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Celebrate Easter With Chocolate Bunny, Not Live One Mar. 28, 2024

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

Flat-Faced Breeds Prone to Health Problems Mar. 21, 2024

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Q: My dog Hugo is the cutest, most lovable French bulldog I know. When I submitted a photo of him to... Read More

I Miss Our Dog and Would Love Another One Mar. 09, 2024

'Tween 12 & 20

DR. WALLACE: Our family dog lived a long and great life, but he passed away on Feb. 8 of this year. ... Read More

Nerve Damage Causes Horner's Syndrome Mar. 07, 2024

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Q: Hobie, my middle-aged indoor-outdoor cat, awoke this morning with one very abnormal eye. His uppe... Read More

Fleas Transmit Plague Bacteria Feb. 22, 2024

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Q: I caught the end of a news report about pets and the plague. I thought the plague was eradicated ... Read More

Simple-To-Build Doghouse Feb. 22, 2024

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Dear James: We have a dog that spends much of his time outdoors in our fenced yard, so we need to bu... Read More

Dog's Cold, Wet Nose Doesn't Guarantee Good Health Feb. 15, 2024

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Q: I'm confused about why my dog Sam's nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine.... Read More

Even Indoor Cats Need Rabies Vaccination Feb. 08, 2024

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Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... Read More

Truffle Hunt Yields Flavors and Fun Feb. 03, 2024

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By Victor Block Nadine was excited. She scampered along a haphazard route, pausing now and then to s... Read More

Thank Veterinarian for Great Care Feb. 01, 2024

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Q: Our veterinarian has always been wonderful with our cats, so we want to give her a gift on Valent... Read More

Heatstroke Causes Brain Damage and Multiple Organ Failure Jan. 25, 2024

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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 Jan. 18, 2024

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Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... Read More

14 Food Items You'll Regret Feeding Your Dog Jan. 17, 2024

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Loving and caring for a furry four-legged friend means more than a life of snuggles and chew toys. D... Read More

Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jan. 11, 2024

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Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More

Feed Commercial Cat Food, Not Just Tuna Jan. 04, 2024

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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 Dec. 28, 2023

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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 Dec. 21, 2023

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Q: I want to brighten my home with some new houseplants, but they need to be safe for my cats, who e... Read More

Pets Can Develop Compulsive Disorders Dec. 07, 2023

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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 Nov. 30, 2023

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Q: I recently adopted a dog, Chester, who will be neutered soon. Chester is sweet and fun, but he al... Read More

Don't Let Dog Swim in Green Water Nov. 16, 2023

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Q: Kip, my retriever mix, loves to swim in a nearby lake, even during the winter. The water recently... Read More