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Thank Veterinarian for Great Care Feb. 01, 2024
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
Q: My sister, who lives in the South, turns her air conditioning up from 75 to 90 degrees when she l... Read More
Why Working While Ill Is Bad for Business Jan. 19, 2024
"It's that time of year, again, when everyone appears to be getting sick — your family, your f... Read More
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jan. 18, 2024
Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... Read More
Chicken Soup for the Sick? Jan. 11, 2024
Have you ever wondered if chicken soup really does have medicinal effects against colds and the flu?... Read More
Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jan. 11, 2024
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
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
Q: Our dog Hunter is terrified of loud noises, so I'm concerned he'll panic during Fourth of July fi... Read More
Maintaining Wellness During the Holiday Season Dec. 22, 2023
It's reported that a lot of people are expected to get sick this holiday season. Maybe lots more tha... Read More
Some Houseplants Harmful to Cats Dec. 21, 2023
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
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
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
Q: Kip, my retriever mix, loves to swim in a nearby lake, even during the winter. The water recently... Read More
Obesity Epidemic Out of Control Mar. 31, 2023
Approximately 9 million people die every year of hunger and hunger-related diseases, more than from ... Read More
Medicaid Update Mar. 08, 2023
The Affordable Care Act, originally passed in 2010 and sometimes called Obamacare, created access to... Read More
Husband's Illness Is Taking a Toll on Me Nov. 28, 2022
Dear Annie: I have been married for almost 20 years. My husband was diagnosed with bipolar disorder ... Read More
Sick and Sneezing at the Celebration Nov. 06, 2022
Dear Annie: My parents, brother and I all live several states away, about a day's drive between any ... Read More
The Chilling Prospect of a Bad Winter Ahead Nov. 04, 2022
As noted in a posting by the Library of Medicine, scientific investigation of the effects of stress ... Read More
The Pandemic Is Over but the Sickness Has Just Begun Sep. 24, 2022
The pandemic is over. How do I know? Not because COVID has gone away — no, I realize that man... Read More
Mom's Dementia Is Taking a Toll on Relationship With Brother Sep. 05, 2022
Dear Annie: My brother and I are in our early 50s, and our mom has dementia. Our personal lives coul... Read More
