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Gastropexy Prevents Dog's Stomach From Twisting Nov. 10, 2022
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
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
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
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
Q: I dread Halloween because my dog, Bruiser, is afraid of the costumed trick-or-treaters. He cowers... Read More
Cats Especially Sensitive to Black Widow Spider Venom Oct. 06, 2022
Q: Our indoor-outdoor cats are fascinated by the spiders and spider webs around our house. I am conc... Read More
Mammary Tumors Common in Unsterilized Female Dogs Sep. 29, 2022
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
Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination, in case a rabi... Read More
Secure Dog in Vehicle for Safety Sep. 15, 2022
Q: My partner and I disagree about whether our dog June should ride loose in the back seat of the ca... Read More
Don't Use Dog Flea Prevention on Cat Sep. 08, 2022
Q: I have a nine-pound cat named Beauty and a five-pound Chihuahua named Beast. Is it OK for me to a... Read More
Hyperthyroidism Common in Older Cats Sep. 01, 2022
Q: Our senior cat is hyperthyroid. How common is hyperthyroidism, and what causes it? A: Hyperthyroi... Read More
Healthy Lifestyle May Lessen Dog's Cancer Risk Aug. 25, 2022
Q: A friend's dog recently died of cancer, and we want to do all we can to keep our own dog cancer-f... Read More
Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Tail Aug. 24, 2022
Dear Annie: I live out in the country and have found a consistently wonderful kennel for my dog. The... Read More
Senior Cats Don't Require Senior Cat Food Aug. 18, 2022
Q: I am very careful to buy only senior cat food for Joon, my healthy 10-year-old cat. Sometimes it'... Read More
Small Dogs Live Longer Than Large Dogs Aug. 11, 2022
Q: Among the dogs I've had over the years, my small dogs lived longer than my large dogs. Is this ge... Read More
Yowling Common in Elderly Cats Aug. 04, 2022
Q: Mr. Poo Poo Head, our 15-year-old cat, has started yowling to come into the house every night. He... Read More
Accusatory Dog Aug. 02, 2022
"I think your dog is judging me," I said to my brother. We were having lunch at his house and the do... Read More
Excessive Sun Exposure Causes Sunburn and Skin Cancer in Dogs Jul. 28, 2022
Q: I recently adopted Rosie, a greyhound who is mostly white. Earlier this summer, she was out in th... Read More
Foxglove Plants Toxic to Pets Jul. 21, 2022
Q: I planted foxgloves because I love their spikes of colorful, speckled, bell-shaped flowers. My ca... Read More
America's Beloved Pets Getting the Shaft Under Team Biden Jul. 20, 2022
Forget polls. You know things are bad — really bad — when even our dogs and cats are hav... Read More
