Podenco Post

Podenco Theo now safe at Podenco Friends

This is the second of the 3 podencos which arrived with Bev Farmer, Theo came with Carmela.

Theo .. new arrival.

He is one of the three that arrived on Monday a smaller Podenco only 9 kilos already very much settled in.

On his visit to vets for bloods etc Bruno also does a thorough check of him. Then the words he has luxation of the patella but not one both of them. So it looks like Theo will be with us for a few months he needs surgery on both knees and then rehab. At the moment he is racing around but left will cause him problems in the future.

Not what we expected but thank goodness my vets are on the ball .. It’s been a challenging week all 4 of the new arrivals need additional veterinary care .. Will be keeping me busy the next few weeks

Podenca Carmela with Podenco Friends

From Bev Farmer

'New arrival ..Carmela. Earlier this week 3 Podencos arrived at the Finca. Working together with Michael Owens of SHUG they came from another rescue.

Carmela is 10 years old ... we have her original passport, a senior Podenco abandoned after many years of loyal service and giving birth to many puppies.

You could not wish to meet a more gracious and sweet natured dog. Loving, gentle, kind are just a few words that describe her. She has recently gone through a major surgery and has some health issues we need to address but she is very bright and happy and greets you with a waggy tail.

For now she is comfortable and settled, she is booked in to see our vet. Will update once we have more information.'

Galgos Rescue Almeria - update on China and Volcan

From Sandy Galgoslover

'If animals could speak they could tell what happened.

China’s muzzle is hurt and both seem to have been kicked because they are limping a bit. We’re so grateful that the FB post of China’s & Volcan’s disappearance was shared so many times. Normally Pods are very active but they are very quiet now, probably both are still affected by what happened. Fortunately their tails still wag when we talk to them, it means they haven’t lost their trust in us. Now they need to go to the vet for a checkup.

https://www.facebook.com/309680106153255/videos/663330914622812

Dementia in dogs

We're lucky that over the decades most of our dogs have lived to their teens. One or two have left us due to health deterioration like cancer, but others have suffered with dementia. Mostly ours have got to the stage of losing their bearings, or staring at something vacantly, plus loss of bowel function too. My galga Carmela suffered a stroke from which she recovered 90% but my little podenca Bebe is now 18 years old and showing familiar symptoms. So far it's not too advanced that she needs more than medication for thyroid problems, but I expect over the year her brain will let her down more.

I feel very sad seeing old dogs which have been dumped by hunters or owners who aren't prepared to repay their dog's loyalty with care in their twilight years.

Here's an article on dementia in dogs.