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2-Pound Kittens Ready For Vaccinations Feb. 23, 2023

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Q: I found a litter of kittens and want to give them away to good homes. How do I determine their ag... Read More

Help Elderly Parent With Pet Feb. 09, 2023

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Q: My elderly mother, who lives on her own nearby, has a cat named Emmy whom she adores. My mother i... Read More

Unsteady Heartbeat May Be Normal In Dog Feb. 02, 2023

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Q: I adopted a pit bull who had lost one ear in the fighting ring, so I named him van Gogh. He is a ... Read More

Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than 'Free' Cat Jan. 26, 2023

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Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming "kitten season," there will be plenty of free kitten... Read More

Many Reasons Dogs Prefer Certain People Jan. 19, 2023

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Q: Our dog Pearl seems to prefer my wife to me, and that hurts my feelings. Do you know why? Can I d... Read More

Cat's Lymphoma Not Contagious Jan. 12, 2023

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Q: My cat has lymphoma. I know humans also get this type of cancer. Is it possible for my cat to giv... Read More

Hamsters Prefer Large Metal Exercise Wheels Jan. 05, 2023

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Q: My hamster, Cheeky, doesn't use his exercise wheel. My friends' hamsters all do. Is Cheeky just l... Read More

Dog Saliva Is Not Antiseptic Dec. 29, 2022

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Q: After my dog Lola was spayed, her veterinarian fitted her with a plastic Elizabethan collar, or E... Read More

New Year's Resolutions Help Pets Live Longer, Healthier Lives Dec. 22, 2022

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Q: I love my dog, Jack, and my cat, Annie. They are important members of my family, and I want to ke... Read More

Painful Tooth Resorption Common in Cats Dec. 08, 2022

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Q: The veterinarian says my cat has tooth resorption, so I made an appointment for her to have denta... Read More

Dog's Red Eye Needs Immediate Care Dec. 01, 2022

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Q: My dog recently developed a red eye. What causes this? Should I try putting human eye drops in hi... Read More

Anti-anxiety Medication Helps Cat Relax at Animal Hospital Nov. 24, 2022

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Q: My kitty Simba is a pussycat at home, but he turns into a lion every time we go to the animal hos... Read More

Don't Feed Thanksgiving Leftovers to Pets Nov. 17, 2022

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Q: May we treat our dog and cat to some Thanksgiving leftovers? Is it OK for the cat to clean the re... Read More

Gastropexy Prevents Dog's Stomach From Twisting Nov. 10, 2022

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Q: We recently welcomed a Labrador retriever puppy into our family. Our veterinarian recommends that... Read More

Simple Blood Test Detects Heart Disease in Cats Nov. 03, 2022

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Q: Rambo, my 2-year-old cat, was breathing fast during his annual wellness exam. His veterinarian sa... Read More

Tail Docking Causes Communication Challenges and Pain Oct. 27, 2022

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Q: Our Rottweiler has a docked tail, as do many dogs in the U.S. While watching a British dog show o... Read More

Cats and Dogs Don't Interbreed, But Other Species Do Oct. 20, 2022

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Q: Can cats and dogs breed with each other? A: No. Their anatomy, physiology and breeding behaviors ... Read More

Protect Pets From Halloween Antics Oct. 13, 2022

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Q: I dread Halloween because my dog, Bruiser, is afraid of the costumed trick-or-treaters. He cowers... Read More

Mammary Tumors Common in Unsterilized Female Dogs Sep. 29, 2022

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Q: I recently adopted Missy, my mother's middle-aged, mixed-breed dog. She was never spayed, and she... Read More

Cats Resistant to Tetanus Sep. 22, 2022

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Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabi... Read More