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April 20, 2021 Apr. 20, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I'm 55 and have been married to the same man for 27 years. Before we met, my husband had... Read More

Hello From Alaska Apr. 01, 2021

Connie Schultz

This week, I had an email exchange with a person who had every reason to be disappointed in me. Ins... Read More

March 13, 2021 Mar. 13, 2021

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I have two young granddaughters who live on opposite sides of the country. They are both... Read More

Develop Backup Pet Care Plan Mar. 11, 2021

Ask the Vet

Q: I walk my dog, Buster, several times a day. I'm worried about how to care for him if I contract C... Read More

Classic Ann Landers Jan. 31, 2021

Classic Ann Landers

Editor's Note: Hundreds of Ann Landers' loyal readers have requested that newspapers continue to pub... Read More

To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jan. 14, 2021

Ask the Vet

Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don't know how he behaves arou... Read More

Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Jan. 11, 2021

Everyday Cheapskate

Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who ... Read More

Ear Mites Contagious to Pets, Not People Dec. 17, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: My new kitten Nala has ear mites, for which my veterinarian prescribed treatment. I know from rea... Read More

When the Bite Impacts Past the Attack Dec. 04, 2020

Dear AnnieĀ®

Dear Annie: I live in Texas in a small neighborhood and am still relatively new to this area. Two ye... Read More

November 16, 2020 Nov. 16, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: I am 17, married, with a 1-year-old daughter. I am doing amazingly well for a teen mom. ... Read More

October 22, 2020 Oct. 22, 2020

Classic Annie's Mailbox

Dear Annie: My wife and I are in our mid-70s and have no children. However, we have had pets, mostly... Read More

Hoarder Has Too Many Animals for Adequate Care Oct. 08, 2020

Ask the Vet

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

Three Reasons Not to Toilet Train Your Cat Sep. 24, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: I'm thinking about teaching Cameo, my newly adopted young calico cat, to use the toilet instead o... Read More

Nerve Damage Causes Horner's Syndrome Aug. 27, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: Hobie, my middle-aged indoor-outdoor cat, awoke this morning with one very abnormal eye. His uppe... Read More

Pandemic Pups Aug. 27, 2020

Susan Estrich

I write this on International Dog Day, a holiday I had not previously heard of, clearly a creation o... Read More

7 Common Houseplants That Are Pet-Friendly and Low-Maintenance May. 27, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

I love plants, especially beautiful houseplants. Healthy, economical plants can make any space warm ... Read More

17 Tips to Keep Babies and Pets Safe May. 26, 2020

Tips from the Mommy MD Guides

My fiance and I have five pairs of chickens, four sons, three cats and two dogs. Our sons are teens,... Read More

Cats With Extra Toes Nicknamed 'Hemingway Cats' Apr. 09, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: I've had cats before, but none ever looked like the cat I adopted this week from the shelter. Bot... Read More

High Vet Bills for Beloved Pets and Prepping for Mortgage Application Mar. 16, 2020

Everyday Cheapskate

Dear Mary: Our beloved dog Roscoe is getting older, and we're concerned about safeguarding his healt... Read More

Secondhand Vaping Harmful to Pets Feb. 27, 2020

Ask the Vet

Q: Our son vapes in his bedroom. Is it okay for him to use his e-cigarette when our dog Smoky is in ... Read More