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Episode 62: Ahoy There, Greyhound! Water & Boat Safety

Keeping your greyhound safe in the water.

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With only 4% body fat, greyhounds aren’t very buoyant, so special care needs to be given to their safety when around water, either pools, natural bodies, and, of course, when boating. In this episode, discover what you need to know about keeping your greyhound safe while you enjoy the water together.

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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 23: It’s a Disaster! Protecting Your Greyhound Before, During, and After an Emergency

September is National Disaster Preparedness Month.

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Disaster can strike at anytime. Be it a natural one, like a hurricane, nor’easter, earthquake, or tornado, or man-made, like a forest fire, gas explosion, etc. Your first priority is to keep you and other people safe. You also want to protect your greyhound. In this episode, we discuss with Sue Smith of the Middlesex County Animal Response TEAM (CART) how to be prepared to protect your dog before, during, and after a disaster. Readiness is key in keeping  yourself and everyone you love safe.
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  • Discover more about CART in NJ.
  • Plan ahead for disasters, from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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