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Use Hand Signals to Train Deaf Dog Oct. 31, 2024

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Q: We're enchanted by Eva, a sweet, young Dalmatian available for adoption through the nearby Dalmat... Read More

Secondhand Vaping Harmful to Pets Sep. 07, 2023

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Q: Our son vapes in his bedroom. Is it okay for him to use his e-cigarette when our dog Smoky is in ... Read More

When Adopting, Match Dog to Your Activity Level Aug. 31, 2023

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Q: After my elderly father's old Lab died, he felt so alone that he adopted a rambunctious Lab mix p... Read More

Veterinary Homeopathy Worse Than Ineffective Aug. 24, 2023

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Q: My cat Arya has chronic kidney disease. My sister credits homeopathy for her own good health and ... Read More

Common Disease in Senior Dogs Makes Breathing Difficult Aug. 17, 2023

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Q: For the past year, Sadie, our 10-year-old Labrador-golden retriever mix, has barked like she has ... Read More

Puppy's Demodectic Mange Not Contagious Aug. 10, 2023

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Q: We took Jake, our 10-week-old pit bull, to the veterinarian because he has very little hair and s... Read More

Pet Food Processed for Complete, Balanced Nutrition Aug. 03, 2023

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Q: Why should I buy processed food full of chemicals for my cat when we humans are encouraged to eat... Read More

Canine Bladder Cancer Associated With Herbicides and Pesticides Jul. 27, 2023

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Q: Taylor, my 9-year-old Sheltie, had what seemed to be a urinary tract infection, but the antibioti... Read More

Spay Cat to Prevent Surprise Pregnancy, Uterine Infection and Mammary Cancer Jul. 20, 2023

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Q: Stormi, my new kitten, will be an indoor-outdoor cat. I know she needs to be vaccinated and event... Read More

Vaccines Safe for Senior Dogs Jul. 13, 2023

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Q: What is your opinion about vaccinating older dogs? As my two healthy senior dogs aged, their vete... Read More

Paintballs Toxic to Dogs Jun. 29, 2023

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Q: My husband and his friends want to play their paintball games on our rural property. Our dogs wou... Read More

Reward-Based Training More Effective and Humane Than Aversive Training Jun. 22, 2023

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Q: I mentioned to a friend that I am sending Bert, our new dog who is wild and undisciplined, to a t... Read More

Arthritis Treatment Safe for Cats With Kidney Disease Jun. 15, 2023

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Q: Emmy, my 12-year-old cat, has arthritis and chronic kidney disease. Her veterinarian recommended ... Read More

Dogs and Humans Don't Share Cold Viruses Jun. 08, 2023

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Q: I have such a bad cold that I can't go to school. Mom is afraid I'll spread my cold to our puppy,... Read More

Retractable Leashes Risky for Dogs and People May. 11, 2023

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Q: I usually walk my golden retriever, Jake, on a retractable leash, which we both love. Our local p... Read More

Chronic Valve Disease Common Cause of Heart Murmur May. 04, 2023

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Q: My 7-year-old, 20-pound mixed breed dog has a heart murmur. Her veterinarian thinks it's due to c... Read More

Many Ways To Get Medications Into Cats Apr. 27, 2023

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Q: I adopted my grandmother's cat, Sally, who is supposed to take medication but often puts up a fig... Read More