Galgo News

Category: In the media

  • Update on Galgo Pup PJ with Podenco Friends – RIP PJ

    Bev Carley and PJ 400 18 6 2019
    Latest news from Bev Farmer on podenca Carley and galgo pup PJ who were rescued together.

    ‘Today we got the final results for Carley and PJ and its been a lot to process.

    First Carley…the tumours removed in her recent surgery are malignant and a high grade. She needs to go back for a second surgery to remove the rest of the mammary tract and hopefully sufficient tissue to get clear margins. She had bounced back so well from her previous surgery and now she needs to go through another one. At the moment we don’t know if she will need further treatment i.e chemo, we will need to send tissue samples to the lab for analysis.

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  • The Greyhound Initiative quarterly newsletter

    This link will take you through to the Greyhound Initiative Quarterly newsletter with articles on helping dogs during the heat, fireworks and being a blood donor.

  • Update on Galgo Pup PJ with Podenco Friends

    Bev PJ 400 12 6 2019
    12/6/2019 – from Bev Farmer.

    ‘Last night the ultrasound confirmed no fluid around the heart and lungs however do need to drain it. Today Eduardo our vet is traveling to Valencia to discuss PJs case with specialist. They have his case notes for a few days so I wait to hear what their recommendation is ..if any .. Bruno very wisely suggested we hold off draining the fluid until we had a response from the specialist in case they do request a biopsy of the liver.

    Two lots of sedation so close in time on a already compromised liver is not ideal. Depending on the answer they will both at the same time.. This morning PJ was up and about and ate his breakfast the swelling of his abdomen appears to have reduced which is not what is supposed to happen. But that is PJ, his body doesn’t want to follow the rules.’

  • New Bone Cancer vaccine for dogs

    Read the full article here.

  • Change of law for animals in Andalucia from May 2019

    RAIA form change of law 400 5 2019
    Just been advised of this by Ann Marie Payne of Ann’s Canine Care. Email her on this link if you want a copy of the form in pdf.

    CHANGE OF LAW. PLEASE READ

    From 13th May 2019 the procedure to change ownership of a dog that is registered on raia ( Andalusia) has changed. Also if you want to register a dog on raia from another database.

    Now you must obtain one of these forms and have the previous owner fill it out and then have your vet present it to raia, along with proof of identity of the owner. Your local vet will have access to one of these forms.

    Also if you rescue a dog from the street without a chip you must register it at the local town hall. This will not effect your right to keep the dog.

    These are new laws so please, don’t expect Ann to be able to answer any questions. The best person to ask is your local vet.

  • Customs Check galgo style!

    Richard Skipworth Grustoms Check 400

  • Support the Blue Cross initiative

    Not about galgos, but please support the Blue Cross initiative. Read the full article on this link where you can download a template letter to your UK MP.

    The Blue Cross Charity want the law changed for stray section 1 dogs. They contacted David Rutley MP, ministerwith responsibility for animal welface and invited the minister to meet with us to discuss how the law could change to make it legal for Blue Cross and other rescue charities to find loving new homes for stray section 1 dogs. We are also continuing to meet with MPs and Lords from all parties to ask them to back our campaign in both houses of parliament.

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  • Galgo pup PJ – latest news

    Bev PJ 400 3 6 2019
    Here is the latest update on PJ, with Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.

    ‘PJ is getting cheeky and putting on the big eyes wanting to share our dinner, at the moment we cant due to his restriction to his diet.

    The CatScan on Friday revealed he has pockets of fluid on his liver and a possible explanation he has parasites in them . We still dont have a clear answer to his condition the next option is they must get a sample from them .. But this comes with risk they may burst . Our vets are in consultation with the specialist how to approach this to minimise the risk to PJ..

    I tell you this pup is really making us work trying to discover what is the problem with him. If its has simple has larve of a parasite in his liver it should be treatable ..’

  • Don’t leave your dog’s toys out overnight – prevent lungworm

    Leaving your dog’s toys and water bowls outside overnight can lead to your pooch being exposed to the potentially fatal lungworm parasite. Watch here to see why it’s so important to always bring your dog’s toys inside. Lungworm can be prevented, speak to your vet about treatments available.

  • Book tickets now for the Yo Galgo film in Granada, Santander and Leon

    Yo Galgo Granada 400
    Granada, Santander and León are the new cities where Yo Galgo could be screened. For that we need a minimum of tickets reserved, links in above. Please take yours and help us spread the word

    Granada, Santander and León. The days have just been published for the passes of me greyhound in these cities. Remember that we need to reach a minimum of reservations for the projections to be confirmed. So book your ticket and help us move it please. Book your tickets in the links below.

    GRANADA: https://bit.ly/2WZEyxh

    SANTANDER: https://bit.ly/2Ej2GDZ

    LEÓN: https://bit.ly/2K1B61s

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