Just wanted to let you know that my family had used bleach int he dishwater for years. However, bleach is harmful to your hands, dries them out and if you use too much can burn the skin on your hands. I have found that if you use a little vinegar in your water, it disinfects as well as bleach, helps clean them better and the odor does not linger on anything. It is also easier on your hands and makes your dish washing detergent go further as you need to use less of the stuff. ... View related article.
Our rotty came down with parvo only a month or so after we had her and we almost lost her to it. Apparently the breeder was not into shots, etc., although they told us that she had shots. Her sister died of the disease in a relatively short time. Check with your vet about any side effects from the disease, our dog recovered well but a few years down the road had a type of "chrones disease" and had to take medication the rest of her life. Sometimes the treatment or the disease can cause some lasting medical problems, find a good vet and make sure all innoculation are up to date. Our vet suggested we not breed her so we had her fixed. ... View related article.