Category: Health

Episode 61: What(us) is Pannus?

Get the info you need about a serious eye disease.

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Pannus is an eye condition that can impact your greyhound. Left untreated, it can lead to blindness. In this episode, discover what pannus is, symptoms to be aware of, and treatment.

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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al, and the About Greyhounds podcast do not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian with any medical questions or concerns you may have about your greyhound or other dog.

Episode 58: Eww! Why Do Some Greyhounds Eat Poop?

Gross, but important to know.

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It’s true … some greyhounds and other dogs eat not only other dogs’ (or other animals’) poop, but some eat their own poop, too. Catch this episode to discover why a greyhound may be exhibiting this behavior, what poop eating may be telling you about your greyhound’s health, and potential dangers that may lurk in the turds your greyhound ingests.

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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al, and the About Greyhounds podcast do not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian with any medical questions or concerns you may have about your greyhound or other dog.

Episode 56: Lyme Disease and Your Greyhound

It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month.

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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. In this week’s episode, we explore how a greyhound may become infected with Lyme Disease, symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and how to help prevent it.
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Note: Jacqueline Howard and Albert Cavallo are not medical professionals and provide the content of this episode for informational purposes only. Jacqueline, Al and the About Greyhounds podcast does not and will not provide medical advice, including for a specific dog. Seek the guidance of your veterinarian for diagnosis, prognosis,  treatment, and prevention of/for Lyme Disease or other illnesses experienced by your dog.

Episode 46: Beware of Bloat in Your Greyhound

Bloat can be fatal to your dog––find out what you need to know about it.

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When bloat occurs, a dog’s stomach literally twists. Big dogs, such as greyhounds, can be susceptible to this painful, and often fatal, condition. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what bloat is, theories as to what causes it, how to potentially identify it, how to help your dog to possibly avoid it, and treatment that may work should your greyhound be struck with it.

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  • Greyhound blood is different than all other dog blood. So much so that many test results read differently for greyhounds. They also need to be administered anesthesia at another dosage than all other dogs.  Print out this card and keep it in your wallet or scan it with your phone so you always have it with you. Show it to your veterinarian or any emergency veterinarian who may need to work on your greyhound.
  • Please consider donating to Greyhound Friends of New Jersey to help more greyhounds find the loving homes they deserve.

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Important note: Albert Cavallo and Jacqueline Howard are not medical professionals. Please seek medical advice and guidance specific to your greyhound from a licensed veterinarian. The information provided in this episode of the About Greyhounds podcast is strictly that: provided for informational purposes only.

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Episode 40: ‘Sup with Corns & Greyhounds

The bane of many greyhounds: Corns.

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Corns are only found in sighthounds, including greyhounds. Not every greyhound gets them, but when they do, they’re extremely painful. And treating them can be hit or miss. In this episode, we sit down with Patty Comerford to get the skinny on theories as to what corns are, how to detect them, and a myriad of treatments that may put the bounce back in your greyhound’s step.

 

 

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Important note: Patty Comerford and Jacqueline Howard are not medical professionals. Please seek medical advice and guidance specific to your greyhound from a licensed veterinarian. The information provided in this episode of the About Greyhounds podcast is strictly that: provided for informational purposes only.

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