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5 Extreme Lawn, Patio and Garden Cost-cutters Mar. 15, 2023

Everyday Cheapskate

For some of us, there are few spring joys that are as soul-satisfying as a healthy, lush green lawn.... Read More

Seeing Dog Days Ahead for Science Feb. 03, 2023

C Force

American humorist Dave Barry once observed that "you can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog... Read More

Worried About Neighbors' Infant Jan. 12, 2023

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: We live across the street from a married couple — man and woman — who have a... Read More

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth Money in the Bank Dec. 15, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Today's topic is not pretty, but unless you have $8,000 earmarked for dental care, it could prevent ... Read More

Great Reader Tips Nov. 28, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

Today's batch of great reader tips cover everything from cutting the cost of cat care to turning "go... Read More

Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care Oct. 27, 2022

Everyday Cheapskate

If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you're t... Read More

The Care Behind the Card Aug. 27, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: Frequently, we read letters from your readers who are mystified about the fact that when... Read More

Following Up on Feral Cats Aug. 02, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: After reading the letter about the wife who is out capturing feral cats for spaying and ... Read More

Caregiver Survival Guide Jun. 10, 2022

Positive Aging

Full disclosure: Even though I've been obsessed with health issues my entire life, I've never been i... Read More

Tips for Safe, Secure Summer Travel with Family Pets on Board Mar. 29, 2022

'Tween 12 & 20

Our Tuesday series today features pet travel preparedness as we will soon be in the midst of summer ... Read More

Seek Help From the Alzheimer's Association Feb. 23, 2022

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: This is in response to "Frustrated Peacemaker," the woman whose husband was treating her... Read More

Cats Attracted to Menthol, Catnip and Other Mints Dec. 23, 2021

Ask the Vet

Q: Why is my cat Nala attracted to menthol? I like its coolness, so I buy shower gel and skin creams... Read More

How to Stop Drying Your Clothes to Death Nov. 08, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

You should see the big wad of lint I just plucked from the trap of my clothes dryer. Ack! Where does... Read More

Seeking a Dreamboat Oct. 09, 2021

Dear Annie®

Dear Annie: I've known my friend for nine years. We dated for about two years and then broke up. We ... Read More

August 15, 2021 Aug. 15, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have an 85-year-old acquaintance who has dementia. "Rosa" lives alone, but she can no ... Read More

Treat Cat to Outdoor Adventure With Cat-Safe Enclosure Oct. 22, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house. We know he's safer inside, where he ... Read More

Cosmic Square Emphasizes Survival of the Fittest Aug. 03, 2020

Horoscopes by Holiday

When you're making choices for yourself, the answer doesn't have to be objectively optimal, it only ... Read More

See Veterinarian for Pet's Red or Cloudy Eye May. 14, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: My cat was diagnosed with uveitis after I noticed that the iris of one eye had turned red, its pu... Read More

Celebrate Easter With Chocolate Bunny, Not Live One Mar. 26, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: I'm thinking of surprising my 6-year-old niece with a rabbit on Easter. The pet store sells bunni... Read More

Swan Song of the Sagittarius Sun Dec. 15, 2019

Horoscopes by Holiday, Weekly

Venus enters Aquarius, opening minds and hearts this last week of the Sagittarius sun. Don't be surp... Read More