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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
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
Prevent Pet From Drinking Windshield Washer Fluid Jul. 14, 2022
Q: While adding windshield washer fluid to my car's reservoir, I spilled some on the ground and my d... Read More
Limit Pet's Weight Gain After Sterilization Surgery Jul. 07, 2022
Q: I have had cats and dogs for years, and all of them have been spayed or neutered. I've noticed th... Read More
Mast Cell Tumor Most Common Canine Skin Cancer Jun. 30, 2022
Q: My Lab mix has a mast cell tumor. What can you tell me about this condition? A: A mast cell tumor... Read More
Veterinary Dentistry Requires Anesthesia Jun. 23, 2022
Q: My holistic veterinarian says my 10-year-old cat Moses has rotten teeth, and at least one tooth h... Read More
Antlers and Other Hard Chews Break Dogs' Teeth Jun. 16, 2022
Q: Ava, my 2-year-old dog, was chewing an elk antler when she started licking her lips and grinding ... Read More
Scrub Pet's Food and Water Bowls Daily May. 26, 2022
Q: A houseguest watched me refill my dog's food and water bowls without washing them, my usual proce... Read More
Many Animals Have White Bellies May. 19, 2022
Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More
Ensure Hamster Is Friendly Before Adopting May. 12, 2022
Q: How do we find a nice hamster for our daughter? A friend of hers has a hamster that bites, and we... Read More
Feline Herpes Virus Not Contagious to Humans May. 05, 2022
Q: Our new cat, Lily, has an upper respiratory infection and goopy eyes. Her veterinarian said these... Read More
Spring Bulbs Toxic to Dogs Apr. 14, 2022
Q: Last fall, I planted hundreds of daffodil, hyacinth and tulip bulbs. A month ago, we adopted a pu... Read More
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
Appetite Booster and Treatment of Underlying Disease Help Cat Gain Weight Mar. 24, 2022
Q: Elmo, my elderly cat, is losing his appetite and getting thinner. A friend told me about a drug h... Read More
Many Ways to Relieve Dog's Separation Anxiety Mar. 17, 2022
Q: My dog Clyde takes medication for his separation anxiety, but it's getting worse as I transition ... 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
Film Covering Dog's Eye Needs Veterinarian Exam Feb. 24, 2022
Q: I adopted a middle-aged German shepherd mix from the shelter today and was told he has an eye con... 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
