The WolfDog Howl

In this issue: WolfDogs and Rabies.
Wolf Dogs and summer continue.

A cheerful welcome to all new subscribers.

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To all my readers:

I apologize to all my loyal customers and subscribers for being away so long. I had surgery at the end of last month and my recovery was a lot more difficult than I was initially led to believe. Again, I'm sorry and I appreciate your patience!

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As I mentioned in the last issue of the WolfDog Howl, you should have taken your pet to your veterinarian and had its shot administered by now. If not, what are you waiting for?

Rabies is a very serious problem for wolfdogs, especially during the summer months. Any wolfdog exposed to the saliva of a rabid animal, which transmits the rabies virus, is at risk. This applies to humans as well. Then, once the rabies virus reaches the brain, the disease is fatal to both animals and humans.

Anyone bitten, scratched or exposed in anyway to the saliva of a rabid animal must undergo immediate measures to stop the virus from reaching the brain.

Thousands of people all across the country must undergo preventive treatment for rabies every year. Usually, the animals are put down! And indeed the irony is, most exposures came from being bitten or scratched by a rabid or suspected rabid animal.

You and your wolfdog are at risk right now! Do yourself and your pet a favor--get your veterinarian to administer rabies vaccinations now before it's too late.

For more information, see my previous issue of the WolfDog Howl.

For more information about rabies in South Carolina, see the DHEC's Web page at:
SCDHEC
Or, contact the DHEC's York County Environmental Health Office at (803) 909-7379.

Also, you can visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web page about rabies found at:
CDC

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During the hot summer, wolfdogs have a tendency to lay around and sleep. Often they find some place in the shade or under a porch and sleep the day away.

This isn't a bad thing per se, especially during the high heat days of the summer when temperatures reach 90 degrees and hotter. However, they need exercise as well.
So now would be a good time to take your wolfdog for a walk. Naturally, you should do so when temperatures are not so hot like during the early mornings or late evenings when the sun is going down.

Taking your wolfdog for a walk serves several purposes. For example, they get needed exercise. You get to bond more with your pet. Your pet gets the daily attention that it needs from you. It's an excellent time to train and socialize your animal. These are but a few of the good points taking a walk with your wolfdog can be--not to mention that it's good for you as well. So get out there and walk your wolfdog and discover again for the first time what a good friend your wolfdog can really be.