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I Miss Our Dog and Would Love Another One Mar. 09, 2024
DR. WALLACE: Our family dog lived a long and great life, but he passed away on Feb. 8 of this year. ... Read More
Nerve Damage Causes Horner's Syndrome Mar. 07, 2024
Q: Hobie, my middle-aged indoor-outdoor cat, awoke this morning with one very abnormal eye. His uppe... Read More
Fleas Transmit Plague Bacteria Feb. 22, 2024
Q: I caught the end of a news report about pets and the plague. I thought the plague was eradicated ... Read More
Dog's Cold, Wet Nose Doesn't Guarantee Good Health Feb. 15, 2024
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 Feb. 08, 2024
Q: My cat BarB — so named because I found her as a kitten hiding under my barbecue grill ̵... Read More
Thank Veterinarian for Great Care Feb. 01, 2024
Q: Our veterinarian has always been wonderful with our cats, so we want to give her a gift on Valent... Read More
Heatstroke Causes Brain Damage and Multiple Organ Failure Jan. 25, 2024
Q: My sister, who lives in the South, turns her air conditioning up from 75 to 90 degrees when she l... Read More
Dangerous to Transport Dog in Bed of Pickup Truck Jan. 18, 2024
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 Jan. 11, 2024
Q: My cat Myrtle sometimes drools. Should I be concerned? A: It depends. Many cats drool while purri... Read More
Feed Commercial Cat Food, Not Just Tuna Jan. 04, 2024
Q: My elderly cat Tater Tot is losing his appetite for dry cat food, but he loves the tuna I eat. No... Read More
Many Ways to Help Calm Dog With Noise Phobia Dec. 28, 2023
Q: Our dog Hunter is terrified of loud noises, so I'm concerned he'll panic during Fourth of July fi... Read More
Some Houseplants Harmful to Cats Dec. 21, 2023
Q: I want to brighten my home with some new houseplants, but they need to be safe for my cats, who e... Read More
How Far Would You Go for an Animal? Dec. 08, 2023
Dear Annie: I have had dogs my whole life and treat them like members of my family. When they are si... Read More
Pets Can Develop Compulsive Disorders Dec. 07, 2023
Q: I was recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder. I live with two normal cats, but I'v... Read More
Distract and Redirect Dog That Marks Furniture or Mounts People Nov. 30, 2023
Q: I recently adopted a dog, Chester, who will be neutered soon. Chester is sweet and fun, but he al... Read More
Don't Let Dog Swim in Green Water Nov. 16, 2023
Q: Kip, my retriever mix, loves to swim in a nearby lake, even during the winter. The water recently... Read More
Secondhand Smoke Causes Cancer in Cats Nov. 09, 2023
Q: I recently adopted my first pet, a young cat named Tulip, and took her to the veterinarian, who s... Read More
Leave Wild Baby Bunnies Alone Nov. 02, 2023
Q: While I was picking up sticks in the yard prior to mowing, I found two baby rabbits sitting in a ... Read More
Skunk Remedies Safe for Puppy Oct. 19, 2023
Q: My puppy, Cooper, got skunked today. Is skunk gunk toxic to puppies? Also, please recommend a saf... Read More
Cats With Extra Toes Nicknamed 'Hemingway Cats' Oct. 12, 2023
Q: I've had cats before, but none ever looked like the cat I adopted this week from the shelter. Bot... Read More
