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Q: Our 12-year-old cat, Chia, is matted over her low back, just above her tail. What is causing the ... Read More

Gratitude Attitude: Part 1 May. 31, 2024

After reaching the age of 50, many of us fall into the trap of thinking that everything was better "... Read More

Turn Away From Dog Jumping on You May. 30, 2024

Q: Jasper, my 2-year-old Labrador retriever, often jumps on me. His feet sometimes muddy my clothes,... Read More

The Power of a Strawberry May. 24, 2024

While I don't believe in superfoods, I do think there are foods we should choose more often to inclu... Read More

Does Older Equal Happier? May. 24, 2024

Like most baby boomers, I had always embraced the "Forever Young" mantra of Bob Dylan and Rod Stewar... Read More

Drinking and Urinating Excessively May Signal Diabetes May. 23, 2024

Q: Can cats develop diabetes? Our cat, Fred, is drinking and urinating more than usual, very much li... Read More

Fiber Benefits May. 17, 2024

Want to make a simple change that will help you have a healthier diet? Eat more fiber. Most of us si... Read More

Ways to Face Hard Times May. 17, 2024

By the time you have celebrated your 50th birthday, it's a pretty safe bet you have gotten several d... Read More

Don't Ignore Dog's Animal Hospital Aggression May. 16, 2024

Q: Harley, my 3-year-old bulldog mix, doesn't go to the veterinarian often because he gets aggressiv... Read More

The Cost of Healthy Eating May. 10, 2024

News flash: You don't need special, expensive foods to build a healthy diet. Surprised? Most of us ... Read More

Too Old to Marry? May. 10, 2024

People over the age of 50 used to lament that they found themselves attending more funerals than wed... Read More

Treat Cat to Outdoor Adventure With Cat-Safe Enclosure May. 09, 2024

Q: Monty, our indoor cat, often tries to escape from the house. We know he's safer inside, where he ... Read More

Approaching Healthy Eating May. 03, 2024

We're starting to get it. For the first time in five years, adults in the United States know the rig... Read More

Addiction Among Older Americans May. 03, 2024

Most Americans over the age of 50 are not strangers to the following names: Ambien, Ativan, Klonopin... Read More

Xylitol Artificial Sweetener Toxic to Dogs May. 02, 2024

Q: Hercules, the dog I recently adopted, needs to take medicine that isn't available as a chewable t... Read More

Cooking Oils Versus Butter Apr. 26, 2024

With our health, it's the little decisions that make a big difference over time. A new study finds ... Read More

Driving After 65 Apr. 26, 2024

Nobody wants to lose their independence, and losing the ability to drive can be one of the most pain... Read More

Hoarder Has Too Many Animals for Adequate Care Apr. 25, 2024

Q: My neighbor has more cats than I can count, so I assume she's a hoarder. Should I intervene? If s... Read More

Healthy Eating tips Apr. 19, 2024

I've given several presentations lately on "food as medicine" — meaning, eating for health. We... Read More

The Big Move: Part 2 Apr. 19, 2024