I couldn't take it anymore, so I had to shave the schnauzer completely. And then I discovered that Purina's "tips and tricks for keeping dogs happy" during the pandemic don't involve buzz cuts. Poor Benny.
Many vets don't carry anti-venom and the anti-venom is over $100 per dose. Hopefully, that is your sobering thought to check the area that you let your dog play in.
The CDC is urging pet owners to treat their dogs and cats the same way we would treat our friends and family members. Yes, isolation now includes isolation from family pets.