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Even Indoor Cats Need Rabies Vaccination Feb. 08, 2024
Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... Read More
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
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
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
Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Jan. 09, 2024
Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who ... 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
A Veterinarian's Take on Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle Dec. 26, 2023
Dear Annie: I wanted to make a comment on your recent response to the article, "My husband wants to ... 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
Veterinary Homeopathy Worse Than Ineffective Aug. 24, 2023
Q: My cat Arya has chronic kidney disease. My sister credits homeopathy for her own good health and ... Read More
Puppy's Hernia Needs Surgical Repair Mar. 16, 2023
Q: Rosie, our pit bull puppy, has a soft lump where her belly button should be. When we push on it, ... Read More
Easy Ways to Cut the High Cost of Pet Care Oct. 27, 2022
If the cost to keep your pets fed, healthy, cared for, and looking good has gotten so high, you're t... Read More
Keep Puppy Safe During Hanukkah Nov. 25, 2021
Q: We recently adopted Reena, a curious, lively 6-month-old puppy. Please advise us about keeping he... Read More
Grass Hay Should Be Freely Available To Pet Rabbit Nov. 11, 2021
Q: Fern, our daughter's first rabbit, just joined our family. May she eat only rabbit pellets, or sh... Read More
Centipede Bite Hurts Like Bee Sting Oct. 28, 2021
Q: Panda, our black and white tuxedo cat who also responds to the more fitting name of Pandemonium, ... Read More
Ingested Pennies Toxic to Pets Oct. 21, 2021
Q: Our son collects pennies and was dismayed to get home from school today and find that our new pup... Read More
