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Vet’s Corner—Ticks and tick-borne diseases
What is a tick, and where does it live? Ticks are parasites that need to consume blood from a host animal to survive. They split their time between grassy environments and feeding on host animals (such as dogs, birds and humans). The adult, nymphal and larval stages...
Vet’s Corner – What Makes Greyhounds Unique? A Vet Perspective
Greyhounds are one of a kind. Their sweet-nature, adaptability and laid-back attitude makes them suitable for all kinds of families and situations. Not only are they unique dogs in terms of temperament, they also come with a number of anatomical and physiological...
Vet’s Corner – Blue-Green Algae
What is Blue-Green Algae? Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) are microscopic bacteria found in freshwater lakes, streams and ponds. They can produce toxins that affect people, livestock and pets that swim in and drink from the contaminated water. Blue - green algae will...
Vet’s Corner — Human foods that can be toxic to your dog
Dogs are generally intrigued by what we are eating and while it is ok to give them the occasional tidbit it is important to be aware that some foods can be extremely dangerous to our favourite furry friends! Here are a few of the common culprits that can lead to an...
Vet’s Corner — Getting through Firework Season
While many of us look forward to bonfire night and fireworks season, this can be a very stressful time for our pets. Around 80% of pet owners have had a pet that is afraid of fireworks. This fact sheet is designed to help you make this time a little easier for your...
Vet’s Corner — Canine Osteoarthritis: Q & A
What is Osteoarthritis and Why is My Dog Affected? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative problem that affects one or more of the joints in the body. Commonly affected joints include the hips, elbows and stifles. Symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain and stiffness,...
Vet’s Corner – Alabama Rot
GIN has received the following information and advice from their vet regarding Alabama Rot: Following the recent news on the BBC and in the papers about a mystery disease that has caused 17 dogs to die in the UK , we hope this information provides some peace of mind....
Vet’s Corner – Heart Disease in Dogs
Heart disease comes in many forms, but the two main categories would be acquired and congenital disease. Congenital disease is where a heart problem is present from birth whereas acquired disease occurs later in life. This article will discuss acquired heart disease...
The Galgo situation in Spain – ADANA
We are very aware that much of the help we are able to give to the shelters in Spain, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, is at best first aid. Our education programme is very much a long-term project but like many charities we feel that education is the way...
Our Work in Spain 08.10.11
Over the last six months we have been doing a lot of work on the Educational programme. We have been very grateful for all the help and support we have had from Sam and Emma, the education consultants. More copies of the booklet are being printed – this has been...
No More Thorns for a Spanish Rosa – 24.07.11
From The Press and Journal newspaper in Scotland 24.07.11
Andalucia to Extremadura 22.04.12
Our recent visit to Spain started in the Andalucía region, in Malaga. We first visited Vera Thorenaar Reddering of Galgos en Familia. Vera, originally from Holland, has lived in Spain for many years and in recent years has got involved helping the galgos in her area...
112carlotagalgos, Malaga 26/04/14
We last visited Charlotte and Dioni of 112carlotagalgos in 2012 but since that visit they have moved to a small finca. As soon as we arrived at the finca we were greeted by Charlotte and Dioni’s own dogs. The finca is lovely and a great place for the galgos to be...
Merchandise Catalogue 2021
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Wetnose Animal Awards 2013
We have just seen a wonderful, and in my view thoroughly justified, tribute to our work and to your support by the award of “Best Welfare Success” at the annual Wetnose Animal Awards. The awards ceremony was held in March at the Carlton Tower Hotel in London and those...
Visit to Spain – March 2018
Leaving a very snowy UK behind, I joined our trustee, Leigh, on a trip to Southern Spain to visit three shelters that GIN support and meet the dedicated staff and volunteers that run them. Our first stop was in Albacete where we met Sole and Jisseth from Arca de Noe...