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Taking care of your older dog...
Click here for an article on geriatric dogs
Be prepared for an emergency
Click here for suggestions on a greyhound first aid kit
GFNJ Pet Sitter List
Please contact Patty at pac173@aol.com or 732 566-2226 for information on possible grey sitters in your area.
Information on Greyhound Health Issues
Dr. Suzanne Stack has helped numerous greyhound owners by giving advise on the Greyhound-L regarding greyhound medical issues. A website has been put together with articles of medical interest on the following:
Osteosarcoma in Greyhounds; The Adrenal Diseases; The Basic Profile; Coccidiodomycosis;
Dealing with Injuries; Ehrlichia - why all the concern?; Greyhound Anesthesia; Greyhound Bloodwork;
Hock Fractures; Hound Myths; Hypothyroidism in Greyhounds; Lumbosacral Stenosis; Pancreatitis;
A Primer of Pain Meds; Tackling Thunderstorm Phobia; Tips for a Speedier Recovery; Toenails falling off
http://www.greythealth.com/
Information on Greyhound Bloodwork
Greyhound's blood results are often different then those of other dogs. Dr. Suzanne Stack kindly provided greyhound owners with greyhound bloodwork information that should be shared with your veterinarian.
Please click here for more information...
Skunk Odor Removal Recipe
One quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
One teaspoon dish washing detergent
A 1/2 gallon or larger plastic bucket
A clothes pin for your nose
If the pet is very dirty or muddy a pre-wash with detergent gives the
oxidizing mixture better access to the skunk spray.
Put the detergent, and the baking soda in an open 1/2 gallon plastic bucket and
pour the hydrogen peroxide in. Work the effervesing solution into the pet's fur
immediately keeping it out of the eyes, mouth and nostrils. Let it stay in the
fur for a few minutes and then rinse off with lots of water. Apply the solution
to any other items which may have come in contact with the skunk spray such as
collars or leashes. The mixture only has a useful life of about five minutes so
work quickly.
If the solution contacts the pets eyes flush them with plenty of water.
Fat Meatballs
Sometimes our greys need extra help to put on some weight - this is the recipe for a tried and true method:
Ingredients:
2 pounds raw hamburger, the cheaper and fattier, the better
3 or 4 raw eggs
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup Karo syrup
1 cup wheat germ
OR
1 cup oatmeal
Dump it all into a large bowl and mix it together with your hands.
Form it into balls about the size of a ping-pong ball, and feed up to 10 meatballs per serving.
It's better served raw to preserve all the fat.
But if you feel you must cook it, microwave the meatballs for no more than 30 seconds on paper towels on a plate. Don't cook them too long or all the precious fat and calories will seep out. Cool before serving.
Disaster Pet Readiness Tips
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, many of us have wondered how we would be able to care for our pets if a natural disaster occurs.
Click on this link to see some suggestions...
Cookie Recipes Greyhounds Love (please send in any recipes that your greys love)
Liver Cake Recipe
(Compliments of the Greyhound List)
1 8 oz. box corn muffin mix
1 egg
1 tspn. chopped garlic
1 package of uncooked chicken livers
** If you can't find chicken livers, you can use beef livers but you must cut up the beef liver before you put it into the blender.**
Put chicken livers into blender. Liquify the chicken livers. Add to the corn muffin mix, egg and garlic. No need to use an electric mixer, hand mixing is fine. Batter will be lumpy. Put into muffin pans using PAPER muffin holders. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 20 min., or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean. Frost with cream cheese - if desired. If you are watching calories, do not put the cream cheese icing. You can give the WHOLE THING, PAPER and all to your dog. (Yes, I ran this by my vet and she agrees that PAPER muffin holders are okay to give to the dogs.
Testimonial from Sue Schrock
My dogs ADORE these. My Klaire would take them right from the oven if I let her! I usually make 2 or 3 batches at once and freeze them, that way I have a nice supply on hand. Mr. Mo will bark at me while baking as if he is telling me to "hurry up"! Kidal loves them too! Funny, but my cats don't like them! My neighbors cats and dogs LOVE them. Go figure! I usually take a few when I have a vet appointment for one of my animals and now have the vet making them!!! LOL! Sue
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