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Keep Mothballs Out of the Garden Apr. 07, 2022
Q: Bradley, our young indoor-outdoor cat, recently experienced a bout of vomiting, lethargy and seiz... Read More
Surprise Children With Chocolate or Plush Easter Pet, Not Live One Mar. 31, 2022
Q: My two young grandchildren are visiting this Easter, and I'd like to get them a special gift. Do ... Read More
Plant a Pet-Safe Garden Mar. 10, 2022
Q: I live in the country, and my cat sometimes ventures off my deck on nice days. I am planning a ga... Read More
Immunocompromised People Should Take Precautions With Pets Mar. 03, 2022
Q: I have a compromised immune system, and I want to adopt a cat. What do I need to know about prote... Read More
Protect Feral Cats From Winter Hazards Feb. 17, 2022
Q: Our neighborhood is inundated with feral cats. I don't feed them because I don't want to increase... Read More
Young Dog's Skin Mass May Disappear Without Treatment Feb. 10, 2022
Q: Beau, our 1-year-old dachshund, had a small, round, pink mass on his ear. Scheduling an appointme... Read More
Rabbits Are Social Animals, So Adopt More Than One Jan. 20, 2022
Q: I've fallen in love with my friend's rabbit, and I want one of my own. I wonder if the rabbit is ... Read More
Cats Attracted to Menthol, Catnip and Other Mints Dec. 23, 2021
Q: Why is my cat Nala attracted to menthol? I like its coolness, so I buy shower gel and skin creams... Read More
Pet Needs Health Certificate Before Travel Dec. 16, 2021
Q: My kids are big fans, and they have a question this Christmas season. Can all reindeer fly? A: On... Read More
Pet Chewing on One Side of Mouth Needs Dental X-rays Dec. 02, 2021
Q: Penny, my middle-aged indoor cat, chews her dental treats only on the left side of her mouth. Is ... Read More
November 16, 2021 Nov. 16, 2021
Dear Annie: I am in my late 20s and have been happily married for over five years. Here is the probl... Read More
Dog Bite Dispute Jul. 30, 2021
DR. WALLACE: We have a dog who's pretty friendly most of the time. We keep him in our fenced yard an... Read More
Wash Hands After Removing Tick From Pet Jun. 03, 2021
Q: What's the best way to remove a tick embedded in my dog Floyd's skin? I tried covering the tick w... Read More
Praise Cat While Trimming Claws May. 27, 2021
Q: I recently adopted a cat named Max, and I need to learn about trimming his claws. What's the proc... Read More
Center for Pet Safety Tests and Certifies Pet Travel Equipment May. 20, 2021
Q: My seatbelt will help protect me if I'm involved in a car accident, and I want the same for my do... Read More
Overweight Cats Risk Serious Disease May. 13, 2021
Q: My cat Fred's fat underbelly swings when he walks. I think it's cute, but his veterinarian says h... Read More
Use Hand Signals to Train Deaf Dog May. 06, 2021
Q: We're enchanted by Eva, a sweet, young Dalmatian available for adoption through the nearby Dalmat... Read More
Calico and Tortoiseshell Cats Usually Female Apr. 15, 2021
Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veter... Read More
Monitor Diabetic Pet's Blood Sugar Levels at Home Apr. 08, 2021
Q: Pebbles, my 9-year-old terrier, was diagnosed with diabetes several months ago. I give her insuli... Read More
April 7, 2021 Apr. 07, 2021
Dear Annie: While my leashed dog and I are bonding and enjoying our time together, people will virtu... Read More
