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Greetings!
 In the last issue I asked if it was spring yet. Well, the yellow cloud over Columbia has announced that spring is, indeed, here! I thank my students for putting up with my froggy allergy voice! As we head into May, I'm wrapping up the last unit of the Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior. It's been months of intensive study, exercises and workshop participation. I've loved every minute of it! I strongly believe in continuing education, especially in exploring the science of canine behavior. In this issue, you'll find some interesting pet statistics, information on protecting your pet from fraudulent online pharmacies, a blast from the past about canine travel, the scoop on some cute new postage stamps, and tips on helping your dog survive the South's pollen season. Give your dogs cookies from me! Teoti Anderson, CPDT-KA
Pawsitive Results, LLC
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 Past Canine Travels
In my classes, I advocate crating or using a seat belt for dogs traveling in the car. Apparently, this is not a new idea, although we've changed the way we feel dogs should travel!
In the June 1936 issue of Popular Mechanics, there was this ad (featured left) for the Dog Sack. It clamped to the car's running board so your dog could "ride safely and comfortably."
Can you imagine??
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Class Schedule
Class sessions are all six weeks and meet once per week. Class size is limited, so please register early! Learn how to register for class.
Lexington - Lexington Leisure Center
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. - Puppy Kindergarten
West Columbia - Tri-City Leisure Center
Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. - Family Manners I
If this class fills, we will add an 8:30 p.m. class.
Please note:Advanced classes are only held in West Columbia, but not held every session. If you'd like to plan ahead, please check out the 2010 future class schedule. |
Stamps to the Rescue Next time you use snail mail, you could be helping shelter pets! The Postal Service TM, Ellen Degeneres and Halo: Purely for Pets are teaming up to launch these adorable Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Petstamps. During the campaign, Halo will donate a million meals to shelter pets across the country. The stamps are 44 cents each, and you can learn more about them at Stamps to the Rescue. Each stamp features an animal adopted from a shelter in photographer Sally Anderson-Bruce's hometown of New Milford, Connecticut. |
Not Everything is Better Online
We all enjoy saving money. Even though we love our pets, their health care can be expensive at times. So what's the harm in looking online for prescription drug deals? Turns out, it could be dangerous.
Some online pharmacies are legitimate. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, however, some "may sell medicines that are counterfeit, outdated, mislabeled,
incorrectly formulated, or improperly made or stored. These medicines
may not contain the actual drug, or the correct amount of drug, may
contain contaminants, may not work as well due to age or being stored in
conditions that were too hot, cold, or humid, and may not have the
proper directions for use."
Here are some signs that an online pharmacy may be a fraud: - The site doesn't list a business address, phone number or contact information.
- The prices are dramatically lower than your veterinarian's prices. If you think the price is amazing, it may be because the drugs are fake.
- It doesn't require a valid veterinary prescription for prescription drugs. This is illegal. Asking you to fill out a questionnaire is not the same.
- There is no licensed pharmacist to answer your questions.
- The pharmacy is not located in the U.S. This may or may not be an issue. Just know if you have a problem with a pharmacy outside the U.S., our laws can not help you.
If you do find a better price online, ask your veterinarian if he or she will match it. Your vet wants to work with you, and if you can show proof of a lower price, you may be able to work out a price that works for both of you.
Protect your pet. Make sure you only purchase prescription drugs from legitimate sources. For more information, visit the FDA's animal and veterinary Web site.
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Pollen & Dogs
Here in the South Carolina Midlands, we are covered in a yellow haze. It doesn't matter what original color your car was ... it's now yellow. It's pollen season. When your dog goes outside, he or she will be covered in pollen, too.
If people have allergies, they often get a runny nose, start sneezing, and get weepy eyes. Dogs can suffer the effects of pollen, too, but their symptoms can be different. - Chewing on feet.
- Chronic ear infections.
- Rubbing their faces on the carpet.
- Scratching.
- Hair loss.
If your dog is exhibiting any of these symptoms, please visit your veterinarian. Fido may need some medical help getting through the season, just like some of us!
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Pet Stats
- About 60% of all American households have a pet. (Source: American Veterinary Medical Association)
- The majority of pets are acquired through an acquaintance or family member. About 15-20% of dogs are acquired from breeders. (Sources: Ralston Purina, National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy)
- The cost of spaying and neutering a pet is less than the cost of raising
puppies or kittens for one year. (Source: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
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About Pawsitive Results, LLC
Pawsitive Results, LLC offers reward-based group dog training classes in Lexington and West Columbia, SC. Owner Teoti Anderson is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, author and public speaker.
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