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Long Fingernails Harbor Germs Apr. 28, 2022
Q: At my Yorkshire terrier's recent wellness visit, we saw a new veterinarian, a woman with surprisi... 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
Lesser Nations, Without the Law Mar. 18, 2022
Writing columns about Ukraine makes me feel inferior to the people in the vests that say "PRESS" on ... 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
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
The 'Purrrfect' Press Pandering Over Biden's New Cat Feb. 04, 2022
One of the memorable scenes in the 1993 movie "Dave" involved the president and first lady walking t... Read More
Loud Noise Can Damage Dog's Hearing Jan. 27, 2022
Q: My husband began taking Winchester, our 5-year-old Labrador retriever, hunting with him this seas... Read More
Cats See Well in Dim Light Jan. 13, 2022
Q: What can you tell me about feline vision? I've heard that cats see well in the dark, but I still ... Read More
Excessive Vitamin D in Pet Food is Toxic Dec. 30, 2021
Q: The pet food my dog, Sarge, eats is being recalled because it contains too much vitamin D. Since ... 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
Head Tilting More Common Among Smart Dogs Dec. 09, 2021
Q: I recently adopted Sophie, a 1-year-old standard poodle, who has an endearing trait. Sometimes sh... 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
Buy Pet Health Insurance or Start Pet Care Savings Account Nov. 18, 2021
Q: I'm considering adopting Hope, a 1-year-old cat who tested positive for the feline leukemia virus... Read More
Contagious, Deadly Parvovirus Persists in Environment Nov. 04, 2021
Q: Our pit bull puppy died of parvovirus. How can we prevent parvovirus in our next puppy? A: Instea... 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
