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Caught in the Act Aug. 02, 2020
Dear Annie: My letter about how to deal with my wife about getting a second dog made it in your colu... Read More
Even Indoor Cats Need Rabies Vaccination Jul. 30, 2020
Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... Read More
Heatstroke Causes Brain Damage and Multiple Organ Failure Jul. 23, 2020
Q: My sister, who lives in the South, turns her air conditioning up from 75 to 90 degrees when she l... Read More
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jul. 16, 2020
Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... Read More
My Year of Staying Alive Jul. 16, 2020
In a few days, on July 21, I will be one year older than my mother was when she died. For eight mon... Read More
Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jul. 09, 2020
Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More
Free Doggy Poop Bags (and More Great Reader Tips!) Jul. 08, 2020
My readers come up with the greatest tips, tricks and ideas for how to save time and money every day... Read More
Prepare Dogs Now for Post-Pandemic Lifestyle Jul. 02, 2020
Q: I have been working at home during the pandemic, and I expect to return to my regular workplace s... Read More
Feed Commercial Cat Food, Not Just Tuna Jun. 25, 2020
Q: My elderly cat Tater Tot is losing his appetite for dry cat food, but he loves the tuna I eat. No... Read More
Many Ways to Help Calm Dog With Noise Phobia Jun. 18, 2020
Q: Our dog Hunter is terrified of loud noises, so I'm concerned he'll panic during Fourth of July fi... Read More
Some Houseplants Harmful to Cats Jun. 05, 2020
Q: I want to brighten my home with some new houseplants, but they need to be safe for my cats, who e... Read More
Punishment After Misbehavior Ineffective, Instills Fear in Dog Jun. 04, 2020
Q: When Dobby, my roommate's family dog, visits us, he sometimes gets into the trash. My roommate sa... Read More
Pets Can Develop Compulsive Disorders May. 28, 2020
Q: I was recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. I live with two normal cats, but I'v... Read More
Distract and Redirect Dog That Marks Furniture or Mounts People May. 21, 2020
Q: I recently adopted a dog, Chester, who will be neutered when the pandemic subsides enough to allo... Read More
See Veterinarian for Pet's Red or Cloudy Eye May. 14, 2020
Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pu... Read More
Don't Let Dog Swim in Green Water May. 07, 2020
Q: Kip, my retriever mix, loves to swim in a nearby lake, even during the winter. The water recently... Read More
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Cats Apr. 30, 2020
Q: I recently adopted my first pet, a young cat named Tulip, and took her to the veterinarian, who s... Read More
Leave Wild Baby Bunnies Alone Apr. 23, 2020
Q: While I was picking up sticks in the yard prior to mowing, I found two baby rabbits sitting in a ... Read More
Skunk Remedies Safe for Puppy Apr. 16, 2020
Q: My puppy, Cooper, got skunked today. Is skunk gunk toxic to puppies? Also, please recommend a saf... Read More
Cats With Extra Toes Nicknamed 'Hemingway Cats' Apr. 09, 2020
Q: I've had cats before, but none ever looked like the cat I adopted this week from the shelter. Bot... Read More
