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Ingested Pennies Toxic to Pets Oct. 21, 2021

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Q: Our son collects pennies and was dismayed to get home from school today and find that our new pup... Read More

Sterilizing Pet Rabbits Has Medical and Behavioral Benefits Oct. 14, 2021

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Q: Our children were given two rabbits, and they'd like to know each bunny's sex before they name th... Read More

October 12, 2021 Oct. 12, 2021

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Dear Annie: All my life I have been there for my parents, doing everything I could for them. My husb... Read More

Teaching Kids to Feel It All Oct. 12, 2021

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Dear Annie: I enjoy reading your column in the Indianapolis Star. Today, I read the column, "How Do ... Read More

Cat's Silent Heart Disease Causes Painful Hind Leg Paralysis Oct. 07, 2021

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Q: Latte, our 8-year-old indoor cat, suddenly started crying and pulling himself along on his front ... Read More

How Do I Tell My Kids Our Dog Died? Sep. 19, 2021

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Dear Annie: One of our two sweet dogs died recently. Do you have any suggestions for how to explain ... Read More

Better Treatments For Nuisance Barking Than Devocalization Sep. 16, 2021

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Q: We live in an apartment complex where many dogs bark. Some of the tenants want to require the own... Read More

The Adventures of SuperDog Sep. 13, 2021

Lost in Suburbia

I was always very impressed that my dog could bark on command and come when I called his name until ... Read More

Dog's Gastrointestinal Problem Can Cause Floor Licking Sep. 09, 2021

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Q: Sheba, my 7-year-old spayed female mixed-breed dog, has been licking the floors constantly for th... Read More

Pets Transfer Poison Ivy Oil to People Sep. 02, 2021

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Q: We discovered poison ivy in our woods. If our cats and dogs touch it, can it cause them problems?... Read More

Garlic and Onions Toxic to Dogs Aug. 12, 2021

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Q: Whenever my partner and I treat ourselves to roasted garlic on warm French bread, our dog begs fo... Read More

We All Live in a Small Town Aug. 11, 2021

Classic Zig Ziglar

Chances are excellent that when you read the heading on this column, you thought to yourself, "Man, ... Read More

August 6, 2021 Aug. 06, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I've been married for 24 years and have five children (two in college). I have spent mos... Read More

Many Effective Therapies for Dogs With Osteoarthritis Jul. 29, 2021

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Q: Grayson is my first dog now that I'm an adult living on my own, though I did grow up with dogs. W... Read More

Do I Share Family Drama With My Son? Jul. 23, 2021

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Dear Annie: I'm a father of two amazing children and completely loyal husband of more than 20 years.... Read More

Parasites Commonly Infect Indoor Cats Jul. 22, 2021

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Q: Can cats that stay indoors get parasites? My veterinarian recommends that I apply a parasite prev... Read More

Canine Carsickness: Common But Treatable Jul. 15, 2021

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Q: We recently adopted Rufus, a young adult dog who becomes anxious every time he's in the car. He p... Read More

Collapsing Trachea Causes Dry, Honking Cough in Small Dogs Jul. 01, 2021

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Q: Our Yorkshire terrier Bentley has a dry, honking cough. His veterinarian said he has a collapsing... Read More

Love, Loss and Pandemic Puppies Jun. 25, 2021

Holding Space for Good

My daughter got Bella at her dad's house shortly after the divorce. My ex even called the sweet yell... Read More

Save Money on Veterinary Care by Preventing Disease Jun. 24, 2021

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Q: My income is limited, but I wouldn't part with my dog, Max, or cat, Mimi, for anything. How shoul... Read More