tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2286737161775976832011-11-28T00:58:53.501ZWelcome to my Dog Blog : Dogs A-Z. Don't forget to bookmark me! You will find interesting dog facts, in-depth dog articles, doggy news, and light-hearted dog stuff. There will be topics on dog problems, books about dogs, dog training, health, dog breeds, names, dog food, careers with dogs, animal welfare, rescue dogs, and lots more. I spent many years working full-time with dogs at an animal rescue.LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.comBlogger901100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-45574863527602688262010-01-07T16:05:00.001Z2010-01-07T16:07:18.084Z

Well Xmas, New Year and Twelth Night have come and gone. Epiphany was yesterday. Its the bleak midwinter and the snow is lying round about, deep, and crisp and even. (Sorry, couldn't resist that!) I like snow and taking the dogs for walks in it. Especially when I come back to an open fire. That brings me to my first dog curiosity. My old greyhound (13+ years) has arthritis and a heart murmur.

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 Wishing You All A Very Happy New Year! A New Year Gift for You (and Your Dog!) 5 Dog Training Myths Your Dog Needs You to Shred - Without Using Tooth or Claw Get an excellent free e-book, 5 Dog Training Myths, written  By Daniel Stevens (Kingdom Of Pets) Just  CLICK HERE or visit  http://doglinks.synthasite.com/useful-links.php  It is safe, free, and without any obligation. I hope

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Nearly Christmas and a very happy one to you and your dog. In all the excitement it is easy to overlook potential hazards and dangers to your dog: Christmas decorations - can be chewed and swallowed. They can break up into sharp fragments.Tinsel can act like a liguture - externally and internally. Drinks. Alcohol is bad for dogs! Smoking. Cigar and cigarette ends are poisonous to dogs Wrappings.

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A Dog's Fairy Tale of Christmas We stopped at a park that was covered in snow. This was somewhere new! My owner removed my collar and then threw a ball. I chased after it. We hadn't played this game for a long time! But when I turned back he had gone. Puzzled, I sniffed around, but there were no familiar smells. I was lost and alone. So I wandered. Elsewhere in the park I saw a big crowd of

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A DOG’S XMAS FAIRY TALE It’s Christmas Eve folks In the stray pound An old dog said to me Won't see another one And then he lay down Cried in his misery I turned my face away And dreamed about home I hope I’m the lucky one Somebody has just come in I've got a feeling This year will be for me So Happy Christmas I love you everyone I can see a better time When all my hopes come true They've

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 Christmas is for the WholeWorld ... and for Every Living Being (especially Dogs!) Christmas is not a time or a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas in your heart. John Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) So Merry Christmas to You All (please forgive omissions and mistakes!) Woof-woof!!! C Pождеством

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 Here are a couple of dog's prayers for you to consider this Christmas. Our canine friends need our help all year, but Christmas is special, and times are hard for unwanted dogs... A Stray Dog's Prayer Dear God, please send me somebody who'll care! I'm tired of running, I'm sick with despair. My body is aching, it's so racked with pain, and dear God I pray, as I run in the rain. That someone

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Please consider making a donation to a dog rescue (shelter) this Christmas. It doesn't have to be a lot - even your spare change could make a difference. You can donate goods as well. Things that a dog rescue can put to use or sell to raise cash. Most rescues will have a list of things that they most need - just ask. Food, dog coats, dog toys, bedding will always be welcome. You can usually

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This is a truly inspirational story. I received the following e-mail from Fred O'Regan, CEO International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW): ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Orphaned as a small child in a poor South African township, 12-year old Moses lives alone at the local dump, surrounded by gangs and drug users. Foraging through mounds of rubbish

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Olive, our old greyhound, is over 13 years old. She still enjoys life, but is on medication for arthritis and for her heart. Twice this month we've had an incident of  her collapsing. Fortunately she recovered both times - by the next day she was her usual self. What happened was this... She has the use of a couch with a duvet on it. It's comfortable and draught-free. Normally she jumps on off

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Is your garden secure? Can your dog get out of it? Are you sure? I thought that my garden was secure and that my dogs could not get out until one day .... What happened was this... I let my 2 greyhounds out into the garden and closed the back door. My garden has 6 foot hedges all round with a wire fence hidden in the lower part of the hedges. There is a 6 foot solid garden gate. Escape proof 

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Halloween has gone, and so has Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire night). There should be a rest from fireworks for a while, at least until Xmas and New Year! We love firework displays, but we no longer go to the public displays as we feel it is better to stay at home with our dogs. There are usually some fireworks going off in our village, but on Bonfire night a near neighbour had a big display. It was

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Following on from my recent post about ghost dogs (of Oct 30th), I've decided to explore the theme of psychic dogs, and of dogs in folklore and superstition. Dogs feature in folklore and superstitions. Traditionally they have an 'uncanny' side and it is believed that they are sensitive to the supernatural. Howling dogs, especially at night, were believed to be omens of death. There are other

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As Halloween is almost here, I thought that I would write something about ghost dogs. But first, one of my own experiences of dog ghosts. This is a true story. ___________________________________________________ There is a quiet country lane close to where I live (NW Leicestershire, UK). Sometimes I walk along it with my dogs. A few years ago I was walking down it, when I heard a dog

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Fear of fireworks - tips on how to help your dog. It will soon be Halloween, Guy Fawkes Night, Diwali, then Christmas and New Year. Not forgetting private parties! So fireworks galore! I like fireworks - unfortunately many dogs don't! One of my greyhounds isn't bothered, but the other is frightened of them (and other loud noises). The dogs always come first. One year we had fireworks going

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Recently while out walking our dogs we met some cows with calves.We were on a public footpath and just about to go through a gate when we saw them. They also saw us and came running over.To begin with they were very curious - just sniffing the air and peering at the dogs. We stood very quietly on our side of the fence, but the cows soon became very agitated. It was very clear that it would have

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I've received the following e-mail fom IFAW about the dog cull in China, reproduced below. See my previous post of Wednesday 16th September.------------------------------------------------------------------------------Great news! Thanks to the immediate response of our supporters, the dog cull in Qinhuangdao has been averted.The details are still coming in - but it's clear that the government in

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Many pet dog owners have faced the difficult task of getting their dog to swallow its tablets or other medicine.Some dogs are easy - they just chew them up or swallow them whole. Others are more difficult, to say the least!Olive, our female greyhound, is very aware of her tablets. She is an old dog (now 13 years) and is on daily tablets - 3 in the morning and 4 at night. We have had to try

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A few days ago I received an e-mail from Fred O'Regan of IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare).It was about the horrific enforced slaughter of dogs in China.I was going to create a post straight away, but I was so upset about what I had read and seen, that I couldn't bring myself to do so.The slaughter is underway, but better to be a bit late than never to do someting about it.The e-mail

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Do You Fancy a Career with Animals? Would you like to Work with Dogs? Have You Got What It Takes?... Find Out Here!This a rewrite of a post I did last October plus extra material.So, you would like to work with dogs. Good for you!But working with dogs (or any other animal) isn't just a nice job - it's a way of life.I worked full time in dog rescue and also as a zookeeper, so I am speaking with

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HEALTHY & TASTY DOG TREAT RECIPES The recipes are easy to make. Any which are vegetarian are marked (V). The flour is always whole wheat unless stated otherwise Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness unless otherwise stated (1) Wholemeal Dog Biscuits (V) To make about 40 biscuits : 500g whole wheat flour 225g wheatgerm 4 tablespoons bran flakes 2 tablespoons malt extract 2 tablespoons of

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We've just come back from a holiday in the Lake District (UK). Mixed weather, but a great time as always.Our old dog, Spot, loved going there. When he died we had an individual cremation and we were given his ashes in a pottery jar, which sits on our Welsh dresser.After a while, it felt the right time to scatter some of his ashes in the places he loved best. Places like our garden, a favourite

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Dog FightingA very nasty bloodsport which needs stamping out.A couple of days ago I heard a disturbing report on the radio about dog-fighting.Quote from the BBC News (30th July 09) : "Inside the world of dog-fighting""It was the sound of dogs barking and whimpering that first attracted PC Paul Foster to the back of an old kitchen showroom in inner city Birmingham."To read the article use this

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Police DogsAfter that tragic story of the 2 GSDs who died yesterday, something heart-warming.It is about a police sniffer dog with arthritis, who was given a set of wheels to help him get along!The video is on the BBC News site, so is safe to watch.http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7733880.stmGreat story isn't it!

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Today's news (July 2nd) - Two German Shepherd police dogs died in a police car yesterday afternoon!The poor dogs were found dead at Nottinghamshire Police HQ at 2.15 pm.They were left in the vehicle by their HANDLER! To say that the handler should have known better is an understatement.Temperature's outside reached 29.4C. Inside the car it would have been like an oven.It is a dreadful way to die.

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Is it safe to walk your dog through fields of cows?Recently there have been some dreadful reports in the news about dog walkers being attacked by cows.One incident was of a vet walking her dog, and was trampled to death by a herd of cows.The key thing to look for is : Are there CALVES in the field? If so, do NOT walk your dog through the field.Personally, I avoid any fields that have cows. I

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The Credit Crunch hits everyone - including our pets!My vet bills keep going up. This is largely due to the constant price increases of medication for my old girl - now costing about £150 each month! (But she is worth every penny, of course).The price of dog food keeps going up as well.So what can we do? The obvious answer is "shop around"!That is what I did for dog food.I was buying a 15Kg bag

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A couple of weeks ago my male dog kept nibbling his skin near his backside. This can be a sign of a gland problem in the back passage.There are two sacs which can become full. It causes discomfort and irritation to your dog. If left infection can set in.Signs of the problem can be biting or nibbling around the rear end or rubbing on a hard surface. There will also be a bad smell around his rear

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Did you see the pictures of my greyhounds in the snow? (Thursday 5th March)On one walk in the snow we went across a field covered in fresh snow. It was quite deep and hard work for my old dog. This set me thinking about problems for dogs in cold weather.Hidden dangers, e.g. holes, broken glass, etc.Slipping and FallingFrozen ponds, lakes, riversHypothermia (exposure to cold)Health problems

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I've created a site that has some very good dog treat recipes. They are free for you to use. Just copy and paste into Word.There is an appeal on the site - Olive, our old dog, is now costing us over £200 a month for medication. We are struggling to pay the bills.What I'm hoping is that, in return for the recipes, you will make a VOLUNTARY donation towards Olive's medical fund. There is a 'Donate'

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Today (Sunday 8th march) is the last day of Crufts 2009 and Crufts is still in disgrace!I didn't go to Crufts this year.Do you remember the BBC documentary "Pedigree Dogs Exposed" directed by Jemima Harrison? (See my archive 26/8/08 and 29/10/08)It revealed the health problems caused by the inbreeding of pedigree dogs.There was an uproar about it. And quite right too! How can a pekingese who

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My greyhounds in the recent snow. Greyhounds need coats in cold weather. They have thin-skins and short fur. If you need a coat then so do they!The coats the dogs are wearing are water-repellant and fleece lined. They also have yellow reflective strips.The white one is old and has TWO coats on! They keep her nice and warm.

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Watch this video about dog food - it's quite shocking! To visit their website for more information please CLICK HERE

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Pictures of vintage cards courtesy of : vintageholidaycrafts.com

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Firstly an apology!I am sorry that I haven't written an entry since the beginning of November.I like to write something of use or of interest at least once a week.Well, I make a small living from selling used (and some new) stuff. Collectibles, Books, DVDs, CDs, etc. I do this mostly on eBay, eBid, and Amazon Marketplace. You can see from the right hand side of my blog that I promote my efforts!

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More on dogs and fireworks. See my post of Sunday October 5th on the subject.There were fireworks going off very close to our house last night. Olive was fine, but poor Boris was terrified. He curled up in his bed and SHOOK with fear.I gave him Bach Rescue Remedy, which helped him. He stopped shaking and his heart thumped less. We also had the TV on quite loud to drown out the noise.He refused to

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The fallout from the Pedigree Dogs Exposed program continues !!!Well-respected organisations like the RSPCA and Dogs Trust have already severed links with the Crufts Dog Show. Last month they announced that they were withdrawing from the dog show. It now seems that other exhibitors may also quit.Crufts main sponsor, Pedigree Pet Foods, have withdrawn their estimated £1.5 million deal. Pedigree

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Gaze hounds, sight hounds, long dogs - whatever you want to call them - Greyhounds and Lurchers make wonderful family dogs.At this point I must admit to being owned by two greyhounds, Olive and Boris, who are looking over my shoulder as I write - this is to make sure that I say plenty of nice things about them!Whilst greyhounds are a well-recognised breed, a Lurcher is a crossbreed, traditionally

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While I was out walking my dogs Olive, my female greyhound, stopped to eat grass. She is very selective and usually seeks out goose grass - a very coarse grass with sticky seed cases. ( Not much of that about at this time of year, so she ate flat coarse grass)I'm wondering if it helps clear her insides.Wild geese eat very coarse grass before migrating. This is to clear themselves of any worms

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Dogs and fireworks should be on different planets!The majority of dogs are frightened, and some are absolutely terrified by fireworks.Dogs hearing is much more sensitive than ours, so the problem is magnified.Fireworks can be heard at Christmas , New Year, Diwali, private parties, etc. as well as on Guy Fawkes Night. November 5th is creeping up on us, so start preparing NOW to help your dog with

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Choosing a name for a dog This is great fun but can cause endless arguments! Everyone has their personal favourites and likes and dislikes.A good approach is to think about your dog and its characteristics. Here is an example. We had a very active young border collie who was constantly turning round to examine new things. 'Spin' was the name we decided on. It suited him and was ideal for a

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Do Your Dogs Get You Up in the Night?... Mine Do!So, you are wandering around some surreal Alice in Wonderland landscape, or even having a very pleasant dream! Then something starts to break through! You eventually surface and finally realise it's one of your dogs urgently crying. It is also some unearthly hour of the morning.Do you ignore it or go back to sleep?I always get up. My lass is old

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So you want a career with animals. Good for you!But working with dogs (or any other animal) isn't just a nice job - it's a way of life.Please remember that I am speaking with the voice of hands-on experience!And this is what it takes :Infinite PatienceCompassion and a caring natureComplete commitment100% Total DedicationA strong sense of responsibilityEven more dedication!Physical fitness and

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Olive, our old female greyhound is over 12 years old now. With age comes health problems, although younger dogs can suffer the same health problems!She has had arthritis for over 3 years. It is in her hips and in all four legs. She also has it in a small area of her back - this is quite a common problem for longdogs (greyhounds, lurchers, borzois, etc.) Ex-racing greyhounds can have severe

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I was sent these dog pictures -they speak for themselves!Gremlin Dog! Biggles Dog!Pirate DogDogs Gone Bananas!Dog Vader!Sir Dog!

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-91765189850610695982008-09-02T19:44:00.003+01:002008-09-02T20:24:54.430+01:00

Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this two-part program, A Man and His Dogs. Martin Clunes came across as genuine and enthusiastic. His love of dogs shone through. More please! And repeat it soon!Martin had the same charm and enthusiasm for his subject that you expect from David Attenborough.The scenes with the wolves , I thought, were excellent. I would consider myself priviledged to have my face

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-4544000872152879772008-08-26T15:11:00.005+01:002008-09-02T20:20:04.294+01:00

Well there has been plenty of comment about the BBC program 'Pedigree Dogs Exposed'. I guess that it will continue for some time, and rightly so.We had a lot of dogs dumped on us with hereditary problems like hip dysplasia and entropion (ingrowing eyelids). There are also behavioural problems like retrievers who can't and aggressive labradors.There are responsible breeders , but some who don't

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-86120796343353310162008-08-25T18:41:00.007+01:002008-08-25T19:21:20.790+01:00

Dog mess is unpleasant to step in and nobody wants their young children getting it on themselves.It doesn't take many irresponsible dog owners to create a noticeable problem and we all get the blame for it.Local Councils are taking strong measures to deal with the problem of dog faeces :Big fines for dog ownersBanning dogs from certain areas like playing fields and children's play areasInsisting

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-68493533702505770072008-08-25T14:50:00.004+01:002008-09-02T20:25:39.541+01:00

Just an update to my last blog entry on lost dogs. (Monday 18th August)I forgot to add the power of the internet in trying to find your lost dog!Useful links in no special order :http://www.doglost.co.uk/ http://www.dogpages.org.uk/ (I used to consult this one when a stray dog came in)http://www.nationalpetregister.org/http://www.alfieslostdogs.com/ (this I stumbled across and looks useful)There

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Losing your pet dog is upsetting and worrying, but there are practical things that you can do to find your missing dog. All common sense things to do, but, in the panic of the moment, easily forgotten.If you are on holiday still do this. Your dog won't be familiar with the local territory unless it has been there before.Search the area systematically and call your dog's name loudly!Your dog may

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-21144521097499636642008-08-03T14:50:00.007+01:002008-09-02T20:26:16.700+01:00

Continuing on the holiday theme!There can be quite a few potential problems when taking your dog on holiday.- Are you going abroad with your dog?- Do I need to worry about dog ticks and Lyme's Disease?- Is your dog car sick or travel sick?- Where to stay with your pet dog?- What if my dog falls ill?- What to do if you have to leave your dog in the car.Going Abroad with Your Dog - Pet PassportsYou

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-50042788568571411822008-08-02T17:59:00.010+01:002008-09-02T20:27:22.446+01:00

We've recently got back from a great holiday in the Lake District just south of Coniston. The weather was fantastic. It was warm enough to have a swim in the sea! There were very few visitors where we were staying. Our two greyhounds loved it.The dogs love the car (an estate) and are really good travellers. In fact, greyhounds are good travellers.We stayed in a cottage on a farm. You can walk

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Summertime - holidays - country walks - hill walking - great fun for you and your dog.... BUT danger lurks in the undergrowth - to you, your children and your dogs.TICKS - not just one but masses of them!All you have to do is brush against a fern or a long piece of grass and you have one or more ticks on you! One of my dogs relieved himself and ended up with 8 ticks on him!Ticks can carry Lyme's

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-32704613897113812902008-05-18T16:35:00.007+01:002008-08-26T17:57:38.734+01:00

I recently wrote a piece on Why Do Dogs Eat Grass (10 May 2008). This got me to thinking about dogs and gardens.I used to have a lawn that became a piece of grass. It is mostly a sea of mud in winter! All thanks to my dogs tearing around.There are other problems too. I never eat the herbs from my herb garden or the good rhubarb that I grow. The thought of what the dogs do on it rather puts me off

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-62981725545236723942008-05-14T15:26:00.002+01:002008-05-14T15:41:45.832+01:00

Hi, I thought I would list the main dog information that I've written about so far - Just for quick reference. The list is in some sort of alphabetical order!01/02/08 Animal Welfare02/02/08 Arthritis25/03/08 Pet Bereavement03/02/08 Dog Blood Donors03/02/08 Dog Books and Magazines09/04/08 Dog Breeds07/02/08 Complementary Therapies03/02/08 Cortaflex product review06/02/08 Dog Medicines and

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-31233515440689160292008-05-09T15:37:00.006+01:002008-08-26T17:58:42.554+01:00

There are a huge number of different dog breeds, of widely varying abilities, temperaments, shapes, colours and sizes!This list consists of those breeds recognised by the Kennel Club of Great Britain. I have used the same groupings as the KC - Hound Group, Gundog Group, Terrier Group, Utility Group, Working Group, Pastoral Group, and Toy Group.Hound GroupThese dogs were originally used for

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-23696759916473055342008-04-30T16:18:00.003+01:002008-09-02T20:28:50.634+01:00

A couple of days ago I spoke about the quarantine kennels where a rabid dog had bitten 3 people.So I've decided to write a more technical article on the subject of rabies in dogs and people.Rabies (Lyssa) is one of the oldest known zoonotic diseases; an animal disease transmissible to humans.It is caused by rhabdoviruses of the genus Lyssavirus and can affect all mammals including

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-89373576733501445172008-04-27T11:32:00.007+01:002008-09-02T20:28:26.914+01:00

This is a picture of a rabid dog.(It isn't the puppy mentioned below)Did you see the report on the puppy with rabies at the quarantine kennels?It bit 3 people - 2 members of staff and someone from the dog rescue involved.Fortunately they were vaccinated against rabies, so only had to have boosters just in case. All the same, they have to wait and see. Not very nice for them. I wish them

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-79983535324282670942008-04-11T16:21:00.006+01:002008-09-02T20:29:24.820+01:00

Hi, I've decided to add some pictures of my greyhounds.This is a picture of Spot (standing) and Olive. Spot was our much-loved male greyhound, who we lost at the age of 12 years. He was a dog of great characterThis is Boris and Olive having a rest at the holiday cottage in ScotlandA handsome greyhound!Hope that you liked the pictures. Cheers, Ti

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-75846246505687546972008-03-25T18:36:00.005Z2008-09-02T20:29:46.650+01:00

Yesterday I wrote about my greyhound Spot. It seems to me to be useful to write some more about the loss of a much loved dog.When we lost Spot I felt as if my right arm had been cut off. Even now, I can feel great sadness about his loss, but it is tempered with wondeful memories.Every dog lover knows the great joy that they get from their dogs, and the terrible pain at losing them.Anybody in that

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Greyhounds Are Great! A Personal Story and In Memory of a Much-Loved DogLike many people we never thought of having a greyhound for a pet. But when we met Spot at a rescue centre we were instantly won over. One look from those pleading eyes was enough! After doing some essential fencing work in our garden we had a successful home check, and Spot was ours to bring home. He settled in very quickly

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-39245719022073563502008-03-23T18:19:00.002Z2008-03-23T18:34:25.158Z

Happy Easter!!A nice covering of snow this morning. So a day to pig out on the creme eggs!My lass took one look and decided the couch was the best place to be. She is arthritic and had a good walk yesterday. Anyway Boris thoroughly enjoyed it. There is a secure enclosed field that I can let him have a good blast around. Greyhound circuits galore!We gamely battled against a bitter wind that cut

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Tick Invasion !!!Did you saw the article in the Daily Mail (Monday 17th March) about ticks?There has been a rapid spread of disease-bearing ticks across Europe. Apparently this spread is due to rising temperatures.This viral disease is called TBE (tick-borne encephalitis). It causes swelling of the brain, fits, paralysis, hallucinations and can kill. If you survive the effects can be

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-7234113768585865782008-03-16T17:02:00.004Z2008-09-02T20:30:56.136+01:00

Hi, Sorry that I've been absent for a while. Both my wife and myself had a really bad tummy bug. (There's a lot been going around!). I didn't have the energy to do other than what was necessary. We even missed out on going to Crufts!!!I did get to watch it on TV and managed to lose myself in the doggy world for a while.It was useful being able to go through the red button to get the extra stuff

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-63380090372836260422008-03-06T19:22:00.003Z2008-03-06T20:01:25.284Z

Recently my lass had a really bad bout of dog diarrhoea. She got me up no less than 6 times in the night. It was like water.She's nearly 12 and on steroids, and very rarely has any problems in that area, so I was quite worried.There was no blood or mucous present and my lad (6yrs) was OK.Then I realised that the problem was probably the new food. I had changed them on to it quite quickly.When you

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-35828684008754644902008-03-05T19:56:00.003Z2008-03-05T20:09:05.651Z

Hello, I added a post to my dog blog on Tuesday 26 Feb about dogs not eating.I've just realised I should have added a comment about the possible serious problems that can happen.If your dog isn't eating it may be due to an internal blockage.This may be due to having swallowed something like a toy or a piece of bone. This is something to be aware of if your dog is a chewer or a scavenger.Another

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-73684730760474995782008-03-04T20:26:00.004Z2008-03-04T21:00:00.769Z

There are lots of dog rescues which need volunteers for all sorts of jobs.Why not take a look on the internet or pop down to your local library to ask.You don't have to be knowledgable, but you do need to be committed and reliable. It's really annoying if a volunteer doesn't turn up as expected. It means someone else has twice the work to do.I started out as a volunteer. I walked in one day just

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-74477801087172816462008-03-03T22:21:00.003Z2008-03-03T22:47:41.884Z

Well it's Crufts this week.....time to head down to the NEC near Birmingham.I love going and will probably be there on Sunday because that's Hound and Terrier day.I will, of course, be leaving my dogs behind. You can't take your dogs into Crufts unless you're showing. There is no shade in the car parks, and it wouldn't be fair to keep them shut in the car for hours anyway.So what if your dog

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-50092300572679637702008-02-27T07:30:00.002Z2008-02-27T07:53:49.928Z

Hi, quite an earth tremor last night wasn't it!We live in the East Midlands and it was quite strong. The house and contents had a good rattle at about 1am.I went down to check on the dogs and they were fast asleep! So much for animals sensing earthquakes - at least as far as my two are concerned. Mind you, greyhounds can be pretty laid back.Dogs do seem to have a 'sixth sense'. Have a look at

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-23459318211799791092008-02-26T19:15:00.002Z2008-02-26T19:38:23.891Z

I've just been feeding my two greyhounds. One of them is on tablets, which I hide in a lump of Chappie. It works a treat.This got me to thinking about dogs who are finnicky or have a poor appetite. (Lab owners will probably be puzzled at this point!)Adding something tasty to a dog's dinner can work wonders.Things you can try are:- Tinned Chappie (the fish one)- Tins of sardines in tomato juice-

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-29240886759205438452008-02-25T07:34:00.005Z2008-02-25T10:10:15.920Z

Want to take your dog on holiday.....then read on....this is important.Thinking of taking your dog abroad this year? Then you need to act now!Unless you are only going to the Irish Republic, your dog will need a pet passport. This takes a long time to set up. In particular, the rabies jab and blood tests take the most time.Your dog must have valid vaccinations,microchip, and paperwork. If not,

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-70868490884786260882008-02-24T12:56:00.009Z2008-02-24T14:52:26.147Z

So what are zoonoses?Also called zoonotic diseases, they are animal diseases which also affect people.Here I will only be considering dog diseases.A Cautionary TaleLet's kick off with a true story.One day while I was cleaning the kennels, I had a terrible itch near my left armpit. So I put my hand under my shirt and had a good ol' scratch.A few days later I awoke to find what looked like red

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-12648188972519878572008-02-23T16:12:00.002Z2008-02-23T16:16:16.989Z

I've just come across this post about poodles.Thought you might be interested.Confessions of a former Poodle ridiculerBe careful what you make fun of. It could someday rule your life.Probably no one ridiculed Poodles more than I did before Misty the alpha Poodle entered my life through a series of unlikely circumstances and put a spell on me.Nothing has been the same since.I realized quickly that

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-51009657292477652452008-02-23T15:52:00.002Z2008-02-23T15:59:58.461Z

Hi, I came across this which you might find interesting.February 20, 2008Pet Travel is increasing - what do you think?Here's the last "bonus" item in my Pet Industry Trends for 2008 article.More people traveling with their pets From day trips with the dogs in the back of the car, to trips abroad with your pets, more and more people are including their cats and dogs in their travels. As a result,

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-34454491224114406952008-02-22T18:40:00.002Z2008-02-22T18:57:28.553Z

Hi, I've just seen the Royal Mail special stamps with a working dog theme. They are to celebrate Year of the Assistance Dog, which is this year.The dogs have been photographed by Tim Flach, the man behind the Andrex puppy adverts.As you can imagine the quality of the stamps is outstanding.So a very nice set for you stamp collectors out there.Stamps not your thing?There's lots of things with a

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-57289042520146295602008-02-17T17:28:00.003Z2008-02-17T18:18:01.920Z

Hello again,Today's post is about having your dog microchipped.What is a microchip?A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice. It has a unique number coded into it. This can be read with a specialised scanning device.The chip is pre-loaded into a special hypodermic needle. This has an attachment which is inserted into a microchip 'gun'. The gun is a hand held trigger which drives the chip

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-57807982624280046232008-02-16T16:11:00.002Z2008-02-16T16:29:39.471Z

Hi, just a short post on the subject of dog names.When I worked in dog rescue, the biggest area of disagreement was the subject of dog names!It's a very subjective area and everyone has their own ideas and likes and dislikes.I always think it's a good idea to start by looking at a dog's physical characteristics. 'Spot' being an obvious example.My local postmaster called his rather short-legged

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-82294330917258383342008-02-11T15:39:00.000Z2008-02-11T17:20:03.485Z

Hi there, today I am going to talk about some dog parasites. In particular dog fleas, worms, and ticks.Dog FleasSo how do you know if your dog has fleas?The obvious signs are your dog scratching and biting at its skin.In severe infestations you will probably see the fleas. There may also be signs of flea allergy, which is an inflammation of the skin.Dog fleas are very good at hiding themselves in

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-10876978120067923842008-02-10T15:01:00.000Z2008-02-10T17:06:10.587Z

If you are thinking of taking your dog abroad this year you need to act now!It takes at least 6 months to get everything in order.The following things have to be done :- Get your dog microchipped. Before anything else can be done, your dog must be fitted with a microchip so that it can be correctly identified.- You must have your dog vaccinated. Once the microchip is implanted your dog must be

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-15822758287412506222008-02-07T15:10:00.000Z2008-02-07T16:49:49.713Z

Douglas was an amiable lunatic ! He was also very strong.He was a large black & white cross-breed with a wiry coat. His size and the shape of his head suggested that he was part otter-hound.The behaviour problems he had weren' t too much of a problem. They were following a similar pattern to other unusual cross-breeds we had coming into rescue. Guess what ,they were all coming from the same area,

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-61205326596525765292008-02-07T13:42:00.000Z2008-02-07T15:05:44.189Z

Continuing with the medication theme we'll take a look at complementary therapies.IMPORTANT. I am not recommending any particular type of treatment for any animal or person. Any products or therapies I mention are not a recommendation for you to use on your dog or any other living thing. If anything suggests itself to you, you must consult your vet first. Remember I have never seen your pet, or

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-55550183179316839032008-02-06T13:05:00.000Z2008-02-06T14:56:50.234Z

Hello, just a few comments on dog medicines.They can be bought over-the-counter, or they may be prescription drugs, which your vet usually provides.You can ask for a written prescription and buy them elsewhere. This can save you a lot of money, especially if you buy your on-line.Try this link to see what sort of dog medication is available and at what price. You will also see what you can buy

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-33172317959567293342008-02-04T08:56:00.000Z2008-02-04T14:36:42.833Z

.... Dog sagas .... dog stories .... dog tales .... dog tails .... doggy tails..... shaggy dog tails ...... shaggy dog stories ...... shaggy dog ........... Shaggy ....... Scooby-Doo ......... mmm! ...... Dog Days .......... dog daze ...... dog daydream ...... Hmmm ......Oh, Hello! I'm sorry I didn't see you standing there. Welcome back and nice to see you again.What's that all about? I was just

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Hello again and thanks for calling!I love books and collect dog books, especially ones on greyhounds (what a surprise!)Anyway it doesn't hurt to have one or two books on dog ailments and training.The dog press produce some good magazines which make easy reading and I always find something of interest.Dog MagazinesTwo newspapers : Our Dogs and Dog World contain show reports and breeders

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-61653267819834407342008-02-03T14:21:00.000Z2008-02-03T18:08:53.041Z

Did you know :- that there is a shortage of blood for life-saving dog operations?- that there is no national dog blood service?- that your dog could be a canine hero and life saver?At the animal rescue we had several of our young and healthy dogs, usually greyhounds, registered with our vets as potential blood donors.We would sometimes get an urgent call for a blood donor within the next hour. Of

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-22482079005866081552008-02-03T10:32:00.000Z2008-02-03T12:04:21.835Z

Yesterday I wrote about arthritis and mentioned joint lubricants such as Cortaflex.So I've decided to add a short review.Cortaflex is made for dogs (canine cortaflex), cats (feline cortaflex), horses (equine cortaflex), and people!It contains glucosamine sulphate, chondroitin, and MSM.These 3 compounds mixed together in the optimum way have a positive effect on arthritic joints.They not only

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-45555470633925995902008-02-02T15:17:00.000Z2008-02-05T08:09:21.099Z

Hello, today I am writing about an important dog health and welfare issue.Arthritis can range from the odd twinge and some joint stiffness to severe pain and disability.It can affect young dogs as well as old dogs.So what causes arthritis?It is inflammation of a joint which may be caused by infection, an old injury, or hereditary joint deformity (e.g. hip dysplasia).It is incurable. So proper

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-52005739592549271532008-02-01T16:55:00.000Z2008-02-01T17:01:26.753Z

Hi again.Just a quick note to say that I've included a link to Amazon. Why?.....because I love books and I collect anything to do with greyhounds, and also the works of my favourite author, J.B.Priestley (nothing to do with dogs). Also because knowledge and understanding is a good thing. Add in patience and observation and it will help you with handling dogs.Besides when it comes to dog

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-61782741523256967722008-02-01T14:53:00.000Z2008-02-05T08:01:19.838Z

Today it is 'A' for Animal Welfare.Animal welfare is a big area and covers many things from basic pet care, through cruelty, neglect, abandonment, rescue dogs, working dogs, veterinary care, to vivisection.(This isn't a full list!)There are a lot of legal, moral, ethical and emotional issues to consider.Today I am going to talk about just 2 things, but I will return to this subject in

LongDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05492658932600808998noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-228673716177597683.post-83046195363386698042008-01-31T16:00:00.000Z2008-01-31T16:22:43.547Z

Hello and Welcome to Dogs A-Z.I'm Ti and I worked in animal rescue for several years. I guess that I had dealings with about 2000 different dogs.Every dog is a creature in it's own right, they are all individuals with their own personality and problems. When you work with animals you soon realise that you will never know it all and that you will always be learning. A little humility is a good

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