It’s just great that we now have dogs back in the White House!! The Bidens’ dogs, Champ and Major, will be moving in with the family in January. We’re thrilled to note that Major, in the photo, was adopted by the Bidens from the Delaware Humane Society.
The answer is NO! You can train a dog at any age. There are stories of successes right here on the srdogs.com site. And you can find out more about the possibilities and joys of training an older dog at the Spirit Dog Training website!
Pet food, treats, and toys, etc., are recalled all the time, due to health and safety issues. Up-to-the-minute information on recalls is now available via an app that enables you to, “Search all pet-related recalls from the FDA, American Veterinary Medical Association®, and Animal Health Foundation. Our list is updated daily and includes toys, meds, and equipment recalls — not just foods.” Click here to access the app.
The Centers for Disease Control states that, “At this time, there is no evidence that animals play a significant role in spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading COVID-19 to people is considered to be low.” For more information visit the CDC website.
Rimadyl, Etogesic, etc. — can increase the risk of infection and delay wound healing!! —
A recent study found that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increased the risk of infection. According to the authors, this association — which is new to veterinary science — might be because non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs cause immunosuppression, making infection more likely. Read the complete report….
For in-depth information, including other warnings, see the page on Rimadyl and other NSAIDs.
Anytime your veterinarian prescribes medication for your dog, the office should also give you a “Client Information Sheet” (CIS) that explains the purpose of the drug, its intended benefits, and its possible negative side effects. The CIS is different from the package insert and is an important ally to you in protecting your dog’s health. Be sure you obtain a CIS on any occasion that your veterinarian prescribes a drug for your dog. More info here.