/2019 – 2 Hours ago, 3 galgopups from some 4 months young were thrown over the wall from the big playfield at the Scooby residencia. They are of course terrified, it´s very dark there and impossible to catch them now so they will have to spend the dark and cold night outside. They have access to an empty kennel where I´ve put water, food and blankets and can only hope they will find it…It is too dark to make pictures of them but tomorrow I will if they are still there which of course I hope with all my heart because normally the dogs can´t escape from there. I´ve called the police and they will come here tomorrow so at least they know that these things are happening here! I hate these galgueros who do this so much, I´m ready to kill a few of them!!
Update 28/11/2918 –
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Galgo’s Rescue Almeria – small shelter saving the galgos and podencos
I’ve had an appeal for help for this small rescue shelter in Almeria. They have several hounds at the moment needing vet treatment and struggle to raise funds for this. Please take a look at their website and help if you can. Below is a recent arrival desperately needing help.Gitana – this fragile girl arrived at GRA. This girls is under weight ( barely 15kg ) and have some wounds. Unfortunately Gitana tested positive for Leish and Erlichia. A treatment with doxiciclina has been started to treat her Erlichia and for her Leish she is going to need Leishguard, Allopurinol and Milteforan. It’s going to take some while before this fragile girl is ready to go to a new family.
In the meanwhile she is going to get all the treatments necessary to control her Leish. Also she is going to need special food to gain weight. And lots of love to pull her true.
All help is welcome/ needed to support Gitana.
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Galgos and Podencos – galgueros deny cruelty to these hounds!
This album is the continuation of this one:
https://www.facebook.com/meva.galpodi.3/media_set…Above all, make it clear that this album did not intend to hurt anyone, nor, of course, morbidly wallow in the terrible hardships and mistreatment of galgos (Spanish greyhounds) and podencos.
After some hesitation, I decided to gather this series of images as a response to all those who deny and conceal this reality, trivialize it by saying that cases of abuse and neglect of these dogs are just a few, as well as that these are perpetrated by individuals who steal the dogs from their original owners. In the sight of all these pictures, it does not look like we are talking about “4 cases”, as has been said, does it?
A picture is worth a thousand words, and, unfortunately, there are many images here. There exist many more; these are just the ones that I myself I have been finding, without especially looking for them, throughout a not very long time of dissemination of galgos and podencos in need of a home.
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Greyhounds in Need shop – Christmas cards, calendar and newsletter
GIN also helps some shelters in Spain and rehomes galgos to the UK. Please have a look at their online shop and help their fundraising.
Greyhounds In Need shop
This link will take you to the GIN newsletter with details of the shelters they support in Spain and an article on heart disease.