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You Can See Your Confidential School Records Nov. 26, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm a high school senior, and I would like to see my high school confidential records. ... Read More
Treatments Help Dogs With ALS-Like Disease Nov. 26, 2020
Q: Gretchen, our 9-year-old German shepherd, recently developed hind leg weakness. Her veterinarian ... Read More
Matted Cat May Be In Pain Nov. 19, 2020
Q: Our 12-year-old cat, Chia, is matted over her low back, just above her tail. What is causing the ... Read More
Turn Away From Dog Jumping on You Nov. 12, 2020
Q: Jasper, my 2-year-old Labrador retriever, often jumps on me. His feet sometimes muddy my clothes,... Read More
Gina's Last Kiss Nov. 12, 2020
"I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it when I sorrow most. 'Tis better to have loved and lost T... Read More
Drinking and Urinating Excessively May Signal Diabetes Nov. 05, 2020
Q: Can cats develop diabetes? Our cat, Fred, is drinking and urinating more than usual, very much li... Read More
Don't Ignore Dog's Animal Hospital Aggression Oct. 29, 2020
Q: Harley, my 3-year-old bulldog mix, doesn't go to the veterinarian often because he gets aggressiv... Read More
Treat Cat to Outdoor Adventure With Cat-Safe Enclosure Oct. 22, 2020
Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house. We know he's safer inside, where he ... Read More
Xylitol Artificial Sweetener Toxic to Dogs Oct. 15, 2020
Q: Hercules, the dog I recently adopted, needs to take medicine that isn't available as a chewable t... Read More
Medications Can Diminish Dog's Sense of Smell Oct. 01, 2020
Q: I'm training my dog Roger for search and rescue, which requires him to use his nose. I noticed wh... Read More
Flat-Faced Breeds Prone to Health Problems Sep. 17, 2020
Q: My dog Hugo is the cutest, most lovable French bulldog I know. When I submitted a photo of him to... Read More
Protect Pet Ferrets From COVID-19 Sep. 10, 2020
Q: I have two ferrets, but the only information I can find about pets and COVID-19 involves dogs and... Read More
Toxic Mushrooms Resemble Harmless Varieties Sep. 03, 2020
Q: We've had a lot of rain this year, and our yard is filled with a variety of mushrooms. How can we... Read More
Keep Bread Dough Away From Dog Aug. 20, 2020
Q: I'm doing a lot of extra baking these days since the pandemic keeps me at home more. My family lo... Read More
Fleas Transmit Plague Bacteria Aug. 13, 2020
Q: I caught the end of a news report about pets and the plague. I thought the plague was eradicated ... Read More
Happy Pet Traveling! Aug. 08, 2020
DR. WALLACE: Thank you for regularly publishing your collection of tips for traveling with a pet. I ... Read More
Dog's Cold, Wet Nose Doesn't Guarantee Good Health Aug. 06, 2020
Q: I'm confused about why my dog Sam's nose is occasionally warm and dry, even though he seems fine.... Read More
Even Indoor Cats Need Rabies Vaccination Jul. 30, 2020
Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... Read More
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jul. 16, 2020
Q: I was driving behind a pickup truck that swerved to avoid a deer. A dog in the bed of the pickup ... Read More
Excessive Drooling May Signal Medical Problem Jul. 09, 2020
Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More
