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Q: Our pit bull puppy died of parvovirus. How can we prevent parvovirus in our next puppy? A: Instea... Read More

Plants and Breast Cancer Apr. 25, 2025

Consider a plant-forward diet to help reduce your risk of breast cancer. That's the finding from a n... Read More

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse Apr. 25, 2025

A study in the JAMA Psychiatry journal revealed a surprising health risk among older Americans. Rese... Read More

Centipede Bite Hurts Like Bee Sting Apr. 24, 2025

Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, ... Read More

Prediabetes Apr. 18, 2025

As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More

Legacy Plan Apr. 18, 2025

As many of you know, my much-loved husband, Tony, died a few years ago. Since there are almost 14 mi... Read More

Ingested Pennies Toxic to Pets Apr. 17, 2025

Q: Our son collects pennies and was dismayed to get home from school today and find that our new pup... Read More

Better Nutrition, Better Hearing Apr. 11, 2025

It may surprise you to know that research shows your diet can affect your susceptibility to hearing ... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part 2 Apr. 11, 2025

Poet Robert Browning once wrote, "Grow old along with me!/ The best is yet to be." Today, I'd like t... Read More

Sterilizing Pet Rabbits Has Medical and Behavioral Benefits Apr. 10, 2025

Q: Our children were given two rabbits, and they'd like to know each bunny's sex before they name th... Read More

Heart-Healthy Mediterranean Apr. 04, 2025

I know I've written about this healthy way of eating before, but here's another reason to consider t... Read More

The Art of Aging: Part I Apr. 04, 2025

For four decades, I was lucky enough to be a professional book critic. Sometimes my reviews would ap... Read More

Cat's Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis Apr. 03, 2025

Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front ... Read More

Lowering Your Blood Pressure Mar. 28, 2025

A few healthy lifestyle changes can make a big difference in your blood pressure numbers, according ... Read More

Flip-Flops After 50 Mar. 28, 2025

Most of us can fondly remember what it felt like to turn 50. And now that we've celebrated and survi... Read More

Dogs That Eat High-Fat Snacks Risk Pancreatitis Mar. 27, 2025

Q: Max, our 7-year-old terrier mix, lost his energy, stopped eating and started vomiting. His veteri... Read More

Spring Cleaning Your Diet Mar. 21, 2025

Living in the Midwest with its range of seasons, I have the annual task of switching my closet from ... Read More

90-Year-Old Newlyweds Mar. 21, 2025

Here's a story to help you feel young at heart no matter how old you happen to be. While paging thro... Read More

After Home Fire, Bathe Pet and Visit Veterinarian Mar. 20, 2025

Q: When our house caught fire, the firefighters rescued our cat, Jinx, so all of us were safe. They ... Read More

Celebrate a World of Flavors Mar. 14, 2025