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Probiotic May Reduce Dog's Tear Staining Feb. 18, 2021
Q: Cosette, my 5-year-old white toy poodle, has always had bronze staining beneath both eyes. Every ... Read More
Many Treatment Options for Feline Hyperthyroidism Feb. 11, 2021
Q: Codi, our 13-year-old cat, needs methimazole for his hyperthyroidism, but he won't take it. I've ... Read More
Aflatoxins in Pet Foods Sicken and Kill Dogs Feb. 04, 2021
Q: My neighbor's healthy, young dog died suddenly of liver failure. The vet thinks the cause was afl... Read More
9 Ways to Cut Pet Care Costs Feb. 02, 2021
As I write, a big, beautiful, brindle English bulldog is underfoot, sleeping soundly as bulldogs do.... Read More
Prevent Cats From Using Potted Plants by Making Litter Boxes Appealing Jan. 28, 2021
Q: At least one of our cats has been urinating and defecating in the large potted plants in our fami... Read More
No Dog Breed Is Hypoallergenic Jan. 21, 2021
Q: I recently got a Havanese puppy, Marcos, who was supposed to be hypoallergenic. However, every ti... Read More
To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jan. 14, 2021
Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don't know how he behaves arou... Read More
Adopting 'Special Needs' Cats Can Be Rewarding Jan. 07, 2021
Q: Ever since my cats died, my home has felt empty and lonely. The local cat rescue is offering for ... Read More
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Dear Annie: "Michael" and I have been dating for two years, and I'm pretty sure that he's the one. H... Read More
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Cats Dec. 31, 2020
Q: Tao, our 11-year-old part-Siamese cat, was diagnosed with lymphoma. He has always been an active,... Read More
Battery Ingestion Can Cause Severe Damage Dec. 24, 2020
Q: We're pretty sure our dog, Holly, ate a remote control with its batteries, because we can't find ... Read More
Ear Mites Contagious to Pets, Not People Dec. 17, 2020
Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from rea... Read More
Don't Give a Dog a Bone for Christmas Dec. 10, 2020
Q: Sirius, our adult son's new pit bull, is the first dog in our family, so we need some advice abou... Read More
Declawed Cats Suffer Chronic Pain Dec. 03, 2020
Q: I recently adopted a kitten named Joy from a rescue that prohibits declawing. When I signed the a... 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
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
