Podenco Post

Category: Rehabilitation

  • Natural remedies for Dogs

    Natural remedies are readily available these days, so we can treat medical problems in our pets without putting profit into the pockets of the pharmaceuticals.

    Three I have used for my dogs are Devil’s Claw, Turmeric and Hemp Oil.   As my dogs aged, I gave them a daily dose of Turmeric, which is also recommended for humans with arthritis too.  One particular galgo had arthritis set in a serious hind knee joint which he had damaged as a puppy and which vets did not recomment operating on, as there was no guarantee of improvement.  To help ease the pain I used Hemp Oil, or CBD oil as it is sold as.  Vets very often prescribe Medicam but a side effect of this is liver damage. A small daily dose of CBD oil had the desired effect as he never showed any signs of discomfort. (more…)

  • Canary Islands – Podenca puppy dumped alive in trash bin

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    Some people found an injured and dying young woman in a trash bin inside a bag.  The little dog was found casually by a volunteer from the Noah’s Ark protective association, who managed to save her life and has reported the case to the Civil Guard. Events took place in Granadilla
    The story of Hannah, a Podencian puppy, is so frightening that it’s hard to believe she had a favorable outcome. The little dog was found badly injured and on the verge of death inside a bag in a garbage container in the neighborhood of Atogo, in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, in the south of Tenerife.

    The case has already been reported to the Civil Guard and is in the hands of the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA), which has opened an investigation to try to identify the author of the events, as explains to @planeta_canario the manager of the Noah’s Ark Protective Association, Beautiful Gallinat. (more…)

  • Skin Lesions and Cancer in Dogs

    As a family, we have lost 5 dogs, 1 horse and l cat to different types of cancer.  Lymphoma reared itself as a lump on a galgo’s neck, which had spread.  A sarcoma started bleeding under my horse’s tail.  Cancer developed in my cat’s mouth.  2 more galgos had stomach tumours.

    Weblink to an interesting article on lumps on your dog.  It doesn’t always mean cancer.

  • From Pyramid to Perrera – the definitive guide to the Podenco

    This is my definitive guide to the plight of the podenco, giving you all the information about the different types of podenco, their history, diseases and a lot more.  All sale proceeds are donated to appeals for help for podencos with rescue associations and shelter.

  • Traumatised Podenco Andi needs a special home

    Regular readers will know the story of Podenco Pepe and his rehabilitation with Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends.  This is his brother Andi who also needs a special experienced understanding home.

    We are desperately searching for a long-term foster home for Andi who is with Friends of Aprop in the Valencia region, Spain.
    Please share , let’s make him visible to as many people as possible.

    Just like Pepe, Andi is very anxious and fearful of people. The rescue has been working with a behaviourist, and he is now allowing gentle touch, which is a huge step forward. But sensitive, troubled dogs like these two boys will never truly thrive in a busy rescue environment.
    They need calm.       They need quiet.      They need one person willing to give patient, one-to-one support. (more…)

  • Podenco Pepe – a work in progress after a lifetime of fear

    Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends writes about Pepe – a podenco whose life has been full of fear.

    I wanted to give some insight into why Pepe struggles to cope with so many everyday things.  Piecing together his history, it likely began before he was even born.

    Pepe was born to a very nervous Podenco living on the streets. During pregnancy, a highly stressed mother produces stress-related hormones, particularly cortisol, which can cross the placenta. This can affect the developing puppies’ brains and their stress-response systems, essentially setting their “stress threshold” much higher than normal. Puppies exposed to this are far more likely to grow up fearful, anxious, and easily overwhelmed. (more…)

  • Podenco Pepe terrified of storms

    What a night we had recently, a huge thunderstorm in the early hours the type of thunder that makes your windows rattle and a sky full of lightning .. then the rain lots of it .  Normally it’s not a problem, the dogs don’t take any notice and sleep through it. Not for Pepe, he was in a mega panic crashing into everything . He had been unsettled throughout the day I wonder if he sensed the storm was coming? I couldn’t comfort him in any way I just kept walking him around the house for about 3 hours.  About 6 am the storm cleared and in a few minutes he was calm again. None of us has had much sleep so early night tonight for everyone.

  • Podenco Pepe – slow progress being made in his rehabilitation

    Pepe and his buddy Hope

    Update from Bev Farmer

    It’s been 5 weeks since Pepe arrived, and the progress we’ve made together may be small, but every tiny step matters. With a dog as deeply traumatised as Pepe, nothing can be rushed — it’s all about understanding what he can cope with and giving him the space he needs.
    One thing that truly seems to comfort him is working together on the lead. When we’re moving with purpose, his focus settles and he becomes much calmer. So I’ve brought back the most basic obedience exercises from years ago, and to my surprise… he actually enjoys it.
    He’s no longer constantly in flight-or-fight mode. Bit by bit, he is learning how to relax. He chooses to spend less time in his crate now. the door is always open for him if he needs it. (more…)

  • Can dogs have PTSD?

    Read the full article on this weblink.

  • Podenca puppy Pia – rescued injured from a perrera – please help with vet fees

    From Bev Farmer of Podenco Friends

    Meet Pia.  This brave little Podenco puppy was discovered in a perrera at just 6 weeks old—emaciated, suffering with giardia, and with a dislocated knee. Without help, she wouldn’t have survived.
    Thanks to Suspiros de Cuatro Patas, Pia received urgent care and has recently undergone specialist orthopedic surgery. She’s now receiving ongoing physiotherapy—a treatment that comes with significant veterinary costs. Galgopod have already stepped in with an emergency donation, but more support is urgently needed and they have organised a FB fund raiser to help her,
    Every donation will help cover Pia’s treatment and also support the many other Podencos waiting at the refuge.

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